Reed, Robert B., 1874-1960

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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

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referencedIn Scott, George M., 1894-. Interviews, 1955, 1966. North Dakota State University Library
referencedIn Field, Merton, 1871-1959. Papers, 1901-1959. North Dakota State University Library
creatorOf Reed, Robert B., 1874-1960,. Collection, 1955-1960. North Dakota State University Library
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associatedWith Amenia and Sharon Land Company. corporateBody
correspondedWith Field, Merton, 1871-1959. person
associatedWith North Dakota Agricultural College corporateBody
associatedWith Power, J. A. (James A.), d. 1924. person
associatedWith Power, J. B. (James Buel), 1833-1912. person
associatedWith Reed, J. H. (John Horace), 1846-1925. person
associatedWith Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971, person
associatedWith Sargent, E. C. person
associatedWith Sargent, Frank. person
associatedWith Scott, George M., 1894- person
associatedWith Sunday, Billy, 1862-1935. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Helendale Farm (N.D.)
North Dakota
Amenia (N.D.)
Sheldon (N.D.)
Cass County (N.D.)
Subject
Agricultural machinery
Bonanza farms
Cattle
Cattle drives
Grain elevators
Ranches
Sheep
Shorthorn cattle
Occupation
Farmers
Ranchers
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Birth 1874

Death 1960

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