James F. Reed
Irish-American businessman (1800–1874) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Frazier Reed (November 14, 1800 – July 24, 1874) was an Irish-American businessman and soldier and a pioneer in the American West, notable for being an organizing member of the ill-fated Donner Party emigration to California in 1846.
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Born | James Frazier Reed (1800-11-14)November 14, 1800 County Armagh, Kingdom of Ireland |
Died | July 24, 1874(1874-07-24) (aged 73) San Jose, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery San Jose, California |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Donner Party |
Spouse | Margret Wilson Backenstoe (née Keyes) |
Children | 6 |
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