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PAUL REEVES GENEALOGY - NC/SC/GA
(TEMPORARY HOME OF REEVES GENEALOGY.COM)
Name and Location:
Robert Paul Reeves
Woodstock, Georgia
CONTENTS
1. Genealogy of my Reeves family lineage from the present back to 1490's
England.
2. Links to genealogy sites helpful in researching REEVES surname.
The RYVES ( Rives, Reeves, and other phonetic variations-see note 1) coat of arms displayed above is mounted on the Almshouse at Blandford Forum, England. It is believed to be the Coat of Arms of the branch of the Ryves (Rives, Reeves) family which is traceable back to Robert Ryves of Blandford in Dorsetshire, England. He was born c 1490.
I am indebted to Bob Reeves, a cousin who I met via the Internet, for furnishing the photo of the Ryves Coat of Arms to me and suggesting I use it to preface my Reeves Home Page. I am doubly indebted to him for helping me to fill in vital missing links in my family line which enabled me to trace it back to England.
(Note 1: Some known variations of the name Reeves are as follows: Reves, Reaves, Rives, Ryves, Rieves, Revis, Reve, Reeve, and possibly other variations. If a name, when sounded out, pronounces close to "Reeves," it is probably a variation. It is not known which is the original spelling, though some researchers opine it is Rives, which is believed to be the spelling used in France and brought to England by Heugenot emigrants and subsequently anglicized to the spelling of Ryves.
My home page is designed to help me connect with others who are interested in tracing the REEVES surname. The future construction of this page will include a summary of the genealogical data that I have gathered on my Reeves ancestors, as well as links to other sites which will contain additional information. I invite anyone who is interested in this surname to drop me a line via e-mail to Reeves1@bellsouth.net
A brief description of this site may be helpful to the reader in exploring it. The page is arranged as follows:
- A chronological family history of my personal REEVES lineage from the present back to 1490's England.
- Throughout the chronology, links will be found to web pages covering some individuals in my line. These are the ancestors about whom I have been able to accumulate biographical data, and the most important or interesting parts of this data are included on the linked page.
- At the end of the chronology is a list of "favorite places," which are links to genealogy sites which I have found useful to my research.
- After the listing of favorite genealogy sites below, I list links to several sites of special interest, such as another page I host listing various REEVES genealogy home pages which I have found while exploring the web. You can link directly from my REEVES HOME PAGES site to many of these pages, or you can conduct your own search for Reeves Home Pages. Click here now to access the REEVES HOME PAGES site: REEVES HOME PAGES
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For those who find a connection to one of their ancestors on my site, and wish to explore this connection in greater detail, I invite you to visit my Family Tree Maker Home Page, where I have posted more of my genealogical work, in the form of a book entitled "Ancestors and Descendants of James Milton Reeves of Crawford County, Georgia." Simply click the following link: FTM Paul Reeves Home Page
Also, for more complete detail of my family history, visit www.rootsweb.com, select the "World Connect Project," and search for the distinctive name "Gault Gurley Reeves." From the few sites listed, select the one submitted by "PaulReeves94." This one will be mine. Gault Gurley is my grandfather, and you can go up or down in my family file according to your interests. I can't give a direct link here, as rootsweb.com frequently changes their link designations. Good hunting!
Before accessing the FTM or Rootsweb sites, however, I recommend you scroll through the following to see if your lineage intersects with mine at some point:
NOTE: The following genealogy is presented in ascendant form, which can be followed simply by scrolling down the page. I.e., it starts with the present and goes back into time to my earliest known ancestor, Robert Ryves, b 1490. If you are more comfortable with the traditional descendant form of following an ancestral line, you can simply click on "ROBERT RYVES" and you will be taken to the beginning of my line and can scroll upwards on the page to the present.
