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     Barbara Reesor was born in 1777. She was the daughter of Christian Reesor and Fanny Reiff. Barbara Reesor died in 1852.

     Christian Reesor was born on 26 August 1747. He was the son of Peter Rieser and Elizabeth Hershey. Christian Reesor married Fanny Reiff in 1774. Christian Reesor emigrated in 1804; From Franklin County, Pennsylvania to York Co., Ontario, Canada. He died on 16 March 1806 at Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 58.

     Christian Reesor was born in 1794. He was the son of Christian Reesor and Fanny Reiff. Christian Reesor died in 1877.

     Elizabeth Reesor was born in 1774. She was the daughter of Christian Reesor and Fanny Reiff. Elizabeth Reesor married Abraham Stouffer, son of Abraham Hess Stouffer and Barbara Hershey, in 1798. Elizabeth Reesor died on 7 April 1835 at Waterloo Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada.

     John Reesor was born in 1784. He was the son of Christian Reesor and Fanny Reiff. John Reesor died in 1874.

     Peter Reesor was born in 1775. He was the son of Christian Reesor and Fanny Reiff. Peter Reesor died in 1854.

     Barbara Reetley married Rudolph Harley.

     Julius Reetz married Emily (?).¹

     Mollie Reetz was born on 27 April 1885.¹ She was the daughter of Julius Reetz and Emily (?)¹ Mollie Reetz married Albert B. Crill, son of Jeremiah Crill and Sarah G. Gilbert, on 16 January 1909, Ceremony by Rev. John W. Metzner.¹

     Brunetta Love Reeve was born on 4 December 1804 at Cocke Co., TN. She married Isaac Earnest on 24 December 1822 at Greene Co., TN. Brunetta Love Reeve died on 6 August 1851 at Greene Co., TN, at age 46.

     John D. Reeverts was born on 29 March 1905 at Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL. He married Lucille Maurine Thomas, daughter of Fred Henderson Thomas and Daisy May Zellers, on 9 June 1934 at Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. John D. Reeverts died on 25 August 1980 at Byron, Ogle Co., IL, at age 75. He was buried in August 1980 at Ebenezer Reformed Church Cemetery, Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL.

     Addie Reeves was also known as "Lizzie" from headstone inscription. She was born on 13 June 1852 at Brush Creek District, Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Miller Reeves and Matilda DeVault. Addie Reeves married Rev. John H. Jennings. Addie Reeves died on 5 April 1896 at age 43 dates from headstone. She was buried in April 1896 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN.

     Alice Felicia Reeves was born on 18 December 1888 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Col. Elbert Clay Reeves and Alice Dulcina Robeson. Alice Felicia Reeves died on 13 November 1891 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 2

OBITUARY - The Comet, Johnson City, TN, November 14, 1891. (Findagrave.com):

A FATAL ACCIDENT.

A Little Daughter of Col. E. C. Reeves Meets a Sad Death.

One of the saddest accidents that perhaps ever occurred in this city happened yesterday about 7 o'clock a.m. at the residence of Col. E. C. Reeves. Mr. Reeves Oldest son, who is about fifteen years of age was looking in the bureau drawer for his ??? and saw a pistol that had been placed there by some one. It was a breach loading thirty-eight calibre. Finding it loaded, he thought it was not safe to remain there in that condition. ... all of the cartridges, but it seems that there was one cartridge left in it and in replacing the pistol in the drawer it in some manner was discharged inflecting a mortal wound on his sister who was playing near him. The ball entered the right eye clear of the lids and passed directly through the head coming out at the base of the brain and burying itself in the wainscoting of the house. She lay unconscious for two hours, when the last breath came and her precious soul went home to heaven. Little Alice Felicia was nearly three years old and was not only the pride and joy of her loving parents, sister and brothers, but all who knew her. The deepest sympathy of the whole city goes out to the bereaved family, and especially to the brother who was the innocent instrument in this sad affliction. His love and devotion to his sweet darling little sister was proverbial, and he was always ready to do or to suffer for her.

The sad news spread over the city as if by electricity, and hundreds of sympathizing friends gathered in a short time at Col. Reeves residence, offering sympathy and help in the midst of such appalling sorrow, we stand abashed and can only commend the afflicted ones to the allwise God whom they love and serve, and who will some day make his purpose known.

