If anyone has their roots from Davidson County, Tennessee to Calhoun County, Illinois, please email me ~~ thank you, Pam. Descendants of Daniel (REAVES) REEVES 1 Daniel (REAVES) REEVES b: Bet. 1760 & 1775 d: 1824 in Davidson County, Tennessee . +Rachel (Nee Unknown) REEVES b: 1776 in North Carolina . 2 John (Reaves) REEVES b: 1806 in Probably Davidson County, Tennessee d: 1842 in Probably Calhoun County, Illinois ..... +Mary (Polly) JOHNSON b: ca 1810 in Davidson County, Tennessee d: ca 1842 in Possibly Madison County, Illinois . 2 David Reeves b: 1810 in Tennessee ..... +(Nee Unknown) Reeves . *2nd Wife of David Reeves: ..... +(Nee Unknown) Reeves b: ca 1837 in Tennessee . *3rd Wife of David Reeves: ..... +Rachael Havail b: in Possibly Tennessee . 2 Stephen Reeves b: 1812 in Tennessee ..... +Deborah Irena Throop b: ca 1814 in Tennessee d: in possibly before 1860 . 2 William Reeves b: 1815 in Tennessee (Probably Davidson County) d: Aft. 1880 ..... +Elizabeth A. Keeling b: ca 1825 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1880 . 2 Moses Reeves b: ca 1817 in Tennessee ..... +Mary Jane Brown b: ca 1823 in Pennsylvania . 2 Hardin H. Reeves b: ca 1823 in Tennessee ..... +Sarah Perkins b: ca 1828 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1880 . 2 Nancy Reeves b: 1832

My oldest and only Reeves ancestor in a tree of over 3700 in my g-g-g-grandmother, Barbara (Barbary) Reeves, born ca 1777, place unknown. She married William McElvy on April 23, 1799, place unknown. The marriage date is in the McElvy family Bible originally owned by William & Barbara Reeves McElvy. In L. W. Rigsby's "Historic Georgia Families", he has them married on April 23, 1799 in Dublin, Ireland and arriving in America shortly after. His only documentation is for the marriage date that was gleaned from the family Bible. Barbara Reeves McElvy died, according to the family Bible, on February 5, 1838. Her grave site is located just south of Bainbridge, Decatur Co, GA where they lived for many years. In a letter written by William McElvy in 1839, he gives the impression that both he and Barbara were born in America. Their first child was born in America in 1800. They were in Burke Co, GA. then. They were in Tattnall Co, GA in the early 1800's and then in Decatur Co, GA by 1822. In the Augusta Chronicle published in Augusta, Georgia, there is a notice showing William McElvey was appointed the administrator of the estate of George Reeves on December 21, 1803, in Burke County. This gives the impression that George Reeves could possible be a relative to Barbara. Maybe her father??? There are other Reeves in the same area that may be relatives to Barbara. They were Joseph, Francis and John. Common family names for William McElvy & Barbara Reeves McElvy were George, Francis and John. I have not found a single clue as to Barbara (Barbary) Reeves McElvy's ancestry. Nor have I found a single descendant with the Reeves surname. I have hundreds of her descendants with the McElvy surname as well as other surnames, but none with the Reeves surnames. A desperate Reeves descendant, Liz Gerlits Palm Bay, FL