A thumbnail sketch of my genealogy to date, starting with the present generation, and proceeding back into time to 1490. The male head of each family grouping is shown in bold capital red letters:
REEVES Surname only (paternal side):
1. ROBERT PAUL REEVES (me)- Born in Ben Hill Co., GA. Called name is "Paul."
Lived in Ben Hill Co., GA > Fulton Co., GA > Cobb Co., GA > Cherokee Co., GA
Occupations: Telephone and Mortgage businesses. Retired from BellSouth, spent 10 yrs in mortgage business, and now am fully retired pursuing hobbies and taking it easy!
Spouse = Peggy - (maiden name omitted)
Biographical: Graduated from Georgia Tech, spent 3 years in U.S. Army Signal Corps, worked for Southern Bell /BellSouth for 32 years. Took early retirement and traveled and pursued hobbies for several years, then entered mortgage loan business, from which I retired again. Fascinated with tracing my genealogy, and delighted to correspond and exchange info with other Reeves researchers. I am particularly interested in knowing of any other Reeves genealogy pages or sites containing Reeves surname information, and I do solicit those who have information relating to my lineage. This applies to spelling derivations Ryves, Rives, Reves, Reaves and other phonetic derivations as well. E-mail address is
His issue:
i. Scott Anthony Reeves
2.
RODOLPHUS WRIGHT
REEVES
- b 1895 - d 1962 -
(father of Robert Paul Reeves
#1
above)
Born in Crawford Co.,GA.
Lived in Crawford Co., GA > Ben Hill Co, GA
Occupation: Railway Express Agency
Spouse: Edith Samantha Bishop (click name 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.
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 above)
vi. Martha Helen Reeves = Fred ------
3.
GAULT GURLEY
REEVES
Gully)- 1865-1932
(father of Rodolphus W. Reeves, Sr. #2 above)
Born in Crawford Co., GA
Lived in Crawford Co., GA > Ben Hill County, GA
Occupation: Farmer
M: 1886, Spouse = Martha Ann Elizabeth Rogers
Biographical: Little is known about G. G. He farmed and started his family near Roberta, Ga, where he was born and raised. They later moved to Ben Hill County, Ga. in the early 1900's, where he raised his children to adulthood. He and his wife went to live with his son Rodolphus (Doc) Reeves and wife Edith in his later years, and both died of natural causes while living with them. They are buried near Fitzgerald, Ga. The spelling of his given names are in doubt, as it appears in the family bible only as "G. G. Reeves," and various compiled works and family histories spell his first name in different ways, such as "Gault," "Gaught," etc. In any case, the name is a distinctive one, and I have been told he was named for a Confederate General. If any visitor is able to validate that, I would like to hear from them, as I have been unable to find one with that name in the records. Census records show his name as "Gurley G. Reeves," or simply "G.G. Reeves."
His issue:
i. Alford Lovett Reeves1887-1970; = Tina
White
ii. Milton Floyd Reeves = Myrtice McGlamery
iii. Edward Crawford Reeves = Patience Dixon
iv. Herschel Duroc Reeves (died as infant)
v. Rodolphus Wright Reeves,
Sr.=
Edith Bishop (see #2 above)
vi. Amos Lionel Reeves = 1. Olive -----,
. 2. Ethel ---
3. Pauline McGee
vii. Louisa Lona Reeves = William Willingham
viii. William Henry Massey Reeves = Vienna----------
ix. Leonard G. Reeves = Rubye Brown
x. Alma Reeves = 1. Hopson Majors 2. ----Allison
A separate biographical page can be accessed at the following link:
4.
JAMES MILTON REEVES
-
1824-1897
(father of Gault Gurley Reeves #3 above)
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:
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 above)
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
5.
