Biography of Francis Hubbard Reeder

Francis Hubbard Reeder (Reader)
1830-1902

Francis Hubbard Reeder, my 2nd great-grandfather, was born in Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England on October 13th, 1830. He was the son of Edward Reader and Frances Hubbard, one of at least 9 children. Not much is known of his grandparents, save for his mother’s father, Thomas Hubbard; Francis records in his journal that this grandfather died at Jamaica in defense of the British Crown in 1801.

His father’s trade was that of a Gardener. ^[1]Film # 1067414: marriage record for Francis H. Reader and Elizabeth Maria Hemming. Copy in possession of Sarah Jane Reeder Lewis Also as Printed from the 1841 British Census:Address: Parish of … Continue reading After his father’s death in 1842, his mother worked to sustain the family. The 1851 census notes that his mother was a Shopkeeper,^[2]As Printed from the 1851 British CensusAddress: Cottage street, MeridenCensus Place: Maxstoke Meriden, WarwickshirePRO Reference: HO/107/2063 Folio/Page 193/16 FHL Film: 0087322Name Relationship Mar … Continue reading though she passed away later that same year, 1851. Francis records that at the time of his mother’s death, she left one son and 4 daughters living issue. ^[3]Journal of Francis Hubbard Reeder. Transcribed copy in possession of Sarah Lewis.

It should be noted that Francis Reeder’s father used a different spelling for their last name. Francis records the reason for this in his own words:^[4]From the journal writings of Francis H. Reeder (copy in possession of Sarah Lewis). This letter of declaration was written sometime after 1880, but before 1883.

“To Whom It May Concern:

Our forefathers and ancestors spelled the ancestral name REEDER, and thus it can be found on the grave stones and records of the Maxstoke church, and in the church yard of said church in the County of Warwick, England. My father’s brother spelled his name REEDER, Father being the only one that spelled his name READER, Father himself told me that REEDER was the correct way of spelling it.

Therefore be it known that I, Francis H. Reeder, reject and discard the name and word READER and adopt and claim only the name REEDER as being the correct name and so spelled by my forefathers and ancestors, and also by my father until he changed the spelling for the following reason as he informed me.

He, being a Farmer, married a woman beneath his rank; the daughter of a Peasant, and because of this marriage he was discarded and disinherited. In his anger and vexation of spirit at this treatment, he changed the spelling of his name and from that time had it written READER on the records. But the Peasant’s daughter, whose maiden name was Anne Cashmore, was not my mother, she was my Father’s first wife and died at Hall End, Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England, and was buried Dec. the eleventh 1814, having lived 4 years. She left only one child [a boy] who was adopted and cared for by my father’s second wife, My Mother. This child afterward died leaving an issue of two children; a boy and a girl. I saw these children in London in 1851 and it was in that City that their father died in 1848, as near as I can remember. He spelled his name Reader.

It seems to me right and proper to retain the original ancestral spelling of the name and shall therefore always sign my name, Francis H. Reeder.”

When Francis was about 14 years old, he “served a seven year apprenticeship in a tailor’s trade to Mr. William Meller of Shustoke, Warwickshire, England and went to London in 1851.”^[5]Journal of Francis Hubbard Reeder. Transcribed copy in possession of Sarah Lewis. His journal doesn’t record why he went to London, or for how long he resided there, however by the time of his marriage in January of 1853, his reported residence was “New Street” in Coventry, Warwick, England.^[6]Film # 1067414: marriage record for Francis H. Reader and Elizabeth Maria Hemming. (Copy in possession of Sarah Lewis) One of the witnesses listed on the marriage record was a Mr. Graham Douglas. He … Continue reading

It is not known when Francis first learned of the restored gospel, but by his 16th year, he had embraced this Truth and was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 3 Mar 1846 by Elder William Bramhall,^[7]Journal of Francis H. Reeder (copy in possession of Sarah Lewis). in the adjoining parish town of Fillongly.^[8]In his journal, Francis records the place of his baptism as ‘Fillingly’, but it was most assuredly ‘Fillongly’ as there is no such ‘Fillingly’ that I could locate. His eldest sister, Ann Reader Bickington, was baptized just earlier than this in February of 1846. Perhaps it was through her that he first learned of the Gospel. (She had married in 1845 to William Bickington. I don’t know a baptismal date for him, but he became a member also.)

