James F. Reed

James F. Reed

James Frazier Reed (November 14, 1800 - July 24, 1874) was a businessman, soldier and, most notably, an organizing member of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party emigration to California.

Read more about James F. Reed:  Early Life, The Donner Party, Post Donner Party Life

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