1876 Aug 27. born Old Monkland, Coatbridge, Lanark, Scotland
1877 His father died
1881 census living in Glasow
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Reid | 32 | Head |
| John Reid | 14 | Son |
| Alice Reid | 7 | Daughter |
| Thomas Reid | 4 | Son |
1891 census he is a miner, living at Milton Row, Dalziel . Lanarkshire
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Reid | 42 | Head |
| Meikle Reid | 20 | Son |
| Alice Reid | 17 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Thos Reid | 14 | Son |
1895 Apr 5 Married in London to Adelaide Mary A Phillips (1874–1911)
He enlisted a number of times
1900 Mar 15 enlisted 9917 in Scots Guards
1901 Oct 2. Discharged Scots Guards
1911 His first wife died
1911 census, he is a Miner at 450, Main Street, Bellshill, Scotland
1912 Married Catherine at Bothwell Church, Hamilton
1914 Aug 26, Enlisted Scots Guards. wife Catherine at 56 Cullercoats St, Welbeck Rd, Byker, Northumberland
1918 Dec 24. married London
1914 Aug 26 Enlisted Scots GuardsScots Guards #9535 (old no was #9917)
1919 Feb 8. Discharged from Scots Guards. Re-enlisted
Russian Relief Force
1920 Dec 31 enlisted with RIC no 77213. ex-soldier & miner
1921 Jan 28 to ADRIC from Gormanston as no 486
1922 Jan 17 Disbanded
1939 Register in Saint Joseph's Home For Aged Poor Botcherby Carlisle, Botcherby Carlisle, Carlisle. He was a Coal Mine Deputy
1945 Aug 29 Died Carlisle