Reavis, James Alexander

Summary

Father: Charles Reavis
Mother: Polly Ingram

Birth: 1798, Warren County, Kentucky
Birth Source:

Death: 1838 1839, Sagamon County, Illinois
Death Source: Will & Probate

Spouse1: Mary Baxter Harlan

Narrative

Children of James Alexander Reavis and Mary Baxter Harlan:

1. William Ingram Reavis, b. 1824
2. Elisha Marcus Reavis, b. 1827
3. Louise Reavis, b. 1829
4. Logan Uriah Reavis, b. 1831

In the 1830 census of Sangamon, Illinois, Alexander is listed two residences from his father Charles Reavis.

According to family history, James' brother, Isham of Chandlerville, took in James' children following his death in 1838 until 1843 when Isham died. After Isham's death their care was then transferred to their mother's brother, William Harlan. Mary Baxter Larlan Reavis died circa 1851.

James made his will on 26 Feb 1839 and it was proved 2 May 1839. He was of Sangamon County, Illinois at the time.

Research Notes

Sources

1830 Census:  Sangamon, Illinois

1839 Will - James Alexander Reavis - Sangamon County, Illinois Will Book 1, p4