Reeves, Frederick
Summary
Father:Henry ReevesMother:Emma
Birth: 21 Feb 1874 or 1875, in Herefordshire, England
Birth Source: 1901 Canadian Census of Manitoba Province, Obituary
Death: 1951
Death Source:Headstone
Spouse1: Ada mnu
Spouse2: Edith Jane Morton, m. 3 Jan 1901, St. Mary's church, Virden
Narrative
Children of Frederick Reeves:- Susan E. Reeves, b. Nov 1903
- John Reeves, b. 20 Feb 1907
- William Henry Reeves, b. May 1908
- Frederick Edward Reeves, b. c1912
- Amy Florence Reeves, b. 19 Jan 1915, d. 9 Mar 1916
On the 1901 Canadian Census, Fred gives his place of birth as England and declares both his parents are English. He states he arrived in Canada in 1882 and his wife Ada is listed with him.
In 1906, he is listed with his wife Edith J., age 31, born in England, and daughter Susan E. (age 3).
In 1911, it states Fred was born Feb 1875 and Edith April 1875. It lists with them Susan (Nov 1903), John (Feb 1907), and Henry (May 1908)
In 1916, he is listed with wife Edith Jane and children Susan Edith (13), John (9), William H. (7), and Frederick E. (4).
In 1921, he is listed with wife Edith J., and sons John (14), Henry (12), and Edward (9).
Images of the following obituaries for Frederick and Edith were posted to Findagrave:
Frederick Reeves
Funeral service was held on July 7 in Holy Trinity church, for Frederick Reeves who died in Winnipeg General Hospital on the Wednesday previous following a lengthy illness. The service was conducted by Rev. B. O. Whitfield of Birtle, assisted by C. I. Rothery. Pallbearers were H. d. Armitage, A. Kyle, J. Webster, J. Rae, D. Russell, S. Rollo, with burial in Two Creeks Cemetery. The many beautiful floral tributes were evidence of the esteem which friends and neighbors had for Mr. Reeves.
Born in Herefordshire, England, in February, 1875, Mr. Reeves came to Canada in 1882. He married Jennie Morton in January 1901. Some years ago they retired from their farm home at Two Creeks to reside in Miniota.
Surviving are his wife, two sons John and Harry of Two Creeks, seven grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. A Webster of Welwyn, a brother Frank of Virden, and a half brother, Wm. Maxfield of Two Creeks.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Fred Reeves Friends and neighbors joined with the relatives at the funeral service held on Saturday last in Holy Trinity church, Miniota, for Mrs. Fred Reeves, who passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd at the home of her son, Henry, following an illness, in her 78th year.
Edith Jane Morton was born in Staffordshire, England, and came to Canada with her parents in the 1880's and her marriage to Frederick Reeves took place in St. Mary's church, Virden, on January 3rd, 1901. On the same day in 1951, the couple celebrated their golden wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. J. Morton.
For a great number of years Mr. and Mrs Reeves resided on their farm in the Two Creeks district and upon retiring they came to reside in Miniota and following the death of Mr. Reeves in July, 1951, Mrs. Reeves resided with her son.
Surviving are two sons, John and Henry, at Two Creeks; one brother, James, Victoria, B.C and a sister, Mrs Davy in Australia.
Rev. W. H. Hunter Birtle, con. the service and the casket was laid to rest in the family plot in Two Creeks cemetery, by C. H. Webster. I. V. Sparks, A Russell, H D Armitage, W. J. Collier, W. Conover. There were many floral tributes.
This is probably the same Frederick, then aged 16, found on the 1891 Canadian Census in the household of Henry & Emma Reeves.
Sources
Burial: Findagrave - Two Creeks Cemetery, Two Creeks, Virden Census Division, Manitoba1891 Canadian Census - Province: Manitoba, District Name: Selkirk, District Number: 9
Sub-district Name: Wallace, Household number 302
http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1891/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=214220 (accessed 20Jun2019)
1901 Canadian Census - Province: Manitoba, District Name: BRANDON, District Number: 6
Sub-district Name: Wallace, Sub-district Number: m-5
Schedule: 1, Page 7, Line 37
RG31, Statistics Canada
Microfilm Reel Number: T-6431
http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1901/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=358963 (accessed 20Jun2019)
1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta - Brandon, Manitoba, Sub-District 17
1911 Canadian Census - Province: Manitoba, District Name: BRANDON, District Number: 15
1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta - Brandon, Manitoba, Sub-District 21
1921 Canadian Census - Province: Manitoba, District Name: BRANDON, District Number: 26
Findagrave - Amy Florence Reeves - Two Creeks Cemetery, Two Creeks, Virden Census Division, Manitoba