Elizabeth Carraway

Female 1742 - 1800  (58 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Carraway was born 1742, Wayne Co. NC; died 1800, Wayne Co. NC.

    Notes:

    1800 United States Federal Census
    Name: Elisabeth Reves
    Home in 1800: Wayne, North Carolina
    Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1
    Number of Slaves: 13
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 20

    FATHER'S WILL

    WILL OF HENRY CARRAWAY:As recorded in Wayne County, NC Wills, Book A-7, 1776-1805, p.14.

    In the name of God Amen. I Henry Carraway of the State of North Carolina and county of Wayne being very sick and weak in body but of a sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for it, but calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for ALL men once to die do constitute, make and Ordain this my last will and Testament in the following manner VIS:

    Principally and first of all I recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it me, and my body I recommend to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors, hereafter named nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Might Power of God, and Touching such Wordly Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life, I do give and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.

    First my will and desire is, that all my just debts and funeral charges be cleared and discharged.

    Item - I (Leave) to my beloved wife Elizabeth Carraway the use of all my plantation lands and tenements and like wise the use of all my estate both real and personal during her life or widowhood--and after her death or widowhood I desire that the Negro wench named Doll and all her increase, since she has been in my possession I leave to so(?) and the money arising there from to be equally divided amongst my eight children Vis: Zilpha, Mary Ann, John, Elizabeth, Civil, Molly, Eve and Adam.

    Item - I give and bequeath to my son John Carraway after his mother's death or widowhood, the plantation whereon I now dwell with all the land belonging thereunto on the east side of Carraway's Creek to him and his heirs forever.

    Item - I give and bequeath to my son Adam Carraway all of my lands and tenements on the west side of Carraway Creek and one negro boy named Ned to his and his heirs forever...and in case the said Adam Carraway should died before he arrives at the full age of 21 years then my will and desire is that the said land and negro may be sold and the money arising there from to be equally divided amongst the rest of my children.

    Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter Eve Carraway one negro boy named Sam to her and her heirs forever..and in case she the said Eve should died before she marrys or arrives at the age of 18 years...then my will and desire is that the said negro shall be sold and the money arising there from be equally divided amongst the rest of my children...and all the rest of my estate that I have not yet bequeathed (after?) my wife's death or widowhood I leave to be equally divided amonst four of my children vis: Sevil, Molly, Eve, and Adam.

    Item - I do appoint my loving wife executrix and my friends Doc and Richard McKinne Executors to this my last will and testament. And I do hereby utter revoke Disannul and make void all and every other former will or wills heretofore by me made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 20th day of Feb anmo domini: One thousand seven hundred and eighty four (1784).

    Signed Henry Caraway (seal)

    Signed, seald, Declared and pronounced by the testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names. Joseph Slocump - Mary Slocumb; Sevil Carraway (signed with an X)

    Elizabeth married William Reaves. William was born 1738, Wayne Co. NC; died 1793, Wayne Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Adam Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1760, Wayne Co. NC; died ca 1831, Wayne Co. NC.
    2. 3. Lydia Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1762, Wayne Co. NC.
    3. 4. William Reaves, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1764, Wayne Co. NC; died 16 Apr 1826, Hancock Co. GA.
    4. 5. Jesse Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1768, Wayne Co. NC.
    5. 6. Lovett Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1769, Wayne Co. NC; died ca 1835, Montgomery Co. AL.
    6. 7. Stephen Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 08 Mar 1771, Wayne Co. NC; died 22 Nov 1830, Talbot Co. GA .
    7. 8. Elizabeth Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1776, Wayne Co. NC.
    8. 9. Margaret (Peggy) Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1778, Wayne Co. NC.
    9. 10. Richard Lee Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1782, Wayne Co. NC.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Adam Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1760, Wayne Co. NC; died ca 1831, Wayne Co. NC.

    Notes:

    1800 United States Federal Census
    Name: Adam Reves
    Home: Wayne, North Carolina
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Number of Slaves: 3
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 10


  2. 3.  Lydia Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1762, Wayne Co. NC.

