Husband William H. Reel 1 2
Born: - Ross Twp, Allegheny Co, PA
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Died: 26 May 1901 2
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Father: Conrad Reel ( - ) 2 3 4
Mother: Rosanna [Unk] ( - ) 2
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General Notes: Husband - William H. Reel
He was born and reared in Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He received his education in the common schools of that township and Allegheny city. In his early life he was associated with his father and brothers in the first woolen mill in that part of the country. In political matters he was always an active and enthusiastic democrat, and in 1875 was appointed as a clerk in the office of the auditor-general, at Harrisburg, where he served one term of four years, at the expiration of which he returned to Allegheny city. For more than twenty years he was connected with the Western penitentiary of Pennsylvania, during which time he had charge of the dye houses. He was one of the charter members of the Randall club, which was named in honor of Samuel J. Randall, who represented a Pennsylvania district in congress for a number of years. Mr. Reel was a devout Catholic, and throughout his life was interested in the charitable work of his church. He had a pew in St. Peter's church and another at St. Xavier's. For many years he was a director of St. Paul's orphan asylum, and while on the board did much to advance the interests and extend the influence of the institution. He was one of the incorporators of St. Mary's cemetery, of Pittsburgh.
Solemn requiem mass was celebrated over the remains in St. Xavier's church on Wednesday, May 29, 1901. The honorary pall bearers were Hon. B. McKenna, Michael Ward, Edward Friel, Martin Gannon and four of the employes of the penitentiary, viz.: Messrs. Stewart, Hill, Johnson and Griffith. The active pall bearers were eight of Mr. Reel's nephews.