My earliest IL Reeves is William Elisha Reeves dates unknown married to Nancy Betterton 1823-1898 married 1859 in Bond County. Could he be a relation to your Reeves? Rita ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 1:58 PM Subject: [REEVES] Illinois REEVES > If anyone has their roots from Davidson County, Tennessee to Calhoun County, > Illinois, please email me ~~ thank you, Pam. > > Descendants of Daniel (REAVES) REEVES > > 1 Daniel (REAVES) REEVES b: Bet. 1760 & 1775 d: 1824 in Davidson County, > Tennessee > . +Rachel (Nee Unknown) REEVES b: 1776 in North Carolina > . 2 John (Reaves) REEVES b: 1806 in Probably Davidson County, Tennessee d: > 1842 in Probably Calhoun County, Illinois > ..... +Mary (Polly) JOHNSON b: ca 1810 in Davidson County, Tennessee d: ca > 1842 in Possibly Madison County, Illinois > . 2 David Reeves b: 1810 in Tennessee > ..... +(Nee Unknown) Reeves > . *2nd Wife of David Reeves: > ..... +(Nee Unknown) Reeves b: ca 1837 in Tennessee > . *3rd Wife of David Reeves: > ..... +Rachael Havail b: in Possibly Tennessee > . 2 Stephen Reeves b: 1812 in Tennessee > ..... +Deborah Irena Throop b: ca 1814 in Tennessee d: in possibly before > 1860 > . 2 William Reeves b: 1815 in Tennessee (Probably Davidson County) d: Aft. > 1880 > ..... +Elizabeth A. Keeling b: ca 1825 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1880 > . 2 Moses Reeves b: ca 1817 in Tennessee > ..... +Mary Jane Brown b: ca 1823 in Pennsylvania > . 2 Hardin H. Reeves b: ca 1823 in Tennessee > ..... +Sarah Perkins b: ca 1828 in Tennessee d: Aft. 1880 > . 2 Nancy Reeves b: 1832 > > > > ==== REEVES Mailing List ==== > To contact the LISTOWNER: email <[email protected]> Beulah Reeves McCain > > >

Hi Charles, it seems we're distant cousins. In my documentation, which another cousin put together for our family group, I have your family from William to Sherman. We don't have anything after Sherman, documented. I would love to share what we have and introduce you to the other cousins following this line. Email me at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) . Talk to you soon Judi Reeves

I can only add my limited line as follows: William Reeves b 1 Dec 1777 listed on 1820 Census in Greene County PA with six children. My ggrandfather Washington Robert Reeves b 1817 in Greene County, PA My grandfather Ulysses Sherman Reeves b 1865 in Canton Stark County OH My father Charles Warner Reeves b 1894 in Canton Stark County OH Washington reported on some Census records his father William as being born in PA and on his last living census as being born in England. I have not been able to locate the origin of William to confirm the location of his birth. Maybe this site will help me. Charles Sherman Reeves

Oldest known relative: John Reeves born between 1766-1770 in North Carolina died. July 27, 1855 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He married Catherine Perry (born betweeen 1775-1785) on September 5, 1805, Green County, Kentucky. Thornberry is believed to be the eldest son (my GGG grandfather) Thornberry Reeves born ca 1806 married Siotha (aka Sophia) Combs on 21 Aug 1828 Green County, Kentucky. Youngest son was John John Reeves born Feb 1,1836 Madison County, Missouri married Nancy Matilda Griffin born March 1837 Franklin County, Tennessee on July 15, 1854 in Madison County, Missouri. Second son was John Henry John Henry Reeves born 25 Nov 1859 Fredericktown, Madison County, Missour married Matilda Ann "Ann" Alexander born 13 Apr 1867 in Murphysboro, Jackson County, Illinois on 29 Oct 1882 Jackson County, Illinois. Third son was Joseph Edwin Reeves and so on... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Listers, My oldest proven ancestor is Thompson Reeves b. 1799 either in Pendleton Dist. S.C. or over the line in Georgia. I know we often think this but I have really believed he might have been an orphan and lived for a time with an older brother or perhaps Uncle. He apparently married when he was about 16 to Lucinda Rilla ( almost always called Cinderella) who was probably a Robinson age 15. Because of good fortune with the Reeves DNA project as my nephew matched Beulah and Barry I believe he is either a grandson or great grandson of William Reeves who married Margaret in Granville Co. I am daily examining those lines. Presently I am focusing on Jeremiah the son of James and Grandson of William of Granville. May we all be more successful as we work together. Tommie Reeves Smith

