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Joseph Rees 1823–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1823

Birth Location: Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales

Death Date: 24 Mar 1893

Death Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: George Reese

Mother: Mary Polk

Spouse(s): Sarah Jones

Children(s): Ruth Rees\Reese, Sarah Reese, Avery Reese, Mary Rooney, Marguerite Reese, Benjamin Reese\Rees

The story of Joseph Rees began in 1823 in Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales. Joseph Rees married Sarah Jones, and had children including Avery Reese, Benjamin Reese Rees, Marguerite May Margaret Reese, Mary Ruth Rooney, Ruth Rees Reese, Sarah Reese. Joseph Rees passed away in 1893 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Rees began in 1823 in Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales.
  • Joseph Rees married Sarah Jones, and had children including Avery Reese, Benjamin Reese Rees, Marguerite May Margaret Reese, Mary Ruth Rooney, Ruth Rees Reese, Sarah Reese.
  • Joseph Rees passed away in 1893 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Reese
1778–1850
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Polk
1780–1840
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Jones
1818–1899
Birth Location: Monmouthshire, Wales
SJ

Children(s)

Ruth Rees\Reese
1845–1925
Birth Location: Minersville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sarah Reese
1846–1927
Birth Location: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
SR
Avery Reese
1849–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Mary Rooney
1867–1955
Birth Location: Butternut, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
MR
Marguerite Reese
1856–1948
Birth Location: Carbondale, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
MR
Benjamin Reese\Rees
1854–1921
Birth Location: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
BR

Joseph Rees's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Rees
1823–1893
Birth Place: Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales
Parents
George Monroe Reese
1778–1850
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mary Polk
1780–1840
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Polk Reese) Sr.
1739–1828
Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Brevard
–1831
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Rev Reese
1709–1787
Susan Polk
1719–1800
Robert Brevard
1718–1800
Sarah Craig
1728–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Reverend
1676–1724
Maud Owens
1680–1724
Robert Polk
1672–1727
Grace Guillette
1675–1741