The funeral will take place Sunday morning. The remains will be interred in the family burying ground west of town. Further particulars as to the funeral will appear tomorrow morning.

She was buried in November 1891 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #97486903.

     Alice M. Reeves was born circa 1913 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of George A. Reeves and Lulu Hayward.¹

     Anna Claire Reeves was born on 23 April 1881 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Anna Claire Reeves died in December 1975 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 94 per SSDI. She was buried at Jonesborough City Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #61139288.
Note: Did not marry.

     Annie C. Reeves married Edwin Nevin Starr, son of George McWilliams Starr and Elizabeth Dimmick, in 1879.

     Note: Twin of Bessie. Barbara Reeves was also known as "Bonnie". She was born on 10 September 1877 at Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, per North Carolina death certificate. Based on the 1880 census (age 4), probably their births were in 1876.¹ She was the daughter of Rufus Hannibal Reeves and Georgia Temperance Broyles. Barbara Reeves died on 12 February 1932 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 54. She was buried in February 1932 at Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, Findagrave #36649942.

     Note: Twin of Bonnie. Bessie Reeves was born on 10 September 1877 at Greeneville, Greene Co., TN, per sister Bessie's death certificate. Based on the 1880 census (age 4), probably their births were in 1876.¹ She was the daughter of Rufus Hannibal Reeves and Georgia Temperance Broyles. Bessie Reeves died before 1940 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC.

     Caroline L. Reeves was also known as "Carrie". She was born in February 1872 at Washington Co., TN.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Caroline L. Reeves married Pinkney E. Allen, son of Patrick Allen and Alice (?), on 28 July 1892 at Washington Co., TN, ceremony by E. E. Wiley, Minister of the Gospel. Caroline L. Reeves died before 16 April 1910 at Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.

     Charlotte Marie Reeves was born on 25 May 1934 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Paul Reeves and Anna Bell Hale. Charlotte Marie Reeves was educated in 1956; BA degree, Education, East Tennessee State University. She died on 23 February 2019 at age 84. She was buried in February 2019 at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #197760074.

     Clara B. Reeves was born in September 1884 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of George A. Reeves and Addie Boring.¹

     David Taylor Reeves was born on 16 February 1888 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor. David Taylor Reeves married Sarah Leona Chinouth, daughter of John Richard Chinouth and Laura Eunice Maupin, on 14 April 1917. David Taylor Reeves died on 12 October 1920 at age 32. He was buried in October 1920 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #109543650.

     David Taylor Reeves Jr. was born on 13 January 1918 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of David Taylor Reeves and Sarah Leona Chinouth. David Taylor Reeves Jr. married Ann Marshall Johnson in 1940 at Obion Co., TN. David Taylor Reeves Jr. began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Pacific Theater. He died on 20 October 2002 at Ripley, Tippah Co., MS, at age 84

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Gospel preacher listed in Preachers of Today, Vol. 1, 1952, 284. He was baptized by Orlin Makeymyer after renouncing digression Feb. 1946. He began preaching in Erwin, TN in 1948. Served three years in Pacific during World War II. He was left fatherless when two years and eight months old. He married: (1) Ann Marshall Johnson; (2) Ouidia Cargile of Ripley, MS.

World War II, Army drill instructor and went to Japan as part of the cleanup crew after the bombing on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Graduated from Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, Class of 1953.

He was buried in October 2002 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Troy, Obion Co., TN, Findagrave #53448104.

     Edward Earl Reeves was born in July 1895 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of George A. Reeves and Addie Boring.¹

     Edward Prothero Reeves was born on 7 August 1777 at Parksburg, Bladen Co., NC. He married Mary Miller, daughter of Peter Mueller and Elizabeth Bohn, circa 1798 at Clinton Co., KY. Edward Prothero Reeves died on 6 May 1841 at Clinton Co., KY, at age 63. He was buried in May 1841 at Griffin Cemetery, Albany, Clinton Co., KY, or old Jonesborough cemetery in Washington County, TN per other sources.

