Reeves, Chiselum M.

Summary

Father: probably Joseph Reeves Sr.
Mother:

Birth: c1805, South Carolina
Birth Source: 1850 Census

Death: c1858, Butler County, Alabama
Death Source: Butler County AL Estate Records Vol 3 pgs 306-310

Spouse1: Mary

Narrative

Children of Christian M. Reeves and Mary:

1. Nancy (Marilla?) Reeves, b. 1829 dec'd before 1858, m. John Petty on 21 Dec 1854
2. Frances Rebecca Reeves, b. c1831, m. Jackson Polk
3. Hester Elizabeth Reeves, b. c1833
4. Joseph J. Reeves, b. c1835
5. Mary Matilda Reeves, b. c1837
6. Jincy M. Reeves, b. c1839, m. Isaac Weaver
7. Chiselam Morris Reeves, b. c1841
8. Susan M. Reeves, b. c1843
9. Richard Reeves, b. c1845
10. Martha M. Reeves, b. c1846
11. King Reeves, b. c1847

Children above are named in the 1850 census as well as the Butler County Estate Records for Chiselum Reeves.

In 1830, he ls listed next to Joseph Reeves Sr. and two doors away from Joseph Reeves Jr. He appears to have had a young son and two young daughters in the household in addition to his wife. By 1840, he had two sons and five daughters where he is listed three doors down from James M. Reeves who is next to his probable father Joseph Reeves Sr.. In 1850, he is listed as C. M. Reeves on the census.

Research Notes

It is unclear what the exact spelling of his name was. Probate records spell his name Chiselum yet other records are Chiselam, Chislem, etc. His son, Chislem Morris Reeves' given name is spelled in a myriad of variations as well.

Sources

1830 Census:  Butler County, Alabama
1840 Census:  Butler County, Alabama
1850 Alabama State Census
1850 Census:  Butler County, Alabama
Butler County AL Estate Records Vol 3 pgs 306-310