Reeves, William Watson

Summary

Father: Jonathan Reeves
Mother: Mehitable King

Birth: 4 Jan 1809, New York
Birth Source: Jonathan Reeves Family Bible

Death: 20 Dec 1898, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
Death Source: Death Record

Spouse1: Caroline Dennett

Narrative

Children of William Watson Reeves and Caroline Dennett:

1. James D. Reeves, b. c1834
2. Charlotte F. Reeves, b. c1835
3. Orin? Reeves, b. c1837
4. Julia C. Reeves, b. c1840
5. Olive R. Reeves, b. c1843

The marriage record of several children provide the maiden name of Caroline.

In 1850, he was listed as William W. Reeves, living in Lansingburgh, New York, age 40, with Caroline (41), Charlotte F. (15), ? L. Orne? (13), Julia C. (10), and Olive R. (7).

In 1860, he is listed as Watson Reeves, living in Brooklyn, New York.

His death record incorrectly lists the father. Different databases have different entries. The mother is given as Mehitabel Reeves.

Research Notes

Sources

Birth:          Jonathan Reeves Family Bible
Death:        FamilySearch - New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949

1850 Census:  Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York

1865 New York State Census:  Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
1875 New York State Census:  Brooklyn, Kings County, New York

FamilySearch - New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938
FamilySearch - New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938