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