The woman to whom Francis was later married, Elizabeth Maria Hemming, was also baptized a member of the Church during this year of 1846 – in April, shortly before her 16th birthday, just a month after Francis was baptized. William Bramhall also baptized her.^[9]This information comes from the Journal writings of F. H. Reeder (Copy in the possession of Sarah Lewis). The notes I have for her note the place of baptism as Coventry, but I feel sure that she was … Continue reading It is not known when their courtship began, but they must have been acquainted with each other by this time -1846.

There was a courtship, and banns declared in December of 1852. They were married in the Coventry Holy Trinity Church on January 4th, 1853.^[10]I was so impressed to note that Elizabeth Maria Hemming signed her name on her marriage license. This was unusual for the women of this time to be learned enough to read and write. The predominant … Continue reading Without wasting any time, the newly-wed couple embarked on their journey to gather in ‘Zion’, sailing from Liverpool aboard the ship Ellen Maria. They had been scheduled for departure on the 11th of January, given fair wind, but did not depart until the 17th of January 1853,^[11]“DEPARTURES. . . . The Ellen Maria sailed on the 17th of January, having been detained in port several days by contrary winds. We shipped 332 souls on board of her, under the presidency of … Continue reading due to “contrary winds”. They did not travel alone. Emigrating with them were Francis’ sister and husband, Ann and William Bickington,^[12]Bickington, Ann, 1853, NA, Ellen Maria, Ship roster on microfilm(s) 200173 25690Bickington, William, 1853, NA, Ellen Maria, Ship roster on microfilm(s) 200173 25690Bickington, Frances H., 1853, NA, … Continue reading with their young daughter Frances Hannah, and also a nephew^[13]Ogden City Cemetery records note his parents as Henry Reeder and Harriet Hauley. His father must have been a brother of Francis’. of theirs, 14 year old Henry Reader (Reeder).^[14]Reader, Henry, 1853, NA, Ellen Maria, Ship roster on microfilm(s) 200173 25690 note: in the records, there was an error in transcription. His date of birth was transcribed as ‘1848’ when … Continue reading

The voyage took forty-seven days to reach New Orleans on 6 Mar 1853. From New Orleans the emigrants continued the journey heading up the Mississippi River on board a steamer ^[15]The name of the steam ship is recorded differently in several of the personal writings of those Emigrants. Variations include ‘James Rob’, ‘James Roy’, ‘James … Continue reading ‘til reaching St. Louis Missouri, where they arrived March 18, 1853. They later proceeded up the Missouri River until they arrived at Keokuk, in Iowa, from which place the journey across the plains was commenced. ^[16]information taken from the Millennial Star, Vol. XV, pp.90, 253, 282 Francis records in his journal the following: “…I went to Saint Louis, then to Keokuk. Afterwards, about the first of May, ^[17]Official records note the day of departure to be June 3rd. I left and went overland to Council Bluffs, leaving Council Bluffs and crossing the Missouri River on the 8th day of July 1853. We arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah Oct 6th 1853.” They, along with about 400 others, traveled overland as part of the Cyrus H. Wheelock company, ^[18]The Company had “17 horses, 2 mules, 216 oxen, 83 cows, 12 heifers, 52 wagons, and one carriage.” This Company also included a California-bound Company. arriving in the Salt Lake Valley on 16 October 1853, ^[19]Reader, Francis, 1853, NA, Cyrus H. Wheelock, Journal History 19-Sep-1853 p. 2-7 film 1259740Reader, Maria, 1853, NA, Cyrus H. Wheelock, Journal History 19-Sep-1853 p. 2-7 film 1259740Bickington, … Continue reading after about 135 days on the trail.

The journey was not without personal grief and suffering, for little 7 year old Frances Hannah Bickington, daughter of Francis’ sister Ann, died ^[20]This little niece may have been ill for quite some time: From James Farmer’s Journal, recorded during the crossing of the ocean: “February 10th [1853]. Gave out provisions and at 3 … Continue reading during the crossing of the plains, and was buried alongside the trail. She was their only child, and they never did have more children.

Upon their arrival in Salt Lake City, Francis and Maria settled in the 20th Ward ^[21]F. H. Reeder notes this in his journal. I have seen other records say it was the 18th Ward, but as I understand it, part of the 18th Ward later became the 20th Ward. (his sister Ann, her husband, and their nephew Henry eventually settled in a town near Ogden called Marriotts). ^[22]Ann Bickington was the President of the Marriott Relief Society and was listed as such in the Ogden area directory for 1883. From “Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah”: “Bickington, … Continue reading The couple was sealed together in the Endowment House on 2 April 1854. Francis makes note in his writings that it was in the 20th Ward of Salt Lake City that he “was ordained a seventy in July 1854, at the hands of Elder Alexander McRay and Royal Barney,” and that he “joined the Sixth Quorum [with] Israel Barlow [as] President,” and that he “worked at [the] Temple until the south move.”

