Reeves, James

Summary

Father: William Reeves
Mother: Isabella Steel

Birth: c1806, New Jersey
Birth Source: Census & Headstone

Death: 22 Feb 1896, New Jersey
Death Source: Headstone

Spouse1: Mary Ann Frieze, m. 10 Jan 1833, Salem County, New Jersey
Spouse2: Sarah E.

Narrative

Children of James Reeves:

1. Rebecca Reeves, b. c1845
2. Mary H. Reeves, b. c1848

The News of Cumberland County, 28 Feb 1896
ALLOWAY. Death has again visited our town, although it cannot be said that his approach was stealthy, as his visit was not unlooked for. The victim was Mr. James Reeves, who was the oldest man in our township, being in the ninety-first year of his age. He was a man of sterling integrity, and during his long life among us, everybody always spoke well of "Uncle Jimmy." He was laid at rest on Wednesday in the cemetery of the M. E. church, of which church he had been a faithful and consistent member for over sixty years, always contributing largely of his means to any good work. T. Dunn & Co., of Salem, were the undertakers, and Rev. V. A. Lonier preached an excellent and very appropriate sermon. He leaves three daughters, who will sadly miss him, as will also all of our citizens.

Research Notes

Sources

Marriage1:  FamilySearch - New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956
Death:        Headstone
Burial:       Findagrave - Alloway United Methodist Church Cemetery, Alloway, Salem County, New Jersey

1840 Census:  Upper Alloways Creek, Salem County, New Jersey
1850 Census:  Upper Alloways Creek, Salem County, New Jersey
1860 Census:  
1870 Census:  Upper Alloways Creek, Salem County, New Jersey
1880 Census:  Allowaystown, Salem County, New Jersey