YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John R. Reed 1785–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1785

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: BEF 1880

Death Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Father: George Reed

Mother: Martha Green

Spouse(s): Rebecca Owings, Farthy Reed, Rebecca Owen

Children(s): Mary Reed, Samuel Reed, Samuel Reed

In 1785, John R. Reed entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to George Reed And Martha Green. In 1840, John R. Reed resided in Salem District, Stokes, North Carolina, USA. John R. Reed married Farthy Reed, Polly Parker, Rebecca Lofatha Faothy Ownings Owen, Rebecca Owings, and had children including Mary Reed, Samuel A Reed. John R. Reed passed away in 1880 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for John Reed
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1785, John R. Reed entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to George Reed And Martha Green.
  • In 1840, John R. Reed resided in Salem District, Stokes, North Carolina, USA.
  • John R. Reed married Farthy Reed, Polly Parker, Rebecca Lofatha Faothy Ownings Owen, Rebecca Owings, and had children including Mary Reed, Samuel A Reed.
  • John R. Reed passed away in 1880 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Reed
1760–1815
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
GR
Martha Green
1763–1848
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Owings
1795–
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
RO
Farthy Reed
1787–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FR
Rebecca Owen
1787–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
RO

Children(s)

Mary Reed
1821–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MR
Samuel Reed
1836–
Birth Location: Botetourt
SR
Samuel Reed
1836–
Birth Location: Botetourt
SR

John Reed's Ancestors

Self
John Reed
1785–1880
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
George Reed
1760–1815
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Martha Green
1763–1848
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
George (Reed) Sr
1730–1784
New Jersey, United States of America
Abigail Reed
1733–1789
Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Reed's Descendants

1.
JR
John (R.) Reed (25 Apr 1785–BEF 1880) m. Rebecca Owings (1795–) m. Farthy Reed (abt 1787–) m. Rebecca ("Lofatha Faothy Ownings) Owen (ABT 1787–1870)
  1. 1. Mary Reed 1821– m. William (H "Billy ") Hawkins 1816–1883
    1. 1. Columbus Hawkins 1844–1940 m. Cinthia Massingal 1841–1945 m. Manda Hawkins 1874–
      1. 1. Levi (J) Hawkins 1896–1979 m. Elisabeth Tacket 1902–1985 m. Elizabeth Hawkins 1902–1985 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" B) Tackett 1902–1985
        1. 1. Leroy Hawkins 1925–2014 m. Leopal Hawkins 1925–1997
        2. 2. Warner (W.) Hawkins 1922–2000
        3. 3. Paul (Junior) Hawkins 1930–2006
        4. 4. Rose (Lee) Byrd 1928–2011
        5. 5. Frank Hawkins 1931–2013
        6. 6. Hessel (L) Niewiadomy 1935–2015
        7. 7. Jay Hawkins 1924–1935
        8. 8. Birtha Hawkins 1921–1998 m. Earnest Bratcher 1915– m. Walter (Joseph) Lucas 1918–1979
        9. 9. Warner Hawkins 1922–2000 m. Gladys (Rae) Hawkins 1923–1973
        10. 10. Birtha Hawkins 1921–
        11. 11. Jay Hawkins 1925–
        12. 12. Hessel Lniewiadomy 1935–2015
      2. 2. Henry Hawkins 1890–
      3. 3. Josie Hawkins 1898–
      4. 4. Dewy Hawkins 1899–
      5. 5. Apilona Hawkins 1881–
      6. 6. Matilda Hawkins 1882–
      7. 7. Warner Hawkins 1890–1941
    2. 2. Faitha (V) Hawkins 1846–
    3. 3. Margaret Hawkins 1847–
    4. 4. Gincy (S) Hawkins 1849–
    5. 5. Lonzo Hawkins 1852–
    6. 6. James (C) Hawkins 1854–
    7. 7. Virsula Hawkins 1858–
    8. 8. Mary Hawkins 1861–
    9. 9. William Hankins 1871–1921
    10. 10. John (R) Hankins 1840–
    11. 11. Matilda Hankins 1842–
    12. 12. Tabitha Hankins 1844–
    13. 13. Viletta Hawkins 1850–
    14. 14. Nancy Hawkins 1852–
    15. 15. Stakely (C) Hawkins 1855–
    16. 16. Sofathia Harris 1851–1915
  2. 2. Samuel (A.) Reed 1836–
  3. 3. Samuel (A.) Reed 1836–

John Reed's Timeline

9 Records

1785
25 Apr 1785
Birth of John R. Reed in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1828
2 December 1828
Age 43
John R. Reed was married in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
John R. Reed resided here in Salem District, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Salem District, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
John R. Reed resided here in Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 75
John R. Reed resided here in District 8, Loys Crossroads, Union, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Loys Crossroads, Union, Tennessee, USA
1867
17 Dec 1867
Age 82
John R. Reed resided here in Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina
Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina
1868
18 Jul 1868
Age 83
John R. Reed resided here in Northampton, North Carolina
Northampton, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 85
John R. Reed resided here in District 5, Coalcreek, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Coalcreek, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
BEF 1880
Age 95
Death of John R. Reed in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1785
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 December 1828
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Salem District, Stokes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 16, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Loys Crossroads, Union, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1867
    Event Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1868
    Event Place: Northampton, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Coalcreek, Anderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 1880
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Find more search results for John Reed

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE