Reeve, Edward
Summary
Father: James ReeveMother: Mehetable Wells Downs
Birth: c11 Feb 1801, New York
Birth Source: Headstone
Death: 13 Oct 1872
Death Source: Headstone
Spouse1: Betsey Hallock, m. 23 Oct 1827, Mattituck Presbyterian Church, Suffolk County, New York
Spouse2: Mary Ann Benjamin
Narrative
Children of Edward Reeve and Mary Ann Benjamin:- George Benjamin Reeve, b. c1834
- Isaiah Tuthill Reeve, b. c1839
- Georgianna Reeve, b. c1843
Baptism from Mattituck Pres Church Records:
- Edward Reeve | James Esq | Apr 19, 1801
Edward married first Betsey Hallock. This is recorded in Mattituck Church records:
- October 23 1827. Edward Reeve married to Betsey Hallock daughter of Ruport Hallock
She died in 1829, and her headstone states she was the daughter of Ruport Hallock.
In 1850, Edward was in Southold, age 49, with Mary Ann (38), George B. (16), Isaiah (11), Georgianna (7) and some other residents.
Edward is listed as an elder of the Mattituck Presbyterian Church. The register of communicants show that Edward and "Mary Ann Reeve (nee Benjamin)" were admitted 14 Apr 1849 on confession of their faith. The following baptisms are listed for their children:
- George Benjamin Reeve | Edward and Mary Ann | April 14 1849
- Isaiah Tuthill Reeve | Edward and Mary Ann | April 14 1849
Research Notes
Sources
Baptism: Mattituck Presbyterian Church Records - 1751-1809 Record BookMarriage1: Mattituck Presbyterian Church Records - 1749-1921 Record Book
Burial: Findagrave - Mattituck Presbyterian Burying Ground, Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York
1840 Census: Southold, Suffolk County, New York
1850 Census: Southold, Suffolk County, New York
1860 Census: Southold, Suffolk County, New York
1870 Census: Southold, Suffolk County, New York
Findagrave - Betsy Reeve - Mattituck Presbyterian Burying Ground, Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York
Findagrave - Mary Ann Reeve - Mattituck Presbyterian Burying Ground, Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York
Mattituck Presbyterian Church Records - 1749-1921 Record Book