John Reeves b. about 1766 in NC d. 27 Jul 1855 in Taylor County, KY Father of John might have been George. married Catherine Perry on 5 Sep 1805 in Green County, KY b. about 1785 in Monroe County, KY Children: Thornberry Reeves married Sophia Combs Rebecca Reeves married Levi Woods Mildred Reeves married James Heuber Susan Reeves b. about 1808 in KY married William David Skaggs Henderson Reeves b. about 1812 in Ky married Parthenia Combs Nancy Reeves b. about 1820 in Ky married Elisha Roark Ruth Reeves b. 4 Aug 1821 in Ky married John Hash John Reeves b. 10 Sep 1824 in Taylor County, Ky married 1. Rachel Harriet Morrison 2. Sarah Srygler/Swigley 3. Margaret White Lee Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Bill

Pleas Reeves b: 1825 in TN his father's name is unknown. Pleas' mother was Elizabeth, maiden name unknown. Pleas married Sarah (Sally) Jane Smith on 27 Jan 1845 in Stewart County, TN. Pleas Reeves and Sarah Jane Smith had James Pleas Reeves/Reaves. He was born in Steward County, TN. James Pleas Reeves married Martha Susanna Bullard 8 May 1868 in Steward County, TN. Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated. Sue [email protected]

I have documentation of my Reeves to a James Reeves b. 1861 in Ill or Iowa. Through cousins recently found from the message boards, my Reeves line has now been documented back to Thomas Reeve/Reeves b. abt 1611 in England. He immigrated to Southhold, Long Island, NY. My line is as follows: 1.Thomas Reeve/Reeves m. Mary Purrier had 2. Joseph Reeve/Reeves, b. abt 1656, Southhold, Long Island, m. Abigail Barnes, had 3. Hezekiah Reeve/Reeves, b. abt 1691, Southhold, Long Island, m. Jerusha Hallock had 4. Manasseh, Sr., Reeves, b. 1717, Southhold, Long Island, m. 1. Martha Corwin, m. 2. Jerusha 5. son by Martha, James Reeves, b. abt 1745, Roxbury, Morris Co, New Jersey, m. Sarah Van Meter had 6. Van Vanmeter Reeves, b. 1796, Virginia (now West Vir.) m. 1. Rachel Allerton, m 2. Matilda Stull 7. son by Rachel, Manasseh Reeves, b. 1820, Stark Co., Ohio, m. 1. Mary McFarland, m 2. Matilda 8. son by Matilda, James Reeves, b. 1861, Iowa or Ill. m. Sarah Moe 9. MY GRANDFATHER - (LeRoy) Roy Reeves, b. 1893, Plains, Kendall Co, Ill, m. 1. Lucille Terry (my grandmother) m. 2. Annabelle Fahlbush. Beulah, the Thomas Reeve you have on your list in New England in the 1630-1650 range, I believe are my Thomas Reeve. Hope this helps. Judi Reeves

