Rev. George Murray Reed, D.D. and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kinner

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Husband Rev. George Murray Reed, D.D. ^{1 2 3}

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           Born: 22 Jul 1848 - Canonsburg, Washington Co, PA 1
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         Father: Joseph Reed (1796-1885/1888) 4 5 6 7
         Mother: Martha Anderson (1816-1882) 1 7

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       Marriage: Apr 1875 8

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Wife Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kinner ^{1 8}

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            AKA: Mary Elizabeth Kinnear 9
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1 M George Kinner Reed ¹

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2 F Gertrude Reed ¹

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3 F Chloe Reed ¹

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4 M Paul Mehard Reed ¹

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General Notes: Husband - Rev. George Murray Reed, D.D.

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He was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and after a preliminary course in the common schools was graduated from Westminster College, New Wilmington, in 1873. Thence he went to Allegheny City, and later to Newburgh, New York, to take a complete course in theology. In April, 1875, he was licensed to preach by the First New York Presbytery, and ordained in April, 1876, by the Mansfield Ohio Presbytery. At once he was placed in charge of the churches of Hayesville and Monroe, Ohio, entering upon his duties in April, 1876. In January, 1880, he received a call and in July, 1880, he took charge of the church at Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The title of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him in 1900 by his Alma Mater, Westminster College. He was moderator of the Synod of Pittsburg in 1890, and served as president of the Cumberland Valley Sabbath Association.
Too much praise can scarcely be given Dr. Reed, who labored unceasingly in every way to advance his congregation. Not only, however, was he known and respected as a keen, enterprising man of business. In the pulpit he spoke as one inspired, and brought many souls to God through the eloquence of his preaching and force of his logic. In the sick room, and by the side of the grave, he was the tender, sympathetic friend and pastor, cheering the departing ones, as well as those who were left, with the promises made to the elect. In social gatherings, Dr. Reed displayed another side of his character, and was a genial, courteous, charming gentleman whom all delighted to honor. In the great gatherings of his church his intelligence, ability, and research came into play, and he was called upon to fill offices of great responsibility, and to guide others in the grand work of establishing and maintaining the Kingdom of Christ upon this earth.

The First United Presbyterian Church at Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, was organized in 1764, and had but six pastors in its history through 1905, they being: Rev. John Rodgers, 1772-1781; Rev. John Jamieson, 1784-1792; Rev. James McConnell, 1799-1809; Rev. Alexander Sharp, D. D., 1824 to 1857; Rev. William L. Wallace, D. D., 1861 to 1879; Rev. George Murray Reed, D. D., 1880-. A peculiar incident in the history of the church is that every pastor save one has had a new church edifice. For some time prior to 1772 the people worshipped in a tent. The first building was constructed of logs; the second of stone; the third was of brick, amphitheatre style, and was considered the finest church edifice in the valley. The fourth building, which was also of brick, and two stories in height, was destroyed by fire in 1881. The next structure was an elegant one, one-story in height, Gothic style, with a Sunday-school room, parlor and other buildings adjoining. It was erected at a cost of $18,000, and was the pride of the congregation.
The people of the Newville Church were always been noted for their liberality, and the manner in which they regarded their church debt. To them this debt was a personal obligation, to be discharged as their own private affairs. The benevolences of the church amounted to at least $800 per year in 1905, while their incidental expenses were fully $1,500. The church at time had over 225 active, enthusiastic members, who gladly followed their beloved pastor wherever he led.
The church itself, with the manse, constituted a very valuable property, and the situation of the church edifice in a grove of native oaks was a happy one. In the summer the glad song of the birds mingle with the voices of the congregation in praising the Creator, and one would be reminded of the days when the people of God had naught but the blue sky above them for a covering, and the trees for their carved pillars.

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General Notes: Wife - Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kinner

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from New Wilmington, PA

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893), Pg 886.

2 Joseph F. McFarland, 20th Century History of Washington and Washington County, Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens (Chicago, IL: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., 1910), Pg 1199.

3 —, Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 767.

4 —, The History of Crawford County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Warner Beers & Co., 1885), Pg 997.

5 Boyd Crumrine, History of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: L. H. Everts & Co., 1882), Pg 699.

6 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893), Pg 885, 1015.

7 Joseph F. McFarland, 20th Century History of Washington and Washington County, Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens (Chicago, IL: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., 1910), Pg 1199, 1311.

8 —, Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905), Pg 769.

9 Compiler's Speculation.