Reeves, Amos

Summary

Father: Howell Reeves
Mother: Phebe Jane Howell

Birth: 9 May 1834, Marion, Wayne County, New York
Birth Source: Family Bible & Death Certificate

Death: 24 Mar 1923, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan
Death Source: Death Certificate

Spouse1:

Narrative

Amos, along with his brother Joseph was living in Hahanaman, Illinois in 1870. In 1920, he was in Benton Harbor with a nephew F. M. Kerry.

The Herald-Palladium, 28 Mar 1923
G.A.R. HOLDS SERVICES FOR AMOS REEVES
Rev. O. W. Chessman, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated at the funeral services for Amos Reeves, Civil war veteran, who died Saturday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Kerry, conducted this morning from the Esalhorst chapel at 10 o'clock. The George H. Thomas post of the G. A. R. had charge of the services.
E. C. Edmunds, accompanied by Mrs. H. U. Rapp. sang. "Consolation," and "When I Go Home." Bearers were: B. D. Johns. C. E. McClave, Valores Kerry, and Chester Holloway. Burial was at the Morton Hill cemetery.

Research Notes

Sources

Birth:          Howell Reeves Family Bible
Death:        Michigan Death Certificate, Amos Reeves, 1923

1870 Census:  Hahanaman, Whiteside County, Illinois
1880 Census:  
1900 Census:  Coloma, Whiteside County, Illinois
1910 Census:  Coloma, Whiteside County, Illinois
1920 Census:  Benton Harbor Ward 3, Berrien County, Michigan