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Luther Gilbert Reeves 1897–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1897

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 20 Jan 1959

Death Location: Franklin Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Jephtha Reeves

Mother: Mary Welch

Spouse(s): Barbara Lawson

Children(s): Robert Reeves, Ella Reeves, Ollie Reeves, Odeen Reeves

In 1897, Luther Gilbert Reeves entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to Jephtha Daniel Reeves And Mary Catherine Welch. In 1900, Luther Gilbert Reeves resided in Wards 4-5, Grant, Louisiana. In 1910, Luther Gilbert Reeves resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana. Luther Gilbert Reeves married Barbara Leona Lawson, and had children including Ella M Reeves, Harvard D Reeves, Howard, Luther G Reeves, Luther Lawson Reeves, Odeen Reeves, Ollie Reeves, Robert Lee Reeves. Luther Gilbert Reeves passed away in 1959 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Luther Gilbert Reeves entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to Jephtha Daniel Reeves And Mary Catherine Welch.
  • In 1900, Luther Gilbert Reeves resided in Wards 4-5, Grant, Louisiana.
  • In 1910, Luther Gilbert Reeves resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana.
  • Luther Gilbert Reeves married Barbara Leona Lawson, and had children including Ella M Reeves, Harvard D Reeves, Howard, Luther G Reeves, Luther Lawson Reeves, Odeen Reeves, Ollie Reeves, Robert Lee Reeves.
  • Luther Gilbert Reeves passed away in 1959 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jephtha Reeves
1861–1900
Birth Location: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
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Mary Welch
1867–1947
Birth Location: Jones, Mississippi, United States
MW

Spouses(s)

Barbara Lawson
1900–1954
Birth Location: Crowville, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
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Children(s)

Robert Reeves
1943–2020
Birth Location: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
RR
Ella Reeves
1922–1991
Birth Location: –
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Ollie Reeves
1918–
Birth Location: Louisiana
OR
Odeen Reeves
1926–
Birth Location: Louisiana
OR

Luther Reeves's Ancestors

Self
Luther Reeves
1897–1959
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States
Parents
Jephtha Daniel Reeves
1861–1900
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States
Mary (Catherine) Welch
1867–1947
Jones, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Richard (Calvin) Reeves
1836–1914
Mississippi, United States
Sarah McGhee
1838–
Georgia, United States
Timothy (Lawrence) Welch
1842–1917
Jones, Mississippi, United States
Mary (Etta) Matthews
1840–1908
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Reeves
1811–
Annie G
1815–1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Luther Reeves's Descendants

1.
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Luther (Gilbert) Reeves (12 Jun 1897–20 Jan 1959) m. Barbara (Leona) Lawson (11/5/1900–9/24/1954)
  1. 1. Robert (Lee) Reeves 1943–2020
  2. 2. Ella (M) Reeves 1922–1991
  3. 3. Ollie Reeves 1918–
  4. 4. Odeen Reeves 1926–

Luther Reeves's Timeline

7 Records

1897
12 Jun 1897
Birth of Luther Gilbert Reeves in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 3
Luther Gilbert Reeves resided here in Wards 4-5, Grant, Louisiana
Wards 4-5, Grant, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 13
Luther Gilbert Reeves resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 23
Luther Gilbert Reeves resided here in Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana
Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 33
Luther Gilbert Reeves resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Tensas, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Tensas, Louisiana
1950
1950
Age 53
Luther Gilbert Reeves resided here in , Tensas, Louisiana, USA
, Tensas, Louisiana, USA
1959
20 Jan 1959
Age 62
Death of Luther Gilbert Reeves in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, USA
Franklin Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1897
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana; Roll: T625_633; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Tensas, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Franklin County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684674; Draft Board: 0.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T623_565; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 65.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wards 4-5, Grant, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T623_565; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 65.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Epps, West Carroll, Louisiana; Roll: T625_633; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 136; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Tensas, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Tensas, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Tensas, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Franklin County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684674; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1959
    Event Place: Franklin Parish, Louisiana, USA
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