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William Reeves Callaway 1820–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1820

Birth Location: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 17 Dec 1895

Death Location: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA

Father: Enoch Callaway

Mother: Martha Reeves

Spouse(s): Nancy Maxwell, Rhoda Cheney, Jane Smith

Children(s): Catherine Callaway, Emma Callaway, E. Callaway, Millie Callaway, Ida Callaway, Elizabeth Callaway, John Callaway

In 1820, William Reeves Callaway entered the world in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA, born to Enoch Callaway And Martha Patsy Reeves. In 1830, William Reeves Callaway resided in District 166, Wilkes, Georgia. In 1850, William Reeves Callaway resided in Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia. William Reeves Callaway married Jane O Smith, Nancy C Maxwell, Rhoda Ann Cheney, and had children including Catherine Kate Callaway, E B Callaway, Elizabeth Drucilla Callaway, Emma Callaway, Ida Sarah Callaway, John Sanders Callaway, Millie Callaway. William Reeves Callaway passed away in 1895 in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1820, William Reeves Callaway entered the world in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA, born to Enoch Callaway And Martha Patsy Reeves.
  • In 1830, William Reeves Callaway resided in District 166, Wilkes, Georgia.
  • In 1850, William Reeves Callaway resided in Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia.
  • William Reeves Callaway married Jane O Smith, Nancy C Maxwell, Rhoda Ann Cheney, and had children including Catherine Kate Callaway, E B Callaway, Elizabeth Drucilla Callaway, Emma Callaway, Ida Sarah Callaway, John Sanders Callaway, Millie Callaway.
  • William Reeves Callaway passed away in 1895 in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Enoch Callaway
1792–1859
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia, United States
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Martha Reeves
1796–1879
Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
MR

Spouses(s)

Nancy Maxwell
1830–1912
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia, United States
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Rhoda Cheney
1821–1848
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
RC
Jane Smith
1816–1860
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JS

Children(s)

Catherine Callaway
1854–1934
Birth Location: Georgia
CC
Emma Callaway
1871–
Birth Location: Georgia
EC
E. Callaway
1866–
Birth Location: Georgia
EC
Millie Callaway
1864–
Birth Location: Georgia
MC
Ida Callaway
1845–1926
Birth Location: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
IC
Elizabeth Callaway
1841–1913
Birth Location: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
EC
John Callaway
1838–1914
Birth Location: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
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William Callaway's Ancestors

Self
William Callaway
1820–1895
Birth Place: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Parents
Enoch Callaway
1792–1859
Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Martha (Patsy) Reeves
1796–1879
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Callaway
1745–1821
Somerset, Maryland, United States
Bethany Arnold
1750–1844
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Abner Reeves
1761–1809
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Wright
1771–1858
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Callaway
1711–1769
Elizabeth Anderson
1719–1784
Malachi Reeves
1711–1782
Elizabeth
1725–1787
William Wright
1740–1806
Elizabeth Lloyd
1750–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Callaway
1685–1770
Mary Gould
1689–1770
William Rives
1680–1751
Margaret Burgess
1678–1751
John Wright
1707–1792
Elizabeth Bronaugh
1711–1792
William Lloyd
1715–
Sarah Woodson
1725–

