Reeves, Edmond L.

Summary

Father: probably Eli Reeves
Mother:

Birth: c1825, Alabama
Birth Source: Census

Death:
Death Source:

Spouse1: Amanda

Narrative

In 1856, Edmond L. Reeves was appointed a guardian for Susan Elizabeth Reeves, a minor heir of Eli Reeves, deceased. She personally chose him on 12 Feb 1857 to be her guardian, at age 14. It appears likely therefore that Edmond was a son of Eli.

Deeds show that this Edmond married Amanda. A W. B. Reeves witnessed several deeds from Edmond Reeves. He is listed as E. Reaves on the 1850 census.

Research Notes

Sources

1850 Census:  Clarke County, Alabama

1857 Deed - Edmond L. & Amanda Reeves to George W. Brooks - Clarke County, Alabama Deed Book H, p431
1860 Deed - Edmond L. & Amanda M. Reeves to Juda Jackson - Clarke County, Alabama Deed Book J, p342
1866 Deed - Edmond L. & Amandy Reeves to W. L. Beckham - Clarke County, Alabama Deed Book G, p497