WILLIAM REEVES
:
b 1794 - d May 1851
(father of James Milton Reeves #4 above)
Born in York Co., SC; died in Fayette Co., GA
Lived in Fayette Co., GA
Spouse = 1. Camilla M. Cleveland 2. Martha Ann Black
Biographical: Not many details exist at present on William Reeves. However, a legal document has recently been discovered which proves that he is the father of James Milton Reeves above. It is also known that he served for a brief period in the Indian Wars. To explore what is known about his biography to date, go to:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
William's burial place is unknown. He died in Fayette County in Dec. 1850, and most certainly is buried somewhere in that county. Since he was a prominent and prosperous citizen, it is probable that his burial site is marked with an engraved tombstone. However, extensive searching of records and cemeteries in Fayette County have not revealed the whereabouts of his grave. His descendants are eager to find his resting place. If anyone reading this knows of the whereabouts of William Reeves' grave, please write to Paul Reeves, address: reeves1@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
His issue:
Children by 1st wife of William Reeves - Camilla Cleveland
i.James Milton Reeves 1824-1897=Louisa Bates (see #4 above)
ii. John Randolph Reeves 1827-1905
iii Mary Reeves 1828- ?
=Terrel A. Jackson
iv. Louisa Reeves 1829-?= Romulus W. Mathews
Children by 2nd wife of William Reeves = Martha Ann
Black:
v. Melissa Cathen Reeves 1831 - before 1890 = Joshua Howard Starr
vi. Letha A. Reeves 1837 - ? = William R. Miller
vii. William G. Reeves 1840-1863 = Elmira Kerlin
viii. Henry Clay Reeves 1843-1926 = Parmelia C. Jones
ix. Amos W. Reeves 1845-1863
x. Robert H. Reeves 1847-?
xi. Sarah Ann Reeves 1849-1886 = Henry Clay Fortson
xii. Martha W. Reeves 1850-?
6.
WILEY
REEVES
- b1769- d before 1850
(father of William Reeves #5 above)
Born in Granville Co., NC
Lived in Fayette Co., GA, and died there.
Spouse = Rebecca Thompson b1770-d1842
Biographical: No details are available at this time. Anyone having information about Wiley Reeves is asked to please contact me at reeves1@bellsouth.net. I do have proof that Wiley Reeves was the father of William Reeves #5 above.This proof is in the form of a transcript from what appears to be the Wiley Reeves family bible, as it names all of Wiley Reeves' children, including William Reeves #5 above, with his exact date of birth. Wiley's issue:
i. Wyatt Reeves 1789-1826 = Elizabeth Sturgis
ii. William Reeves 1794-1850 = 1.Camilla M. Cleveland 2. Martha Black (see #5 above)
iii. John T. Reeves 1796-1876 = Mary
---------
iv. Allen Reeves 1801-= Lucretia H. Williams
v. Alfred M. Reeves 1803-1878 = Sarah L. Williams
vi. Mariah A. Reeves 1805-1842 = Francis Jr. Patterson
vii. Tabitha Reeves 1808- ? = Howell Billingsly
viii. Permelia T. Reeves 1810-1878 = Thomas Jones
ix. Wiley Dabney Reeves 1814-1874 = Barbara ------
x.Edmy Reeves 1791-?
xi. Ethalinda Reeves 1799-?
xii.Polly A. Reeves 1805-?
xiii. Elizabeth T. Reeves 1805-?
NOTE: Mariah and Tabitha Reeves above are not listed in the Wiley Reeves bible transcription. It is thus possible that there is a duplication of two of the names due to a previous researcher using different names from those which are recorded in the bible. An effort will be made to resolve this discrepancy.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION FROM THIS POINT HAS BEEN EXTRACTED FROM A WORK ENTITLED "REEVES REVIEW II," A WELL-KNOWN WORK DEALING WITH THE HISTORY OF THE REEVES FAMILY. WHILE THIS WORK HAS MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION IN IT, AND IS THE RESULT OF CONSIDERABLE EFFORT BY ITS AUTHORS, ITS CONTENT IS ONLY AS ACCURATE AS THE INFORMATION THE AUTHORS HAD ACCESS TO, WHICH IN SOME CASES WAS NOT CORRECT. FOR EXAMPLE, IT HAD AN ERRONEOUS LINKAGE IN MY LINE THAT CAUSED ME TO SPEND 6 MONTHS OF RESEARCH ON THE WRONG ANCESTORS. AS IS THE CASE WITH ANY COMPILED WORK (AS OPPOSED TO A DOCUMENTED WORK), I SUGGEST THAT IT BE USED AS A STARTING PLACE, AND THE THE LINKAGES SHOWN IN IT BE USED WITH CAUTION, AND VERIFIED IF IMPORTANT USE IS TO BE MADE OF THEM.