Maybe wome of you can connect these names. I have had them on my computer for some time. i know there are other records out there that we might be able to access. Beulah PASSENGER AND IMMIGRATION LISTS INDEX, Volume 3, First Edition, Edited by William Filby with Mary K. Meyer: page 1716 & 1717: REEVE, Mr. n.a.; San Francisco, Cal., 1852, with lady & child. Reeve, Damarus, n.a.; Pennsylvania, 1772. Reeve, Deenis, n.a.; Virginia, 1635. Reeve, Elizabeth, n.a.; Barbados, 1654-1663. Reeve, Fr., n.a.; Virginia, 1635. Reeve, G.B., n.a.; San Francisco, Cal., 1850. Reeve, Henery, 8; New England, 1656. (3 sources) Reeve, J.J., n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1808. Reeve, James Wagden, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1833. Reeve, John, n.a.; Virginia, 1663-1679. Reeve, John, n.a.; West New Jersey, 1664. Reeve, Judith, n.a.; Barbados, 1663-1679. Reeve, Mark, n.a.; Delaware, 1675. Reeve, Mark, n.a.; New Jersey, 1675. Reeve, Nathaniell, n.a.; Virginia, 1623. ( 2 sources) Reeve, Tho, 24; St. Christopher, 1635. (2 sources) Reeve, Thos., n.a.; Virginia, 1637. Reeve, William, 22; Boston, Mass., 1635. Reeve, Wm., 22, New England, 1635. (2 sources) REEVES, Mr. n.a.; Boston, Mass., 1767. Reeves, Mr. n.a.; Virginia, 1637. Reeves, Abraham, n.a.; Maryland and/or Virginia, 1738. Reeves, Alfred, n.a., Philadelphia, PA, 1864. Reeves, Arabella, n.a.; America, 1686. Reeves, Charles, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1868. Reeves, Charles, n.a.; Virginia, 1652. Reeves, Edmund, n.a.; America, 1753. Reeves, Edw., n.a.; Virginia, 1651. Reeves, Edward, n.a., Virginia, 1654-1663. Reeves, Elizabeth, n.a.; America, 1699. (2 sources) Reeves, Elizabeth, n.a.; Maryland and/or Virginia, 1733. Reeves, Ellen, n.a., New York (State), 1849. Reeves, Frederick, 3; America, 1830. Reeves, George, n.a.; Maryland, 1741. Reeves, George, n.a.; Virginia, 1730. Reeves, George, 17; Barstable, Mass., 1822. Reeves, Henery, 5; America, 183? Reeves, James, n.a.; Jamaica, 1716. Reeves, james, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1868. Reeves, James, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1874. Reeves, Jno., 50; Baltimore, MD, 1823. Reeves, Jo, 19; New England, 1634. (2 sources) Reeves, John, n.a.; America, 1765. Reeves, John, n.a.; Barbados, 1685. (2 sources) Reeves, John, n.a.; Jamaica, 1722. Reeves, John, n.a.; Nevis, 1722. Reeves, John, n.a.; Pennsylvania, 1683. Reeves, John, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1683. Reeves, John, n.a.; Virginia, 1636. Reeves, John, n.a.; Virginia, 1642. Reeves, John, n.a.; Virginia, 1652. Reeves, John, n.a.; Virginia, 1663-1679. Reeves, John, 10; America, 1830. Reeves, John, 19; Barstable, Mass., 1822. Reeves, John, 19; Boston, Mass., 1635. Reeves, John, 63; Barstable, Mass., 1822. Reeves, Jon., n.a.; Virginia, 1642. Reeves, Joseph, n.a.; Jamaica, 1722. Reeves, Joseph, n.a.; Nevis; 1722. Reeves, Joseph, 7; America, 1830. Reeves, Joseph, 17, Maryland, 1774. (2 sources) Reeves, Joseph, 31, Maryland, 1775. (2 sources) Reeves, Jove, n.a.; Virginia, 1643. Reeves, Lawrence, n.a.; Virginia, 1638. Reeves, Mark, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA, 1842. Reeves, Martha M., 29; Barstable, Mass.; 1822; with child. Reeves, Mary, 31; America; 1830. Reeves, Michael, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA; 1874. Reeves, R.W., n.a.; San Francisco, Cal.; 1851. Reeves, Richard, n.a.; America; 1773. Reeves, Richard, n.a.; Virginia; 1663-1679. Reeves, Richard, 21; Maryland; 1774. (2 sources) Reeves, Robert, n.a.; America; 1770. Reeves, Robert, n.a.; Carolina; 1724. Reeves, Robert, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA; 1834. Reeves, Robert, n.a.; Philadelphia, PA; 1866. Reeves, Robert, n.a.; Virginia; 1654-1663. Reeves, Robt., n.a.; Virginia; 1635. Reeves, Tho., n.a.; New England; 1638. (2 sources) Reeves, Thomas, n.a.; Barbados, 1679. Reeves, Thomas, n.a.; Massachusetts, 1638. Reeves, Thomas, n.a.; New England, 1620-1650. (2 sources) Reeves, Thomas, 9; America; 1830. Reeves, Thomas, 40; America; 1830. Reeves, William, n.a.; Jamaica, 1661. Reeves, William, n.a.; New England; 1620-1650. Reeves, William, 13; America; 1830. Reeves, Wm., n.a.; Virginia; 1652. REEVS, Edward, n.a.; Barbados; 1679. Reevs, John, n.a.; Barbados; 1663-1679.

