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Jesse Reeves 1836 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1836

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Alabama, United States

Father: Burgess Reeves

Mother: Elizabeth Tanner

Spouse(s): Mary Waldrop

Children(s): Lori Reeves, Lovie Aldridge, James Reeves, Jesse Reeves, Wyat Reeves, Sidney Reeves, John Reeves, Willie Reeves, Janie Reeves

In 1836, Jesse Reeves entered the world in Georgia, born to Burgess Reeves and Elizabeth Tanner. In 1850, Jesse Reeves resided in Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia. In 1880, Jesse Reeves resided in Moscow, Lamar, Alabama, United States. Jesse Reeves married Mary A Waldrop, and had children including Lori Reeves, Lovie A Aldridge, James Reeves, Jesse Reeves, Wyat J. Reeves, Sidney R Reeves, John Reeves, Willie Reeves, Janie Reeves. Jesse Reeves passed away in 1880 in Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Jesse Reeves entered the world in Georgia, born to Burgess Reeves and Elizabeth Tanner.
  • In 1850, Jesse Reeves resided in Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia.
  • In 1880, Jesse Reeves resided in Moscow, Lamar, Alabama, United States.
  • Jesse Reeves married Mary A Waldrop, and had children including Lori Reeves, Lovie A Aldridge, James Reeves, Jesse Reeves, Wyat J. Reeves, Sidney R Reeves, John Reeves, Willie Reeves, Janie Reeves.
  • Jesse Reeves passed away in 1880 in Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burgess Reeves
1794 –
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Tanner
1800 –
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Waldrop
1847 – 1900
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MW

Children(s)

Lori Reeves
1861 – 1930
Birth Location: Mississippi
LR
Lovie Aldridge
1861 – 1930
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
LA
James Reeves
1866 – 1930
Birth Location: Alabama
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Jesse Reeves
1868 –
Birth Location: Alabama
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Wyat Reeves
1873 –
Birth Location: Alabama
WR
Sidney Reeves
1875 – 1916
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
SR
John Reeves
1878 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Willie Reeves
1879 – 1920
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Janie Reeves
1892 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Jesse Reeves's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Reeves
1836 – 1880
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Burgess Reeves
1794 –
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Tanner
1800 –
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Burgess Reeves
1746 – 1811
Granville, NC, USA
Frances Mauldin
1746 – 1811
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Hezekiah (E.) Tanner
1780 – 1870
Georgia, United States
Elizabeth Austin
1742 –
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Rives
1680 – 1751
Margaret Burgess
1678 – 1751
John Mauldin
1730 – 1780
Sarah White
1730 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ryves
1636 – 1695
Elizabeth Pegram
1645 – 1719
Burgess
1650 – 1725
Sarah Chew
1662 – 1740
John Mauldin
1705 – 1771
Jane Goodloe
1709 – 1748
Richard White
1710 – 1757
Drucilla Sherrod
1730 – 1775

Jesse Reeves's Descendants

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Jesse Reeves (abt 1836 – 1880) m. Mary (A) Waldrop (1847 – 1900)
  1. 1. Lori Reeves (13 May 1861 – 27 Jul 1930)
  2. 2. Lovie (A) Aldridge (May13, 1861 – 27 Jul 1930)
  3. 3. James Reeves (abt 1866 – 17 NOV 1930)
  4. 4. Jesse Reeves (abt 1868 – )
  5. 5. Wyat (J.) Reeves (abt 1873 – )
  6. 6. Sidney (R) Reeves (Jul 1875 – 21 Apr 1916) m. Lanora (Harrison) Reeves (abt 1883 – 13 Mar 1963) m. Lee (N) Reeves (Mar 1884 – )
    1. 1. Pinkney Reeves (abt 1900 – )
    2. 2. Sinkney Reeves (abt 1901 – )
    3. 3. Wyatt (Dink) Reeves (1 Mar 1901 – 04/17/1968)
    4. 4. Ramon Reeves (abt 1903 – )
    5. 5. Ester Reeves (abt 1905 – )
    6. 6. Sebom Reeves (abt 1907 – )
    7. 7. Vera Reeves (20 May 1911 – February 2008) m. Robert (Stanley) Jackson (3 October 1901 – 8 December 1939) m. John (William) Holley
      1. 1. Annie (Grace) Jackson (November 13 1926 – April 15 1999) m. Early (Lester) Smith (October 7 1923 – August 16 1995) m. Lon (J) Boyette
        1. 1. Anita (Faye) Smith (08/30/1955 – ) m. Terry (Lee) Pennington (1 Dec 1958 – 27 May 2020)
        2. 2. timothy (lester) smith (26 Aug 1958 – 10 May 2001) m. Donna
        3. 3. Barbara (Ann) Smith
        4. 4. Bobby (Earl) Smith
        5. 5. Robert (Virgil) Boyette (Sep 15 1941 – April 7 2015) m. Peggy (S) Boyette
      2. 2. Bilbo Jackson (2 Nov 1928 – 22 Feb 2008)
      3. 3. Delano (Robert) Jackson (abt 1932 – )
      4. 4. Ima (Nell) Jackson (02 Feb 1936 – 14 Apr 1936)
      5. 5. Billie Jackson
      6. 6. Delano (R) Jackson (abt 1932 – )
    8. 8. Oliver (P) Reeves (Nov 1899 – )
  7. 7. John Reeves (May 1878 – )
  8. 8. Willie Reeves (13 Dec 1879 – 23 May 1920)
  9. 9. Janie Reeves (Aug 1892 – )

Jesse Reeves's Timeline

6 Records

1836
abt 1836
Birth of Jesse Reeves in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 14
Jesse Reeves resided here in Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia
Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia
1880
1880
Age 44
Jesse Reeves resided here in Moscow, Lamar, Alabama, United States
Moscow, Lamar, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 44
Death of Jesse Reeves in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 64
Jesse Reeves resided here in Goose Nest, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Goose Nest, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 84
Jesse Reeves resided here in Lydia, Dekalb, Alabama
Lydia, Dekalb, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1836
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lydia, Dekalb, Alabama; Roll: T625_13; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 11.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moscow, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T9_17; Family History Film: 1254017; Page: 590.1000; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 0495.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goose Nest, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: 229; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240229
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia; Roll: M432_67; Page: 168B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Flat Shoals, Dekalb, Georgia; Roll: M432_67; Page: 168B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Moscow, Lamar, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moscow, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T9_17; Family History Film: 1254017; Page: 590.1000; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 0495.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goose Nest, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goose Nest, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: 229; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240229

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lydia, Dekalb, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lydia, Dekalb, Alabama; Roll: T625_13; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 87; Image: 11.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hancock County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
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