Curtis Reed | |
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| 8th Mayor of Menasha, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1890 – April 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Publius V. Lawson |
| Succeeded by | George Banta |
| 1st, 3rd & 7th Village President of Menasha, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1853, 1854, 1858, 1865, 1866, 1867 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 2nd district | |
| In office January 7, 1861 – January 6, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Goodwin |
| Succeeded by | Michael Hogan |
| In office January 3, 1853 – January 2, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley Blodget (whole county) |
| Succeeded by | Corydon L. Rich |
| Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Milwaukee & Washington counties | |
| In office January 5, 1846 – January 4, 1847 Serving with James Kneeland & Jacob H. Kimball | |
| Preceded by | Adam E. Ray |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1815 Westford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1895 (aged 79) Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Augusta Lydia Ripley
(m. 1849; died 1893) |
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Curtis Reed (March 24, 1815 – March 18, 1895) was an American businessman, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He is considered the founder of Menasha, Wisconsin, and was the first village president after its incorporation in 1853, he subsequently served as the 8th mayor of Menasha after it became a city. He also served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, in 1853 and 1861.
Most of Reed's siblings were also notable politicians or married to notable politicians. His brothers were George B. Reed, Orson Reed, and Harrison Reed. His youngest sister was Martha Reed Mitchell.