Thomas Reid, 60, Died Suddenly at His Brother's Home, 1920

While holding a calf at the farmyard gate in order to assist his niece in milking a cow, Thomas Reid, 60 years of age, a resident of this city, suddenly dropped dead early Monday morning at the home of his brother, George Reid, at Gum Bridge, near Nixonton. Mr. Reid had been visiting his brother, and was apparently in perfect health up to the time of his sudden decease. The funeral was conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.L. Taft on Hunter street Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and interment was made in Hollywood cemetery. Mr. Reid is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H.L. Taft and Mrs. H.G. Davenport, both of this city; one son, J.C. Reid of Elizabeth City; three sisters, Mrs. W.R. Stevenson and Mrs. David Simpson, both of this city, and Mrs. Elisha Chory, who lives near Nixonton; and one brother, George Bridge, near Nixonton. (From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)