Reed Funkhouser was the son of Gideon Funkhouser and Mary Ann (Slagle) Funkhouser.(See the sketch for Gideon Funkhouser). Reed was born 14 Sep 1867 died 3 February 1939. He was united in marriage to Rachel Frances Turpin 9 Nov 1887.
The family is recorded in the 1900 Census living in Brown Township, Hendricks, Indiana. The household consist of
Reed age 33 His occupation is day laborer
Rachel age 38 She has already buried two children; for on the census record she is mother of 4 only 2 alive
Bessie age 10
Gertrude age 5
One know child a girl Zella Edith Funkhouser is buried in Howard Cemetery next to her parents. Photo's of the Stone are on this blog. We are going to try UV light(Black Light) to see the writing sometime this spring. The other child I believe is Tennis, his name is carved on the newer style granite monument with his parents.
The 1910 Census count the family in Hendricks county
Reed is 42 Works at a Foundry as a moulder
Rachel is 41
Gertrude is 15 Sorts chains at a chain factory
Gideon is 8
Bernice is 6
Paul is 2
The 1920 Census Rachel is not counted as she died the year prior.
Reed is 52 he is now farming
Gideon is 18
Bernice is 16
Paul is 12
In the 1930 Census Reed is living with his brother in law Homer Turpin.(same Homer Turpin that placed flags on graves for Memorial Day. Reed no longer works., and is age 62 He passes 9 years later.
He is buried in Howard Cemetery along with Rachel his wife, their son Tennis, and their daughter Zella Edith.
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