I do not know if Francis farmed or used his trade skills as a tailor during these years, but with his wife’s talent at candy-making, they established a business from their home, “The Hemming Candy Factory” – so named because Maria’s father was a professional Confectioner in England. George Hemming had made a wedding gift of some candy-making machinery to help them in their start in America (It is reputed that this machinery was the very first of its kind to enter the Salt Lake Valley.) ^[23]As noted in “Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah”. In those early days there was no money, and so Maria would make and exchange the candy for her necessities. She also gave candy very generously to children.

About three years later, having kept up correspondence with family who had remained in England, Francis’ wife Maria learned that her sister, Jane Ambrosia Hemming – travelling alone – was to be expected sometime that Fall 1856. I suppose that Francis and Maria probably met several of the incoming immigrants, watching for her sister Jane to arrive. When it became late in the season and Jane still had not arrived, I’m sure they became quite concerned, especially when word came of the ill-fated handcart companies. Francis found his wife’s sister, frozen and ill, laying beside a corpse in the “dead wagon” which arrived in Salt Lake on December 2, 1856.^[24]The arrival date of December 2nd, 1856 comes from the Journal of Francis Hubbard Reeder. Other sources say that she may have arrived as late as the 15th of December. He must have wept when he saw her. Francis took her home where Maria could nurse her back to health and then, with Maria’s consent, Francis married Jane under the law of plural marriage on February 8, 1857 ^[25] Film # 0,183,374; Temple Sealing records: Francis H. Reader to Jane Ambrosia Hemming, by Daniel H. Wells, 8 Feb 1857. in the Salt Lake Endowment House. During these years residing in Salt Lake City, Francis and Maria had three children born to them: Francis George Edward, Jane Ambrosia; and William Henry. Their firstborn (a namesake of himself, her father, and his father) passed away just 9 days before their second child was born. What a bittersweet time this must have been for them.

In 1858 they were part of that great exodus southward, due to the threat of Johnston’s Army, that left Salt Lake City deserted. They lived in Payson ^[26]Journal of Francis Hubbard Reeder. Transcribed copy in possession of Sarah Lewis. for these months, after which time they returned to Salt Lake for the winter. In the spring of 1859, ^[27]Although the Journal of F. H. Reeder notes that he moved to Wellsville in 1860 (probably drawing from memory), he had two children born in Wellsville in 1859.A newspaper article, written by Irene … Continue reading with snow still on the ground, ^[28]As noted in Francis’ writings. they answered a call to help further colonize Cache Valley. Francis moved his family – with both Maria and Jane expecting babies – and they became residents of the growing settlement known as Maughan’s Fort, ^[29]Some interesting notes regarding Maughan’s Fort, written to me by Arlene Henley, a Maughan descendant.“Peter Maughan settled in Cache Valley in September of 1856. After the settlers came … Continue reading which soon thereafter was renamed ‘Wellsville’ in honor of Daniel H. Wells. This must have pleased Francis and Jane, for it was Brother Wells who sealed them together as husband and wife. Maria continued to make and sell her candy (which is noted in the Windows of Wellsville), ^[30]From “Windows of Wellsville”: “In the early history of Wellsville, Maria Reeder had a candy store and made her own candy.” and, though he must have done plenty of farming, Francis also did some tailoring business from their home. Francis was also involved in the local ‘Nauvoo Legion’, with the rank of Private in the 5th platoon of Minutemen. ^[31]From “Windows of Wellsville” Pg 230 makes mention of “F. Reeder” in connection w/Capt John C. Reeder of the local Nauvoo Legion. F. Reeder was a private in the 5th Platoon of … Continue reading

In the Fall after they settled in at Maughan’s Fort, ^[32]Film # 805314: The 1860 Utah Census for Cache Territory, P.O. Brigham, lists on page 221Dwelling # 16-39, Family # 16-13 Dwelling # 16-38, Family # 16-14Frank Reader, age 29, born England Jane … Continue reading Maria and Jane had two others of their sisters, Emily Eliza Hemming and Ann Collingwood Hemming, come join them. So great was their joy at being reunited with their sisters that the two babies born that Fall were each named in honor of one of the newly arrived sisters; Maria’s baby was named Emily Eliza and Jane’s baby (her firstborn) was named Ann Collingwood.

