Biographical Sketch of

Thomas Reynolds

Transcribed by Robert Schieber

Source: Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography of Citizens of Columbia, 
Sauk and Adams Counties, Wisconsin, published 1901 by G. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, 1901, Pages 538 - 539
 	

In the death of the late Thomas Reynolds Adams county lost an influential and respected citizen who had resided in 
Springville township for nearly forty years.  He had transformed a wilderness into a pleasant home, and at the time 
of his death was well-to-do.

Mr. Reynolds was born in West Felton, Shropshire, England, August 8, 1816.  He received a fair education and about 
1853 came to the United States and lived six years in Willoughby, Ohio.  From thence he came to Wisconsin, settling 
in Springville township, Adams county, where he spent the remainder of his life, and resided thirty years on one farm. 

Mr. Reynolds was married in England; his first wife, who died there, left one daughter, Libbie, now Mrs. Theodore 
Cummings, of Point Bluff, Adams county.  Mr. Reynolds married Bessie Meredith, a native of Shropshire, England, in 
1846.  Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were the parents of three children who reached maturity, as follows:  William Henry 
died October 14, 1898, aged forty-three years; George E.; and Andrew T.

Mr. Reynolds died in Springville township, Adams county, Wisconsin, January 12, 1896, and his wife survived him but
one year, passing away February 27, 1897, aged seventy-nine years.  Both were consistent members of the Methodist 
Episcopal church, and Mr. Reynolds took an active part in the affairs of that denomination.  He was a Republican in 
political sentiment, but was of retiring disposition and did not seek public favor.  He was a gentleman of sterling 
qualities, and left a large circle of friends to mourn for him.

George E. Reynolds was born in Willoughby, Ohio, February 1, 1858.  He came to Wisconsin with his parents when he was 
but one year of age, and has been a resident of Adams county since that time.  He gained a liberal education, attending 
the district school, and at the county institute, and began teaching at the age of eighteen years, and for several 
years followed that vocation.  He was elected county superintendent in 1890, on the Republican ticket.  He organized 
the first summer school for teachers in Adams county, and continued the same annually, thereby adding greatly to the 
educational standard of Adams county. 

George W. Reynolds was married November 11, 1885, to May Bacon, daughter of David N. and Caroline Bacon, of Point Bluff 
Wisconsin, notice of whom will be found elsewhere in this volume.  Mrs. Reynolds is a native of White Creek, Adams 
county, Wisconsin.  Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, as follows:  Bessie and Glenn David.  Mr. 
Reynolds has filled the office of auditor, clerk and chairman of Springville township, and has gained the entire 
confidence of the people of his community.  He is a gentleman of refined and marked literary ability, and is a 
contributor to numerous publications.

Andrew T. Reynolds was born in Springville township, Adams county, Wisconsin, November 4, 1859.  Since reaching his 
majority he has followed the calling of an agriculturist, and with much success.  In 1884, in company with his brother, 
George E., he purchased part of his present farm on section 27, in Springville township, and the brothers now own three 
hundred and twenty acres, all of which was wild land when they purchased it.  One hundred and ten acres have been 
cleared for cultivation, and on the estate they have erected substantial and convenient buildings, and added other 
improvements, and aside from general farming are interested in the raising of horses, and have some choice specimens.  
Both are well-known members of the community of Springville township, where they have passed their lives, and enjoy 
the highest respect of their associates.  They are intelligent and progressive and well merit success. 


Transcribed by Robert Schieber






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