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James E Reeder 1882–1954

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Reeder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1882 · Tennessee
Died 24 Jul 1954 · Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Father Henry Newton Reeder
Mother Lydia Ann Woods
Siblings George S Reeder, George Seburn Sebe Reeder, Lila J Reeder, Lilley F Reeder, Martha C Reeder, Minnie Lee Reeder, Thos E Reeder, W G Reeder
Records
1900 United States Federal Census Tennessee, U.S., Death Records 1900 Carroll County TN Census Bible Records from James K … GEDCOM File : mbardin.ged
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James E Reeder began in 1882 in Tennessee. In 1900, James E Reeder resided in Civil District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. James E Reeder passed away in 1954 in Weakley, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

  3. 3
    Record 1900 Carroll County TN Census

  4. 4
    Record Bible Records from James K Enochs Jr

  5. 5
    Record GEDCOM File : mbardin.ged

Life Timeline

1882
Birth of James E Reeder in Tennessee
Birth
1900
James E Reeder resided here in Civil District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1954
Death of James E Reeder in Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Reeder

This ancestor line traces from Virginia (1798) to Tennessee (1882) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Reeder (1882–1954) was born in Tennessee and died in Weakley, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Henry Newton Reeder
Father
Lydia Ann Woods
Mother

James Reeder's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James E Reeder PTP
1882–1954
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Reeder's Descendants

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James E Reeder PTP 1882–1954