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Thomas James REEVES 1878–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1878

Birth Location: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 24 Feb 1962

Death Location: Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA

Father: James REEVES

Mother: Mary Reeves

Spouse(s): Harriet Reeves

Children(s): Lois Ratcliff, Galliher REEVES, Ethel Carr, Cloie Jones, Thomas REEVES, Lucile Seay, Walter REEVES

In 1878, Thomas James REEVES entered the world in Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA, born to James W Jim Reeves And Mary Ellen Bryant Reeves. In 1880, Thomas James REEVES resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Thomas James REEVES resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. Thomas James REEVES married Harriet Jane Reeves Reeves, and had children including Cloie Ella Reeves Jones, Ethel Lee Reeves Carr, Galliher Albert Reeves, Lois Lila Reeves Ratcliff, Lucile Reeves Seay, Thomas Singleton Reeves, Walter D Reeves. Thomas James REEVES passed away in 1962 in Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Thomas James REEVES entered the world in Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA, born to James W Jim Reeves And Mary Ellen Bryant Reeves.
  • In 1880, Thomas James REEVES resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Thomas James REEVES resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • Thomas James REEVES married Harriet Jane Reeves Reeves, and had children including Cloie Ella Reeves Jones, Ethel Lee Reeves Carr, Galliher Albert Reeves, Lois Lila Reeves Ratcliff, Lucile Reeves Seay, Thomas Singleton Reeves, Walter D Reeves.
  • Thomas James REEVES passed away in 1962 in Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James REEVES
1855–1939
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JR
Mary Reeves
1862–1956
Birth Location: Conehatta, Newton, Mississippi, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Harriet Reeves
1879–1929
Birth Location: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA
HR

Children(s)

Lois Ratcliff
1902–1979
Birth Location: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA
LR
Galliher REEVES
1909–1987
Birth Location: Clarks, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
GR
Ethel Carr
1912–1970
Birth Location: Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
EC
Cloie Jones
1914–1996
Birth Location: Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
CJ
Thomas REEVES
1916–1997
Birth Location: Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Lucile Seay
1919–2007
Birth Location: Columbia, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
LS
Walter REEVES
1897–1964
Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
WR

Thomas REEVES's Ancestors

Self
Thomas REEVES
1878–1962
Birth Place: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA
Parents
James W Jim REEVES
1855–1939
Mississippi, USA
Mary (Ellen BRYANT) Reeves
1862–1956
Conehatta, Newton, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
S. (D.) REEVES
1816–
South Carolina, USA
Ira BRYANT
1823–1911
Georgia, USA
Virginia (Jane PONDER) Bryant
1822–1885
York County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas REEVES's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (James) REEVES (20 May 1878–24 Feb 1962) m. Harriet (Jane REEVES) Reeves (1 Apr 1879–8 May 1929)
  1. 1. Lois (Lila REEVES) Ratcliff 1902–1979 m. Cary (Thomas) RATCLIFF 1893–1974
    1. 1. Julian RATCLIFF 1927–2004 m. Billie (Janice DORTLON) Ratcliff 1932–2019
    2. 2. Hazel (RATCLIFF) Sanders 1924–1970
  2. 2. Galliher (Albert) REEVES 1909–1987 m. Eva (Ellen SEAY) Reeves 1914–2002
    1. 1. James (Leroy) REEVES 1935–2017
    2. 2. Jerald (G) REEVES 1939–2023
    3. 3. Joyce (Lawana REEVES) Moseley 1933–2020 m. Joe (Willie) MOSELEY 1930–1991
  3. 3. Ethel (Lee REEVES) Carr 1912–1970 m. Raymond (Ulmont) CARR 1899–1977
  4. 4. Cloie (Ella REEVES) Jones 1914–1996 m. Pete (Eldred JONES) Sr 1909–1993
    1. 1. Martha (Ann JONES) McDanell 1935–2004 m. George (Wayne) McDANELL 1936–2011
    2. 2. Harold (Wayne) JONES 1944–1954
    3. 3. Ernest (Melvin) JONES 1946–1990
  5. 5. Thomas (Singleton) REEVES 1916–1997
  6. 6. Lucile (REEVES) Seay 1919–2007 m. Aswell (Webster) SEAY 1911–1986
  7. 7. Walter (D) REEVES 1897–1964

Thomas REEVES's Timeline

11 Records

1878
20 May 1878
Birth of Thomas James REEVES in Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA
Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
1932
11 Apr 1932
Age 54
Thomas James REEVES was married in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 62
Thomas James REEVES resided here in Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
1946
30 Oct 1946
Age 68
Thomas James REEVES - Divorce in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
1962
24 Feb 1962
Age 84
Death of Thomas James REEVES in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1878
    Event Place: Decatur, Newton, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00155; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 47-22
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: T625_604; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 25a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374548
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1932
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Divorces, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Divorces; Year: 1946; Film Number: 4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 659; Page: 600d; Enumeration District: 087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0052

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 25a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374548

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: T625_604; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00155; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 47-22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dyess, Mississippi, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00155; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 47-22

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Divorce
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1946
    Event Place: Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Divorces, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Divorces; Year: 1946; Film Number: 4

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1962
    Event Place: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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