I have only the one male REEVES ancestor. William REEVES . Some papers say William Henry Harrison REEVES and some say William Harrison REEVES. He was born in May, 1848. Unfortunately, also controversial, either in Warren, Ohio or in Warren County, Pennsylvania. No proof either way. He lived both in Sugar Grove, Warren Co., Pennsylvania and in his later years at Wetmore, McKean County, Pennsylvania where he died as a widower. He had a wife Jennie PASSINGER and two daughters - Bessie Mae REEVES and Emma REEVES. He died Sept. 1, 1911 and is buried at Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania. I have never been able to connect him to either Ohio or Pennsylvania as a youth or young man. Maybe someday they will have a DNA test that will help track through the female descendants. Would love to find out where my REEVES came from. Beth Fleischer , Hacienda Heights, California

Hello David, I am a Reeves from America. The state of Texas to be exact. I just wanted to mention that in New York Harbor there is Ellis Island where many immigrants came through after 1892. It has been turned into a great resource for some records. I understand they have a lot of ship records for passengers. The internet address of www.ellisisland.org I think will bring it up. I hope it helps. Tommie Reeves Smith David Reeves <[email protected]> wrote: Thank you for the kind welcome and links! I had read about the DNA project before and am willing in principle to be tested, but the payoff for me for such a cost still seems prohibitive for what I stand to gain, as the majority here seem to be in the US. It does pique my scientific curiosity though to be able to find out how much divergence has occurred. Do you have any idea how many Reeves have emigrated to the US, and how recently? I have not yet traced Thomas Reeves' male descendants, but presumably it is possible that I could do so reasonably easily using the online censuses etc and see if any of them disappear off the the US! David ==== REEVES Mailing List ==== To UNSUBSCRIBE: email and write only the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message - nothing is needed in the subject line. (Substitute REEVES-D in the address for the Digest Version)

My Robert Reeves was a weaver who was born in Trowbridge England (according to his tombstone in Congressional Cemetery in DC) and he and his wife came over in the 1840's to Philadelphia. Both he and Mary Reeves were listed as weavers on the ships manifest. They moved to Washington, DC where my great grandmother was born. Has anyone located any Reeves in the Trowbridge England area? Thanks, Elizabeth Culhane Fairport, NY

Hi Barry Still stumped on Martha Reeves father John in orange county north carolina, My cousin Phillip Scott told me that Robert The Rives will left the bulk of his estate to his oldest grand son, With the exchange rate of today that amounted to several million dollars a year, I also descend from him , Does anyone have a copy of this will , Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, It is beautiful here in southern california , God Bless Sue Dodson

I bought a book titled "Best Tales of Texas Ghosts" by Docia Schultz Williams, published 1998 by the Republic of Texas Press and one chapter in the book is titled "REEVES THICKET'S RANCH HOUSE". The story is about a John Reeves, Sr. who came to Texas from Pikes County, Georgia in the early 1840's. I quote from this book "It is believed his wife probably died in childbirth, because Reeves came to Texas alone, leaving his father and oldest son, John Reeves, Jr., behind for quite some time. Finally, after John Sr. acquired considerable land holdings and established a law practice, he sent for his son, John, and his father to join him. John Jr. brought his wife, Cady, and their nine children with him. Later, another child, their tenth, William Worth Reeves, was born after they had settled into their new Texas home." And I further quote from this book: "Between Victoria and Goliad, off highway 59, there is a small community called Reeves Thicket. It used to be one huge ranch, but over the years the land has been subdivided and sold off in large lots where over 300 families reside today. The original ranch belonged to one man, John Reeves, Sr., from Georgia". The book says John Reeves was born 1779 and died in 1863. His grave is one of those in the rather sizeable Reeves Family Cemetery that sits on what is known as Reeves Hill today. The book states: "After a few years, John Jr. and his family moved to the banks of Coleto Creek, in the area now known as Reeves Thicket." John Reeves, Jr. died in 1868, and at that time, one of his sons, Jonathan, whom they called "Tobe" moved the family home from the banks of the Coleto Creek to its present location." unquote. Mrs. Williams' book is very interesting!! I found the above information interesting since this Reeves Family came from Georgia. My Reeves Grandparents came from Taylor and Talbot Counties, GA. and I continue to search for my line. My great grandfather, Thomas "Tom" Jefferson Reeves (1825-1875) had a son named "John Leonard Reeves, born ca. 1852, (Talbot County 1860 Census) whom I have never found a trace of since the 1860 Talbot census. My grandfather, Edward Lafayette Thomas Reeves, (son of Thomas Jefferson Reeves & brother to John Leonard Reeves), came to Texas 1904-05 and settled in Houston County, Texas and is buried in the Antioch Cemetery near Lovelady, Texas. [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])

