Reeve, Isaac Lewis

Summary

Father: Jonas W. Reeve
Mother: Hannah W Johnson

Birth: c1849, New Jersey
Birth Source: Census

Death: 16 Jul 1945, Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey
Death Source: Obituary

Spouse1: Mary Emma Bockoven, m. 18 Feb 1875, Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

Narrative

Children of Isaac Lewis Reeve and Mary Emma Bockoven:

1. John W. Reeve, b. Apr 1877
2. Fred H. Reeve, b. Oct 1879
3. Carrie E. Reeve, b. Feb 1882
4. Archie L. Reeve, b. Jun 1886

Isaac's marriage record states his parents were "Jonis" and Caroline Reeves. Based on marriage dates, it would appear his mother was Hannah W. Johnson. He is named as a son of Jonas W. Reeve in an 1871 deed.

In 1930 and 1940, he was living with his daughter and son-in-law Carrie E. and Robert W. Gutleber.

The Courier-News, 17 Jul 1945
Isaac Lewis Reeve
Basking Ridge - Isaac Lewis Reeve, 96, died last night (July 16, 1945) at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Gutleber, with whom he resided in Cedar St. Mr. Reeve had long been ill.
Born in Chatham, he had lived here about 40 years. He was a retired carpenter, a member of Victor Council, Jr. OUAM.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 tomorrow at the Garrabrant Funeral Home in S. Maple Ave. Dr. J. Merion Kadyk, pastor of the Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Research Notes

Sources

Marriage1:  FamilySearch - New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985
Death:        Obituary, The Courier-News, 17 Jul 1945
Burial:       Findagrave - Evergreen Cemetery, Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey

1850 Census:  Salem, Salem County, New Jersey
1860 Census:  Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey
1870 Census:  
1880 Census:  Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey
1900 Census:  Bernards Township, District 1 Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey
1910 Census:  Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
1920 Census:  
1930 Census:  Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
1940 Census:  ernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey

1871 Deed - Doctor W. Reeve et al to Edward S. Renwick - Essex County, New Jersey Deed Book I15, p584