Reeves, Edward

Summary

Father: Thomas Reeves
Mother: Hannah

Birth: c1806, Bilston, Staffordshire
Birth Source: Census

Death: cFeb 1882, Cannock, Staffordshire
Death Source: Reg & Burial

Spouse1: Sarah
Spouse2: Hannah

Narrative

Children of Edward Reeves:

1. Thomas Reeves, b. c1829, Bilston, Staffordshire
2. Mary Reeves, b. c1831
3. Hannah Reeves, b. c1833
4. Rebecca Reeves, b. c1835
5. Sarah Reeves, b. 1839
6. Susannah Reeves, b. c1841, Swinford, Staffordshire
7. Phoebe Reeves, b. c1843, Swinford, Staffordshire
8. Harriet Reeves, b. c1847, Swinford, Staffordshire
9. William H. Reeves, b. c1850, Dudley, Worcestershire

Edward, son of Thomas and Hannah Reeves, was baptized at Bilston on 25 Dec 1806.

In 1841, he was living in Kingswinford, Staffordshire along with wife Sarah (35), and apparent children Thomas (12), Mary (10), Hannah (8), Rebecca (6), and Sarah (2). His occupation was miner.

In 1851, he was living in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. His birthplace is given as Bilston, Staffordshire, occupation coal miner. He is listed with wife Sara (47) and children Susannah (10), Thomas (24), Phoebe (8), Harriet (4), and William H. (1).

In 1861, he was living in Sudbury, Staffordshire in the West Bromwich Registration District. Birthplace again given as Bilston with occupation as coal miner. His wife was now Hannah. Son William H. Reeves (10) was living with them along with Thomas Omons (17), Lucy E Omons (13), Mary J. Omons (11), and John W. Omons (8). The Omons are listed as sons and daughters and are likely from Hannah's previous marriage.

In 1871, he was living in Cannock, Staffordshire with wife Hannah (52), and step-son John W. Onions? (18) and grandson John W. Onions (3).

In 1881, he was living in Cannock, Staffordshire with wife Hannah (60), and William Onion (27). Birth listed as Bilston and occupation Coal Miner.

Edward's death was registered in q1 1882 in Cannock, Staffordshire, age 75.

Edward Reeves, age 75, was buried at St. Peter, Hednesford, Staffordshire on 1 Mar 1882.

Research Notes

Sources

Baptism:    FamilySearcg - England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944
Death:        FamilySearch - England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007
Burial:       FamilySearch - England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944

1841 Census:  FamilySearch - Kingswinford, Staffordshire
1851 Census:  FamilySearch - West Bromwich, Staffordshire
1861 Census:  FamilySearch - Sudbury, Staffordshire
1871 Census:  Cannock, Staffordshire
1881 Census:  FamilySearch - Cannock, Staffordshire