I notice on a copy of the passenger ship list "The Friendship" dated March 1636 - London to Virginia, a passenger by the name of "Thomas Reeves" . Can anyone shed any information on this passenger? [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])

Thank you for the kind welcome and links! I had read about the DNA project before and am willing in principle to be tested, but the payoff for me for such a cost still seems prohibitive for what I stand to gain, as the majority here seem to be in the US. It does pique my scientific curiosity though to be able to find out how much divergence has occurred. Do you have any idea how many Reeves have emigrated to the US, and how recently? I have not yet traced Thomas Reeves' male descendants, but presumably it is possible that I could do so reasonably easily using the online censuses etc and see if any of them disappear off the the US! David

David, I do hope you will consider joining our DNA Project. We are trying to connect our family lines that have been elusive. We have made an excellent start and have three that have match 25/25 markers. Some one or two markers off. Please visit the site and join us. Anyone in England you know please encourage them to join also. First is the Reeves DNA site and second is a site to learn more about DNA projects. _Reeves DNA Project_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~reevesdna/) _http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~reevesdna/_ (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~reevesdna/) _FTDNA Facts and stuff_ (http://www.familytreedna.com/facts_genes.asp) _http://www.familytreeDNA.com/facts_genes.asp_ (http://www.familytreeDNA.com/facts_genes.asp) This site will probably answer some of your questions. _Family Tree DNA - we do genetic tests for your genealogy questions!_ (http://www.familytreedna.com/faq.html) _http://www.familytreedna.com/faq.html_ (http://www.familytreedna.com/faq.html) Beulah Reeves McCain [email protected] Reeves List Manager In a message dated 4/30/2005 1:43:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I'm new to genealogy, but am getting places fast! I was born in the UK, but I'm now in NYC, and have been doing research on the Net/GRO. I've managed to go as far back as Thomas Reeves, whom I have found in the 1851 UK Census onwards. He was born 1806/7 in Arle/Swindon, Gloucestershire, and lived in Arle for all of his life as an agricultural labourer. Beyond that, I'm going to have to go back to England and sort through parish registers I think, unless someone here knows any better ;) As a molecular biologist, I'm fascinated by the DNA project too - I might have to try that sometime! Best wishes, David Christopher Reeves (b. 1976, Birmingham, UK)

David, My immigrant ancestor was William Ryves born 1636 in England. He came to America about 1652 and settled in Surry County, Virginia. I believe there are some others on the list that have English ancestors who came to the U.S. more recently than that. Perhaps some of them will post their immigrant ancestors. Barry Reeves -----Original Message----- From: David Reeves [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [REEVES] Earliest Known Reeves Ancestor Thank you for the kind welcome and links! I had read about the DNA project before and am willing in principle to be tested, but the payoff for me for such a cost still seems prohibitive for what I stand to gain, as the majority here seem to be in the US. It does pique my scientific curiosity though to be able to find out how much divergence has occurred. Do you have any idea how many Reeves have emigrated to the US, and how recently? I have not yet traced Thomas Reeves' male descendants, but presumably it is possible that I could do so reasonably easily using the online censuses etc and see if any of them disappear off the the US! David ==== REEVES Mailing List ==== To UNSUBSCRIBE: email <[email protected]> and write only the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message - nothing is needed in the subject line. (Substitute REEVES-D in the address for the Digest Version)