The new year, 1860, brought certain changes to the family, for Ann Collingwood Hemming disclosed that she was with child. ^[33]I do not wish to make a scandal where there was none, but I am trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together as best as I am able. Assuming she carried the child full-term, she would have conceived … Continue reading It is my assumption that as soon as this information was made known – with no father of the child coming forth – that Francis made arrangements to take Ann Collingwood to Salt Lake City to have her sealed to him. Perhaps his thinking was for the unborn child, so that the child would be born in the Covenant. At any rate, Ann Collingwood Hemming was sealed to Francis H. Reeder in the Endowment House on 25 March 1860.^[34]See Film # 1,149,514 and Film #0,183,404

I do not believe that Francis and Ann ever lived together as man and wife, for she remained in Salt Lake City and Francis did not record this marriage – nor the birth of the baby – in his Family Bible records. She is listed (as Ann Reeder) in the June 1860 Census as residing in the home of George & Elizabeth Goddard. ^[35](Film #805313) 1860 (June 1) Federal Census, Utah, Salt Lake City, 13th Ward: Reeder, Ann, age 22, in home of George & Elizabeth Goddard. Her baby, Samuel George Hemming Reeder, was born on 6 Oct 1860. The baby was given a name and a blessing in the 13th Ward in Salt Lake City. The parents listed on this blessing record: only Ann Collingwood Hemming – no father is listed. It is not known what happened to the baby – whether he lived or died, or was given away in an adoption, and Ann obtained a divorce from Francis H. Reeder on 10 Oct 1862, ^[36]Letter from the Church Historian’s office. “October 31, 2000 (letter from the Church Historian’s Office) To David G. Reeder: Dear Mr. Reeder:We received your letter concerning Ann … Continue reading though she did not marry again until 1867. Certainly there are some aspects to this part of their life that are still quite unknown.

Their faith continued on, amidst their trials, strengthened through blessings. Francis, Maria, and Jane received their patriarchal blessings by Isaac Morley in Oct 1861 in Wellsville. ^[37]recorded in Vol. 23 p. 86 – would love to receive copies of these blessings!

Francis resided in Wellsville for 15 years, during which time Francis’ family grew to 20 children, (5 of whom died in infancy.)

Francis records in his journal; “In the latter part of 1874 I came from Wellsville to Ogden Utah, Weber Co. UT, where I now reside…” Francis took Maria and her children and relocated them in Ogden, but Jane and her young family remained in Wellsville. Jane’s health was poor from the late-season emigration she endured and she died only a year and a half later in August of 1876 in the Wellsville cemetery. Jane’s children were then brought to Ogden to live ^[38]“Extract: 1880 United States CensusDwelling: 2nd Ward Census Place: Ogden, Weber, UtahSource: FHL Film 1255339; National Archives Film T9-1339; Page 428DHousehold: Rel Sex Marr Race Age … Continue reading with their ‘Aunt Maria’. One descendant writes that following Jane’s death, “[Francis Hannah] and her two small brothers and [her elder] sister were sent to live in Ogden, Utah with the other family. [Frances Hannah, at age 14] was given the responsibility of raising her little brothers and they have told me that she was the only Mother they could remember.” ^[39]from the writings of Jennie R. Bergeson, regarding her mother Francis Hannah Hemming Reeder Reader (daughter of Jane).

Upon his relocation to Ogden, Francis purchased The Ogden Bazar from Fred A. Shields ^[40]In the Utah Gazetteer and Salt Lake Directory of 1874, page 109, which includes Ogden businesses, the following entries were found: “The Ogden Bazar, Main Street Ogden, Fred A. Shields, … Continue reading and was operating his own Ogden business there by January of 1875. The Ogden Junction printed an ad that ran from 23 Jan until the 23 March 1875, which read, “Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! for the HEMMING CANDY FACTORY. All kinds of Home-made candy, wholesale and retail. Get your Christmas confectionery at the Factory – One door south of Newman’s Tin Shop [2530 Washington], Main Street Ogden. Wedding cakes made to order. F. H. Reader, proprietor.”

