Reeves, John D.

Summary

Father: Howell Reeves
Mother: Elizabeth Wood

Birth: 25 Aug 1814, New York
Birth Source: Death Certificate

Death: 20 Jan 1901, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
Death Source: Death Certificate

Spouse1: Julia

Narrative

Childre of John D. Reeves and Julia:

1. Louisa Reeves, b. c1842
2. Oscar Reeves, b. c1844
3. Emma L. Reeves, b. c1845
4. Sarah Reeves, b. c1847
5. Ella Reeves, b. c1850
6. Elva Reeves, b. c1852

John's death certificate states he was the son of Howell Reeves and Elizabeth Wood.

Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan 1901
Lansing, Mich., January 21. - John D. Reeves, who has lived in Lansing township since 1836, and who was the first postmaster in these parts, died yesterday at the age of 85 years. He was for many years one of the most prominent men of the locality. He laves one son, O. V. Reeves, and five daughters. The funeral will take place Wednesday.

Research Notes

Although his obituary states he had been in Lansing since 1836, this is likely a typo and the actual date more likely was 1863.

Sources

Birth:          Howell Reevs Family Bible
                   Michigan Death Certificate, John D. Reeves, 1901
Death:        Michigan Death Certificate, John D. Reeves, 1901
Burial:       Findagrave - Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan

1850 Census:  Putnam, Livingston County, Michigan
1860 Census:  Ingham, Ingham County, Michigan
1870 Census:  Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
1880 Census:  Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
1900 Census:  Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan

Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan 1901