Sherman Reid
Sherman Reid, a prominent representative of the business interests of Delaware, until recently engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery line. on North Sandusky Street, was born in 1867. in Union County, Ohio, where he was reared, and educated, and first entered into business as a grocery clerk.
Mr. Reid came to Delaware when about twenty years of age, and for two years was a clerk in a grocery store. He then embarked in the same line, in partnership with ex-Postmaster L. Potter, the firm name being Potter & Reid, which continued for fourteen years. After Mr. Potter retired from business in order to enter the political field, Mr. Reid continued the business alone, handling a large trade both retail and wholesale, and having traveling representatives. He has recently retired from the grocery business, having sold his interests to the Kirchner Brothers, and is about to engage in other business. He is interested also in real estate at Delaware, Columbus, Marion, and other points, and in addition to these interests, he is a director of the Standard Novelty Company, the Mahoning Oil Company, and other enterprises.
In 1888, Mr. Reid was married to Emma Burns, of Union County, and they have five children, namely: Lelia Pauline, George Clifford, Percival B., Frederick Sherman, and Richard Everett. Mr. Reid and family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church and he is a member of its Board of Trustees. His fraternal relations are with the Knights of Pythias and the Sons of Veterans. Mr. Reid takes a good citizen's interest in civic matters and has served on the City Council.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens by James R. Lytle