  3. 4.  William Reaves, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1764, Wayne Co. NC; died 16 Apr 1826, Hancock Co. GA.

  4. 5.  Jesse Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1768, Wayne Co. NC.

    Notes:

    1790 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jesse Rieves [Jesse Raves]
    Home in 1790: Wayne, North Carolina
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1
    Free White Persons - Females: 1
    Number of Household Members: 3


  5. 6.  Lovett Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1769, Wayne Co. NC; died ca 1835, Montgomery Co. AL.

    Notes:

    1810 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lovard Reeves
    Home: Wayne, North Carolina
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
    Number of Household Members: 6


  6. 7.  Stephen Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 08 Mar 1771, Wayne Co. NC; died 22 Nov 1830, Talbot Co. GA .

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1800 United States Federal Census
    Name: Stephen Reves
    Home: Wayne, North Carolina
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
    Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
    Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
    Number of Household Members: 5

    North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    Name: Stephen Reeves
    State: NC
    County: Wayne County Regiment
    Township: Sixth Company
    Year: 1812
    Database: NC 1812-1814 Muster Rolls

    1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: Stephen Reeves [Stephen Reaves]
    Home: Balyews, Talbot, Georgia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
    Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
    Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
    Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
    Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 9
    Total Slaves: 4
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 13

    WAR OF 1812 SERVICE

    North Carolina Census, 1790-1890
    Name: Stephen Reeves
    State: NC
    Wayne County Regiment
    Sixth Company
    Year: 1812
    Database: NC 1812-1814 Muster Rolls

    LAND RECORDS JONES CO. GA
    Lot 78 & NW 1/4 of Lot 53, Sixth District Written: December 24, 1827 Recorded: December 22, 1828 Jones County, Georgia Deed Book O, page 153 Georgia Jones County This Indenture made this twenty fourth day of December 1827 between Stephen
    Reeves of the one part & James Huckaby of the other both of the state & County aforesaid.

    Witnesseth that the said Stephen Reeves for & in consideration of the sum of Six hundred dollars to him in hand paid at & before the signing Sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
    hath granted bargained sold & conveyed & by these presents do grant bargain sell & convey unto the said James Huckaby all that tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the county of Baldwin when surveyed now Jones County Containing two hundred & fifty three acres more or less known & distinguished by lot No. Seventy eight in the sixth district of said Baldwin now Jones County & also North west fourth part of lot no fifty three in said district & County bounded as follows beginning at center on the line between the said lots fifty three to a sasafras stake thence with the Original line the corner between 18 [should be 78] & 53 thence on the line between the said lots to the beginning Corner. To have and to hold said bargained premises with all & singular the rights members & appertenances of or in anywise belonging to the said premises to the said James Huckaby his heirs & assigns to their own proper use benefit & behoof in fee simple and the said Stephen Reeves Against himself his heirs & assigns the said the said bargained premises & all every other person or persons whatever will warrant & defend the right & title to said premises.

    In Witness whereof the said Stephen Reeves hath hereunto set his hand & Seal the day & year above written in presence of Thomas Wynn David Slocomb J. P. Stephen Reeves (LS) N.B. Interlined before signed with the words & defend the right & title of said Premises.

    Recorded the 22nd Decbr 1828 F. Sims ClkThe deed for the sale of the partial Lot 53 gives a more complete description of the parcel; see Deed Book P, page 403.

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Stephen married Sarah Flowers 1794, Wayne Co. NC. Sarah (daughter of William Flowers and Charity Harrell) was born 21 Sep 1777, Wayne Co. NC; died 08 Sep 1843, Horeb,Talbot Co. GA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. John Henry Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1793, Wayne Co. NC; died 1850, Dale Co. AL.
    2. 12. Nancy Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jun 1794, Wayne Co. NC; died 17 Oct 1874, Caddo Parish, LA.
    3. 13. Asher Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1796, Wayne Co. NC; died 1887, Barbour Co. AL.
    4. 14. Lydia Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1803, Talbot Co. GA; died 31 Dec 1888, Georgia.
    5. 15. William Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1805, North Carolina; died 03 Aug 1886, Bentley Co, MS.
    6. 16. Sarah Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1809, Wayne Co. NC; died Oct 1880, Dougherty Co. GA.
    7. 17. Elizabeth Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1810, North Carolina; died 25 Aug 1876, North Carolina.
    8. 18. Samuel Jesse Reaves, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1812, North Carolina; died 1864, Chambers Co. AL.
    9. 19. Stephen Reaves, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1814, North Carolina; died 1863, Chambers Co. AL.
    10. 20. Harrell Flowers Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 06 Nov 1819, Jones Co. GA; died 12 Feb 1899, Coffee Co. AL.
    11. 21. Abner Lee Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1822, Talbot Co. GA; died 23 Jul 1847, Georgia.

