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Martha Reeves 1720–1756 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1720

Birth Location: St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1756

Death Location: St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

Father: John Rives

Mother: Elizabeth Sanders

Spouse(s): Daniel Shirley

Children(s): Richard Shirley

In 1720, Martha Reeves entered the world in St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States, born to John Rives And Elizabeth Sanders. Martha Reeves married Daniel Shirley, and had children including Richard Shirley. Martha Reeves passed away in 1756 in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Martha Reeves entered the world in St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States, born to John Rives And Elizabeth Sanders.
  • Martha Reeves married Daniel Shirley, and had children including Richard Shirley.
  • Martha Reeves passed away in 1756 in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States.

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Martha Reeves's Ancestors

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Martha Reeves
1720–1756
Birth Place: St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Rives
1698–1782
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Sanders
1698–1734
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Martha Reeves's Descendants

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Martha Reeves (8 Oct 1720–1756) m. Daniel Shirley (1717–1768)
  1. 1. Richard Shirley 1744–1796 m. Margaret (Peggy) Preston 1735–
    1. 1. Benjamin Shirley 1765–1824 m. Elizabeth (Nancy) Hughes 1770–1826
      1. 1. Julaney Shirley 1797–1833 m. James (Washington) Richey 1792–1833
        1. 1. Benjamin Richey 1819–1905 m. Mary (Jane) Latimer 1829–1898

Martha Reeves's Timeline

2 Records

1720
8 Oct 1720
Birth of Martha Reeves in St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
1756
1756
Age 36
Death of Martha Reeves in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1720
    Event Place: St Stephens Par, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, United States

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