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David Melvin Reeves 1795–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

Birth Location: Bladen, NC, USA

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Pike, Alabama, United States

Father: Edward Reeves

Mother: Jane Melvin

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Horton

Children(s): James Reeves, John Reeves, Rebecca Reeves, Richard Reeves, DUNCAN REEVES, Mary Reeves, David Reeves, Joseph Reeves, Moses Reeves

The story of David Melvin Reeves began in 1795 in Bladen, NC, USA. In 1850, David Melvin Reeves resided in Pike, Alabama, USA. In 1860, David Melvin Reeves resided in Southern Division, Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama. David Melvin Reeves married Elizabeth Horton, and had children including David B Reeves, Duncan Sellers Reeves, James Reeves, John Andrew Jackson Reeves, Joseph I Reeves, Mary Ann Reeves, Moses D Reeves, Rebecca Reeves, Richard W Reeves. David Melvin Reeves passed away in 1880 in Pike, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of David Melvin Reeves began in 1795 in Bladen, NC, USA.
  • In 1850, David Melvin Reeves resided in Pike, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, David Melvin Reeves resided in Southern Division, Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama.
  • David Melvin Reeves married Elizabeth Horton, and had children including David B Reeves, Duncan Sellers Reeves, James Reeves, John Andrew Jackson Reeves, Joseph I Reeves, Mary Ann Reeves, Moses D Reeves, Rebecca Reeves, Richard W Reeves.
  • David Melvin Reeves passed away in 1880 in Pike, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Reeves
1721–1826
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
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Jane Melvin
1748–1836
Birth Location: Turnbull,Bladen,North Carolina,USA
JM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Horton
1798–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

James Reeves
1840–1880
Birth Location: Georgia
JR
John Reeves
1829–1864
Birth Location: Pike, Alabama, United States
JR
Rebecca Reeves
1825–1877
Birth Location: Pike, Alabama, United States
RR
Richard Reeves
1822–
Birth Location: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
RR
DUNCAN REEVES
1818–
Birth Location: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Reeves
1833–1904
Birth Location: Pike, Alabama, USA
MR
David Reeves
1829–1880
Birth Location: AL
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Joseph Reeves
1824–1860
Birth Location: Alabama
JR
Moses Reeves
1826–
Birth Location: AL
MR

David Reeves's Ancestors

Self
David Reeves
1795–1880
Birth Place: Bladen, NC, USA
Parents
Edward Prothero Reeves
1721–1826
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Jane (E) Melvin
1748–1836
Turnbull,Bladen,North Carolina,USA
Grandparents
Edward Reeves
1690–1767
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England
MARY STRIKER
1690–
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England
Jane Thomas
1726–1770
Bladen County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
George Reeves
1656–1718
Sarah Reeves
1660–1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Ryves
1632–1677
Joan Rives
1635–1677

