Last of letters frm Millie. Thanks again Millie, we have really enjoyed a look into the past! May the 27th 1864 Mrs. Rachel Paine Dear Cousin It is with pleasure that I now answer your kind and very welcome letter which I received some days ago I would have answered it sooner but there has been such excitement up I have not had sence enough to write to any person the Bush whackers are very thick up here they are a going all through the country taking horses - but they has not - any of them made their appearance here yet and I do not - think will soon I do not apprehend much danger no though their will be 4 com- panies of the 7th in here this evening then I think will be safe particu- larly if one of them comes. Rachel where is your husband at now you must write me word how William (would guess this referes to Wm s/o Susan, since Rachels Wm was not born til 1883 *B) is getting along and Grand Father & Mel & Avery tell them all to write to me let me know what has become of Susan Eliza and how her eyes are getting I do feel so sorry for her. Sis is sitting in the Porch sewing on Katie a pair of little drawers Lizzie up here now and she is nursing her Baby Sis has the pretties Baby you ever saw she calls it Lizzie Belle . Mother is in the bed sick she walked out in the courntry day before yesterday to see Mrs. Starkey and has been in bed most every since. Tell William Captian Thurber of the Battery and Miss Amanda Moody was married on Wednesday last Father is well and just got back frm St Louis Tuesday night he fetched me a bonnet cost $12.00 & a parasol cost $8.00 and a fan cost $1.00 and also sis a bonnet cost $12.00 and I am going to church next Sunday on purpose to sho my bonnet Mollie Starkey is a going with me Oh I imagine I will break some poor fools heart if it don't rain I must close as Katie and Buntie are both in the room with me and are bithering me most to death give my love to your husband Remember me kindly to Grand Father and all of the rest of my Relatives in Tipton Rachel write soon and I will answer it sooner next time I remain as every your affection cousin Belle Reavis Notes: This is a letter frm Rutha Belle d/o Leander Ashley to Rachel Steelman Reavis m/Harden L. Paine. (making them first cousins) What a wealth of information, abt family, Civ War, prices of bonnets etc... Millie says "this letter was nicely written, easy to read good spelling, no punctuation. By the way last night I found in 1850 Cooper Co Mo census that name of wife for James Overton was "MINERVA"..; would think he likely had at least two wives since I have found two chn for him Wm David b 1852 and Lewis Overton 1871. *Barb

Would like to enlist help of some of you researchers to determine the correct dod for Samuel D. The Reavis Family Book says he died at age 85..so if he was born Feb 1792 as is said, he would have died in 1877. I have another rec, frm somewhere? that give his dod as Mar 1877. BUT his own dau Susan in a letter (Dec 26 1875) to her neice Rachel Steelman Reavis Paine..says "since Papa's Death which was a year the twelvth of the the present month" making it Dec 12 1874! Perhaps the date of Mar 1877, is frm some estate records; have run into this before, one that comes to mind, I believe, was David-3. He is on the 1860 census Johnson Co Mo.,Samuel D 68 ,Melvina 18 and Rachel 12 (gdau), which does indicate his wife was deceased (rec say she died June 1857..which presents another prob, I have she died in Illinois? was it Mo?) 1870 census Moniteau Co Mo. his household consisted of himself, Susan and her son Willie... Would be ineteresting also, to know just where he died Cooper Co, Johnson Co., or Moniteau Co, Missouri? Thanks for your help. *Barb

