Mary Hannah Sweigart/Swaggart

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JOSEPH W. REYNOLDS, M. D. The subject of this sketch, who is one of the oldest practicing physicians of Cecil County, has been for many years devoted to his profession, and has achieved much more than the average meed of success. While engaging in general practice, he has, however, made a specialty of the treatment of cancer. This dread disease, so insidious in its approach and so deadly in its consequences, for ages defied all forms of treatment, and only within modern times has it been successfully mastered. Believing the use of the knife to be fatal to the patient, Dr. Reynolds has adopted a plan and method of treatment whereby the cancer is drawn out, rendering an operation unnecessary. Out of over one thousand cases that he has treated, he has lost less than seventy-five, and doubtless these could have been successfully removed had treatment been sought in time. Certainly humanity owes a debt of gratitude to the persevering, skillful physicians, who have through so many years and with such untiring patience sought to conquer the disease. While making the practice of medicine his calling and an answer to the summons of his patients a duty, Dr. Reynolds has found time and opportunity to superintend the management of the farm on which he resides, and which is situated at Mt. Pleasant, in District No.8. As a matter of recreation from the cares of his profession, he gives some attention to the cultivation of his estate, and in this, as in his profession, he has been prospered. For four years he had an office in Baltimore, but still retained his residence on the farm, preferring rurallife on account of its healthfulness and conveniences. Born in Lancaster County, Pa., in 1834. Dr. Reynolds is a son of Josiah and Mary (Swagert) Reynolds, also natives of that county. His grandfather, Samuel, who came to Lancaster County from the northern part of the state, was a descendant of John Reynolds, one of three brothers who came to America from England, settling in Pennsylvania. J osiah Reynolds remained a continuous resident of Lancaster County until death, and there followed the trade of a potter, and the occupation of a farmer. Politically he was a Republican, and in local affairs wielded considerable influence. He died in 1887, at the age of eighty-four, and his remains are interred in East Land cemetery. His eight children are named as follows: Kirk S., who resides in Christiana, Pa.; Joseph W., of this sketch; Melissa; Anna E., wife of Morris Reynolds; Andrew, living in Harford County; Tyson, who remains on the old homestead; Hannah, wife of Philip Carter, of Ohio; and Alice, Mrs. Thomas Brown, of Liberty Grove, Cecil County. After the conclusion of his literary studies our subject spent five years at home, assisting in the cultivation of the farm. At the same time he studied medicine under Dr. Wood. In 1856 he married Margaret A. Tucker, of Baltimore, and about the same time came to Cecil County. He and his wife are the parents of eleven children now living, namely: Kirk E.; Elmer, who is station agent at Burmont, Del.; Anna; Eli, a druggist at Rising Sun; Mary, Arthur, Walter, Alva, Margaret; Alfred, who is in the drug business with his brother in Rising Sun; and Stella, who is the youngest of the family. The family are identified with the Friends' Church and exemplify in their lives the beautiful teachings of this society. Whatever part Dr. Reynolds takes in politics is to the advantage of the Republican party , of which he is a supporter . He has never indulged in politics with a view to becoming a seeker after the spoils of office, and whatever activity he has been through purely patriotic motives. He is a liberal minded citizen ad warmly endores all projects that will promote the welfare of the district.

Mary married Josiah Reynolds. Josiah (son of Samuel Reynolds and Ann Reynolds) was born 9 Jan 1807, Pennsylvania ; died 4 Oct 1888, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Eastland Friends Quaker Burial Ground, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

1. Kirk S. Reynolds was born 15 May 1832, Pennsylvania; died 16 Apr 1915, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Sadsbury Friends, Sadsbury, Lancaster Co., PA.
2. Dr. Joseph W. Reynolds, M.D. was born 27 Jul 1834, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died 25 Nov 1909; was buried , Brookview Cemetery, Rising Sun, MD.
3. Melissa Ella Reynolds was born 4 Mar 1837; died 24 Mar 1926, Neffsville Brethrens Home, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried 28 Mar 1926, Darlington Cemetery, Harford County, Maryland.
4. Ann Eliza Reynolds was born 23 Dec 1839, Fulton Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 19 Apr 1922, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried , Eastland Friends, Lancaster Co., PA.
5. Andrew U. Reynolds was born 1843; died 6 Jul 1936.
6. Tyson Isaac Reynolds was born 1 May 1846, Cecil County, Maryland; died 28 Dec 1926, Liberty Grove, Cecil County, Maryland; was buried , Little Britain Cemetery, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
7. Hannah Reynolds was born 2 Mar 1841, Rock Springs, Cecil County, Maryland; died 4 Nov 1929, Belmont County, Ohio; was buried , Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Belmont County, Ohio.
8. Alice M. Reynolds was born 17 Mar 1850, Rock Springs, Cecil County, Maryland; died 5 Jul 1939, Belmont, Warren County, Ohio; was buried , Oxford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.