Reeves, Harris

Summary

Father: Abraham Reeves
Mother: Christina Shykels

Birth: 12 Jul 1810, New Jersey
Birth Source: Headstone

Death: 15 Apr 1890
Death Source: Headstone

Spouse1: Rebecca Matilda McClintock, m. 7 Jan 1834, Cumberland County, New Jersey

Narrative

Children of Harris Reeves and Rebecca Matilda McClintock:

1. Caroline Reeves, b. c1835
2. Adelia Reeves, b. c1837
3. Frances Reeves, b. c1841
4. Firman Reeves, b. c1843
5. Lucius Reeves, b. c1845
6. Martha Reeves, b. c1847
7. Albert Reeves, b. c1850

Rebecca died 23 Feb 1864, aged 48 years.

In a deed to his brother Stephen Reeves his wife named Rebecca Matilda is named.

Bridgeton Evening News, 19 Apr 1890
Captain Harris Reeves was laid away to rest Friday afternoon in the Friends' burying-ground at Port Elizabeth, the town where was born and spent about sixty-five years of his life. The funeral services were held at his daughter's, Mrs. Thomas Troth's, at Millville. It was the largest funeral that has taken place there for some time.
Captain Reeves never had any sickness until his last. His eyesight never failed him; he read the finest writing and never wore glasses. He was a sea captain thirty-five years and has been shipwrecked several times. He leaves seven children and one sister, who is in her 90th year. He was very much respected by all who knew him and was widely known for his great generosity and kindness.

Research Notes

Sources

Marriage1:  FamilySearch - New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956
Death:        Findagrave - Maurice River Friends Quaker Burial Ground, Port Elizabeth, Cumberland County, New Jersey

1850 Census:  Maurice River, Cumberland County, New Jersey
1860 Census:  Maurice River, Cumberland County, New Jersey
1870 Census:  Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, New Jersey

Bridgeton Evening News, 19 Apr 1890
1837 Deed - Harris & Rebecca Matilda Reeves to Nathaniel H. Reeves - Cumberland County, New Jersey Deed Book