Individual Details
David Reams
(7 Jun 1836 - 23 Feb 1917)
David Reams History of Floyd Co., Iowa, Page 864: One of Pleasant Grove's most practical farmers, was born in Starr County, Ohio, June 7, 1836. His parents were George and Margaret Reams, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Reams was reared on a farm, and has always been an industrious and hard-working man. He lived at home until his marriage, at the age of twenty-seven. He then moved to Fillmore County, Minn. From there he moved to Pleasant Grove Township. In 1862 [1863] he married his present wife, to whom he owes much of his present prosperous condition, she being a practical farmer in every sense of the word, and one who will always be a helpmate, a woman whose advise is sound, and who has health and strength to follow up what she advises by a willing and helping hand. Such women are not to be found in the crowded and fashionable marts, but where pluck and common sense is the capital in trade. Mrs. Reams' maiden name was Mary A. Brisco. Mr. Reams is farming at present fifty-five acres upon his own land, and sixty-five acres on land adjacent.
Obituary from The Iowa Recorder, Greene, Butler Co., Iowa, Wednesday, P. M., February 28, 1917:
David Reams was born in Star[k] county, Ohio June 7, 1836, and died at the home of J. T. Reynolds in Greene, Iowa, February 23rd, 1917, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 16 days. He came with his parents to Iowa when about eight years of age. On January 4th, 1863, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Ann Krafft at Albert Lea, Minn. About 1865 they moved to Floyd County, Iowa, and settled on a farm which was their home until about 12 years ago when they moved to Greene. Five years ago their health became feeble and they came to make their home with her daughter, Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Reams died about three years ago. In 1870 Mr. Reams united with the United Brethren Church, but upon moving to Marble Rock where there was no church of this denomination he became a member of the Baptist church and remained so until he death. Funeral at home of J. T. Reynolds on Sunday, April 25, at 2:00 p. m., Rev. R. V Porter officiating.
Card of Thanks directly after obituary: We wish to extend thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindess shown us at the death of our dear one; also thank the singers and those who sent the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Reynolds, Dick Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nolterieke & relatives.
Obituary from The Iowa Recorder, Greene, Butler Co., Iowa, Wednesday, P. M., February 28, 1917:
David Reams was born in Star[k] county, Ohio June 7, 1836, and died at the home of J. T. Reynolds in Greene, Iowa, February 23rd, 1917, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 16 days. He came with his parents to Iowa when about eight years of age. On January 4th, 1863, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Ann Krafft at Albert Lea, Minn. About 1865 they moved to Floyd County, Iowa, and settled on a farm which was their home until about 12 years ago when they moved to Greene. Five years ago their health became feeble and they came to make their home with her daughter, Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Reams died about three years ago. In 1870 Mr. Reams united with the United Brethren Church, but upon moving to Marble Rock where there was no church of this denomination he became a member of the Baptist church and remained so until he death. Funeral at home of J. T. Reynolds on Sunday, April 25, at 2:00 p. m., Rev. R. V Porter officiating.
Card of Thanks directly after obituary: We wish to extend thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kindess shown us at the death of our dear one; also thank the singers and those who sent the beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Reynolds, Dick Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nolterieke & relatives.
Events
| Birth | 7 Jun 1836 | Canton, Stark Co., Ohio |  | ||
| Marriage | 4 Jan 1863 | Riceland, Freeborn Co., Minnesota - Mary Ann Briscoe | | ||
| Death | 23 Feb 1917 | Greene, Butler Co., Iowa | | ||
| Burial | Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, Butler Co., Iowa | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Ann Briscoe (1834 - 1914) |
Endnotes
1. Ancestry.com.
2. Abigail Farris & James Clason By Fay Morehouse Medhaug, April 1987, Page 205.
3. The Iowa Recorder, Obituary of David Reams (n.p: Wednesday, February 28, 1917, n.d).
4. Ancestry.com.
5. Ancestry.com.