Reeves, Edward Hoare

Summary

Father: Edward Hoare Reeves
Mother: Martha Denroche Catherine Leycester

Birth: 25 April 1875, Cork, Ireland
Birth Source: (British) Army list of 1906

Death: 3 Jan 1936, Cork, Ireland
Death Source: National Probate Calendar

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Narrative

This individual best fits Edward, son of Edward Hoare REEVES and Martha Demahl Catherine Leycester, born at Cork, Ireland.

On 23 February 1898 he received his first commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the West India Regiment, transferring from the Militia.

On 16 November 1898 he was appointed Lieutenant in the West India Regiment.

On 05 May 1900 he transferred to the 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards, retaining his rank of Lieutenant.

On 5 March 1904 he transferred to the 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards and was promoted to Captain, the rank he is shown as still holding in June 1906.

From National Probate Calendar, 1936:
REEVES Edward Hoare of Castlekevin Mallow county Cork died 3 January 1936 Probate London 30 April to Robert Leycester of no occupation. Effects £86792 2s. in England. Resworn £86284 3s.

Research Notes

While some army lists apparently state he was born 2 Apr 1875, others state 25 Apri 1875. His birth with 25 Apr 1875 is recorded in Ireland birth records.

Sources

Birth:          FamilySearch - Ireland Civil Registration, 1845-1913
Death:        England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

(British) Army list of 1906. Page 837 lists his promotions and page 1404 confirms his current position. See 19060630_Army_List_Reeves_Edward_H