Known Information
Two Thomas Reeders lived in DC after the Civil War.
Sources
Freedmen’s Records
District of Columbia, Freedmen’s Bureau Field Office Records, 1863-1872,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8937-FP18?cc=2333782&wc=9J3J-SPX%3A1069293302%2C1069293906 : 3 August 2016), Assistant inspector general > Roll 1, Letters sent, Mar 21, 1866-Sep 7, 1868 > image 41 of 146; citing NARA microfilm publication M1902 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
City Directory
Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, Various
There were two Thomas Reeders who lived in DC after the Civil War. James Thomas Reeder, who alternatively went by James and Thomas, married Clara Woodland and they had one son, John V. Thomas Reeder, married to Martha, lived in Jackson Alley for the bulk of his life in DC.
Freedmen’s Records
Clara Reeder claimed that she and Thomas Reeder had selected two lots in Barry Farm and was inquiring in the case.
James Reeder, from Anne Arundel County, and Clarissa with their son John V, are living in Freedmen’s Village.
Thomas Reeder, with John and Benjamin Fountain, received goods from the Superintendent at the Kendall Green Barracks.
1870 Census
James T. Reeder is listed in the household of Mary Woodland and her daughters, including Clara Woodland. He is listed as Thomas Reeder. John V. Reeder is listed as his son. They are living in Ward 3. Other surnames in the household include Chesley.
Thomas Reeder is living with his wife, Martha and his infant daughter Mary E. Reeder. They are living in Ward 3.
1871 City Directory
James T. Reeder is living at 1214 3d NW.
Thomas Reeder is living at 1417 1st NW.
This address is consistent with the tax records in the newspapers addressed in a different post.
1873 City Directory
Thomas Reeder is living at 813 L NE. He is a porter
Thomas Reeder is living at 811 L NW. So is James Reeder.
1877 City Directory
James T Reeder is living at 1622 2d Street.
Thomas Reeder is living at 1419 1st NW.
1879 City Directory
James T Reeder is living at 43 Pierce.
Thomas Reeder is living at Pierce Street Alley NW
1880 Census
James T. Reeder is listed as head of a household that includes Mary Woodland. His wife is named a Clarissa Reeder and his son, John V is listed. He is also living with his niece, Mary Reeder, age 24. They are living on N Street NW. Other surnames include Chisley
Thomas Reeder is living with his wife, Martha and his three children, Mary, Joseph and Georgiana. They are living on Jackson Alley.
1883-4 City Directory
James T & Thomas Reeder is living at 418 N NW. He is working as a laborer. His son is also listed as living here.
Thomas Reeder is living at 71 Jackson Alley. He is working as a laborer
1885 City Directory
James T Reeder is living at 418 N NW. He is working as a laborer.
Thomas Reeder is living at Jackson Alley. The address is unnumbered. He is working as a laborer
1893 City Directory
J Thomas Reeder is living at 444 Ridge NW. He is working as a laborer. His son is also listed as living here.
Thomas Reeder is living at Jackson Alley. The address is unnumbered. He is working as a laborer
1894 City Directory
J Thomas Reeder is living at 444 Ridge NW. He is working as a laborer. His son is also listed as living here.
Thomas Reeder is living at 34 Jackson Alley. He is working as a laborer
1895 City Directory
J Thomas Reeder is living at 462 Ridge NW. He is working as a laborer. His son is also listed as living here.
Thomas Reeder is living at 36 Jackson Alley. He is working as a laborer
1898 City Directory
James T. Reeder is living at 462 Ridge NW. He is working as a laborer. His son is also listed as living here.
Thomas Reeder is living at 50 Jackson Alley. He is working as a laborer
1900 Census
Thomas Reeder is listed as head of a household with his wife Clara, their son John and his wife. John is a musician. They are living on Ridge NW
Thomas Reeder is living with his wife, Martha and his two children, Joseph and Charles. They are living on Jackson Alley.
1901 City Directory
James T. Reeder is living at 462 Ridge NW. He is working as a laborer. His son is also listed as living here.
Thomas Reeder is living at 50 Jackson Alley. He is working as a laborer
1910 Census
James T and Clara W are living in the household of of John V on Ridge St NW. It indicates that John V is their only child.
Thomas Reeder is the Home for the Aged and Infirm. He is living as a widower.
1920 Census
James T and Clara W are living in the household of of John V on Ridge St NW.
Thomas Reeder is the Home for the Aged and Infirm. He is living as a widower.
Death
The Evening Star ran the obituary of James Thomas Reeder. It names his son, John V, and his daughter in law as well as their home address on Ridge NW. His death record lists his parents: Barnes Reeder and Henrietta Reeder. He was born in St. Mary’s County, MD.
A Thomas Reeder, without identifying information died in 1929. This is consistent with a death in an institution where there is little information about his background.
Another Thomas Reeder is listed with a death in 1924, however, an obituary lists family members not consistent with either Reeder and his age places his birth year in the 1880s. His death records lists his address as 2nd Street SE which is not consistent with City Directories or Census Records.
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