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William James Reeder 1812–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 April 1812

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 2 March 1874

Death Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: John Reeder

Mother:

Spouse(s): Jane Wall

Children(s): Matilda Reeder, Virginia Reeder, William Jr, Emily Reeder, Icen Reeder, Mial Reeder

The story of William James Reeder began in 1812 in Kentucky. In 1860, William James Reeder resided in Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. William James Reeder married Jane Wall, and had children including Emily Lindsey Reeder, Icen Nora Reeder, Matilda A Reeder, Mial Estelle Reeder, Virginia Jane Reeder, William J Reeder Jr. William James Reeder passed away in 1874 in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Reeder began in 1812 in Kentucky.
  • In 1860, William James Reeder resided in Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • William James Reeder married Jane Wall, and had children including Emily Lindsey Reeder, Icen Nora Reeder, Matilda A Reeder, Mial Estelle Reeder, Virginia Jane Reeder, William J Reeder Jr.
  • William James Reeder passed away in 1874 in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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William Reeder's Ancestors

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William Reeder
1812–1874
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
John Reeder
1790–
Va
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Reeder's Descendants

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William (James) Reeder (1 April 1812–2 March 1874) m. Jane Wall (29 January 1818–18 June 1888)
  1. 1. Matilda (A) Reeder 1853–1894 m. William (Augustus Sandefur) Sr 1834–1890
    1. 1. Mary (J) Sandefur 1879–
    2. 2. Lena (Selana Sandefur) (Williams) 1876–1932
    3. 3. William (Augustus Sandefur) Jr 1883–1954
    4. 4. Eva Sandefur 1879–1968
  2. 2. Virginia (Jane) Reeder 1841–1860
  3. 3. William (J Reeder) Jr 1845–1901
  4. 4. Emily (Lindsey) Reeder 1853–1897
  5. 5. Icen (Nora) Reeder 1865–1890
  6. 6. Mial (Estelle) Reeder 1858–1945

William Reeder's Timeline

3 Records

1812
1 April 1812
Birth of William James Reeder in Kentucky
Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 48
William James Reeder resided here in Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1874
2 March 1874
Age 62
Death of William James Reeder in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 April 1812
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 154; Family History Library Film: 803373
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 154; Family History Library Film: 803373

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henderson
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 March 1874
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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