Posted on: Stanislaus Co. Ca Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausBios/10019 Surname: REEDER, CABRERA, BECKER, MAXWELL, GREIERSON, NEWBAUMNER ------------------------- >From Biographical History of Merced, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties- Lewis , 1892 page 365 R H REEDER- although a young man, the subject of this sketch is one of the best known personages in this portion of Stanislaus County, the prestige which his personal popularity has given to his hotel make it the headquarters not only of the traveling public but also of the best element of all the surrounding country when business or pleasure calls them to Oakdale. Richard Henry REEDER was born at Sonora, Tuolumne county, California, April 3, 1859, his parents being Henry Clay and Cleophas (CABRERA) REEDER, the father a native of the State of Kentucky, and the mother of Sonora, Mexico. The father come across the plains from his native State to California in 1850, bringing his long land journey to a termination at San Diego, and continuing thence to San Francisco by water. From there he proceeded to Stockton, and engaged for a time in running a stage line to Mud Springs, in Calaveras county. After that he went to Jamestown, where he remained a year or so, and the drove stage to from Sonora to Columbia, His marriage occurred in Sonora, December 25, 1855. He died in 1889. His widow,however, is still living. Mr REEDER was well known as an old settler and was highly respected as a citizen of Sonora. R. H. REEDER , the subject of our sketch, was reared in the county seat of Tuolumne county, his native place. On arriving at suitable age he began to drive a freight train on the route between Sonoran and Oakdale, was a well -known figure on this road for the eight years during which he followed this business. In 1886 he located in Oakdale, buying out S. T. MAXWELL's chop house. In January, 1887, his place was destroyed by fire, and he started in again in a new location, in the following April. In May, 1891, he moved to his present location, in the GREIERSON building, owned by H. G.NEWBAUMNER, which was fitted up as a hotel especially for his use. This hotel is conducted in a manner which gives satisfaction to the traveling public and patrons generally, while the good nature and considerate treatment of Mr.. REEDER serve to make all guests at home while in Oakdale. Though his business has advanced to a point that renders the keeping of the hotel a necessity, Mr. REEDER has not bandoned the chophouse feature, and a lunch counter and restaurant are still maintained in connection with the establishments. Mr REEDER was married at Sonora, March 23, 1881, to Miss Hannah BECKER, who was born near Bower Cave, Mariposa county. They have five children, viz.:Lillian May, Ada, Hazel Adele, Alma and an infant, unnamed. Politically, Mr REEDER is a Republican. He is a man of enterprise and good business qualifications, and these qualities, as well as his personal popularity, have given him high rank and standing amongst the business men of Oakdale.