Reeves, Joseph M.

Summary

Father: James Reeves
Mother:

Birth: c1790s
Birth Source: Census

Death: bef 1852
Death Source: Admin Bond

Spouse1: Statira B.

Narrative

Children of Joseph M. Reeves and Statira B.:

1. Uriel G Reeves
2. Gideon B. Reeves, b. 1 May 1826
3. Mary Jane Reeves
4. Lavinia B. Reeves

Joseph M. Reeves appears in tax lists in Cuyahoga County, Ohio 1823-1825. A James Reeves, apparently his father based on later heirs deeds, is also listed next to him several of the years with the same amounts listed in the record as Joseph.

Although very difficult to read, Joseph M. Reeves is listed as head of household in the 1830 census in Portage County, Ohio, age 30-40. There appear to be a wife, two boys and two young girls in the household, probably his children.

In 1840, Statira Reeves is listed as head of household, age 40-50. There is a man age 40-50 in the household as well who may be Joseph, but it is odd that she would be listed as head of household in that case. There are also two boys and two girls in the household.

In 1850, there were several powers of attorneys and deeds which concern the heirs of James Reeves. A power of attorney dated 29 Jun 1850 begins as follows: "Know all men by these presents that we Urial G. Reeves, Gideon B. Reeves, Mary Jane Reeves Loomis B. Reeves Heirs at law of Joseph Reeves, the said Joseph being heir at Law of James Reeves 'Deceased' do make constitute and appoint John V Coon of Elyria Lorain County Ohio our lawful attorney..."

In November term 1851, the widow declined administration on Joseph's estate and it was granted to Gideon B. Reeves.

The family Bible of his son Gideon names Joseph and Statira as the parents.

Research Notes

Sources

1830 Census:  Franklin, Portage County, Ohio
1840 Census:  Franklin, Portage County, Ohio (Statira Reeves HOH)

Portage County, Ohio, Administration Docket Book 3, p175
Gideon B. Reeves Family Bible
Cuyahoga County, Ohio Tax Lists 1823-1825
FamilySearch - Lorain County, Ohio Deed Book Y, p89