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     Esther Reeves was born on 19 October 1915 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. She married Edward Cardinal Law, son of John Meredith Law and Elizabeth Love, in 1942. Esther Reeves died on 11 July 2010 at San Rafael, Marin Co., CA, at age 94

Obituary – The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California; Monday, 26 JUL 2010, page 19 (Newspapers.com):

TUFTS, Esther Law

Esther (Reeves) Law Tufts, a retired educator, was born October 191, 1915, in Madison, Wisconsin, and passed away July 11, 2010, in San Rafael, California.

Esther attended UC Berkeley and the University of Utah. Her parents, G.J. and Margaret Reeves, were educators. Esther’s teaching career began in Price, Utah, at the high school where her father was principal. In 1940, eager to see the world, she and a friend moved to San Francisco. Esther landed a job working for the superintendent of UC Medical Center. The following year she met Edward C. Law and the two married in 1942. At the end of WWII, they settled in Sacramento, where she and Edward raised their two daughters, Barbara and Anna Jean, and opened the Four Oaks Market. Esther lost her first husband, Edward, after 25 years of marriage. Sacramento would remain her home for more than 60 years.

Esther taught at McClellan Air Force Base and wrote several training manuals. She received her California teaching credential and counseling degree from Cal State Univ. at Sacramento. She taught typing, shorthand and Business English at Grant Union High School and was a counselor at Foothill High School. She worked in the District for 19 years.

Esther assumed leadership roles in community organizations: Center Joint School District trustee; Girl Scouts, Job’s Daughters; Sacramento Children’s Home through La Casa de los Ninos Service League at La Casa Restaurant; Riverwood Homeowners Association; the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alumni group; and, the PEO Sisterhood. She enjoyed bridge and needlepoint. Esther took great delight in entertaining friends and family at her Dillon Beach cabin.

Esther kept her keen intelligence and interest in the world throughout her 94 years. She maintained a lifelong passion for education, especially the advancement of women. She enjoyed discussing politics and current events. Esther lived a full life, touching many people with her wisdom and compassion, and building community everywhere she went. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Esther took great pride in her family and joy in her three grandchildren and three great-grandsons. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jim Derich of Mill Valley; son-in-law, Bill Cummings of Soquel; grandson, Zack Dench, his wife Thais, and their sons Nate and West, all of San Francisco; grandson, Brian Cummings of Oakland; granddaughter, Katherine Kellman, her husband Reed, and their son Parker, all of Mill Valley; brother, John Reeves of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; the family of Stanley Tuft; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Anna Jean Cummings, her husbands, Edward C. Law, who died in 1967, and Stanley G. Tufts who died in 2010; and her sisters, Margaret Anne Thomas; Rose Teale; and Dorothy Burt.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Esther’s life at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 21st; at AlmaVia of San Rafael, 515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael. Donations may be made in her honor to Hospice by the Bay, 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939, or to a favorite charity.

     Ethel Reeves was born on 3 July 1881 at Asheville, Buncombe Co. (probably), NC, per 1900 census. Death certificate shows 1882.¹ She was the daughter of Rufus Hannibal Reeves and Georgia Temperance Broyles. Ethel Reeves died on 3 February 1971 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 89.
Note: Did not marry.

     Frances Nell Reeves was born on 30 May 1883 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Frances Nell Reeves married Hugh Dulaney Faust, son of Richard Dulaney Faust and Mary J. Mullins, circa 1907 at Knox Co. (probably), TN.² Frances Nell Reeves died on 14 May 1975 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 91. She was buried in May 1975 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #75440034.

     Fred Reeves was born in April 1890 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of George A. Reeves and Addie Boring.¹

     Gary Robert Reeves was born on 25 March 1938 at Los Angeles Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Robert Thomas Reeves and Lotus Emigene Thomas.¹ Gary Robert Reeves began military service U.S. Marine Corps service -- listed in muster rolls during the mid-1950s. He lived in 2009 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 11 July 2009 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 71. He was buried in 2009 at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Findagrave #72635614.

     George A. Reeves was born on 13 June 1852 at Brush Creek District, Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Peter Miller Reeves and Matilda DeVault. George A. Reeves married Addie Boring. George A. Reeves married Lulu Hayward circa 1903. George A. Reeves was buried in October 1922 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN. He died on 23 October 1922 at age 70 dates from headstone.

