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William Reid (New York politician)

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William Reid (1827 – March 16, 1906) was an American manufacturer and politician from New York.

Life

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Reid was born in 1827 in Hebron, New York. He attended Argyle Academy and initially worked in lumbering. He later worked as a manufacturer in West Hebron.[1]

In 1891, Reid was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Washington County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1892.[1] He also served as town supervisor for two terms.[2]

Reid died at home in West Hebron on March 16, 1906.[2] He was buried in New Hebron Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ a b Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 153–154.
  2. ^ a b "William Reid". The Morning Star. Vol. XLII, no. 367. Glenn Falls, N. Y. 23 March 1906. p. 4.
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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Washington County, 2nd District

1892
Succeeded by
District Abolished