Background
Reid, David Settle was born on April 19, 1813 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Reuben and Elizabeth (Settle) Reid.
Governor of North Carolina senator
Reid, David Settle was born on April 19, 1813 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Reuben and Elizabeth (Settle) Reid.
Admitted to North Carolina bar, 1833. Member North Carolina Senate (Democrat), 1835-1842. Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from North Carolina, 28th-29th congresses, 1843-1847.
Governor North Carolina, 1850-1854.
Member United States Senate (Democrat) from North Carolina, 1850-1854.
Delegate North Carolina Constitutional
Member North Carolina Secession Convention, 1861.
Married Henrietta Settle, circa 1834.