Reeves, Matthew Sully
Summary
Father: Aeneas S ReevesMother: Elizabeth Sully
Birth: 1814, Charleston, South Carolina
Birth Source: Grave Stone, CW Record
Death: 10 Aug 1862
Death Source: Grave Stone, CW Record
Spouse1: Ellen Jackson Bounetheau, m. 9 April 1835, St. Mary's Church, Charleston, South Carolina
Narrative
Children of Matthew Sully Reeves and Ellen Jackson Bounetheau:- Edward Bounetheau Reeves, b. 1836 d. 1840
- Elizabeth Glen Reeves, b. 1837 d. 1839
- Mary Ellen Reeves, b. 1838 d. 1866
- William Glen Reeves, b. 1841 d. 1844
- Rosa Glen Reeves, b. 1842 d. 1931
- Charlotte Sophia Reeves, b. 1845 d. 1890
- John Bountheau Reeves, b. 1847 d. 1931
- Caroline Reeves, b. c1847?
- Thomas Sully Reeves, b. 1852 d. 1935
- Ida Bolling Reeves, b. 1854 d. 1926
Matthew Sully was born and lived in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Charleston Daily Courier, 14 Jan 1831
CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC.
It is with much pleasure we have observed a Concert of Sacred Music, announced by Mr. MATTHEW SULLY REEVES, to be performed in the First Presbyterian Church, this evening, in which he is to be assisted by his mother, the talented Mrs. REEVES, of this city. It may be recollected that this young Gentleman has had all the advantages afforded by that famed School of Sacred Music, the Cathedral of St. Paul's, London, where his judgment, taste and skill, placed him in a station that at once gave scope to his talents, and tended to establish his reputation. We are, therefore, much gratified at the anticipated opportunity of enjoying a Musical banquet from such a respectable source; and we sincerely hope that native and improved genius will meet with the encouragement due to his enterprise, and that a crowded, refined and fashionable auditory, will support and cheer him in his undertaking.
The Charleston Daily Courier, 19 Sep 1834
MATTHEW S. REEVES,
BEGS leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he continues to teach the PIANO, and tunes them in the most scientific manner. He may be found at Mr. Siegling's Music Store, between the hours of nine and one in the forenoon, and from three to six in the afternoon.
The Charleston Mercury, 10 Apr 1835
MARRIED,
On last Evening, in St. Mary's Church, Hassell-st. by Rev. Mr. BYRNE, Mr. MATTHEW S. REEVES, to Miss ELLEN J. only daughter of Edw'd. Weyman Bounetheau, Esq. all of this city.
He married Ellen Jackson Bounetheau (b 17 Feb 1814 d 14 Feb 1902) of Dorchester County, South Carolina.
He served in the SC Militia in the Charleston Reserves during the Civil War. He was described as having light blue eyes, fair complexion and fair hair, and stood 5 feet 10 inches. He was age 45 in 1862 and was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Occupation listed as professor of music. It states he died in service 10 Aug 1862.
Matthew was the organist at Saint Michael's in Charleston. Matthew died in 1862. His gravestone is in the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Luke and Saint Paul 126 Coming Street, Charleston, South Carolina.
The Charleston Mercury, 11 Aug 1862
DEATH of PROF. M. S. REEVES - Our readers will learn with pain and surprise that Prof. M .S. REEVES, so well known throughout our State for his fine musical attainments, is no more. He died quite suddenly, last evening, of apoplexy, after having officiated in the morning as organist at St. Michael's. He was, we believe, a native of Charleston, but received his musical training in Europe. Genial and generous in disposition, he won for himself hosts of friends wherever he went. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn their loss.
Research Notes
Sources
Burial: Findagrave - Cathedral Church of Saint Luke and Saint Paul, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina1850 Census: St Michael and St Phillip, Charleston, South Carolina
1860 Census: Charleston Ward 6, Charleston County, South Carolina
The Charleston Daily Courier, 14 Jan 1831
The Charleston Daily Courier, 19 Sep 1834
The Charleston Mercury, 10 Apr 1835
Obituary, The Charleston Mercury, 11 Aug 1862
Civil War Service Record, "Matthew S. Reeves'', Co. J, 1 SC Militia Reg. (Charleston Reserves)