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Edgar Reece 1871–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1871

Birth Location: Harden County, Iowa

Death Date: 1954

Death Location: New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: William Reece

Mother: Mary Ruddick

Spouse(s): Bessie Day

Children(s): Wayne Reece, Hazel Reece, Jessie Reece

The story of Edgar Reece began in 1871 in Harden County, Iowa. In 1905, Edgar Reece resided in Hardin, Iowa, United States. In 1920, Edgar Reece resided in Union, Hardin, Iowa, USA. Edgar Reece married Bessie K Day, and had children including Hazel Jean Reece, Jessie Neal Reece, Wayne William Reece. Edgar Reece passed away in 1954 in New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edgar Reece began in 1871 in Harden County, Iowa.
  • In 1905, Edgar Reece resided in Hardin, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1920, Edgar Reece resided in Union, Hardin, Iowa, USA.
  • Edgar Reece married Bessie K Day, and had children including Hazel Jean Reece, Jessie Neal Reece, Wayne William Reece.
  • Edgar Reece passed away in 1954 in New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Reece
1847–1923
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Ruddick
1848–1878
Birth Location: Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Day
1885–1957
Birth Location: Grundy County, Iowa
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Children(s)

Wayne Reece
1921–1976
Birth Location: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa
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Hazel Reece
1922–2007
Birth Location: New Providence, Iowa
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Jessie Reece
1924–1976
Birth Location: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa
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Edgar Reece's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Reece
1871–1954
Birth Place: Harden County, Iowa
Parents
William Jesse Reece
1847–1923
North Carolina
Mary (Ann) Ruddick
1848–1878
Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Cox) Ruddick
1821–1871
Driftwood Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Absillett Newsom
1824–1897
Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Judge Ruddick
1781–1863
Rachel Cox
1779–1864
David Newsom
1787–1854
Elizabeth Woodard
1789–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Ruddick
1753–1825
Ann Bedsaul
1751–1807
David Sr.
1741–1816
Sarah Peele
1746–1813
Luke Woodard
1759–1808
Sarah Parker
1761–1841

Edgar Reece's Descendants

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Edgar Reece (1871–1954) m. Bessie (K.) Day (Sep 1885–30 Oct 1957)
  1. 1. Wayne (William) Reece 1921–1976
  2. 2. Hazel (Jean) Reece 1922–2007
  3. 3. Jessie (Neal) Reece 1924–1976

Edgar Reece's Timeline

8 Records

1871
1871
Birth of Edgar Reece in Harden County, Iowa
Harden County, Iowa
1905
1905
Age 34
Edgar Reece resided here in Hardin, Iowa, United States
Hardin, Iowa, United States
1920
1920
Age 49
Edgar Reece resided here in Union, Hardin, Iowa, USA
Union, Hardin, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 54
Edgar Reece resided here in New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Edgar Reece resided here in Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, USA
Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Edgar Reece resided here in Providence, Hardin, Iowa
Providence, Hardin, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 69
Edgar Reece resided here in Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
1954
1954
Age 83
Death of Edgar Reece in New Providence Twp, Hardin County, Iowa
New Providence Twp, Hardin County, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Harden County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01165; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 42-26
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T625_492; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 197
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eldora, Hardin, Iowa; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340392
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [6] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Hardin, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union, Hardin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T625_492; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 197

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eldora, Hardin, Iowa; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340392

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01165; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 42-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01165; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 42-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: New Providence Twp, Hardin County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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