Fillmore Missouri

Biography of George W. Reed

George W. Reed, born on July 28, 1879, in Fillmore, Missouri, has been a prominent figure in Axtell, Kansas, for over a decade, serving as the mayor and cashier of the Citizens Bank. This bank, established in 1886, has maintained a strong financial standing. Reed’s background includes teaching and time as deputy county clerk before entering banking. A dedicated Republican and active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, his community involvement extends to various fraternal organizations. He married Ann Blanche Cross in 1903, and they have one son, Lowell.

Biography of Jacob Jones

Jacob Jones, born May 14, 1825, in Breconshire, South Wales, was a notable pioneer in Montpelier, Idaho. After converting to the Latter Day Saints faith and marrying Anne Collier, the couple emigrated to the United States in 1853. Jones established a successful blacksmith shop in Salt Lake City before moving to Bear Lake Valley in 1864, where he faced numerous challenges but thrived. He became a prominent property-owner, hotelkeeper, and community leader, leaving a legacy of twelve children and significant contributions to the town’s development.