William R. Ried, Esq.
James and Christena (Runner) Ried, the parents of the above, came from Berkeley County, Virginia, in the year 1810, and settled in Champaign County, Ohio. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812. William B., the son, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, in the year 1810. Was brought by his parents to Champaign, where he lived until 1840, when he came to Shelby County. In the year 1835 he married Miss Susannah Young. By this union there were five children, only one of whom is now living, viz., Dr. S. M. Ried, of Indianapolis, Indiana. When Mr. Ried moved to Shelby County he located in Perry Township, where he still has his home.
Esq. Ried has been one of the prominent and well-to-do farmers of Perry. Has always had the respect and esteem of his neighbors. Has filled the offices of justice of the peace and trustee of his township. In the year 1863 his wife died. The following year (1864) he married Jean Henry, a daughter of Judge David Henry (the first settler of Perry Township). Mr. Ried had two sons who served in the war of the Rebellion. Both served their full time, and were honorably discharged. Mr. Ried bought the old Henry homestead, on which he now resides. He has retired from active labor on the farm, having gained a competence for himself and family.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883