CHAUNCY W. REED
Past Master 1920
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Chauncey William Reed was born June 2, 1890 in West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, the son of William Thomas Reed and Margaret Campbell. He attended the public schools in West Chicago and later, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated from the Webster College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, in 1915 and was admitted to the bar the same year. He then began his practice in Naperville. He married Ella Dorothy Stegen October 3, 1929 and they had three children, Barbara Ann, James William and Thomas Henry.

He served as a sergeant in the Infantry, 86th Division during World War I. He served as DuPage County States Attorney from 1920 to 1935. He was elected to the U.S. Congress and served from January 3, 1935 until his death, a total of 21 years.

He affiliated with Euclid Lodge March 7, 1916 from Amity Lodge No. 472, West Chicago, Illinois. He was also a member of Euclid Chapter No. 13, Royal Arch Masons and served as High Priest in 1922. He died February 9, 1956 in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland and interment was made in the Glen Oak Cemetery, West Chicago, Illinois. Masonic Funeral Services were performed by members of Euclid Lodge with the Grand Master of the State of Illinois presiding.