Joseph Rees's Descendants

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Joseph Rees (14 Mar 1823–24 Mar 1893) m. Sarah Jones (1818–27 Jun 1899)
  1. 1. Ruth Rees\Reese 1845–1925 m. Thomas Moses 1838–1924 m. Hugh Williams 1827–1900
    1. 1. Sarah (Mable "Kitty") Williams 1877–1972 m. Moses (Robert) Johnson 1862–1948
      1. 1. Kyle (Dayton) Johnson 1903–1974 m. Elsie (Evelyn) Nordstrom 1915–1978
      2. 2. Gladys (Ella) Johnson 1908–1909
      3. 3. Robert (William) Johnson 1896–1909
      4. 4. Mabel (Evelyn) Johnson 1898–1951
      5. 5. Hugh (Cameron) Johnson 1902–1978
      6. 6. Benjamin ("Bennie" Sherwood) Johnson 1907–1970
      7. 7. Royal (Francis 'Mick') Johnson 1911–1993
      8. 8. Mildred (Ila) Johnson 1900–1974 m. William (Henry) Knight 1896–1935 m. Joseph (Eugene Bresee) MD 1904–1972
        1. 1. Eldon Bresee 1927–2003
        2. 2. Sally (Louise) Breese 1931–2005
        3. 3. Dorothy (Irene) Knight 1924–1933
        4. 4. Robert (Henry) Knight 1927–2004
        5. 5. Elsie (Louise) Knight 1922–2002
      9. 9. Minnie (Lenore) Johnson 1895–1918 m. Carl (Oscar) Backstrom 1894–1969
      10. 10. Alice (Afton) Johnson 1905–1990
      11. 11. Minnie (Lavina) Johnson 1897–
      12. 12. Daughter Johnson 1896–
    2. 2. Ella Williams 1881–1967 m. Al Neas 1868–1947
      1. 1. Florence (Flossy Floyd) Neas 1918– m. Maurice Boorman 1907–1978 m. Joe Dzivi\Dzine 1904–
      2. 2. Leslie (Albert) Neas 1900–1964
      3. 3. Howard (Peter) Neas 1904–1987 m. Hazel (Evangeline) Corneliuson 1907–1985
        1. 1. Fay (J Neas) Fisher 1932–2012
      4. 4. Violet (Ruth) Neas 1906–1985 m. Oscar Brunett 1893–
      5. 5. Bernice (Belle) Neas 1908–1966 m. Mark (Hanna) Hall 1903–1972 m. Marlow (Joyce) Baust 1909–1986 m. Homan (Price) Willet 1904–1956
        1. 1. Monty (Bernett) Hall 1926–1966
      6. 6. Bud (Bernett) Neas 1911–1930
      7. 7. Daisy (Bell Neas) Parkison 1912–1956
      8. 8. Hazel (Neas Huggins Davidson) Martin 1914–1986
      9. 9. Gladys (Eunice Neas Pledger) Torgerson 1916–1973
      10. 10. Lillian (Mary) Neas 1947–1971
    3. 3. Ray Williams 1887–1948 m. Alice (Ann) Kendrick 1887–1969
      1. 1. Maxine Rue 1916–2001 m. Robert (Raymond) Rue 1908–1974
        1. 1. Baby Rue 1937–1937
        2. 2. Alice (Nadene) Rue 1940–2008
      2. 2. Orville (Boyd) Williams 1912–2005
      3. 3. Wallace (Hugh) Williams 1913–1996 m. Bessie (Marie) Schaller 1915–1996
      4. 4. Myron (Howard Williams) Sgt. 1923–1945
      5. 5. Orville Williams 1908–
      6. 6. Maxine (A) Williams 1917–
      7. 7. Wallace (H) Williams 1914–
      8. 8. Francis (R.) Williams 1910–1985 m. Odetta Lake 1916–1990
        1. 1. Selma (Lee) Williams 1938–1988 m. Gary (Dean) Grimmett 1936–2018
        2. 2. Nola (Rae) Williams 1942–2021
        3. 3. Jedde (Eugene) Williams 1947–1966
        4. 4. John (Lake) Williams 1948–1948
    4. 4. Jeanette (Evelyn) Williams 1885–1941 m. Joseph (C.) Davidson 1855–1917 m. Stewart (Franklin Ethelbert) Henderson 1885–1913 m. Charles (Augustus) Lovinger 1879–1928
      1. 1. Mildred (M) Henderson 1908–1912
      2. 2. Margaret (Lucretia Evelyn) Henderson 1907–1974 m. Clarence (Edward) Buckner 1904–1957 m. Thomas (Patrick) McCreery 1899–1965
        1. 1. Edward (D) Buckner 1946–1998
      3. 3. Fred (W.) Lovinger 1904–1940
      4. 4. Lulu Davidson 1908–
    5. 5. Alice (Eva) Williams 1880–1940 m. Bash (L. "Sylvester") Bennett 1874–1945
      1. 1. Bernice Bennett 1908–
      2. 2. Keith (Wright) Bennett 1922–2009
      3. 3. Carol Bennett –1975
      4. 4. Baby (Girl) Bennett 1914–1914
      5. 5. Gorton (Nelson) Bennett 1897–1946
      6. 6. Berenice Bennett 1908–1987 m. Cecil (Morley) Downs 1905–1986
      7. 7. Hope (Winifred) Bennett 1899–1979 m. William (J.) Jones 1896–1950
        1. 1. Jane (Ann) Jones –2017
      8. 8. Everett (William) Bennett 1900–1959
      9. 9. Carol (Alice Bennett) Rowberry 1902–1975
      10. 10. Burton (Kenwood) Bennett 1904–1931
      11. 11. Mabel (Edith Bennett) Hronek 1906–1990
      12. 12. Robert (Sylvester) Bennett 1910–1921
    6. 6. Joseph Williams 1874–1874
    7. 7. William Williams 1869–1934 m. Jane (Louise) Hill 1880–1913 m. Hulda (Elizabeth Conner) Hill 1871–1944
      1. 1. Berdie (E) Williams 1896–1983 m. Marion (L) Taylor 1896–1971 m. L (Hiram) Williams 1896–
        1. 1. Edythe (Grace) Taylor 1917–1995
        2. 2. William (M) Taylor 1920–1999 m. Beatrice (Olive) Gorner 1918–1985 m. Mary (Veda) Shippen 1918–1992
        3. 3. Chella Williams 1916–