Former Family Members and Hardships Remembered For most people, Christmas Day is a joyous occasion. However, for many it brings memories of family members that are no longer with us, and hardships that we may have experienced during the year. For the residents of Flat Rock Community, it must have been a sad time indeed on Christmas Day in 1879, as that was the day that one of the community's most respected residents passed away. Lewis Pleasant Reavis was 75 years old, having been born in 1804. Like many farmers who lived through the Civil War, he experienced financial setbacks. The Census of 1860 shows his personal estate valued at $19,800, while the Census of 1870 shows it to be only $1,000. Hardships with their children (three boys and five girls) were also experienced during the war years. The two oldest sons, Thomas and Samuel, fought in the war, with Thomas having been wounded at Sharpsburg, and Samuel having been captured at Winchester. The oldest daughter, Martha, lost her first child at childbirth and died herself shortly after the war. The next oldest daughter, Lucy, lost her first husband, Alexander Wortham, shortly after the war. So the death of Lewis on Christmas Day in 1879 must have been one more experience that tested the family's faith. Most people that ride down Satterwhite Point Road today are not even aware of the Family Cemetery at the Reavis home place, built in 1790, where Lewis and his wife are buried. In fact, the graves do not even have tombstones. The graves are marked only by granite rocks that are typical of those found in the Greystone area of Vance County. However, the impact that this family has had on Vance County is everlasting. For the following year, 1880, Flat Rock Methodist Church was founded. The youngest son, John Billie, and his wife Rebecca Baskett, were charter members. Additionally, the son Samuel married Sallie Baskett, whose family was instrumental in the founding of Spring Valley Methodist Church, and their grandchildren were active members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. The daughter Lucy and granddaughter Pattie became active members of Brookston Presbyterian Church. The son Thomas married Bettie Best, and they became active members of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Then! there were the twin girls, Ella and Della. Ella married John Jeremiah Pegram, with that family becoming active members of Cokesbury Methodist Church. Della married George Harris, and the youngest daughter, Mary, married John Vaughan. These families were active in churches in Middleburg. So the next time you ride down Satterwhite Point Road, remember the granite rocks, Lewis Reavis who died on Christmas Day in 1879, and his wife Mary. Many churches today are beneficiaries of the faith demonstrated by these two individuals and their children. However, we do not celebrate Christmas as the day Lewis died. Instead, we celebrate it as the birthday of the person who was the focus and rock of Lewis's faith. David C. Reavis

James Clarence Reavis was born in 1851 he is son of Alexander(Sandy) Reavis Gunsmith and brother to John both of Oldtown (Reavis Town) Aka Galax, Virginia. It appears James was born or lived in Madison county Nebraska and married a Sarah Walker (I have pictures and would like history). How did he get to Nebraska and what was his ocupation. No one seems to know about these people but they are in the book. James is my great grandfather and his son is Fred Harding my grandfather who died young in 1913. His son my father was Fred Curtis who died in Oregon Jan 1978. I am Dennis G. Reavis at Yahoo.com. Thanks __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/

Barb and All Reavis's, I would like to thank Mille for her pictures and letters. It is so wonderful to actually see these people. What a treasure you have! Happy Christmas Eve to All, Bonnie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 4:00 PM Subject: [REAVIS] More Px Rachel Reavis-6 and Harden L. Paine Family > On the Reavis/Revis Photoalbum....David-3 (Jame-2) album > > The first px is the whole family, second, later picture is all > but Charles, who was deceased. > > Again thanks to Millie for sharing these with us. *Barb > > > ==== REAVIS Mailing List ==== > ----------------- > This is a discussion area for anyone > who has an interest in REAVIS genealogy or history > You can also > visit the REAVIS Web Site at > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~reavis/welcome.html > ----------------- > >

Can anyone tell me who were the parents of William N. Revis? This is the furthest back I have been able to go. The webpage says we all descend from Edward, but I just can't seem to get there from here. I'd sure appreciate any help. Cheryl

In a message dated 12/25/2000 12:26:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > So the next time you ride down Satterwhite Point Road, remember the granite > rocks, Lewis Reavis who died on Christmas Day in 1879, and his wife Mary. > Many churches today are beneficiaries of the faith demonstrated by these two > individuals and their children. However, we do not celebrate Christmas as the > day Lewis died. Instead, we celebrate it as the birthday of the person who > was the focus and rock of Lewis's faith. > > David C. Reavis Beautifully written, David, thank you. *Barb

In a message dated 12/24/2000 11:59:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > ames Clarence Reavis was born in 1851 he is son of > Alexander(Sandy) Reavis Gunsmith and Don't know if you have tried, I have not; but have you looked for 1880 census in Madison Co Ne., to see if he is listed, that should give occupation. If they were still there. Census rec are the best way to follow and learn abt them. *B