     Georgia Reeves was born in July 1884 at Asheville, Buncombe Co. (probably), NC.¹ She was the daughter of Rufus Hannibal Reeves and Georgia Temperance Broyles. Georgia Reeves died on 26 April 1904 at Lynchburg, VA, at age 19. She was buried in 1904 at Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Findagrave #36650044.

     Hetha Adeline Reeves was also known as "Hettie". She was born on 10 March 1877 at Whartons Creek, Madison Co., AR.¹ She was the daughter of Morgan Reeves and Emily Whorton. Hetha Adeline Reeves married William Alfred Roberson, son of James Robert Roberson and Mary Sarah Elizabeth Aldridge, in May 1900 at Indian Territory. Hetha Adeline Reeves lived on 2 May 1910 at Bentley Twp., Atoka Co., OK, farming.¹ She died on 16 May 1959 at DeLano, Kern Co., CA, at age 82.

     Isaac Edward Reeves was born circa 1842 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of William Pouder Reeves and Mary Catherine DeVault. Isaac Edward Reeves married Mary Malinda Dosser, daughter of James Harrison Dosser and Caroline Temperance Wilhoit. Occupation: Attorney in Jonesboro and Knoxville. Isaac Edward Reeves died on 21 January 1899 at Ashville, Buncombe Co., NC. He was buried in January 1899 at Jonesborough City Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61139290.

     Jack Reeves was born on 3 February 1928. He was the son of John DeVault Reeves and Martha Ann Hatcher. Jack Reeves began military service on 10 April 1946 WW II service, U.S. Army, TEC4, enlisted Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. He married Bobbie Wilson on 18 February 1949 at Carter Co., TN, ceremony by Max Barnes, J.P. Jack Reeves died on 8 June 2009 at age 81. He was buried in 2009 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #72041171.

     James Miller Reeves was born on 10 July 1845 at Washington Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Miller Reeves and Matilda DeVault. James Miller Reeves married Myra Clark Gaines, daughter of Edmund Pendleton Gaines and Emily Esther Easley, on 18 January 1876 at Tennessee. James Miller Reeves died on 25 October 1927 at age 82 dates from headstone. He was buried in October 1927 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #101347389.

     James Miller Reeves Jr. was born on 15 October 1876 at Brush Creek District, Washington Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of James Miller Reeves and Myra Clark Gaines.¹ James Miller Reeves Jr. married Ola Bertha Boyd, daughter of William M. Boyd and Nancy Jane Bachman, on 10 June 1908 at Shady Valley, Johnson Co., TN. James Miller Reeves Jr. died on 17 March 1934 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 57. He was buried in March 1934 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #111836831

From Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Blivins:

"James Miller Reeves, Jr. was buried in the Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery in Johnson City. For many years his widow, Ola Boyd Reeves, kept the entire cemetery in beautiful condition. She was a talented gardener. After her health no longer made this possible she had his body moved to Monte Vista Burial Park."

From Tracy DeVault: "The old family cemetery became a tangle of growth, with broken stones. We visited it in 1984 and could not even locate some of the markers. In 1986 Elsie Reeves Sell learned the sheriff and a crew of jail inmates were restoring old cemeteries. She arranged to have this one cared for. The improvement was dramatic, and it has been kept in good condition."

"From Elsie, ca 1983: Clipping "about part of our land being a race path which extended down to some Cox property. When I grew up, we had this field which joins the Mall next to N. Roan St., that we always called the 'race path field.' ... Andrew Jackson was one who had raced on it as well as other notables." The Peter Range house "was Bill's birthplace. His parents went to housekeeping there and all the children were born there. Bill was next to the youngest of six children ,and they lived there until he was about six years old. His mother was the one who wrote some of the things about the house. One was the date of a record cold spell."

     Jewell Christine Reeves was born on 19 October 1928 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Paul Reeves and Anna Bell Hale. Jewell Christine Reeves married Haskiel Jackson Teague on 20 February 1947 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, ceremony by Rev. C. A. McGillen, minister of the Tacoma Avenue Church of God. Jewell Christine Reeves lived in 1962 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She lived in 1976 at Lakeside, San Diego Co., CA. She lived in 1977 at El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA. She died on 3 July 2010 at Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, at age 81. She was buried in July 2010 at El Cajon Cemetery, El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #203247232.

