Who was Joseph Reeves?

Joseph Reeves (1783–1859) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Monroe, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Reeves 1783–1859

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 09 Jul 1783 · Virginia, USA

Died 14 Jun 1859 · Monroe, Indiana, USA

Spouse Susanna Hamilton Woods

Children Andrew Woods Reeves

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The story of Joseph Reeves began in 1783 in Virginia, USA. Joseph Reeves married susanna hamilton woods, and had children including andrew woods reeves. Joseph Reeves passed away in 1859 in Monroe, Indiana, USA.

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: Joseph Reeves (1783–1859) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Monroe, Indiana, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Joseph Reeves PTP

1783–1859

Virginia, USA