Biography of Simeon Reed(1789-1853)-W12

Simeon Reed(1789-1853)-W12

Birth: March 30th, 1789 in Shutesbury, MA

• Father: Benjamin Reed(1746-1808)
• Mother: Abiah Macomber(1746-1809

Married: Miranda Morton(1798-1873)-W13 in Whately, MA, MA

Children:

• Jannett Reed(1815-1899)
• Mary Reed(1817-1893)
• Benjamin Franklin Reed(1819-UNKN)-W6
• George Washington Reed(1825-1906)
• Elizabeth Reed(1826-1913)
• Martha W. Reed(1829-1894)
  

Death: August 28th, 1853 in Whately, MA

Simeon Reed was born on March 30th, 1789 to Benjamin Reed and Abiah Macomber in Shutesbury, MA.  He was the 5th of 6 children.  His parents died in 1808 and 1809 respectively.  At some point he moved to Whately, MA, married Maranda Morton on August 2nd, 1814.

Simeon joined up as a drummer in the militia during the War of 1812.  He served in Captain A. Pratt's company, under Major W. Ward; Battalion of Rifles from September 22nd, 1814 until October 31st, 1814.  The company was raised in Whatley and was stationed in Boston.

Simeon and Miranda's first child, Janett, was born on January 10th, 1815 in Whately, MA.  A second daughter, Mary, was born on December 2nd, 1817.  Their first son, Benjamin Franklin, was born on October 5th, 1819. The 1820 census shows Simeon working in manufacturing with the following household members:

1820 U.S. Census
Category	Number	Likely Family Members
Males Under 10	1	Benjamin Franklin Reed
Males 26-44	1	Simeon Reed Reed
Females Under 10	2	Janett and Mary Reed
Females 16-25	1	Miranda Morton

Their second son, George Washington, was born on February 23rd, 1825, followed by two more daughters, Elizabeth on October 19th, 1826 and Martha W. on February 22nd, 1829.  The 1830 and 1840 U.S. Census shows the following information:

1830 U.S. Census
Category	Number	Likely Family Members
Males Under 5	1	George Washington Reed
Males 5-9	1	Possibly Benjamin Franklin Reed
Males 15-19	1	Unknown
Males 40-49	1	Simeon Reed Reed
Females Under 5	2	Elizabeth and Martha Reed
10-14	2	Janett and Mary Reed
Females 30-39	1	Miranda Morton

1840 U.S. Census
Category	Number	Likely Family Members
Males 15-19	1	George Washington Reed
Males 20-29	1	Possibly Benjamin Franklin Reed
Males 50-59	1	Simeon Reed Reed
10-19	2	Elizabeth and Martha Reed
Females 40-49	1	Miranda Morton

The 1850 U.S. Census gives a little more information.  Simeon is 61 and working as a Wheelwright doing miscellaneous repair services.  He is living with his wife, father-in-law, Justin Morton, and his son George Washington Reed and family.  George is working as a Broom Maker.  The property is wort $1,100.

Simeon died on August 28th, 1853 of Dysentery in Whately, MA.  He was listed as being a Wheelwright on his death certificate.  He is buried in Center Cemetery in Whately, MA.  

Note: There appears to be a second Simeon Reed serving as a musician in the War of 1812.  He was a member of Captain J. Cusing's Company, Lieut. Col. Town's Regiment and served abt the same time as our Simeon (September 8th until October 30th, 1814.  This company was raised in Abington, MA and also served in Boston.

Sources:

• 1820 United States Federal Census: Name Simeon Reed, Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts, Enumeration Date August 7, 1820, Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1, Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2, Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1, Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 1, Free White Persons - Under 16: 3, Free White Persons - Over 25: 1, Total Free White Persons: 5, Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
• 1830 United States Federal Census: Name Simeon Reed, Home in 1830 (City, County, State) Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts, Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1, Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2, Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2, Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1, Free White Persons - Under 20: 7, Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2, Total Free White Persons: 9, Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9
• 1840 United States Federal Census: Name Simson Reed, Home in 1840 (City, County, State) Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts, Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1, Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2, Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1, Free White Persons - Under 20: 3, Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2, Total Free White Persons: 6,Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
• 1850 United States Federal Census: Name Simeon Reed, Gender Male, Age 61, Birth Year 1789, Birthplace Massachusetts, Home in 1850 Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, Occupation Wheelwright, Industry Miscellaneous Repair Services, Real Estate 1100, Line Number 26, Dwelling Number 91, Family Number 97
• Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915: Name Simeon Reed, Gender Male, Occupation Wheelwright Birth Place Shutesbury, Massachusetts, USA, Death Date 28 Aug 1853, Death Place Whately, Massachusetts, USA, Father Benj Reed, Mother Abbie Reed
• Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Simeon Reed, Event Type Death, Birth Date 1789, Death Date 25 Aug 1853, Death Place Whately, Massachusetts, Death Age 64, Father Name Benj Reed, Mother Name Abiah Reed
• Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988: Name Simeon Reed, Event Type Marriage, Marriage Date 2 Aug 1814, Marriage Place Whately, Massachusetts, Spouse Name Miranda Morton
• U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976: Name Simeon Reed, Report Year1812-1814, Service State Massachusetts
• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current: Name Simeon Reed, Birth Date 1790, Death Date 28 Aug 1853, Cemetery Center Cemetery, Burial or Cremation Place Whately, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America, Has Bio? N, Father Benjamin Reed, Mother Abiah Reed, Spouse Miranda Reed, URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127195607/simeon-reed