        4. 4. Vanetta Williams 1918–
        5. 5. Della (May) Williams 1920–
        6. 6. Larence Williams 1923–
        7. 7. Ozella (P) Williams 1925–
      2. 2. Harriet Williams 1891–1976 m. Lewis Raty 1887–1973
        1. 1. Kenneth (W) Raty 1911–1964 m. Helen Underwood 1913– m. Merna (May) Connell 1914–1995
        2. 2. Ruth Raty 1913–1990 m. Paul (Franklin) Haack 1909–1947
        3. 3. Wilma (Hulda) Rady 1922–2012
      3. 3. Luetta Williams 1905–1905
      4. 4. Richard (L) Williams 1900–1970 m. Larue Magleby 1905–1980
      5. 5. Howard Williams 1893–1893
      6. 6. Ruth (Alice) Williams 1894–1910
      7. 7. William (Jennings) Williams 1898–1970
      8. 8. Clarence (Raymond) Williams 1902–1975 m. Carrie (Louise) Tarr 1907–1930 m. Barbara (Marie) Speelmon 1909–2002
        1. 1. Jerry (Leslie) Williams 1938–1999
      9. 9. Hugh Williams 1904–1904
      10. 10. Jennie (Pearl) Williams 1906–1906
      11. 11. Elmer Williams 1907–1907
      12. 12. Evan Williams 1909–1909
      13. 13. Eula Williams 1916–2006 m. Robert (Dean) Clifford 1916–1983 m. Vincent (Richard) Ellsworth 1912–1993
        1. 1. Vincent (Barry) Ellsworth 1942–1954
    8. 8. Joseph (Bert) Williams 1874–1927 m. Blanche Henderson 1883–1956 m. Dora (Idella) Marler 1883–1971
      1. 1. Joseph (Burt "Joe" Williams) Jr 1920–1945
      2. 2. Pansy (Mable) Hansen 1920–1944 m. Jay (Ray) Hansen 1908–
      3. 3. Lot (Namid) Williams 1920–
      4. 4. Joseph (Burt Williams) Jr 1912–1945
      5. 5. Raymond (Mitchell) Williams 1901–1965 m. Louise Hewitt 1906–1997
        1. 1. Betty (Lou) Williams 1927–1998
      6. 6. Williams 1920–1945
      7. 7. Hugh Williams 1921–1959
      8. 8. Shirley (Kathleen Williams -) Wheeler 1926–2013 m. Toyer (Harold) Harper 1923–2004 m. Sherman (Lamarr) Wheeler 1927–2002
      9. 9. Dora (Beulah) Williams 1904–1904
      10. 10. Alice (May) Blodgett 1905–1975 m. Clarence (Mortimer) Henderson 1901–1928 m. Chester (D.) Blodgett 1906–1975
        1. 1. Leonard (Chester) Blodgett 1931–2002
        2. 2. Paul (Newman) Blodgett 1934–1934
        3. 3. Clarence Henderson 1926–1995
      11. 11. Josephine (Afton Williams) Jr 1908–1909
      12. 12. Daughter Williams 1914–1914
      13. 13. Son Williams 1916–1916
      14. 14. Rubie (Magdalene) Williams 1919–2007 m. Vance Chamberlain 1914–1944 m. Verle (N.) Barker 1920–1991
      15. 15. Marler (Norton) Williams 1924–1951
        1. 1. Harley Boy 1950–2018
    9. 9. Benjamin (Franklin) Williams 1871–1945 m. Edith (M Lenhart\Leonhardt) Watts 1864–1938
  2. 2. Sarah Reese 1846–1927 m. Clarence (Lee) Avery 1846–1930
    1. 1. Mollie (Edna) Avery 1888–1975
    2. 2. John (Benjamin) Avery 1877–1956
    3. 3. Nellie (Rose) Avery 1879–
    4. 4. Sarrah (Ester) Avery 1881–
    5. 5. Clarence (Ernest) Avery 1883–1969
    6. 6. Harry (Edwin) Avery 1885–1920
    7. 7. Hattie (Pearl) Avery 1887–1966
    8. 8. Olive (Mabel) Avery 1872–1958 m. Charles (R.) Wunderlich 1865–1940
      1. 1. Irene (Vesta) Wunderlich 1893–1981
      2. 2. Earl (Warner) Wunderlich 1892–1988
      3. 3. Erneal (Ferninand) Wunderlich 1898–1971
      4. 4. Oliver (Charles) Wunderlich 1907–1988
      5. 5. Lyle (Richard) Wunderlich 1920–2004
      6. 6. Sarah Wunderlich 1892–1905
      7. 7. Emil (J.) Wunderlich 1898–1971
    9. 9. Joseph (Lee) Avery 1874–1969 m. Lillie (Mae Dick) Glass 1879–1972
      1. 1. Gladys (Pearl) Avery 1912–2002
      2. 2. Ethel (L) Avery 1909–
      3. 3. Levert Avery 1920–
      4. 4. Ralph Avery 1922–2007
      5. 5. Ruth (Mae) Avery 1904–1958
      6. 6. Lillian (Gwendolyn) Avery 1917–2000
      7. 7. Charlotte (Fiene) Avery 1902–1908
      8. 8. Dorothy Avery 1915–1988
      9. 9. Hazel (Evetta) Avery 1906–1998
      10. 10. Mabel (Edna) Avery 1910–1999
      11. 11. Jacen (Clarence) Avery 1899–1990
      12. 12. Leroy (Ernest) Avery 1911–1966
    10. 10. Lydia (Jane) Avery 1876–
  3. 3. Avery Reese 1849–
  4. 4. Mary (Ruth) Rooney 1867–1955 m. William (Reed Alexander) Rooney 1854– m. David (Catherwood) Winebrener 1845–1912
  5. 5. Marguerite (May "Margaret") Reese 1856–1948 m. George (E.) Emrich 1866–1934 m. Ogen (Hooken) Johnson 1850–1911
    1. 1. Joseph (Albert) Johnson 1878–1972
    2. 2. Benjamin Johnson 1887–1918
    3. 3. George (W.) Johnson –1916
    4. 4. Charles (Alfred Johnson) Reese 1897–1939 m. Hilda (Claudine) Swanberg 1898–1984
      1. 1. Ruth (Marie) Reese 1923–2014
      2. 2. Betty (Marguerite) Reese 1924–2017
  6. 6. Benjamin Reese\Rees 1854–1921

