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James Reese 1809–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1809

Birth Location: Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 24 Jul 1885

Death Location: Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Sr

Mother: Cassandra Reese

Spouse(s): Hannah Reese

Children(s): John Reese, MARY Reese, Ephraim Reese

In 1809, James Reese entered the world in Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, born to William Reese Sr And Cassandra Reese. In 1850, James Reese resided in Western District, Marion, Virginia, USA. In 1860, James Reese resided in District 6, Farmington, Marion, Virginia, USA. James Reese married Hannah Reese, and had children including Ephraim Reese, John M Reese, Mary Elizabeth Reese. James Reese passed away in 1885 in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1809, James Reese entered the world in Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, born to William Reese Sr And Cassandra Reese.
  • In 1850, James Reese resided in Western District, Marion, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, James Reese resided in District 6, Farmington, Marion, Virginia, USA.
  • James Reese married Hannah Reese, and had children including Ephraim Reese, John M Reese, Mary Elizabeth Reese.
  • James Reese passed away in 1885 in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Reese's Ancestors

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James Reese
1809–1885
Birth Place: Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Reese Sr
1769–1829
Harford County, Maryland
Cassandra Reese
1771–1860
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Jacob (Joseph) Reese
1732–1818
Pennslyvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Reese
1700–1752
Hannah Reese
1710–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Reese's Descendants

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James Reese (22 Sep 1809–24 Jul 1885) m. Hannah Reese (1809–27 SEP 1887)
  1. 1. John (M.) Reese 1834–1905 m. Catharine (Morgan) Parrish 1834–1913
    1. 1. William (Grant) Reese 1863–1941 m. Aerie Reese 1870–1960
      1. 1. Nancy Swiger 1902– m. Paul Swiger 1894–1947
        1. 1. Eleanor (Lee Swiger) Beasley 1922–1982 m. William (David) Masters 1910–1963
        2. 2. John (Earl) Swiger 1930–2004
      2. 2. Nancy (Catherine "Nannie") Reese 1892–1959 m. Lester (Paul) Swiger 1893–1947
      3. 3. Earl Reese 1891–1964 m. Edna (Mae) Reese 1898–1953
        1. 1. Evelyn (Virginia) Reese 1929–2020 m. Gerald (Donald) Whitener 1926–1993
      4. 4. Liddia Reese 1894–1967
      5. 5. Willie Reese 1899–1922
      6. 6. Agnes (Ruth) Reese 1906–1996
      7. 7. Joseph (Burnette) Reese 1896–1952
    2. 2. CHARLES (ROWE) Reese 1873–1940
    3. 3. PRICILLA (JANE) Reese 1855–
    4. 4. Frederick (E.) Reese 1879–1908
    5. 5. FESTUS (PORTER) Reese 1867–1947
    6. 6. MARSHALL (HOMER) Reese 1875–1953
    7. 7. JAMES (MORGAN) Reece 1854–1920
    8. 8. Stella (Erma) Reese 1877–1966
      1. 1. Lloyd (Everett) JONES 1900–1973
        1. 1. Lloyd (Kent) Jones 1924–2016
    9. 9. MELISSA (VIRGINIA) Reese 1870–1956
    10. 10. MARY (ANN) Reese 1859–1882
    11. 11. Ulysses (R.) Reese 1858–1859
    12. 12. John (D.M.) Reese 1862–1871
  2. 2. MARY (ELIZABETH) Reese 1834–1903
  3. 3. Ephraim Reese 1836–1902

James Reese's Timeline

5 Records

1809
22 Sep 1809
Birth of James Reese in Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 41
James Reese resided here in Western District, Marion, Virginia, USA
Western District, Marion, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
James Reese resided here in District 6, Farmington, Marion, Virginia, USA
District 6, Farmington, Marion, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
James Reese resided here in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1885
24 Jul 1885
Age 76
Death of James Reese in Mannington, Marion, West Virginia
Mannington, Marion, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1809
    Event Place: Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: of OH
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7346.013; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Marion, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Marion, Virginia; Roll: 958; Page: 190b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Farmington, Marion, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Marion, Virginia; Roll: M653_1361; Page: 675; Family History Library Film: 805361

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Page: 421D; Enumeration District: 088

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1885
    Event Place: Mannington, Marion, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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