William Callaway's Descendants

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William (Reeves) Callaway (2 Mar 1820–17 Dec 1895) m. Nancy (C) Maxwell (10 Jan 1830–27 Nov 1912) m. Rhoda (Ann) Cheney (14 Nov 1821–9 Feb 1848) m. Jane (O) Smith (1816–1860)
  1. 1. Catherine (Kate) Callaway 1854–1934 m. Alexander (Ransom “Alec”) Perry 1847–1881 m. George (D) Whitaker 1844–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Perry 1880–1906 m. William (Melvin) Varnadore 1875–1959
    2. 2. Marion (Hollis) Perry 1875–1954 m. Ida (Callie) Whitaker 1887–1918 m. Mary (Lou Johnson) (Perry) 1878–1904
      1. 1. Mary Perry 1916–
      2. 2. Mellie Perry 1909–
      3. 3. Roney Perry 1906–1990
      4. 4. George (Llewellyn) Perry 1904–1989
      5. 5. James (Pierpont) Perry 1914–1992
      6. 6. Albert (Bruce) Perry 1918–2010
      7. 7. John (David) Perry 1910–2005
    3. 3. Nora Perry 1878–1961 m. William (Joseph) Wagner 1872–1962
      1. 1. Henry (Clinton) Wagner –1969
    4. 4. Ida (Callie) Whitaker 1887–1918 m. Marion (Hollis) Perry 1875–1954
    5. 5. Ellis (Benjamin (Pierce)) Perry 1872–1954 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Perry 1888–1960
      1. 1. Vandon (Pierce) Perry 1924–1974
      2. 2. Ulas (Coy) Perry 1912–1978
    6. 6. William (Bill) Perry 1881–1964 m. Lillie Gay 1891–1933 m. Viola ("Ola") Welch 1883–1911
      1. 1. Henry (Houston) Perry 1928–1997
      2. 2. Romie Perry 1904–1988 m. Hattie (Mae) Tippens 1917–1983 m. Callie Powers 1905–1960
        1. 1. Charles Perry 1933–1933
        2. 2. Elizabeth Perry 1926–1970
      3. 3. Selma (Irene) Perry 1911–1993 m. Clarence (W.) Axon 1910–1987
        1. 1. Walter (Talbert) Axon 1931–1949
        2. 2. Elwin Axon 1936–2013
      4. 4. Elderidge Perry 1924–1990 m. Bernice Wells 1935–1988
      5. 5. James (Willie) Perry 1922–1997 m. Kathleen Oliver 1921–1997
        1. 1. Martha (Ann) Perry 1938–1960
      6. 6. Catherine Perry 1919–1932
      7. 7. Maude Perry 1914–2001 m. Cervin (Pete) Newhard 1923–1999 m. Chesley (Marion) James 1905–1967
        1. 1. James (Edward) James 1942–2008
      8. 8. Rance (Willie) Perry 1907–1994 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Brown 1927–1989 m. Dosia (Eva) Gay 1911–1986
        1. 1. R.L. 1932–2019 m. Betty (June) Hood 1934–2005
        2. 2. Bobbie (Ann) Perry 1935–2021 m. Harry (Bradley Arthur) Jr 1933–2006
  2. 2. Emma Callaway 1871–
  3. 3. E. (B.) Callaway 1866–
  4. 4. Millie Callaway 1864–
  5. 5. Ida (Sarah) Callaway 1845–1926 m. Jabez (Mercer) Brittain 1842–1912
    1. 1. Marion (Luther Sr) Brittain 1865–1953 m. Lettie (M) McDonald 1864–1963
      1. 1. McDonald (McDonough) Brittain 1890–1964 m. Olive (D) Brittain 1895–
      2. 2. Marion (Luther Jr) Brittain 1895–1969
      3. 3. Ida (B L) Brittain 1898–1989
    2. 2. Lillian Brittain 1867–1936
    3. 3. William (Henry) Brittain 1870–1936 m. Irene Brittain 1877–
      1. 1. Mary Brittain 1899–
      2. 2. W (Henry) Brittain 1905–
      3. 3. Virginia Brittain 1909–
    4. 4. Charles (Mercer) Brittain 1873–1943
    5. 5. Eugene Brittain 1879–1907
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Drucilla) Callaway 1841–1913 m. Samuel (Barnett) Wingfield 1838–1913
    1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth) Wingfield 1858–1875
    2. 2. George (Terry) Wingfield 1858–1879
    3. 3. Samuel (Barnett) Wingfield 1858–1879
    4. 4. Hattie (May) Wingfield 1858–1864
    5. 5. Rosalie (Roberts) Wingfield 1858–1875
    6. 6. Sarah (Ida) Wingfield 1859–1875
    7. 7. Jennie (Beatrice) Wingfield 1860–1875
    8. 8. Archibald (Simpson Arch) Wingfield 1861–1865
  7. 7. John (Sanders) Callaway 1838–1914

William Callaway's Timeline

9 Records

1820
2 Mar 1820
Birth of William Reeves Callaway in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
1830
1830
Age 10
William Reeves Callaway resided here in District 166, Wilkes, Georgia
District 166, Wilkes, Georgia
1850
1850
Age 30
William Reeves Callaway resided here in Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia
Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 40
William Reeves Callaway resided here in Wilkes, Georgia
Wilkes, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 50
William Reeves Callaway resided here in Richmond, Georgia, USA
Richmond, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
William Reeves Callaway resided here in Wilkes, Georgia
Wilkes, Georgia
1880
1880
Age 60
William Reeves Callaway resided here in District 166, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
District 166, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
1895
17 December 1895
Age 75
Death of William Reeves Callaway in Washington,Wilkes,Georgia,USA
Washington,Wilkes,Georgia,USA
1895
17 Dec 1895
Age 75
Death of William Reeves Callaway in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1820; Birth city: Wilkes CO; Birth state: GA.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 166, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: T9_172; Family History Film: 1254172; Page: 179.4000; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 0104.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: M653_141; Page: 821; Image: 310.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: M432_87; Page: 327; Image: 252.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: District 166, Wilkes, Georgia
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: District 166, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: 21; Page: 307.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 94, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: M432_87; Page: 327; Image: 252.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wilkes, Georgia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: M653_141; Page: 821; Image: 310.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Richmond, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Richmond, Georgia; Roll: M593_172; Page: 362B; Family History Library Film: 545671

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wilkes, Georgia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 166, Wilkes, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 166, Wilkes, Georgia; Roll: T9_172; Family History Film: 1254172; Page: 179.4000; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 0104.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 December 1895
    Event Place: Washington,Wilkes,Georgia,USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1895
    Event Place: Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1820; Birth city: Wilkes CO; Birth state: GA.
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