     Joe Sensabaugh Reeves was born on 19 September 1930 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of John DeVault Reeves and Martha Ann Hatcher. Joe Sensabaugh Reeves died on 6 August 1940 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 9. He was buried in August 1940 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113299682.

     John DeVault Reeves was born on 25 March 1839 at "Wheatland Farm", Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Peter Miller Reeves and Matilda DeVault. John DeVault Reeves married Rhoda Emma Taylor, daughter of Rev. Nathaniel Green Taylor and Emmaline Haynes, on 18 April 1876 at Tennessee. John DeVault Reeves lived on 13 June 1900 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, farming.² He died on 2 June 1915 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 76. He was buried in 1915 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #101347363.

     John DeVault Reeves was born on 7 January 1893 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor.¹ John DeVault Reeves married Martha Ann Hatcher. John DeVault Reeves began military service WW I service, U.S. Army, Cpl. He died on 2 April 1972 at Fayette Co., KY, at age 79. He was buried in April 1972 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #113299516.

     John J. Reeves was born on 4 June 1925. He was the son of John DeVault Reeves and Martha Ann Hatcher. John J. Reeves began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, PFC. He married Elese Clouse. John J. Reeves died on 16 June 1999 at Mountain Home, Washington Co., TN, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Johnson City Press (TN) June 18, 1999:

JOHN J. REEVES
John J. Reeves, 74, 2949 Indian Ridge Road, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain home.

Mr. Reeves was a lifelong Washington County resident and son of the late John D. and Annie Hatcher Reeves.

He was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the 143rd Infantry MDO-ETD.

Mr. Reeves retired from Burlington Industries after 44 years of service.

He attended 11-E Church of Christ.

Mr. Reeves was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elese "Peggy" Clouse Reeves; two sons, Ted Reeves, Johnson City, and Jim Reeves, Asheville, N.C; one daughter, Peggy Stevens-Caven, Johnson City; one brother, Jack Reeves, Johnson City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Morris-Baker (282-1521)


Johnson City Press (TN); June 18, 1999:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME

John J. Reeves
Funeral services for John J. Reeves, 74, of 2949 Indian Ridge Road, who died Wednesday, June 18, 1999 will be conducted 8:00 PM Friday, June 18, 1999 in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Mr. Fred Smith and Mr. Jim Zachary will officiate. Graveside services will be 11 AM Saturday in the Monte Vista Burial Park. Those attending this service are asked to meet at the funeral home by `10:40 to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Stevens, Mark Reeves, Donny Collins, Darrin Calvin, Beryl Calvin and George Morelock. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Higgins, Jack Reeves, Ron Kent, Ronnie Ledford, Bud Kent, Horance Holtsinger, Bill Phillips, Junior Collins and Jim Jenkins.

Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Elese "Peggy" Clouse Reeves; two sons, Ted Reeves, Johnson City and Jim Reeves, Asheville; daughter, Peggy Stevens-Cavin, Johnson City; brother, Jack Reeves, Johnson City; two grandsons, Mark Reeves and Jason Stevens, both of Johnson City; a grand-daughter, Tina Stevens-Collins, Johnson City; two great-grandchildren, twins Jeremy and Jonathan Collins.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 PM Friday and other times at the residence.

Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Avenue.

He was buried in June 1999 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #112234083.

     John P. Reeves was born in February 1887 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of George A. Reeves and Addie Boring.¹ John P. Reeves was buried in 1923 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN. He died in 1923 date from headstone.

     Julia Ann Reeves was born on 31 January 1820 at Ohio.¹ She married David Hitch on 15 November 1838 at Ross Co., OH. Julia Ann Reeves lived on 19 August 1860 at Oldtown Twp., McLean Co., IL, farming.¹ She died on 14 September 1888 at McLean Co., IL, at age 68. She was buried in September 1888 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #38093866.

     Julia L. Reeves was born in March 1897 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor.¹

     Julia Leslie Reeves was born on 9 August 1833 at Washington Co., TN.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Pouder Reeves and Mary Catherine DeVault. Julia Leslie Reeves married D.D. David Rice McAnally on 31 October 1871 at St. Louis, MO. Julia Leslie Reeves died on 29 August 1878 at St. Louis, MO, at age 45. She was buried in September 1878 at Old Jonesborough Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.

