The History of Cedar County, Iowa, containing
A History of the County, its Cities, Towns, &c.,

Chicago: Western Historical Company,
Successors to H. F. Kett & Co.1878.

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Reeder, Alfred C., farmer and stock dealer, of the firm of J. W. Reeder & Brother, Section 26; Post Office Tipton; born in Clermont County, Ohio, June 14, 1839, and when 11 years of age came with his father's family by wagon to Cedar County, in 1850; they settled about two miles west of Tipton for one year, then moved to where they now live, which is the old homestead farm; there are not many living here now who were here when they came; has seen a prairie fire a mile wide sweep over his farm; he is engaged in farming, stock raising and stock dealing with his brother, and they are the oldest stock dealers here; owns 330 acres of land; was in the army; enlisted August 6, 1862, in Company C, 24th. Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry; was in the battle of Magnolia Hills, Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg, Winchester, Cedar Creek, and other fights and skirmishes; was mustered out August 5, 1865; has held town and school offices. Married Miss Eva McCune March 12, 1874; they have one son--George Avery, born June24, 1875; lost one daughter--Eva.

Reeder, Geo. W., farmer and stock raiser, Section 27; Post Office Tipton; born in Clermont County, Ohio, September 21, 1834; lived there seventeen years, and then came to this county with his father's family, by wagon, and arrived here in the Fall of 1850; they were early settlers; engaged in farming and stock raising, and owns 285 acres of land.  married Miss Emma Horn, from Pennsylvania, October 26, 1867; they have four children--Alfred F., Bertha, Harry, baby, little girl.

Reeder, John W., of the firm of J. W. Reeder & Bro., farmers and live stock dealers, Section 26; Post Office Tipton; born in Clermont County, Ohio, October 11, 1836; worked there fourteen years and came with his parents to Cedar County; they came by wagon, being twenty-four days on the way here and arrived October 15,1850; engaged in farming; he was engaged in teaching in the county during the Winter seasons for ten years, and taught in grammar department in Tipton for two years.  He and his brother have been dealing largely in live stock for many years and are the oldest dealers here.     He owns 525 acres of land; has held office of Secretary of School Board and has been Superintendent of Sunday schools for fifteen years.  Married Miss Sarah E. Lee, daughter of Rev. Wm. Lee of this town; October 20, 1861; they have six children-- Charlie F., Lillie M., Rosella, Arthur C., Louie and Ralph M.