  7. 8.  Elizabeth Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1776, Wayne Co. NC.

  8. 9.  Margaret (Peggy) Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1778, Wayne Co. NC.

  9. 10.  Richard Lee Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1782, Wayne Co. NC.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  John Henry Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1793, Wayne Co. NC; died 1850, Dale Co. AL.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1820 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry Reaves
    Home: Capt Rossers District, Jones, Georgia
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
    Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
    Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1
    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 2
    Total Slaves: 1
    Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 3

    1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry Reeves
    Home: Balyews, Talbot, Georgia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
    Total Free White Persons: 5
    Total Slaves: 2
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

    WILL
    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    John married Clarissa Roxanna Kornegay 27 May 1819, Pulaski Co. GA. Clarissa (daughter of George Kornegay, III and Elizabeth Kornegay) was born 1793, Duplin Co. NC; died 1850, Dale Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. John Henry Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Susan Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. George Washington Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jan 1825, Jones Co. GA; died 24 Jan 1918, Montgomery Co. TX.
    4. 25. Sarah Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1829, Georgia.
    5. 26. Rebecca Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1832, Georgia.
    6. 27. Martha Ann Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 06 Dec 1836, Alabama; died 27 Dec 1920, Montgomery Co. TX.

  2. 12.  Nancy Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 27 Jun 1794, Wayne Co. NC; died 17 Oct 1874, Caddo Parish, LA.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Nancy married William Huckaby 20 Dec 1821, Jones Co. GA. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Asher Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1796, Wayne Co. NC; died 1887, Barbour Co. AL.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Asher Riavis [Asher Reaves]
    Home: Barbour, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
    Slaves - Females - Under 10: 2
    Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 5
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
    Total Free White Persons: 11
    Total Slaves: 4
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 15

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Asher Reeves
    Age: 51
    Birth Year: abt 1799
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1850: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 329
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Asher Reeves 51
    Ellender Reeves 32
    Rebecca Reeves 15
    Wellborn Reeves 12
    Sithey Reeves 9
    Nancy Reeves 3
    Martha Reeves 1

    1850 Census Slave Scheule
    Asher Reaves
    Residence Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
    Number of Enslaved People: 11; 6 females and 5 males, ages 39 to 1 year.

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ashue [Asher] Reaves
    Birth Year: abt 1799
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1860: Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Eufaula
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Ashue Reaves 61
    Ellener C Reaves 45
    Nancy Reaves 13
    Martha C Reaves 11
    Narcissa E Reaves 7
    Margaret Reaves 5

    1860 Census Slave Schedule
    Asher Reaves
    Residence Place
    Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama
    Page 128, Line 35
    Number of Enslaved People:18; 10 females and 8 males, ages 44 to 6 months.

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Asher Reaves
    Birth Year: abt 1798
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home: Township 10 Range 27, Barbour, Alabama
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Clayton
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Asher Reaves 72
    Nelley Reaves 54
    Narcissa Reaves 17
    Margaret Reaves 15

    OTHER RECORDS

    Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records; Washington D.C., USA; Federal Land Patents, State Volumes

    Name: Asher Reaves
    Issue Date: 15 May 1837
    Place: Barbour, Alabama
    Land Office: Sparta
    Meridian: St Stephens
    Township: 10-N
    Range: 27-E
    Section: 7
    Accession Number: AL2140__.359
    Document Number: 2359