Other similar ads followed throughout the years (1878, ^[41]1878 Ad in the Ogden City Directory: “Established 1853, F. H. Reader Manufacturer of, and wholesale/retail Dealer in Candies, Plain, Fancy, and Motto. Orders carefully filled – all candies … Continue reading 1880, ^[42]June 16, 1880, Page 3, Ad in the Daily Ogden Junction: “Pioneer Candy Factory, Fifth Street, Ogden UT. Established in Salt Lake 1853. Strictly Pure. Home-made Candies, also toys and notions, … Continue reading 1883, ^[43]1883 Ad in the City Directory: “The Pioneer Candy Manufacturer F. H. REEDER, Fifth Street Ogden UT. Manufacture and imports only. The Purest and Finest Candies of All Sorts. OGDEN BAZAR! Well … Continue reading 1888 ^[44]1888 listing in the City Directory: “F. H. Reeder (Candy Manufacturer)” address was listed as “5th between Main and Young.” Residence the same. and 1890). ^[45]1890 listing in the City Directory: “Reeder, F. H. Confectionery, 356 25th Street” In the 1878 Ogden City Directory, the ad notes that he was located on 5th Street in Ogden, which today is 25th Street. ^[46]It appears that, over the years, F. H. Reeder had three different store locations. First on Main street (Washington) while the store was advertised in 1875, 1878, and 1880. City records note that he … Continue reading He later renamed his business to be “The Pioneer Candy Manufacturer” noting its establishment in Salt Lake in 1853. The candy was famous and Francis and Maria won many state competition prizes for their molasses, rock and stick candy and their famous ‘taffy on a stick’.

Pictured above is 5th street (25th street) in Ogden City as it appeared in the late 1880’s and 1890’s.

These were good years that were made better by a reuniting with his sister, ^[47]Francis had 4 sisters. Ann immigrated to Utah with him. Harriet also came to Utah, she was here by 1880, but I do not have the date of her emigration. She is buried in the Ogden City Cemetery in the … Continue reading having left her in England so many years earlier. A newspaper article, dated 1883, expresses this event very well:

“The Mormon Immigration, more than any other system, has a tendency to bring about reunions of families or scattered members of households after long years of separation… Utah being the objective point, and coming, as the people do, from almost every other Nation, the probabilities of meeting here with friends who had been sundered from youth to middle age are great.

“Among those who arrived here, on Sunday morning, were Mr. Edwin Parsons and his wife, Mrs. Hannah Parsons. They came from near Coventry, Warwickshire, England. The lady is a sister of Mr. F. H. Reeder, who resides on Fifth Street, and Mrs. Ann Bickington, at Marriotts.

“The meeting of these friends who had not seen each other for thirty years, can be better imagined than described by us. In that time what revolutions have succeeded each other and what untold sufferings have been experienced by individuals and nations, and what hopes deferred have filled the breasts of this brother and the sisters of again seeing each other in mortality. Suffice it to say, that is was a joyous, happy meeting. And to celebrate the event Mr. Reeder gathered his children and grandchildren, besides his other kindred, at his residence. They numbered nearly forty, and two days were spent in a grand family reunion. “A feast of fat things” was prepared for the occasion and partaken of with a relish seldom enjoyed in ordinary times. Two days were spent in recounting the histories of the past, also in mirth and merriment, mingled with tears of joy and sorrow, the latter called forth by the pains of long absence, and the other by the happy event which has brought them together again.

“We congratulate our friends on the occasion of so much felicity and hope their sun of peace may continue to be unclouded for the remnant of their days.”

Then, on 19 Sep 1885, after 32 ½ years together, Maria passed away and was laid to rest in the Ogden City Cemetery. The Ogden Standard-Herald published this short notice: 21 Sep 1885:

“Reeder.–In this city, on Saturday evening September 19th, 1885, after a long illness, Elizabeth Maria, wife of Francis H. Reeder. Deceased was born April 30, 1830, at Coventry Warwickshire, England.”

On 23 Mar 1887, ^[48]US/CAN film #430301 “Reeder, Hellen Maria Davis (Thurston) 23 Mar 1887” marriage license. Although they were both listed as residents of Ogden, the Marriage occurred in Logan, Utah. Francis was married to a widow, Helen Maria Davis Thurston. She had been the third wife in polygamy to Thomas Jefferson Thurston, who died in 1885 on the day of their 23rd wedding anniversary. I know of no children ever having been born to them. Thomas Jefferson Thurston’s grand-daughter, Cordelia Rozetta Smith, married one of Francis’ sons, Thomas Hemming Reeder (these are my great-grandparents).

