On one of my collateral lines, that of Morse Sterling (d. 1865, Girard), one of Morse's granddaughters, Jessie Sterling, married James L. Rives (license 26 Jan 1893, Macoupin Co.). James' parents are given as George W. Rives and Jennie Deal. James was 29 years old, born Barr Store, and was of Hettick, a merchant. It was his 2nd marriage. Jessie was 21, born North Palmyra, daughter of Myron B. Sterling and Margaret Ramsey, and was of Hettick. They were married 1 Feb 1893 at Mr. M. B. Sterling's by W. A. Wright, witnesses William S. Jones and Hallie F. Mason. Hope this helps. There are perhaps 10 Rives in the current phone book, most in Carlinville, and perhaps 15 Reeves in several different towns - Carlinville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, Donnellson. Linda K. tonky@ctnet.net