James Randolph Reid

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James Randolph Reid (August 11, 1750 – January 25, 1789) was an American soldier and political leader. He was born in Hamilton Township, York County, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) in 1775. He joined the Continental Army as a lieutenant, rose to major, and served as second in command of Congress’ Own Regiment. After the Revolutionary War, he received a land grant and settled in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he lived the rest of his life. In 1787 the Pennsylvania legislature elected him as a delegate to the Continental Congress, serving until his death in 1789.