Reeves, John

Summary

Father: Johnson Reeves
Mother: Zerriah/Zeruiah Berreman

Birth:
Birth Source:

Death: 1815-1821
Death Source: Deeds

Spouse1: Martha

Narrative

John had married Martha by 1811 when they sold land to Bacon Bowers. This couple are identified as heirs of Johnson in an 1815 deed where they were located in Deerfield, Cumberland County.

A power of attorney from his widow Martha Reeves to Alexander Sutherland from 1821 states that John died between 28 Sep 1815 and the date of the deed (8 Mar 1821). She was left as widow and his administrator. He died intestate. Martha was still living in Cumberland and the power of attorney concerned lands in Trumbull County, Ohio which John was to inherit from his father Johnson.

On 4 Oct 1825, administration for Martha's estate was granted to Johnson Reeves of Cumberland County.

Research Notes

This may be the John Reeves Jr. who married Patty Reeves on 25 Dec 1798 in Deerfield.

According to Findagrave, he was buried at Old Broad Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Bridgeton, Cumberland County with birth date
6 Sep 1778 and death 8 Nov 1815. This needs verification from a photo or published transcription.

Sources

Burial:       Findagrave - Old Broad Street Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey

1811 Deed - John & Martha Reeves to Bacon Bowers - Cumberland County, New Jersey Deed Book 18, p552
1815 Deed - John & Martha Reeves to Jonathan Cornwall - Cumberland County, New Jersey Deed Book 26, p369
1821 Power of Attorney - Martha Reeves to Alexander Sutherland - Trumball County, Ohio Deed Book Q, p274
FamilySearch - New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956
Cumberland County, New Jersey Administration Book A, p57