Frank Reynolds
Silver Bow County
History of Montana, Sanders, 1913

The history of the growth, development and success of a 
state is a record of the achievements of its individual 
citizens.  Butte is well favored in its number of 
energetic, enterprising and progressive businessmen, 
one of whom is Frank Reynolds well known as a successful 
real estate man. 

Born in Waseka, Minnesota, May 24, 1870, he grew up 
under the influence of the alert, progressive western 
spirit, which influence, together with his natural 
abilities, well fitted him for an aggressive business 
career.

He received his education in the public schools of his 
Minnesota home, on leaving which he was engaged for a 
time at various occupations until he came to Fort Buford 
North Dakota.   There he followed the cattle business, 
six years, during which time he passed through many 
trying and oft times amusing experiences.  He finally 
gave it up for a more settled life and came to Butte 
where he started in the grocery business, at first on 
a very small scale, as his capital at the time was 
very limited.  Push and pluck, combined with 
exceptional business acumen, soon led to success.  
His business grew steadily until it had reached 
that proportion that in 1909 when he disposed of it, 
the stock alone netted him $15,000.  The store was 
one of the best of its kind in Butte.

Upon disposing of his mercantile interests he decided 
to engage in the real estate business and opened 
offices in the State Savings Band building in Butte.  
He was successful form the start, for he entered upon 
his new line of endeavor with the same push and energy 
that had characterized his previous business career.  
He bought a large tract of land in Silver Bow Park, 
and after improving the property laid it out in lots 
for building purposes.  Since August 1911, or in less 
than six months time, he has disposed of 159 of those 
lots wholly through his own efforts, which 
accomplishment of itself characterizes, the 
spirit of the man and his business methods.  

The parents of Mr. Reynolds are Robert and Annie (Corr) 
Reynolds, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania in 
1843 and at an early period came to Minnesota where he 
engaged in farming, was successful and is still actively 
interested in that pursuit.  Annie Corr was born in 
Wisconsin in 1853 but was married to Robert Reynolds 
in Minnesota which state has since remained their 
home.  They reside in Waseka.  Robert Reynolds is a 
veteran of the Civil War in which he loyally served 
the Union three years, as a member of a Minnesota 
volunteer company of infantry.  He received his 
honorable discharge at the close of hostilities 
after having participated in a number of the 
hardest fought battles of that conflict.

On May 22, 1899, was solemnized the marriage of Frank 
Reynolds and Miss Marguerite Carver of Butte,.  Two 
children have blessed their union: Gladys, born September 
28, 1901 at Butte who is now attending school and Bernice 
who was born at Butte on November 8, 1905.