About Samuel L. Reed
Lived 1934 – 2025 (aged 90). Samuel L. Reed was an American judge and politician.
Samuel Lee Reed (July 29, 1934 – July 20, 2025) was an American judge and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976 and as magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana from 1978 to 1985.
Early life and career Reed was born in Selma, Indiana, the son of Merritt Reed and Jane Williams. He attended Selma High School, graduating in 1952. After graduating, he attended Indiana University, earning his BS degree in 1956 and his JD degree in 1959, which after earning his degrees, he worked as an attorney in Indiana.
Reed served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976. After his service in the House, he served as magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana from 1978 to 1985.
Personal life and death Reed was married to Joan Guinn. Their marriage lasted until Reed's death in 2025.
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American judge and politician
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Samuel L. Reed was born on 29 July 1934 in Selma.
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Samuel L. Reed died on 20 July 2025.
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Samuel L. Reed was a judge and politician.
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