7.
WILLIAM REEVES
:
b 1723 - d 1821
(father of Wiley Reeves. #6 above)
Born in Granville Co., NC, died in York Co., SC
Occupation: Unknown
Spouse = Elizabeth (Lawson or Harvey)
Biographical: No information at present
His issue:
i. Wiley Reeves ( See# 6 above).
ii. Willis Reeves
iii. Mary Reeves = William Pollard Thomason
iv. Hardy Reeves = -----------
v. Lucy Reeves = william Glover
.
8.
WILLIAM
RIVES -
b 1680 - d 1751
(father of William Reeves #7 above)
Probably born in VA, died in Granville Co., NC
Occupation: Unknown
Spouses = 1.-------------- 2. Margaret---------------
Biographical: A lot of information about William's will and land deeds is known, but little else. He owned land in Chowan Precinct, Albemarle County, Edgecomb County, Granville County and Craven County, all in NC.
His issue:
i. John Reeves = Sarah Thompson
ii. James Reeves= Millicent -----------(see #7 above)
iii.
William
Reeves (See#7 above)
= Elizabeth -------------
iv. Benjamin Reeves
v. Isaac Reeves = ------------
vi. Malachi Reeves = ------------------
vii. Burgess Reeves = Frances Mauldin
viii. Sarah Reeves = Robert Hicks
ix. Elizabeth Reeves = Mr. Hodges
x. Mary Reeves = Mr. Carpenter
xi. Ann Reeves
xii. Olive Reeves
9.
WILLIAM
RYVES: b1636-d c1695
(father of William Rives #8 above)
Born at Woodstock, England, died in VA
Occupation: Unknown
Spouse: Unknown
Biographical: At age 16 William was imported into Surry County, VA by Littleton Scarburg. By 1684 he had paid his indenture and became a free man. He died in VA.
His issue:
i. George Rives = Frances ------------
ii. Robert Rives = Sarah ---------
iii. John Rives = Grace ---------
iv. Timothy Rives = Judith ----------
v. William
Rives =
1. -----------; 2. Margaret --------(see #8 above)
10. TIMOTHY RIVES : bc 1588 - d 1643
(father of William Rives #9 above)
Born somewhere in England
Occupation: Unknown
Spouse = 1. Mary --------; 2. Elizabeth ----------
Biographical: Nothing of value is know about Timothy.
His issue:
i. Richard, b 1623
ii. Timothy, b 9 Aug 1625
iii. George, b c 1632; d 1677; was town clerk of Woodstock, England; = Joan
----------
iv. William
Rives b c 1636; d after 1695 in VA
(see
#9 above)
11. RICHARD RYVES : b c 1547
(father of Timothy #10 above)
Born in England
Occupation: Unknown
Spouse = ----------------
Biographical: Little of value is known about Richard.
His issue:
i. Timothy Rives, bc 1588; d Sep 1643 (see #10 above)
12.JOHN
RYVES (John or Sir John of Damory
Court in Dorset), b c 1514; d c 1549
(father of Richard # 12 above)
Born in England, probably
Occupation: Unknown
Spouse = Amy Harvey of Tarant Launceston
Biographical: Unknown
His issue:
i. John Ryves = Elizabeth Mervyn
ii. Mary Ryves, b c 1538 = William Aden
iii. Margaret Ryves, b c 1540; = 11Dec1559 to Richard Lawrence of
Steepleton
iv. Jane Ryves; b c 1542 = Thomas Sydenham of Wynford Eagle
v. Robert Ryves, 1544-1576
vi. Richard
Ryves,
b c 1547
(see #12
above)
vii. Thomas Ryves, b c 1549, d after 1596
13. ROBERT
RYVES (Rives) of Blandford in
Dorsetshire, England, b c 1490, d c 11 Feb 1551.
