REAT, J. N. - Putnam

REAT, J. N.,  P. O. Manhattan, Farmer, Section 13;  was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, November 24, 1827;  son of Hugh and Margaret REAT, who settled in this county in 1849.  Was married November 2, 1853, to Rachel B. ALBIN in Jefferson Township;  children's names;  William F., born December 2, 1854;  Margaret A., born April 11, 1857;  Clara, born August 18, 1861;  Emma E., born April 26, 1864;  Gertrude Belle, Mary 24, 1869;  Calvin Wade, Mary 26, 1875;  Luther J., September 10, 1859, died February 15, 1860;  Lorena, born November 28, 1866, died August 30, 1869;  George L., born November 8, 1871, died June 10, 1875.  Mr. REAT is a quiet, hard-working farmer, interested in the cause of education and a good friend and neighbor.  Politically, is a Republican, and though not a member, favors the Methodist Church.