Am I related to the inventor of Reese's Cups

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My name is Reagan Reese and I always wonder if I am related to Henry Burnett Reese.  My last name comes from my dad of course, so I may want to find out. If I am related, Lucky Me!
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Harry Burnett Reese and his wife, Blanche Edna Hyson, had 8 girls and 8 sons. 13 lived to adulthood. 

...He died on May 16, 1956, and was succeeded by his six sons. (John M. Reese served as president of the firm; Robert H., treasurer; Ralph C., secretary; Edward I., vice-president; Harry B., Jr., traffic manager; Richard C., sales manager.) In 1963, the company was sold to Hershey Chocolate Corporation.

http://www.hersheyarchives.org/essay/details.aspx?EssayId=29

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Reese's_Peanut_Butter_Cups?o=3986&qsrc=999

Cool names sake, Here is some history on it.

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I'm acquainted with one who I believe is a descendent and they are from Harrisburg, Pa.
by Stephen Lapointe G2G6 (9.1k points)

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