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James Samuel Reeves 1875 – 1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1875

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 5 Jan 1947

Death Location: Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States

Father: Milus Reeves

Mother: Mary Seegar

Spouse(s): Lora Clepper

Children(s): Thelma Reeves, James Reeves, Mary Reeves, William Reeves, Allie Reeves, Wilma Reeves, Cornelia Reeves, Glen Reeves, Grace Reeves, James Reeves, Annie Reeves, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Reeves

In 1875, James Samuel Reeves entered the world in Texas, born to Milus E. Reeves and Mary Ann "Mamie" REEVES Seegar. In 1880, James Samuel Reeves resided in Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, USA. James Samuel Reeves married Lora Cornelia REEVES Clepper, and had children including Thelma Reeves, James Francis Rupert Reeves, Mary Wilda CAMPBELL Reeves, William Edward Reeves, Allie Elizabeth Reeves, Wilma Reeves, Cornelia Holmes Reeves, Glen Reeves, Grace Reeves, James Samuel Reeves, Annie Lou Reeves, Mrs. George STIEFELMEYER Reeves, Mrs. Ray LOVELACE Reeves. James Samuel Reeves passed away in 1947 in Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1875, James Samuel Reeves entered the world in Texas, born to Milus E. Reeves and Mary Ann "Mamie" REEVES Seegar.
  • In 1880, James Samuel Reeves resided in Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, USA.
  • James Samuel Reeves married Lora Cornelia REEVES Clepper, and had children including Thelma Reeves, James Francis Rupert Reeves, Mary Wilda CAMPBELL Reeves, William Edward Reeves, Allie Elizabeth Reeves, Wilma Reeves, Cornelia Holmes Reeves, Glen Reeves, Grace Reeves, James Samuel Reeves, Annie Lou Reeves, Mrs. George STIEFELMEYER Reeves, Mrs. Ray LOVELACE Reeves.
  • James Samuel Reeves passed away in 1947 in Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Milus Reeves
1847 – 1929
Birth Location: Butts County, Georgia, USA
MR
Mary Seegar
1852 – 1924
Birth Location: Macon Co., Alabama
MS

Spouses(s)

Lora Clepper
1886 – 1954
Birth Location: DeFuniak Springs, Walton, Fla.
LC

Children(s)

Thelma Reeves
1903 –
Birth Location: Texas
TR
James Reeves
1903 – 1904
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Reeves
1904 – 1999
Birth Location: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
MR
William Reeves
1905 – 2000
Birth Location: Alabama
WR
Allie Reeves
1908 –
Birth Location: Alabama
AR
Wilma Reeves
1909 –
Birth Location: Texas
WR
Cornelia Reeves
1912 – 1971
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
CR
Glen Reeves
1913 –
Birth Location: Texas
GR
Grace Reeves
1915 –
Birth Location: Texas
GR
James Reeves
1916 – 1992
Birth Location: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
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Annie Reeves
1926 – 1930
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mrs. Reeves
Birth Location: –
MR
Mrs. Reeves
Birth Location: –
MR

James Reeves's Ancestors

Self
James Reeves
1875 – 1947
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Milus E. Reeves
1847 – 1929
Butts County, Georgia, USA
Mary (Ann "Mamie" REEVES) Seegar
1852 – 1924
Macon Co., Alabama
Grandparents
James (Milton) Reeves
1826 – 1864
Georgia
Gladdis (Alice "Alley" REEVES) Murdock
1827 – 1905
Pike County, Georgia, USA
Samuel (M.) Seegar
1818 – 1888
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA
Rebecca (Homes SEEGAR) Christian
1824 – 1899
Madison County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Reeves
1794 – 1854
Mary Singleton
1785 – 1854
Samuel Seegar
1802 – 1880
Nancy SEEGAR
1802 – 1850
Edward Christian
1786 – 1825
Nancy Barnes
1798 – 1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Reeves
1780 – 1850
George Sager\Seegar
1766 – 1808
Anna Ros
George Christian
1762 – 1831
Sarah Allen
1796 – 1818
William Barnes
1778 –
Mary McCracken
1778 –

James Reeves's Descendants

1.
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James (Samuel) Reeves (Apr 1875 – 5 Jan 1947) m. Lora (Cornelia REEVES) Clepper (5 Nov 1886 – 19 Feb 1954)
  1. 1. Thelma Reeves (abt 1903 – )
  2. 2. James (Francis Rupert) Reeves (28 MAR 1903 – 3 May 1904)
  3. 3. Mary (Wilda CAMPBELL) Reeves (28 Sept 1904 – 6 Apr 1999) m. George (Roland) Campbell (1 Aug 1898 – 17 Feb 1969)
  4. 4. William (Edward) Reeves (31 Aug 1905 – 6 AUG 2000)
  5. 5. Allie (Elizabeth) Reeves (29 JUN 1908 – )
  6. 6. Wilma Reeves (abt 1909 – )
  7. 7. Cornelia (Holmes) Reeves (8 OCT 1912 – 13 Nov 1971)
  8. 8. Glen Reeves (abt 1913 – )
  9. 9. Grace Reeves (abt 1915 – )
  10. 10. James (Samuel) Reeves (8 Feb 1916 – 22 Jun 1992)
  11. 11. Annie (Lou) Reeves (5 MAR 1926 – 17 NOV 1930)
  12. 12. Mrs. (George STIEFELMEYER) Reeves
  13. 13. Mrs. (Ray LOVELACE) Reeves

James Reeves's Timeline

13 Records

1875
21 April 1875
Birth of James Samuel Reeves in Cass County, Texas, USA
Cass County, Texas, USA
1875
Apr 1875
Birth of James Samuel Reeves in Texas
Texas
1880
1880
Age 5
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, USA
Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, United States
Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 25
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Union Springs town, Bullock, Alabama
Union Springs town, Bullock, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 35
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Union Springs Ward 5, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Springs Ward 5, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Bullock County, Alabama, USA
Bullock County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas
Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas
1930
1930
Age 55
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
1935
1935
Age 60
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 65
James Samuel Reeves resided here in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1947
5 January 1947
Age 72
Death of James Samuel Reeves in Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States
Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States
1947
5 Jan 1947
Age 72
Death of James Samuel Reeves in Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States
Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 April 1875
    Event Place: Cass County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00006; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 6-5
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 580
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 1044.0; FHL microfilm: 2339737
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Bullock; Roll: 1509361
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 394A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 0290.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T623_4; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union Springs Ward 5, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T624_3; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374016
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1875
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 394A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 0290.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T623_4; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warrior Stand, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 394A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 0290.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union Springs town, Bullock, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T623_4; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union Springs Ward 5, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union Springs Ward 5, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: T624_3; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374016

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Bullock County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Bullock; Roll: 1509361

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 580

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 1044.0; FHL microfilm: 2339737

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00006; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 6-5

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00006; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 6-5

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Union Springs
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Union Springs Herald; Publication Date: 9/ Jan/ 1947; Publication Place: Union Springs, Alabama, USA; ,0.59871745,0.17735869,0.89575404&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 January 1947
    Event Place: Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1947
    Event Place: Chunnenugee Street, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Union Springs Herald; Publication Date: 9/ Jan/ 1947; Publication Place: Union Springs, Alabama, USA; ,0.59871745,0.17735869,0.89575404&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oak Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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