Reed, Robert B., 1874-1960

Born at Ellsworth, Conn., son of John H. and Florence (Chaffee) Reed, grandson of E.W. and Amanda Chaffee. Family moved to Amenia, N.D. in 1886. He was first student to enroll at North Dakota Agricultural College, and member of the first graduating class (1895). Wed Edith Varnum (1871-1951) of Sykeston, N.D. Ranched near Sheldon, N.D. in partnership with his father, later employed by Amenia and Sharon Land Company. Work there until 1921 when the company dissolved. Farmed in partnership with his brother Walter, later purchased Sheyenne River Valley land that was known as the OX Ranch.

From the description of Collection, 1955-1960. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 29817627