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 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 in good condition. He and other members of his family are buried there. 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 Reeves

ii. John Reeves

iii. Robert William Reeves

iv. Thomas Reeves

v. James Reeves

vi.Ethan Wayne Reeves = Donna Agnes Mallory

vii. Garford Eugene (Jasper) Reeves

viii. Mattie (Milly?) Reeves

ix. Gault Gurley Reeves= Martha Ann Rogers(see #3)  

x. Louisa Reeves

xi. Jean Reeves (male)

xii. Camilla Reeves = Mr. McAffie

xiii. Laurenza Reeves

xiv. Albert A. Reeves (died small)

xv. William B. (died small)

xvi. Rudophs (died small)

 

By 2nd wife = Mary Julia Perkins:

xvii.. Joe Reeves

xviii. Hershel Reeves