     Kathleen Reeves was born on 11 August 1878 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Kathleen Reeves married Samuel Nathan Haws, son of James Harrison Haws and Rowena E. Peoples, on 22 June 1904 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, The Baltimore Sun, Thursday, June 23, 1904, page 8.
Bristol, Va., June 22.

Haws--Reeves.

Miss Kathleen Reeves, daughter of Mrs. Mary Reeves, of this city, was married to Mr. Samuel N. Haws at 8:30 o'clock this evening in the First Presbyterian Church. Dr. W. O. Cochrane officiated. The bride is a daughter of the late Capt. I. E. Reeves, of Jonesboro, Tenn. For two years she had been in Bristol as a teacher in the city schools. The groom is a lawyer of Jonesboro.

Kathleen Reeves died on 4 October 1960 at Colleton Co., SC, at age 82. She was buried in October 1960 at Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, Colleton Co., SC, Findagrave #35601383.

     Col. Le Roy Reeves was born on 23 June 1876 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN; date per U.S, Select Military Registers, 1862-1985, page 1209 (database on line, Ancestry.com).¹ He was the son of Col. Elbert Clay Reeves and Alice Dulcina Robeson. Col. Le Roy Reeves lived in 1929 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. He lived on 9 April 1940 at Miami, Dade Co., FL. He died on 25 May 1960 at Washington, D.C., at age 83

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Teacher, Lawyer, and Designer of the Tennessee State Flag. He taught in the Johnson City schools from 1896-1898 . He was admitted to the bar, in 1899 and began began practicing law in Johnson City. He entered military service as a major in the United States Army in 1919 and after the war he began work in the Office of the Judge Advocate General in Washington. During his military service, he designed the state flag which became the official flag of the State of Tennessee on April 17, 1905.

He was buried in 1960 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #7716822.
Note: Author of Ancestral Sketches, J.P. Bell Company, 1 JAN 1951.

     Lucille Reeves was born on 17 August 1902. She married Guy Homer Ensinger. Lucille Reeves died on 10 October 1984 at age 82. She was buried in October 1984 at Columbiana County Memorial Park, East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, Findagrave #36666364.

     Mabel Reeves was born on 17 August 1873 at California.¹ She was the daughter of Rufus Hannibal Reeves and Georgia Temperance Broyles. Mabel Reeves married Frederick Rutledge, son of Col. Henry Middleton Rutledge and Anna Maria Blake, circa 1892.² Mabel Reeves was rebaptized on 8 June 1900 at 35 South Spruce Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.² She died on 8 October 1965 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 92. She was buried in October 1965 at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., NC, Findagrave #58322327.

     Mae Taylor Reeves was born on 15 December 1879 at Tennessee per 1900 census, 1878 per other genealogies.¹ She was the daughter of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor.¹ Mae Taylor Reeves married Joseph Wells Sensabaugh on 5 July 1909, no children. Mae Taylor Reeves died on 13 June 1969 at Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, at age 89. She was buried in June 1969 at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #148524668.

     Martha Genevieve Reeves was born on 12 January 1888 at Illinois.¹ She married Edwin Mortimer Cable. Martha Genevieve Reeves died on 19 June 1975 at age 87. She was buried in June 1975 at Cedar Vale Cemetery, Cedar Vale, Chautauqua Co., KS, Findagrave #23983832.

     Mary Reeves was born on 1 October 1916 at Crockett, Contra Costa Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Nathaniel Dulaney Reeves and Hannah Lewis. Mary Reeves married Jack Bradley. Mary Reeves died on 10 June 1994 at San Diego Co., CA, at age 77. She was buried in June 1994 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Oceanside, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #183911592.

     Mary E. Reeves was born circa 1848 at Washington Co., TN.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Pouder Reeves and Mary Catherine DeVault.

     Mary Inez Reeves was born on 21 December 1908 at Bogue Chitto, Lincoln Co., MS. She married Houston Smith. Mary Inez Reeves died on 5 June 1998 at Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS, at age 89. She was buried in June 1998 at Easthaven Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS, Findagrave #54926505.