David Reeder

Birth: Dec. 21, 1801


Death: Oct. 7, 1856

David Reeder was a member of the Willie Handcart Company along with several members of his family. When the company ran out of food and winter came early, David died on the trail approximately 50 miles west of Fort Laramie, Wyoming. He was buried alongside the trail.

"I am a 2nd g-grandson of David Reeder.  I have served 2 handcart missions and have heard the evidence disputing Robert Reeder's report of David's death being the 7th of Oct. some 50 miles past fort Laramie.  At least 3 contemporary journals state it was Oct. 1st on the hills overlooking Fort Laramie.  I'm convinced Oct 1st is the correct date.  Thanks,  Hal Reeder"

Burial:

Non-Cemetery Burial

Spouse:
Lydia (Balls) Reeder

Children:
George Balls Reeder
Eliza Reeder (Hurren)
David Reeder Jr.
Mary Ann Reeder
Robert Reeder
Caroline Reeder

Parents:
Robert Reeder
Mary Davy

Siblings:
Robert Reeder
John Reeder
Milicent Reeder
Mary Reeder
Henry Reeder
Edward Reeder
George Reeder
Lucy Reeder