Reeves, Spious

Summary

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Birth: 1770-1780, possibly North Carolina
Birth Source: Census

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Narrative

Children of Spious Reeves:

1. Simeon Reeves

Spious named his "grandson Rolin Reeves a son of Simeon Reeves and Susan his wife" and "Drewry Reeves son of Simeon Reeves" in an 1844 deed.

Research Notes

According to son Simeon's 1880 census record, his father (Spious) was born in North Carolina. This needs verification but could be a clue to his origin.

In addition to Spious, there was a Joseph Reeves also associated with Burke County as he was granted some land there in 1792. In addition, a Joel Reeves "of Burke County" some land situated in Baldwin County in 1809.

The Augusta Chronicle lists a George Reeves and Benjamin Reeves as defaulters for 1790 in Burke County. In 1796, John Reeves and Joel Reeves are listed.

Sources

1820 Census:  Burke County, Georgia
1830 Census:  Burke County, Georgia
1840 Census:  Burke County, Georgia

1844 Deed - Spious Reeves to Rolin Reeves - Burke County, Georgia
Deed Book 9 1/2, p138
1809 Deed - Jones County, George Deed Book G, p100 - Joel Reeves to James Greene
The Augusta Chronicle, 13 Nov 1790
The Augusta Chronicle, 22 Oct 1796