"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and
Coos Counties.  Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources."  A. G. Walling,
Publisher.  Portland, OR.  1884.  pg. 538.

THOMAS G. REAMS

     Was born in Litchfield, Kentucky, December 15, 1838.  When he was about six
years old his parents settled in Carlinville, Illinois, where they remained
until 1852, and came to Oregon that year.  With his father he was employed by
the Hudson's Bay Company during the winter, and in the spring they came to
Jackson county, arriving just before the commencement of the Indian war in 1853
-- and settled near Phoenix.  Mr. Reams was farming and mining here until 1864,
when he took up his residence in Jacksonville and was appointed deputy sheriff,
holding the office until 1868.  That year he was elected sheriff -- serving one
term.  After engaging in the livery business one year he opened a mercantile
house at Phoenix, under the firm name of Reams & Sachs, which continued four
years.  Then, in conjunction with his brother, bought out Messrs. White &
Martin, at Jacksonville, and since that time the firm has been "Reams Bros." 
Mr. Reams has been mayor of Jacksonville several terms, and a number of times a
member of the common council.  He was appointed brigadier-general of the first
brigade of Oregon militia by Governor Thayer.  Received the nomination for
secretary of state on the Democratic ticket in 1878, but was defeated by R. P.
Earhart by 191 votes.  He is a prominent citizen of Jacksonville, and is a past
grand master of Masons in Oregon.  His portrait appears in this work.  Married
Lucinda Williams, and has a family of seven children.
 

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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.