Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers. "An Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties") Spokane, WA: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1905. p. 690. HARRY REED who is an enterprising and up-to-date merchant of Twickenham, where he has won a good success in his labors, is one of the prominent men of Wheeler county and has so conducted himself here that he is the recipient of the confidence and respect of the people. He was born in England on June 17, 1867, the son of John and Mary A. (Ware) Reed, both natives of that country. The mother is deceased. The father is a prominent Methodist minister and is now holding a church in Winkleigh parish. He is a man of ability and is highly educated. In his native country Harry gained a good education and when eighteen, being led by a progressive and adventurous spirit, he sought for other fields than the congested centers of his birth place. He decided finally to come to America, and soon had made the trip, selecting Toledo, Ohio, as the place for location. For three years he wrought there and then he found the spirit of the west was again impelling him to newer fields. Oregon was enticing and after studying the resources of this great state, he decided to try it. He was some time in selecting a location, but Fossil appealed to him and here he came. Then he wrought for three years more, this time on a farm. After that he entered into partnership with Albin Buckingham and purchased the Fossil livery stable, a ranch on the John Day, the Fossil and Arlington stage line and the Fossil and Antelope stage line. They operated these until the contracts were expired, then Mr. Reed sold his interests and went to doing carpenter work. For two years of this period he was city marshall of Fossil. In 1902 Mr. Reed purchased a store at Twickenham and since that time he has continued doing business here. He is a man of good address, is keen to see the needs of the people and to supply the goods required, and the result is he has a fine patronage. He is a man of stability and has won the confidence of all. In 1898 Mr. Reed married Mrs. Chambers Low, nee Stewart, a native of Scotland. Her parents were George and Mary Stewart, both natives of Scotia's rugged hills. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Harry and George. By her former marriage Mrs. Reed had one son, John Low, now with Mr. Reed. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.