     Elbert C. Reeves was born in April 1892 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of John DeVault Reeves and Rhoda Emma Taylor.¹

     Col. Elbert Clay Reeves was born on 2 March 1841 at Washington Co., TN.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Miller Reeves and Matilda DeVault. Col. Elbert Clay Reeves married Alice Dulcina Robeson on 23 September 1875; Ceremony by her father, Rev. William Robeson. Col. Elbert Clay Reeves died on 24 September 1929 at East Radford, VA, at age 88

Obituary – Johnson City Chronicle, Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 25 SEP 1929, page 4 (Newspapers.com):

ELBERT C. REEVES

Col. Elbert C. Reeves, 88, died at 4:35 o’clock Tuesday morning, in a hospital in East Radford, Virginia, following an illness of a few weeks.

With arrival of the remains in Johnson City on Southern train No. 25 Tuesday afternoon, it is announced that funeral services are to be conducted Thursday afternoon at three o’clock, from the Munsey Memorial church, and will be in charge of Dr. C. K. Wingo, pastor of that church, and Rev. E. E. Wiley, presiding elder of Morristown. Pending the funeral, the body will be in state at Appalachian Funeral Home, Road street, until noon Thursday.

Burial will be in Monte Vista Burial park.

Active pall bearers named are A. H. Abernathy, B. B. Snipes, Sam Bailey, J. A. Vines, Pal B. Carr and C. P. Faw.

Honorary pall bearers, who are trustees of Munsey Memorial church, recent associates of Col. Reeves in that body, are to be James A. Martin, H. H. Dyer, E. C. Lockett, S. S. Crumley, S. C. Williams, C. L. Marsh, George S. Hannah, J. C. Campbell.

Col. Reeves was one of those who should be termed foundation stones of the civic, religious and commercial development of Johnson City and the vicinity. Born near Johnson City on March 2, 1841, he spent his entire life here, and was actively connected with the public and social life of the city to a degree given to but few. His chosen profession as lawyer was carried on in a way which won an outstanding position in the bar. He was an active member and officer in the Methodist church during his long life.

He was a direct descendant of original setters of this section.

He was the first mayor of Johnson City, following its incorporation as a town, and more than once held that office. He also served as county court clerk, as representative to the state legislature, as magistrate, and later held other appointive and elective public offices.

He was a graduate of Emory and Henry college, and of the Lebanon Law school. His passing removes another of the dwindling ranks of Confederate veterans, he having served as an ofifcer in the Confederate Army during the Civil war.

He is survived by four children: Maj. Leroy Reeves, now in Honolulu, H. I; Raymond F. Reeves, Montgomery, Ala; Stanley Reeves, Richmond, Va., and Miss Willie Reeves, Atlanta, Ga.

He was buried in September 1929 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #97487534.

     Elizabeth Reeves was also known as "Lizzie".¹ She was born on 13 May 1844 at Washington Co. (probably), TN.¹ She was the daughter of William Pouder Reeves and Mary Catherine DeVault.¹ Elizabeth Reeves married Ephraim Emerson Wiley on 3 October 1870 at Washington Co., TN. Elizabeth Reeves died on 21 February 1921 at age 76. She was buried in February 1921 at Emory and Henry Cemetery, Emory, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #51508795.

     Elizabeth Addie Reeves was born on 14 March 1892 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of George A. Reeves and Addie Boring.¹ Elizabeth Addie Reeves married William Vivian Graybill. Elizabeth Addie Reeves died on 27 January 1967 at age 74 date from headstone. She was buried in January 1967 at Carr-Reeves Cemetery, Johnson Ciity, Washington Co., TN.

     Elizabeth Wiley Reeves was also known as "Lizzie". She was born on 25 January 1874 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Elizabeth Wiley Reeves married Joseph Hugh Scales on 14 December 1897 at Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, The Journal and Tribune, Knoxville, Tennessee; Sunday, 19 DEC 1897, p.4 (Newspapers.com):

REEVES - SCALES

Special to The Tribune

Jonesboro, Dec. 19. -- The marriage of Mr. Joseph Hugh Scales, of Newbern, Va., to Miss Elizabeth Wiley Reeves, has been the event of the past week. The wedding took place in the M. E. Church, South, at 3 o.clock on Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended. The spacious church was inadequate to accommodate the throng which assembled. The church was beautifully and most appropriately decorated with evergreens and flowers which added much to the cheer of the occasion. Rev. Mr. French, who pronounced the marital vows, was stationed within the altar rail, and met the members of the bridal party as they approached the chancel.

