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James Douglas Reid
Birth: 3-22-1819
Death: 4-29-1901
Biography
James Douglas Reid (also referred to as the "father of telegraph") was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Reid spent his career working to expand the telegraph, eventually becoming superintendent of the Magnetic Telegraph Company.
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Biography:
James Douglas Reid (also referred to as the "father of telegraph") was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Reid spent his career working to expand the telegraph, eventually becoming superintendent of the Magnetic Telegraph Company.
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Newspaper Article
Journal or Newspaper Title:
San Francisco Call
Article Title:
Death Claims James D. Reid
Month:
August
Day:
29
Year:
1901
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Website
Citation URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8348383/james-douglas-reid
Title of Webpage:
Find A Grave
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 14:15
Website Last Modified Date:
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Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8348383/james-douglas-reid
Title of Webpage:
Find A Grave
Website Viewing Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 14:15
Website Last Modified Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 14:15