David Reeves's Descendants

1.
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David (Melvin) Reeves (1795–1880) m. Elizabeth Horton (Oct. 28, 1798–1880)
  1. 1. James Reeves 1840–1880 m. Vestey Reeves 1842–1910
    1. 1. G. (T.) Reeves 1863–1940 m. Roxie (Ann) Reeves 1868–1955
      1. 1. Lee Reeves 1893–1955 m. Ethel Reeves 1896–1985
        1. 1. Marjorie (Ethel) Reeves 1924–2011 m. D (W) Scruggs 1918–2000
        2. 2. Nelson (Randolph) Reeves 1916–2010 m. Iva (T) Sloan 1912–1998
        3. 3. Jeannie (Marie) Reeves 1919–1995 m. Ivan PAVLIC 1920–2016
        4. 4. Kenneth (Lang) Reeves 1927–2016 m. Thelma Gay 1931–2016
        5. 5. Robert Reeves 1921–2017 m. Lillian (Elizabeth) Johnson 1926–
      2. 2. George (Columbus) Reeves 1887–1951 m. Ida (Jane) Gay 1887–1948
        1. 1. William Reeves 1910–2015
        2. 2. Claude (Earnest) Reeves 1914–1991 m. Helen Couver 1918–2006
        3. 3. Granddaddy Ben 1922–2015 m. Jean (Woodfin) Reeves 1921–
        4. 4. Lewis (Sidney) Reeves 1919–1993 m. Blanche (M) Reeves 1925–1995
        5. 5. Louisa Reeves 1926– m. Howard (L) Clark 1919–1975
        6. 6. Aleen (Virginia) Reeves 1928–1978 m. Luther ROBERTS 1924–1979
      3. 3. Mary (Martha Cassiline Cassie) Reeves 1889–1977 m. Nathaniel (David) Conner 1890–
        1. 1. Gladys (Dawn) Conner 1922–1988
        2. 2. Annie (Mae) Conner 1914–1994 m. J. (D.) Sharpton 1912–1989
        3. 3. Stella Conner 1915–1962
        4. 4. Gussie Conner 1917–1970 m. Paul (Edward) Thompson 1914–2004
        5. 5. Delwin (Colvin) Conner 1920–1985 m. Kathleen Conner 1924–2010
        6. 6. Marion (Hill) Conner 1928–1987
      4. 4. Mell Reeves 1891–1972 m. Emma Hayes 1902–1993 m. Emma Hayes 1900–1949
        1. 1. William (Moses Reeves) Jr 1926–1996
        2. 2. Edna (Ruth) Reeves 1924–2007
        3. 3. Kathryn Reeves 1928–2021
      5. 5. Tom (Edward) Reeves 1892–1978 m. Milbra (L) Kyle 1900–1960
        1. 1. Roy (Ed) Reeves 1930–2004
        2. 2. Helen Reeves 1927–2006
        3. 3. Lucile Reeves 1919–2009
        4. 4. George (N) Reeves 1920–1971
        5. 5. Tom (J) Reeves 1921–2011 m. Donna (Lois) Reeves 1925–1982
        6. 6. Lester (Martin) Reeves 1925–2012
        7. 7. Wilber (Y) Reeves 1926–
      6. 6. James (Doss) Reeves 1894–1979 m. Lucy (B) Wheeler 1901–1989
        1. 1. Minnie (Christine) Reeves 1921–1995 m. Maxie (R) Bell 1917–1965
      7. 7. Henry (Harley) Reeves 1896–1980 m. Winnie (Lee) Bowen 1902–1986
        1. 1. Robbin (E) Reeves 1936–
        2. 2. Vivian (Vaudine) Reeves 1921–1980
        3. 3. Wayne (Louie) REEVES 1932–1932
        4. 4. Eula (Daphine) Reeves 1923–2013
        5. 5. Harley (Yvoune) Reeves 1923–1998
        6. 6. Winifred (Irene) Reeves 1930–2017 m. Hugh (B) Chandler 1926–2005
        7. 7. Wavine Reeves 1925–2021 m. Ralph Lightsey 1918–2012
        8. 8. Eveline Reeves 1928–2023
      8. 8. John (H) Reeves 1899–1967 m. Clara Nash 1903–1948
        1. 1. John (Henry) Reeves 1927–1998
        2. 2. Harry (Lee) Reeves 1932–1990
        3. 3. Faye (O.) Reeves –1935
      9. 9. Ellie (Ellen) Reeves 1903–1991 m. James (Willie) Smith 1904–
        1. 1. Dorothy (Eloise) Smith 1925–1980 m. John (James) Lupoe 1920–
      10. 10. Amber Reeves 1904–1995 m. Gladys (I) Fryer 1910–
        1. 1. Thomas Reeves 1930–2008
        2. 2. Wilbur (Lamar Reeves) Sr. 1931–1980 m. Betty (M) Reeves 1938–2015
      11. 11. Frederick (Jennings) Reeves 1901–1993 m. Mabel Branch 1911–1978
        1. 1. Frank Reeves 1930–1997
        2. 2. Fred (Tracy) Reeves 1936–2011 m. Sandra (Evelyn) Seay 1938–2017
      12. 12. Lewis (Willard) Reeves 1910–1974 m. Margaret Johnson 1915–1993
        1. 1. Pamelia (Ann) Reeves 1937–1961
        2. 2. Frances Reeves 1942–2012
      13. 13. Cay (Coy) Reeves 1908–2003 m. Julia (Mae) Thompson 1916–2014
        1. 1. Edwin (Larry) Reeves 1945–1996
      14. 14. Sally Smithson 1906–1991 m. J (E) Smithsen 1898–1981
        1. 1. George (Elmer) Smithson 1931–2018 m. Victoria (J.) Young 1926–
