Searching for descendants of my great-great-great half-uncle, William Thomas Reed. He was born 1838 in Licking Co., OH to Thomas Henry Barbesby Reed and Elmina Easton/ McCormick, married 1) Harriet Eichelberger in 1858 and 2) Elizabeth Jane Nolin in 1868. He died 1908 in Iroquois Co., IL.
Children by Harriet include: Ida A. (Reed) Barnett (1859-1923), Laura Loretta (Reed) (Waldrip) Morgan (1861-1926)
Children by Elizabeth include: James William Reed (1870-aft 1949), Harriet A. (Reed) Smith (1873-1949), Mamie (Reed) Earl (1878-1958), and Elma Rhoda (Reed) Williamson (1882-1957)
Would like to locate two great-grandchildren of William, one from each marriage, to participate in the Family Finder project at Family Tree DNA (
www.ftdna.com). The test is no more painful than brushing one's teeth. Pre-paid kits are on hand for distribution to carefully selected cousins.