“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


R. J. REAMER,  Postmaster, Waterloo; born in Aurora, Cayuga Co., 
N.Y., March 27, 1837.  Enlisted Sept. 17, 1861, in Co. D, 75th N.Y.V.I.; 
went into active service with regiment, and participated in all battles in 
which it was engaged; re-enlisted as veteran in same regiment; was 
wounded at battle of Winchester, W. Va.  After participating in sixteen 
general engagements, was mustered out of service Sept. 25, 1865.  
Returned to Aurora, N.Y., and engaged as clerk in mercantile business; 
in 1867, came to Wisconsin, located at Waterloo, went to selling 
agricultural implements and machinery.  In 1873, went into Post Office 
as clerk; in March, 1874, was appointed Postmaster.  In 1875, started 
also general mercantile business.  Is member of A.F & A.M., of Temple 
of Honor, and of Good Templars.  Married, at Aurora, Cayuga Co., 
N.Y., Nov. 1, 1875, Miss Janette Townsend, of Troy, N.Y.; have two 
children - John W., born Oct. 30, 1867; Charles E., born June 14, 1875.  

***footnote: marriage date and dates of the birth of their children are 
reproduced as published.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)