In a message dated 12/24/2000 11:59:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > mes Clarence Reavis was born in 1851 he is son of > Alexander(Sandy) Reavis Gunsmith and brother to John > both of Oldtown (Reavis Town) Aka Galax, Virginia. It > appears James was born or lived in Madison county > Nebraska and married a Sarah Walker (I have pictures > and would like history). How did he get to Nebraska > and Don't have a lot of answers for you, but: His bro Alexander was thought to have gone to Alaska to the Gold Rush..and was never heard frm again.. Your James Calvin/clarence supposedly born in NC and died Va, he is buried I believe at the Galax Cemetery in Grayson. John and Alexander the brothers went to Va ca 1852, so it is possible that he was born in NC before they went to Va. James C married Nov 1875 in Madison Co Nebraska to Sarah Walker. Have you ck'd out the Memoirs of Reavistown at the research site, provided by Sue Pearson..go to http:www.angelfire.com/fl3/reavis revis/index.html, and click on the hyperlink...not sure if he is discussed or not. Maybe she is still on the list and can help you. *Barb

No signature on letter, but frm names and data, appears to have been written by Susan. California Moniteau Co Mo Dec 26 1875 (this appears to be correct date) Mrs Rachel Payne Dear Niece I will now try to answer your very kind letter, which came to hand some weeks since. I hope these lines will find you in good health, together with the rest of your Family & Friends, myself and Willie (Susan's son William E. ) are well as usual, you must excuse me for not answering you sooner as I was in the country when your letter came to hand, and have not had time to write till now, I have been so busy sewing from home most all the time I only get a dollar and half a week ought to have three. Today is Sunday and I did not go to church and it seems like a long day to me Willie comes in and eats and out again so you might say I was alone almost. however, I am used to being so, well yeterday was Christmas and seemed to be a quiet one, the Methodist and Christian Churces had their usual feast, Friday night for the Children, Willie went I did not, they had a splendid time I suppose, well, Rachel Mary and Sam live in Pettis Co They wrote to me for me or Amanda one to come two or three weeks ago to do their winter sewing, so I thought it suited best for Amanda to gone and she went she came back since and staid a day or two and is not gone to her Mothers and is going frm there to see Lewis I don't know when she will be home again she left Sams folks all well thinks Mary has the smartest baby she has ever saw. I have not had a letter frm Sue since I wrote to you before have been expect- ing one for some time. Tom Griner's wife died two or three weeks since I don't know what ailed her she left two Children, I have not heard frm your Uncles Overtons for more than a month I thought some of the Family would have been down las week but they did not come I would have gone to see your Aunt Caroline yesterday, but when I come to settle my Taxes I had only ten cts left so I had to stay at home. I have never been to see her since they moved to the Country. I have seen her twice since Pap's Death which was year the twelvth of the present month (now there is something wrong here with these dates, if references death of Samuel D..ck'g *B) its like you say the connexion is so scattered hardly any two are together. Your Uncle Leander hardly ever comes to see me and his WIFE don't come at all she is so afraid they will have to take care of me I hope she may take care of those nearer home to her, tell William I hope when he marries he will not get a Woman that is a fraid to see any of his connexion, for fear, they will want something for I like to see kinfolks friendly enough to visit one ano- ther when they live near enough. Tell cousin Lizzy-if I was as near to her as you are, I would hunt her up and visit her. I would like to have a line from her occasionally any how I not had a letter frm Matt since she went to New York but hear frm her once in a great while. Well I see my sheet will be filled soon and I have not written much news yet I wanted to hear frm your Uncle Overtons before I sent this letter to you he talked of send- ing Willie Large back to Bill when I was there I don't know whether he had or not for the last year and a half he has not wrote a word nor sent a dime to him since he has been there, he is not a man but a dog I think a---way with such a man. Monday morning I went to church last night, it was quite cold as the wind blew frm the North, we have had pleasant weather most of the time this winter, well Rachel I hope you had a merry Christmas and wish you a happy new year, I thank you for the stamp and quarter also they came in good time you must write again soon. (following is added on the top of the second page upside down to the rest of the letter) I forgot to tell you when you finish painting and dry your pictures you should Varnich all the colored parts on the same side the paint is put on, if there is anything you don't understand let me know. *When get time, sure would like to identify all of the people mentioned, sounds like normal family, with family problems :-) Hope to put copies of the orig letters on the Reavis/Revis research site eventually, and try and verify dates, etc.; this is great of Millie to share these, I find them absolutely fascinating. Merry Christmas! *Barb

Wm N. Revis 1814 d aft 1880 m/Fanny Shepherd was s/o Thomas Revis-3 and Mary Roberts who was s/o George-3 and Sarah Pearson. Believe there is considerable data in the Reavis archives on this family. Other sons of Thomas and Roberts were: James Benjamin George Larkin Robert W. George-3 was s/o James-2 and Elizabeth Street, who was s/o Edward-1 adn Hannah (Alley) *Barb

