Reeves, George W.

Summary

Father: Jacob Reeves
Mother: Nancy

Birth: Jul 1864, Mississippi
Birth Source: Census

Death: 25 Feb 1946
Death Source: Headstone

Spouse1: Ada L. Middleton

Narrative

Children of George W. Reeves and Ada L. Middleton:

1. William Jennings Bryan Reeves, b. 19 Aug 1897
2. Irvin Leon Reeves, b. Sep 1899
3. Clemmie Reeves, b. c1901
4. Beatrice Reeves, b. c1903
5. Edda B. Reeves, b. c1908
6. Vinella Reeves, b. c1912
7. Boykin J. Reeves, b. c1916

According to the headstone, George was born 19 Aug 1867. Census indicates Jul 1867. His wife Ada was born 16 Nov 1875 and died 31 May 1963 according to the headstone.

In 1900, his mother, Nancy E. Reeves, b. Mar 1835, is living with the family. His brother, John R. Reeves, is a couple doors down from him. Georg is listed in the household of Jacob and Nancy Reeves in 1870 and 1880.

Research Notes

Sources

Burial:       Findagrave - Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery, Polkville, Smith County, Mississippi

1870 Census:  Newton County, Mississippi (Jacob Reeves JOH)
1880 Census:  Smith County, Mississippi (Jacob R. Revs HOH)
1900 Census:  Beat 4, Smith County, Mississippi
1910 Census:  Beat 4, Smith County, Mississippi
1920 Census:  Polkville, Smith County, Mississippi
1930 Census:  Beat 4, Smith County, Mississippi