Francis and Helen shared 9 ½ years together. Helen passed away on 3 Aug 1896. The Deseret Evening News published news of her passing: Wed., Aug 12, 1896, pg. 5:

“Sister Helen M. Davis Reeder, who died at Ogden City, August 3, 1896, was born at Lowell, Massachusetts, October 29, 1844. She emigrated with her parents to Utah in 1862, crossing the plains with ox teams. The family settled in Milton, Morgan county. Deceased was baptized when 16 years of age and remained a steadfast and faithful Latter-day Saint to her last day on earth. On March 23, 1887, she, being a widow, was married to Brother Francis H. Reeder of Ogden, who now mourns the loss of a faithful and loving wife. She died of heart disease.

“The funeral took place at Littleton, Morgan county, where, as in Milton, a large circle of old friends held her in the highest esteem. The same can be said of her in Ogden. She never faltered in her faith; therefore she now awaits her Savior” call to come up in the resurrection of the just. She has a brother and three sisters in the East.”

Francis retired from his business sometime after 1890, when the candy store was last advertised. In the twilight of his years he returned to the trade he had learned in his youth, as indicated in the 1902 city directory, which lists him as a tailor, working for Olof Hanson. This 1902 city directory also gives his address as ‘rear’ 824 22nd street, living near some of his children.^[49]This home was one of 4 properties (two front/ two rear) that were owned by the Reeder’s. Two of his sons – William Henry Reeder and Thomas Hemming Reeder – were carpenters and had built … Continue reading ^[50]Transactions involving the four properties included at 824 Rear St. to 836 22nd St., Ogden. These are parts of Lots 2 & 3, Block 13, Plat B, Ogden City Survey.Date Grantor Grantee Inst … Continue reading

He lived here until his death, which was published in The Standard, Tues 18 Mar 1902:

Died: Francis H. Reeder, March 18, 1902, at 5:15 AM, of old age and complications. He was born October 13, 1830 at Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England. He was 71 Years of age. Funeral at Fourth ward meeting house at 10 AM, Thursday. Remains can be viewed at residence, rear No. 824 Twenty-second street.

The 1903/04 Ogden City directory makes respectful note that “F. H. Reeder died 18 Mar 1902, age 72.”

It is very curious to me that there is no headstone to mark their final resting-place, but cemetery records indicate that Francis is buried next to his wife Maria in Ogden City Cemetery.

Francis Hubbard Reeder, pioneer, is thus seen to have been responsible to his forebears; the spelling of the Reeder name was of serious concern to him. He is seen to have been a responsible family head; caring for his wives, for a large posterity, and successful family economic pursuits. His Ogden business activity and associated social and news articles and advertisements reflect a leader in the community. And, by reason of having practiced the law of plural marriage, F. H. Reeder is seen to have been a dutiful and faithful Latter-day Saint, as only such were encouraged to enter the practice.

But let me state again, F. H. Reeder was a Pioneer. He struck out in directions of endeavor at a time when many tarried close to home. His religion moved him to walk where few had gone. He was an early member of the Lord’s Church and an early emigrant to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Hardships continued as he assisted in the settlement of communities. He pioneered industry. It needs be mentioned too, his Ogden pursuits occurred at a time when that community, a national railhead, a crossroads with the secular interests of the East and coarse habits of the West left too many Ogden Latter-day Saints ill in testimony. F. H. Reeder remained faithful to his God.

I am proud to be numbered among his posterity and am pleased to record his life so that he may be remembered and honored among future generations.

Sarah Jane Reeder Lewis, daughter of:
David Glenn Reeder jr., son of:
David Glenn Reeder sr., son of:
Thomas Hemming Reeder, son of:
Francis Hubbard Reeder.

Completed October 2002

Regarding the notes and sources:

Thanks to my Dad, David Glenn Reeder Jr., for all the film’s researched, his editing helps and also for his thoughts regarding our ancestor.

Thanks also to other descendants who share their stories and pictures.

Other descendants from whom I’ve drawn out of their own research and family histories include: Shirley Reeder Skeen and Edythe Bergeson Bair. Many Thanks!

I received my own copy of the journal writings of F. H. Reeder from Marsha Linder Carlson. (My copy of the journal was transcribed by George J. Reeder, a son of Leo Jesse Charles Reeder.) Michael Reeder has the original Reeder Family Bible and the original Journal of F. H. Reeder.