Do any of you Reid researchers know which John M. Reid this Alfred is son of? 1883 Henry County, Missouri Biographies REID, Alfred - Bethlehem Township, Henry Co, MO - Alfred Reid, farmer, section 7, is one of the earliest settlers of this county. John M. Reid, his father, was born in Madison County, Kentucky, and emigrated to Howard County, Missouri, in 1809. His wife, Margaret, was also of Madison County, and accompanied her father, Joseph Woolfskinn, to Howard County, Missouri, in 1810. They had two children. Alfred was born in Howard County December 25, 1821, and when quite young the family removed to Cooper County where they resided until about 1830. Thence going to Saline County they lived there till October, 1832, when they came to Henry County, settling near where Mr. R. now resides. Here he was reared among the trials and hardships of pioneer life, and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He has where he lives over 123 acres of well improved land. Mr. Reid was united in marriage December 21, 1848, to Miss Nancy Lee, a native of Howard County, Missouri. They have five children: James A., John W., Sarah M., Mary E. and Marcy A. From 1847 to 1850 Mr. R. was road overseer of Henry County. - Source: History of Henry and St. Clair Counties Missouri 1883, National Historical Co., page 790 Don L. Fox [email protected]