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Lena Belle Cook Reeves 1871–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 June 1871

Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 14 May 1943

Death Location: Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Wilson Cook

Mother: Jemima Jay

Spouse(s): Christopher Reeves

Children(s): Blanche Reeves

The story of Lena Belle Cook Reeves began in 1871 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America. In 1880, Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided in Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa, USA. In 1895, Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided in Pleasant, Monroe, Iowa, USA. Lena Belle Cook Reeves married Christopher Columbus Reeves, and had children including Blanche Mae Reeves. Lena Belle Cook Reeves passed away in 1943 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lena Belle Cook Reeves began in 1871 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided in Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1895, Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided in Pleasant, Monroe, Iowa, USA.
  • Lena Belle Cook Reeves married Christopher Columbus Reeves, and had children including Blanche Mae Reeves.
  • Lena Belle Cook Reeves passed away in 1943 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilson Cook
1826–1879
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
WC
Jemima Jay
1829–1895
Birth Location: Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
JJ

Spouses(s)

Christopher Reeves
1862–1945
Birth Location: Warren, Iowa, United States of America
CR

Children(s)

Blanche Reeves
1892–1983
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
BR

Lena Reeves's Ancestors

Self
Lena Reeves
1871–1943
Birth Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Wilson H Cook
1826–1879
Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Jemima Jay
1829–1895
Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
William Cook
1782–1846
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Henby
1788–1873
Wayne County,North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1748–1807
Clarkey Parker
1754–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Parker
1730–1804
Elizabeth Peele
1736–1804

Lena Reeves's Descendants

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Lena (Belle Cook) Reeves (28 June 1871–14 May 1943) m. Christopher (Columbus) Reeves (6 January 1862–30 October 1945)
  1. 1. Blanche (Mae) Reeves 1892–1983 m. William Fundy 1888–1920 m. Stephen (A. Douglas) Atkins 1892–1970
    1. 1. Emmamay Atkins 1925–2004 m. Orville (Edward) Welsh 1921–2002
    2. 2. Lenabelle (Henrietta) Atkins 1923–2018 m. Robert (Lorenzo) Duncan 1922–2023
      1. 1. Charles (Robert) Duncan 1944–2019 m. Linda (Jean) Williamson 1951–2010
    3. 3. Harvey (Berten Fundy) (Atkins) 1914–1972 m. Leondine (Alta) Aspinwall 1914–1974
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Atkins 1951–2022 m. Gorden (Lee) Atkins 1946–2021

Lena Reeves's Timeline

12 Records

1871
28 June 1871
Birth of Lena Belle Cook Reeves in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 9
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa, USA
Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 24
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Pleasant, Monroe, Iowa, USA
Pleasant, Monroe, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Grant, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Grant, Dallas, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 34
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Polk, Iowa, United States
Polk, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 39
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho, USA
Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Salem, Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
Salem, Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
1932
1932
Age 61
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Salem, Oregon, USA
Salem, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in Salem, Marion, Oregon
Salem, Marion, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 69
Lena Belle Cook Reeves resided here in E P 7, Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
E P 7, Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
1943
14 May 1943
Age 72
Death of Lena Belle Cook Reeves in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1871
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-65
    [2] Oregon, U.S., Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965, Oregon State Library; Salem, Oregon; Microfilm Number: Mifilm 11-148; Catalog Title: Internments.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho; Roll: T625_289; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 2341682
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Page: 482d; Enumeration District: 118
    [6] Iowa, State Census, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: 427; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0009
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T624_1289; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0269; FHL microfilm: 1375302
    [9] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Iowa State Census
    [12] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Swan and Union, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Page: 482d; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Pleasant, Monroe, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grant, Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: 427; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0009

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Polk, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T624_1289; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0269; FHL microfilm: 1375302

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bonners Ferry, Boundary, Idaho; Roll: T625_289; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Salem, Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 2341682

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Salem, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-65

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: E P 7, Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-65

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 18 May 1943; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, USA; ,0.69767493,0.15655826,0.78942925&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1943
    Event Place: Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, U.S., Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965, Oregon State Library; Salem, Oregon; Microfilm Number: Mifilm 11-148; Catalog Title: Internments.
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Death Index 1942-50; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index Km-Z; Year Range: 1942-1950
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Statesman Journal; Publication Date: 18 May 1943; Publication Place: Salem, Oregon, USA; ,0.69767493,0.15655826,0.78942925&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, U.S., Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965, Oregon State Library; Salem, Oregon; Microfilm Number: Mifilm 11-148; Catalog Title: Internments.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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