Reeves, Charlotte Ann Bethenia
Summary
Father: James ReevesMother: Bethenia Williams
Birth: 31 Jul 1844,
Birth: 31 Jul 1844, South Carolina
Birth Source: Headstone, James A. Blackmon Family Bible
Death: 25 Dec 1890, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Death Source: Headstone, James A. Blackmon Family Bible
Spouse1: James Abney Grigsby, m. c1864
Narrative
Children of Charlotte Ann Reeves and James Abney Grigsby:- Minnie Grigsby, b. Sep 1868
- James Thomas Grigsby, b. 13 Jan 1870
- Sallie Ann Grigsby, b. 26 Mar 1872
- Lillie Charlotte Grigsby, b. 4 Jun 1874
- John Maynardie Grigsby, b. 26 May 1876
- William Duncan Grigsby, b. 21 Mar 1878
- Vinny Jessie Grigsby, b. Apr 1880
- Annie Lela Grigsby, b. 5 May 1883 (possibly 1886)
- Frank C. Grigsby, b. 4 Apr 1885
From the guardianship records of Lancaster County, South Carolina:
Jonathan D. Johnson petitioned 27 Dec 1845 for appointment and was appointed guardian of Amey E. Reeves, Charlotte Ann Bethenia Reeves, and Thomas J. Reeves. Bond was secured by Philip T Hammond, William J Connors. On 11 July 1850, Philip T. Hammond replaced Jonathan D. Johnson as guardian for Amey, Thomas, and Charlotte.
The transcription of the James A. Blackmon Bible says she died in 1892, but the headstone says 1890. The 1850 census says she was seven. Jonathan D. Johnson was appointed guardian of Charlotte Ann Bethenia Reeves (gives full name), child of James Reeves decd., on December 27, 1845. On the 4th of Feb 1864, C. A. Grigsby, daughter of James Reeves, w/o James A. Grigsby, released P. T. Hammond of all obligations as her guardian.
James Grigsby was born 21 January 1841 and died 24 February 1923.
James A. Grigsby Dead
Camden Chronicle
March 2, 1923
Well Known Citizen of Near Blaney Expired Suddenly Saturday
James A. Grigsby, well known farmer of upper Richland was found dead in the barn lot of his home Saturday morning by his grandson, Bryan Grigsby. Medical aide was quickly summoned but life seemed to have been extinct when the body was found, death having come apparently without warning.
Mr Grigsby, who was 82 years of age, was twice married; his first wife, Miss Lottie Reeves of Lancaster,having died 32 years ago. His second wife, who was Miss Annie Baxter of upper Richland survives as do the following daughters and sons: Mrs John Amos, Columbia, Mrs Paul Hemmings and Mrs Max Lowe of Wellborn FL, Mrs John Kelly of Blaney, J. T. Grigsby of Columbia, Dr. W. D. Grigsby, Blaney and J.M. Grigsby of Richland county.
Mr Grigsby was a Confederate veteran and for years had held a prominent place in the various activities of this section. He was widely known and the announcement of his death will bring sorrow to his many friends.
The above is from the Columbia State of Sunday morning. While Mr Grigsby resided on the line of Kershaw and Richland, he voted and claimed Kershaw county as his residence. He lived in the Harmony section about 6 miles northwest of Blaney. Mr Grigsby was at one time county school commissioner, before the office was changed to superintendent of education. He had also held other offices of trust in his county and always took an active part in politics. He was well known and highly respected. Besides his relatives named above he is survived by two half brothers in Camden, Messrs. R. B. Williams and R.D. Williams.
The funeral and burial was held at Smyrna Methodist church Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, many being present from Camden.
Sources:
Birth: Headstone, Smyrna Methodist Church Cemetery, Kershaw County, South CarolinaJames A. Blackmon Family Bible
Death: Headstone, Smyrna Methodist Church Cemetery, Kershaw County, South Carolina
James A. Blackmon Family Bible
Census: 1850 Census - Lancaster County, SC
1860 Census - Lancaster County, SC
1880 Census - Lancaster County, SC
History: Lancaster County, SC Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964, pkt 7446
1844 Will of James Reeves, Sr.
Birth - Husband: Headstone, Smyrna Methodist Church Cemetery, Kershaw County, South Carolina
Death - Husband: Headstone, Smyrna Methodist Church Cemetery, Kershaw County, South Carolina
Obituary, Camden Chronicle, 2 March 1923.