James E. Reed born Peterborough New Hampshire 1842 the son of Erastus Reed and Betsy Mark. James' mother, Betsy, died between 1850 and August 1856 as James' father, Erastus, married 2nd to Mercy/Mary Greenwood in September 1856. Believe James may have married in Massachusetts as a daughter, Lizzie, born MA about 1865 - James Reed living Lee Centre, Lee County Illinois in 1870 census, he seems to be with his step-mother Mary. Who is the mother of his daughter and when did he marry? What happened to James and Lizzie? Any information appreciated - thank you Janice