The contracting parties were preceded by the attending couples who arranged themselves in a semi-circle in front of the altar. The wedding march of Mendelsohn was played by Prof. C. E. Dilworth.

Mr. Scales, accompanied by his best man, Mr. William P. Reeves, brother of the bride; and the bride, accompanied by her father, passed through the aisles heading to the altar.

The bride wore green satin and novelty brown, which was universally admired. She carried a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses. The maid of honor was arrayed in gray and violet with brown fur trimmings, and carried Marschal Neil roses. The attendants were Miss Katherine Deaderick, of Jonesboro, as maid of honor, and as bridesmaids Miss Kathleen, sister of the bride, Miss Neil Hoss, Jonesboro; Miss Bessie Taylor, Bristol; Miss Alva Watson, Newbern, Va. The gentlemen attendants were R. L. Jordan, Radford, Va; W. H. Pepper, Rural Retreat, Va; Tom A. Davis, Knoxville.

Those acting as ushers were Harvey Dosser, Morristown; E. E. Wiley, H. H. Kirkpatrick and Fred Gresham, Jonesboro. Immediately after the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Scales left for Washington City where they will spend a few days, after which they will be at home to their friends at Newbern, Va. The young lady whom Mr. Scales has claimed as his bride is from one of the representative families of East Tennessee. She is also popular and highly esteemed by all who know her. Mr. Scales is one of Virginia's promising young men. He is at present traveling salesman for a leading hardware establishment of Louisville, Ky., and takes high rank as a business manager.

Elizabeth Wiley Reeves died on 2 July 1957 at Wequetonsing, Emmet Co., MI, at age 83; her cottage there was her summer home.

Obituary -- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Sarasota, Florida; Wednesday, July 03, 1957; Page: 2; (GenealogyBank.com):

Elizabeth Reeves Scales

Mrs. Elizabeth Reeves Scales, 83, a winter resident of Venice since 1934, died suddenly yesterday at her summer home in Wequetonsing, MICH.

Mrs. Scales, widow of the late Joseph Hugh Scales, was born in Jonesboro, Tenn., and moved to Louisville, Ky., in 1902. Funeral services will be held in Louisville. The time of the service has not yet been announced.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Theodore Wacker of Laurel, Flo; a son, Edward Reeves Scales of Birmingham, Ala; three sisters, Miss Anna Reeves, who lived with Mrs. Scales, Mrs. Sam Haws of Walterboro, S. C., and Mrs. Hugh Faust of Knoxville, Tenn. Four grandchildren and one great grandson also survive.

She was buried in July 1957 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Findagrave #172675116.
Note: The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 30 April 1921; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Fire Follows Blast In J. H. Scales Home

Explosion Heard As Flames Burst From Mocking Bird Valley Residence

Residents of Mocking Bird Valley moved pianos, carpets, bric-a-brac and heavy furniture at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon when the home of Joseph H. Scales, treasure of the Belnap Hardware & Manufacturing Company, caught fire on the third floor and burned slowly downward. The structure of frame and stucco was destroyed. The loss was $25,000. partly covered by insurance. Several pieces of furniture on the second floor, prized as heirlooms, and nearly all the personal belongings of Mr. and Mrs. Scales were destroyed.

Mrs. Scales, her daughter, Miss Evelyn Scales, and her son, Edward Scales, 10 years old, were in the house at the time the fire was discovered. A sound like an explosion was heard, and, as Mrs. Scales began an investigation, neighbors ran in and reported that the third floor of the house was aflame. Mrs. Walter S. Clark, who lives a short distance away, called the Louisville Fire Department.

Through error the firemen took the wrong road and arrived after the structure was doomed. They prevented the spread of the fire to other buildings.

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Clark and many other neighbors, before the fire descended to the first floor, ran in and out of the building, carrying? ? out household effects and assisting servants in carrying out heavy furniture.

Although he had never driven an automobile before, little Edward Scales saved the automobile of his sister, Miss Evelyn Scales. The automobile was parked alongside of the house, and the flames were beginning to communicate to the top when he got in and drove it to safety.

Members of the Scales family were unable to account for the origin of the blaze. There was no fire in the furnace and no one was upstairs at the time.