This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reeves, Powers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/4247 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY SUN. October 11, 1907. "BARZILLA REEVES. Died Monday After a Tedious Illness of Many Weeks".-- The deceased was born April 5th, 1841, and died Oct. 7, 1907. He was the son of William and Anna Reeves, being one of eight children. He had six brothers and one sister. He was united in marriage to Miss Rhoda Powers about the year 1865. This union was blessed with ten children, six of whom are living, five sons and one daughter: Andrew J., David M., Garrison B., Jennie B., Barzilla and Thomas J. Reeves. Mrs. Reeves passed away some twenty three years ago. Since his wife's death he still has made his home on his farm northwest of Sidney. His native worth and genial disposition has won him many friends. For some time he has been troubled with dropysy, but his death came as a surprise to many. He passed quietly away the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 7, at about half past twelve. The funeral services were held at the house by Rev. C. A. Marshall of the Presbyterian church. A large assemblage of relatives and friends were present to show their respect.The remains were laid to rest in Lacy Grove cemetery. N.B.: SEARCH "Darbys Outline" for more on Barzilla Reeves.--W.F.