2. RODOLPHUS WRIGHT REEVES

1895 - 1962

(father of Robert Paul Reeves #1)

 

Born in Crawford Co.,GA.

 

Lived in Crawford Co., GA > Ben Hill Co, GA

 

Occupation: Railway Express Agency

 

Spouse: Edith Samantha Bishop (click here for Bishop lineage page)

 

Biographical: Known as "Doc," he was a kind and gentle man who was friends with everyone. He was the town champion checker player for many years, and always the best fisherman in the county. After he retired from the REA, he spent his time fishing and gardening. He died in an automobile accident in 1962 near Eastman, Ga. A short story about his ability to "smell" bream beds is included in the book entitled: "In One Place - The Natural History of a Georgia Farmer," by Milton Hopkins.

 

Separate biographical pages can be accessed at the following links:

Rodolphus Wright Reeves Biography

Brinkley Bishop Biography

 

His issue:

i. Rodophus Wright Reeves, Jr. = Dorothy ---------

ii. Lawrence Durward Reeves = Elsi ----------

iii. Elizabeth Reeves = Davis ---

iv. Shirley Joan Reeves = Richard ----

v. Robert Paul Reeves= Peggy ---------(see #1)      

vi. Martha Helen Reeves = Fred ----–