DANIEL J. REAGEN, Port Jervis, New York.
Daniel J. Reagen was born in Lackawaxen, New York, on January 30, 1860, and is the son of Daniel Reagen, a construction employe of the Erie at Port Jervis. He left school at the age of 14 and worked five years as a slope watchman on the Erie track at Parker's Glen. He was advanced to fireman in 1879, and after serving efficiently in that capacity for eight years was rewarded by promotion to engineer November 25, 1887, and is now running between Port Jervis and Susquehanna, Mr. Reagen has an exceptionally clear record, having never been suspended nor been in any wrecks that called for explanation from him. He has made some fast runs on special occasions and his efficient work in the cab has won him the praise of his fellow workmen, his superiors and the press.

Mr. Reagen was married in 1886 to Miss Laura Duly, daughter of John Duly, an engineer. They have five children: John, aged 13; Daniel, 11; Marguerite, 8; Eloy, 6, and Paul, 4. Mrs. Reagen belongs to the Ladies' Auxiliary to the B. of L. E., and the L. C. B. A. Mr. Reagen, who owns some fine property in Port Jervis, is a member of Division 54, B. of L. E.; the C.M.B.A. and the C.B.L.

Excerpted from: "American Locomotive Engineers, Erie Railway Edition," H.R. Romans Editor; Crawford-Adsit Company Publishers, Chicago, IL 1899.

From the January, 1910 issue of Erie Magazine (Port Jervis News):
Engineer Daniel Reagan was serving as First Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Sub-Division No. 732.

From the October, 1921 issue of Erie Magazine:
Engineer D. Reagan, Delaware Division, ran Erie's Corn Relief Train for Europe and China over the division, Leaving Susquehanna at 2:52 p.m., June 7, 1921 with engine 2919, arriving Port Jervis at 7:43 p.m. on the same date. Fireman was E.N. Smith, Conductor F. Lane.

From the January, 1923 issue of Erie Magazine:
Arthur W. Storer, fireman, was killed December 17 (1922) and Daniel J. Regan, engineer, was injured when train 5 was derailed at Tusten on the Delaware Division.

An official report states that the train, which was in charge of conductor John E. Everett, was derailed when the engine, No. 2925, struck a frog point, due to shifting guard rail, and after crossing over the passing siding went down a ten-foot embankment into a field, turning over on its left side. Fireman Storer was caught fast by the stoker and crushed in the left side of the tender. Engineer Reagan received a broken ankle, and was taken to a Port Jervis hospital.

All cars except the diner were derailed, but did not leave the roadbed. There were sixty-four passengers on the train, and none were reported injured. The body of fireman Storer was taken to his home in Port Jervis for burial.

Following is the service record of fireman Storer: Born September 28, 1883, Appointed fireman November 14, 1903; promoted to engineer February 23, 1916.