Our friend Millie transcribed this frm original handwriting, contained little or no punctuation..so have to read between the lines a bit.. March 22, 1870 Dear Rachel & Harden Still feeble from an attact of pleurisy & severe cold ..... again to write you a few lines. I am mending slowly I read your short letter frm your new home in polk was glad to hear you were all well which is the best boon of life I feel to pitty your lonesome condition and fear you have made a sickly location Ague fever I fear will be the result, but it may be different you must exercise patience and anit teady (?) perserverence put your confidence in the promises that god will bless the faithful I do want to visit you and your uncle this season but how to do so is the point. I want spend six months visiting my Re- lations if my health improved I am trying to get a good renter for that time I want to start in May and go all summer if spard so long. I am trying to pay up finke the stable debt Brother Bob is square what he owes with fink. But I shall still be behind the boys & Jno Griner owe I fear I shall lost what Griner got. What Willie M and Hardin owes. I fear is quite uncertain such as my fate when I help my friends if I was not old and helpless I could bear it But as it is it is hard on me and I hope on and strive in right let others do as they may. My struggle in life is almost over yet to be in gloom to last is hard. I have no more materel to convey I hear that Mat is married to the overseer of the Penitentiary I hardly believe it I have had & seen letters from all our Relations nothing new among them George Berkley married a young widow no children is doing well I think. Kiss little Lena for me and Receive my best love Live up to your profession my dear Rachel farewell I am in my 79th year of age nearly worn out. I at Aunt Susan's writing this letter Aunt Caroline was to see me sundy she and family are well. Uncle bud, folks were well. So no more at present may god bless you all and save in his kingdom is the prayer of your Grandpa Susan Lisa and Molly weaver were well S.D. Reavis write soon NOTES: Tonite I found div petition in Moniteau Co Mo for Susan Austin vs John Austin, Mar 1863; granted Sept 1863 1870 Moniteau co Mo Austin, Susan 41 Willie 8 Reavis, Sam D 77 Again thanks Millie. *Barb

On the Reavis/Revis Photoalbum....David-3 (Jame-2) album The first px is the whole family, second, later picture is all but Charles, who was deceased. Again thanks to Millie for sharing these with us. *Barb

Browsing on eBay, I found a sale deed for auction which transferred property from Sallie Reavis to Ottoway Smith. If anyone is interested, the item number is #530614576. Happy & Safe Holidays to all . . . . . Chris

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=129136 Created new album for David-3, s/o James-2..since James-2 getting to big..this is where you will find the new photos: Rachel-6, Harriet-5 Samuel D-4 David-3 James-2 There are a couple of her by herself, one with her husband Harden L Paine and her dau Lena one 4 gen px Rachel, Lena, Emma and Anna Thanks again to Millie for sharing these pictures. *Barb

In a message dated 12/23/2000 10:03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > wsing on eBay, I found a sale deed for auction which transferred property > from Sallie Reavis to Ottoway Smith. If anyone is interested, the item > number is #530614576. Saw that, thanks to Michelle; that is homeplace of the Jurist, Turner Reavis of Gainesville, Ga. Sallie his widow, was Sarah Jane Mosby his third wife. *B

Samuel-2 Site address http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/a/David-C-Reavis/

Samuel Reavis-2 Site has been updated. More data on Parham family included. Merry Christmas David

> n a message dated 12/22/2000 11:39:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] > thegrid.net writes: > > > esting thing about this pedigree is that both James and Andrew were > given the > > middle name of Ashley. Did anyone ever determine why this name was so > > important to the Reavis'? > > Anyway, I hope there is something in here that you can use and didn't > have > > before. > > Bonnie > Thanks Bonnie, most of the data known prior, but am sure there are > some dates others do not have. > > If you will note in the letter JA mentions that of the 13 chn of David and > Jemima, there are only three left, himself, Samuel D and Mary Doyle. > > As for Ashley, yes that name is curious, especially in light of the fact > that oral fam hx gives that name as possibly the surname of Edward > before and if he changed his name to Rivis/Revis/Reavis. > > Thank you very much for sending the data. I hae couple more letters > that Millie sent, will try to get online next couple days. &Barb

It is believed they had a daughter "Mattie" (Martha?) who married Kraft. Other names in the Bible are Curtis and Anderson. *Barb