Reavis, James Jr.

Summary

Father: James Reavis, Sr.
Mother: Elizabeth Street

Birth: c1762, North Carolina
Birth Source:

Death: 1803, Rutherford County, North Carolina
Death Source:Rutherford County, NC Will Book B p158

Spouse1: Martha Morgan

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Narrative

Children of James Reavis, Jr. and Martha Morgan:

1. Wilson Reavis
2. Mary Reavis
3. James Morgan Reavis
4. Washington Reavis
5. Elizabeth Reavis
6. Lucinda Reavis
7. Nancy Reavis

James Reavis, Jr.'s household is listed in the 1790 census of Surry County as containing 2 males under 16 years of age, 1 male over 16 and 2 females.

The Rutherford County will of James Reavis, Jr. written in 1801 names the above children with the exception of Nancy who was apparently born 1801-1803. There is an 1817 deed which mentions the heirs and includes both Lucinda and Nancy being under the guardianship of John Wherry.

Sources

1790 Census:  Surry County, North Carolina
1800 Census:  Rutherford County, North Carolina

1801 Will - James Reavis, Jr. - Rutherford County, North Carolina Will Book B, p158
1817 Deed - Legatees of James Reavis to John Whiteside - Rutherford County, North Carolina Deed Book 29, p306