(father of John Ryves #13, above)
Born: In France
Occupation: Unknown
Spouse: Joan (last name unknown)
Biographical: The following information was extracted from "Our Reeves," by Beulah McGuire Reeves and Bessie Reeves Hoke (paraphrased quote):
"Robert was a French Hueguenot from the Languedoc area who emigrated to England. In 1545, he purchased Randleston, also called Ranston Castle and 1600 acres of land in Dorsetshire, England from Henry VIII. Three years later, he purchased Damory Court. Both properties were in Dorset near the village of Blandford. By the time that Robert died in 1560, he owned many large estates in England. Robert was buried in the Church at Blandford which was later destroyed by fire. However, Richard Simonds, an army officer, visited the Blandford Church in 1644 and wrote a description of Robert's tomb in his diary."
His issue:
i. John Ryves= Amy Harvey (see #13 above)
ii. Agnes Ryves = John Swayne before 20 Oct
1549
iii. -------- Ryves (daughter) = William Hunton about 20 Oct 1549.
NOTE:
The above is incomplete, and I will fill in more details later. Information
on some of my known family line is from a work by Emma Barrett Reeves, author
of "Reeves Review, Book II, Memorial Volume, 1996". A secondary reference
source of great value is "Reliques of the Rives," by James Rives Childs,
1929. I have also extracted information from a work by Arthur Ray Rowland
entitled "Wiley Reeves, His Descendants and Ancestors." Most of these books
can be found in most large genealogical libraries, such as the National Archives
and Family History Centers. "Reliques of the Rives" can be obtained in paperback
form from Heritage Books, Inc. in Bowie, MD, and Reeves Review II may be
available from Ericson Books in Nacogdoches, Texas, though the supply of
new books may be exhausted. The work by Arthur Ray Rowland can be obtained
from its author at RRow999@aol.com. I also acknowledge
and thank Elsie Peugh of Thomaston, Ga., and numerous others who have contributed
bits and pieces to my knowlege of my family history.
Thanks for visiting the beginnings of my home page. I would be glad to hear from you anytime, and would appreciate any additions or corrections to the data I've presented. Although much of it has been verified, some of it is secondary data and may be partially in error.
My e-mail address is reeves1@bellsouth.net
Some of my favorite places:
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Other Resources for Reeves Researchers:
1. REEVES-L Mailing List: This mailing list is for those who are interested in exchanging information concerning Reeves genealogy. Queries can be posted seeking information, and connections with others sharing a common interest are likely. I highly recommend it. There is no charge to subscribe or participate. Subscribe by e-mail to the REEVES-L Mailing List at REEVES-L-request@rootsweb.com, putting SUBSCRIBE in subject and body of message. Once subscribed, send postings to REEVES-L@rootsweb.com.
2.A listing of REEVES home pages and REEVES researchers. You may be able to find relatives through the home pages listed, or exchange information with other researchers, whose area of interest is summarized, along with contact information. Click on:
3. Gendex index of individuals with various surnames, along with contact information for those submiting each name. Up to 1000 Reeves individuals were listed at time of my last access. Welcome to GENDEX
4. Reeves Family Genealogy Forum - This is a powerful site linked with the Family Tree Maker site that provides a means for REEVES researchers to link up with others researching their specific family line, through postings to the site. Messages back and forth from those exploring links are also included, and much information can be gleaned from these. Click on:
If you would like to correspond with me, send mail by clicking here.
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