This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Littleford2007 Surnames: Reed, Botsford Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/21598/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for more information for Marcellus James Reed, b. 17 Mar 1810 in PA and d. 12 Nov 1887 in Racine, Wisconsin. James Reed was born in an unknown location in Pennsylvania in 1810. His parents are listed as both being born in Scotland according to the 1880 Federal Census. At some point he found his way to the Chicago area and married Mary E. Botsford around 1848. From there they made their way north to Wisconsin where he had a grocery store on the corner of State and Marquette in Racine which may have burned down sometime in the 1870's. The parents of James Reed's names are unknown to me at this time. Much research is being done currently on the Reed family to try and break through the brick wall. Any information on his parents would be greatly appreciated :) Thank you! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.