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Reger, Robert A. (1857-1931)
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The History of Upshur County West Virginia
From its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time
by W. B. Cutright
Buckhannon, W. Va., July 1, 1907

Data for the following sketch was discovered among the miscellaneous
manuscripts of the Rev. John W. Reger, D. D., and to his cherished
memory, it is affectionately dedicated.
                                  L. A. E. R. H., February 5, 1907.
Page 555, 
DR. ROBERT A. REGER. 

Dr. Robert A. Reger, son of Rev. John W. Reger and Rebecca Anna
Brown Reger, was born in Charleston, Va., September 23, 1857. His
education was obtained in the best school of his period,
supplemented by a course at Jefferson Medical College, where he
received his degree of M. D., since which time, with the exception
of a term in the Legislature of his state, his life has been devoted
to his profession, in which he has been singularly successful. As a
physician he is sincere, genial, considerate, generous and gentle,
not only ministering to the physical needs of his patients, but
inspiring them with confidence and hope.

In 1893, immediately after the death of his father, he was in the
latter's place appointed a trustee of the West Virginia Conference
Seminary (now College). Closely following this occurred the death of
Hon. B. F. Martin, who from the first had acted as treasurer of the
school, and from its inception been one of its most active and
enthusiastic promoters and generous benefactors. Dr. Reger was
appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by his demise, a
responsibility second to no other connected with the institution,
one involving great sacrifice, both of time and strength. Perhaps he
had not yielded, but for the whispers of a sweet and gentle voice,
now alas ! long silent, saying, "My son, it is the Lord's work and
must go on."

In 1907 he resigned as treasurer, and was appointed a member of the
Finance Committee. Thus the father's mantle continues to rest upon
the son.

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Register of Deaths, Upshur County, WV (Line No. 39)
FULL-NAME: Robert Abram Reger
BIRTH-DATE: September 23, 1857
AGE-AT-DEATH: 73y-5m-22d
DEATH-DATE: March 15, 1931
DEATH-PLACE: Buckhannon, W.Va.
MARITAL-STATUS: Married
OCCUPATION: Physician
FATHER: John W. Reger
MOTHER: Rebecca A. Brown
CAUSE-OF-DEATH: Apoplexy
BURIAL: Heavner Cemetery

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