4. JAMES MILTON REEVES

1824 - 1897

(father of Gault Gurley Reeves #3)

 

Born in Jasper Co., GA

 

Lived in Fayette and Crawford Counties, GA

 

Occupations: Farmer

 

Spouse = 1. Louisa T. Bates, 2. Mary Julia Perkins

 

Biographical: James was born in Jasper County, Ga. He moved with his father William to Fayette County, Ga. While young. He farmed and started his family near Fayetteville, Ga. He then moved to Houston County, near Roberta, Ga. His land eventually became part of Crawford County, Ga. The old homeplace has been torn down, but the family cemetery still exists nearby in fair condition. He and other members of his family are buried there, and all graves have markers. James served in the CSA during the civil war with the Georgia State Guards, 8th Bn Cavalry, Co. B. For a more detailed biography and a list of those buried in the Reeves Family Cemetery, as well as directions to the cemetery, go to:

James Milton Reeves Biography

 

His issue:

By First Wife = Louisa T. Bates:

 

i. Martha Cleveland Reeves: 1849-1914=James Hill Awtry

ii. John T. Reeves: 1852-1870

iii. Robert William Reeves: 1853-1918=Ida Mae Awtry

iv. Thomas Reeves: 1855-?

v. James Reeves: 1856-?

vi. Ethan Wayne Reeves: 1857-1924 = Donna Agnes Mallory

vii. Garford Eugene (Jasper) Reeves: 1860-1904 -= Georgia Lura

     Hamilton.

viii. Mattie (Milly?) Reeves: 1863-1880

ix. Gault Gurley Reeves: 1865-1932= Martha Ann Rogers

   (see #3)  

x. Louisa Reeves: 1867-?

xi. Jean Reeves (male): 1869-1910 = Mary L. Hancock

xii. Camilla Reeves: 1873-1959 = Henry C. McAffe

xiii. Laurenza Reeves: 1861-1869

xiv. Albert A. Reeves: 1845-1850

xv. William B.: 1847-1850

xvi. Rodolphus: 1848-? (died small)

 

By 2nd wife = Mary Julia Perkins:

xvii.. Joe Reeves

xviii. Hershel Reeves