James Frazier Reed Collection, 1843-1851.

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James Frazier Reed Collection, 1843-1851.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58855231

Correspondence, legal papers, appointments, petitions for land timber, deeds, contracts, business and military papers.

1 manuscript box.

California state library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772604

California state library

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Reed, James Frazier, 1800-1874

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James Reed and his family came to California as members of the Donner Party in 1846. He was a miner, later settled in San Jose. From the description of James Frazier Reed Collection, 1843-1851. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58855231 Born in Ireland, settled in Illinois and owned a cabinet making business in what is now known as Riverton, Ill. Member of the Reed-Donner party who survived and became a successful businessman in California. From the...