    2. 2. Ann ("Annie") Reeves 1872–1938 m. Calvin (Columbus Scarbrough) I 1862–1942
      1. 1. Anna Scarborough 1902–
      2. 2. Amos (M) Scarborough 1906–1980
      3. 3. Aaron Scarbrough 1908–1930
      4. 4. Sam Scarborough 1910–1935
      5. 5. Calvin (Columbus) Scarborough 1900–1979
      6. 6. Frank Scarbrough 1914–1919
      7. 7. Nellie (Jane) Scarborough 1904–1978
      8. 8. Council (Lee) Scarborough 1902–1980
      9. 9. Kattie Scarborough 1913–1943 m. George (Washington) Stoutamire 1899–1988
        1. 1. Ray Stoutamire 1931–2012
      10. 10. David Scarborough 1917–1963
      11. 11. Edith (Frances) Scarborough 1890–
      12. 12. Solomon Scarborough 1898–
      13. 13. Annie Scarborough 1898–1970
      14. 14. Alexander Scarborough 1892–1917
      15. 15. James Scarborough 1922–1971
    3. 3. James (R) Reeves 1866–1930 m. Mary (Melvina) Giddings 1867–1937
      1. 1. Hilton (L) Reeves 1886–1972 m. Effie (M) Reeves 1893–1960
        1. 1. Emmett (W) Reeves 1917–
        2. 2. Louie (L) Reeves 1913–
        3. 3. J (B) Reeves 1920–
        4. 4. Ivy Reeves 1915–
      2. 2. Elsie Reeves 1889–1951 m. Edgar Pigott 1880–1967
        1. 1. James (VanBuren) Pigott 1911–1974 m. Doris (Mae) Pigott 1927–1988
        2. 2. Clenton Pigott 1916–1993
        3. 3. Edgar (Morris) Pigott 1913–1942
        4. 4. W (C) Pigott 1919–1959 m. Martha (Crum) Pigott 1924–1991
      3. 3. R (Elzie) Reeves 1889–1976
      4. 4. Mahoney Reeves 1897–1969
      5. 5. Joseph Reeves 1905–1971 m. Mae Reeves 1909–
      6. 6. Vesta Shirah 1902–1978 m. G (D) Shirah 1896–1963
        1. 1. Maria Shirah 1924–
        2. 2. Ferris Shirah 1926–
      7. 7. Rupert (Wells) Reeves 1908–1970
      8. 8. Vina Summerford 1894–1967
      9. 9. Melissa Reeves 1885–
      10. 10. H (Norris) Reeves 1891–1976
    4. 4. William (D) Reeves 1860–
    5. 5. Martha (Jane) Reeves 1855–1916 m. John (Whitner) Maxwell 1846–1910
      1. 1. John (H) Maxwell 1896–
      2. 2. Audrey (Mae) Maxwell 1894–1977
      3. 3. Thomas (G) Maxwell 1882–
      4. 4. Mattie (Viola) Maxwell 1887–1953
      5. 5. Annie (R) Maxwell 1889–
      6. 6. David (R) Maxwell 1892–
      7. 7. Sydney Maxwell 1884–1926
  2. 2. John (Andrew Jackson) Reeves 1829–1864
  3. 3. Rebecca Reeves 1825–1877
  4. 4. Richard (W) Reeves 1822–
  5. 5. DUNCAN (SELLERS) REEVES 1818–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Reeves 1833–1904
  7. 7. David (B.) Reeves 1829–1880
  8. 8. Joseph (I.) Reeves 1824–1860
  9. 9. Moses (D.) Reeves 1826–

David Reeves's Timeline

5 Records

1795
1795
Birth of David Melvin Reeves in Bladen, NC, USA
Bladen, NC, USA
1850
1850
Age 55
David Melvin Reeves resided here in Pike, Alabama, USA
Pike, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 65
David Melvin Reeves resided here in Southern Division, Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 75
David Melvin Reeves resided here in Cross Roads, Pike, Alabama, USA
Cross Roads, Pike, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 85
Death of David Melvin Reeves in Pike, Alabama, United States
Pike, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Bladen, NC, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cross Roads, Pike, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 302B; Family History Library Film: 545536
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Alabama; Roll: M432_13; Page: 135B; Image: 272

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Alabama; Roll: M432_13; Page: 135B; Image: 272

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Mount Willing, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 633

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cross Roads, Pike, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cross Roads, Pike, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 302B; Family History Library Film: 545536

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pike, Alabama, United States
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