Joseph Rees's Timeline

10 Records

1823
14 March 1823
Birth of Joseph Rees in Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, , Wales
Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, , Wales
1823
14 Mar 1823
Birth of Joseph Rees in Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales
Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales
1824
19 Mar 1824
Age 1
Joseph Rees was christened in Blaenavon, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Wales
Blaenavon, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Wales
1841
July 1841
Age 18
Joseph Rees was married in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
1850
1850
Age 27
Joseph Rees resided here in Kensington Ward 2, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kensington Ward 2, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 37
Joseph Rees resided here in Point, Posey, Indiana
Point, Posey, Indiana
1865
1 Jun 1865
Age 42
Joseph Rees resided here in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
Joseph Rees resided here in Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
1893
24 March 1893
Age 70
Death of Joseph Rees in Miners Mills, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Miners Mills, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1893
24 Mar 1893
Age 70
Death of Joseph Rees in Miners Mills, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Miners Mills, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1823
    Event Place: Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, , Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945, The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1160; Page: 180a; Enumeration District: 199
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Point, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M653_290; Page: 835; Image: 310.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kensington Ward 2, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_806; Page: 96; Image: 197.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Idaho, U.S., Death Records, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho; Death Index and Images, 1911-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1823
    Event Place: Blaenavon, Llanfoist, Monmouth, Wales

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1824
    Event Place: Blaenavon, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Wales

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: July 1841
    Event Place: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kensington Ward 2, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Kensington Ward 2, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_806; Page: 96; Image: 197.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Point, Posey, Indiana
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Point, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M653_290; Page: 835; Image: 310.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1865
    Event Place: Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Danville, Montour, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1160; Page: 180a; Enumeration District: 199

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1893
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Sunday Leader - 1893-03-26 - Joseph Reese Obituary, Joseph Reese Obituary 1893-03-26

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1893
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Sunday Leader - 26 Mar 1893 - 7, 26 Mar 1893

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945, The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 March 1893
    Event Place: Miners Mills, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1893
    Event Place: Miners Mills, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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