Robert R. Reid

1789–1841 (age 52)

Planter/Politician

Photograph of Robert R. Reid

Biography

Robert R. Reid was a prominent planter and politician who played an active role in the political and economic life of his community during the early 19th century. Born in 1789, he managed substantial agricultural interests while engaging in public service and governance.

Reid's dual career in planting and politics reflected the interconnected nature of power and wealth in his era. His contributions to his region's development and his involvement in political affairs left a mark on his community until his death in 1841.