    Alabama, U.S., Civil Appointments, 1818-1939 [database on-line]. Provo, UT
    Appointment to constable in Barbour Co., AL
    Name: Ashar Reaves
    Appointment Place: Barbour, Alabama
    Commission Date: 31 May 1847
    Film: M881696


    WILL
    Asher is mentioned in his father's will.
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Asher married Sevil Kornegay 21 Dec 1820, Pulaski Co. GA. Sevil (daughter of George Kornegay, III and Elizabeth Kornegay) was born 12 Aug 1803, South Carolina; died 1843, Barbour Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Henry T, Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1821, Georgia.
    2. 29. David L. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1823, Georgia; died 06 Dec 1900, Barbour Co. AL.
    3. 30. Sarah Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1826, Georgia; died Jul 1861, Eudora, Chicot Co. AR.
    4. 31. Mary Ann (Polly) Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1830, Georgia; died 27 Nov 1909, Navarro Co. TX.
    5. 32. Lydia Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1832, Georgia.
    6. 33. Rebecca Ann Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1835, Georgia; died 27 Nov 1909, Navarro Co. TX.
    7. 34. William Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1838, Georgia.

    Asher married Ellender Cornelia (Nelly) Parmer 17 Dec 1845, Barbour Co. AL. Ellender was born 1816, Georgia; died 1887, Barbour Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Amanda Nancy Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1846, Barbour Co. AL.
    2. 36. Martha Caroline Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1849, Barbour Co. AL; died ca 1888, Wilson, Carter Co. OK.
    3. 37. Nacrissa Elizabeth Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Dec 1852, Barbour Co. AL; died 01 May 1943.
    4. 38. Margaret L. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1855, Barbour Co. AL; died 1885.

  4. 14.  Lydia Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1803, Talbot Co. GA; died 31 Dec 1888, Georgia.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Lydia married John McInvale 23 May 1822, Georgia. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  William Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 13 Apr 1805, North Carolina; died 03 Aug 1886, Bentley Co, MS.

    Notes:

    William was a Baptist preacher. William serviced in the Indian War in Florida in 1836.

    Birth:
    Some researchers have his place of birth as Talbot Co. GA

    William married Sarah Lokey. [Group Sheet]


  6. 16.  Sarah Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1809, Wayne Co. NC; died Oct 1880, Dougherty Co. GA.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Sarah married Ussery Moore 26 Nov 1826, Jones Co. GA. [Group Sheet]


  7. 17.  Elizabeth Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 15 Oct 1810, North Carolina; died 25 Aug 1876, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Elizabeth married William Wlbourn Jinks 25 Jan 1835, Talbot Co. GA. [Group Sheet]


  8. 18.  Samuel Jesse Reaves, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1812, North Carolina; died 1864, Chambers Co. AL.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Samuel married Isabella Burdette. [Group Sheet]


  9. 19.  Stephen Reaves, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1814, North Carolina; died 1863, Chambers Co. AL.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.


  10. 20.  Harrell Flowers Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 06 Nov 1819, Jones Co. GA; died 12 Feb 1899, Coffee Co. AL.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Harrell married Martha Matilda Bush 28 Jan 1841, Barbour Co. AL. [Group Sheet]


  11. 21.  Abner Lee Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 22 Oct 1822, Talbot Co. GA; died 23 Jul 1847, Georgia.

    Notes:

    WILL
    Talbot County GA

    Will of Stephen Reaves:
    I Stephen Reaves being this day in my proper mind and judgement do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in which I constitute and appoint my wife, Sarah Reaves my Exectrix and Leonard P. Bridlow and John Pratt, Sen, my executors to this my last will and testament. I will that my estate both real and personal be disposed of in the following manner (namely)

    Item: First after paying my just debts, I give and bequeath unto my wife Sarah Reaves all my estate both real and personall during her widowhood or lifetime exclusive of the sum of twenty-five dollars (25) to be given to each of my children as they may arrive to the age of Twenty-one years or marriage except my son Henry Reaves, Ashur Reaves, and my daughter Nancy Huckuby, Lydia Mackinvale, and Sarah Moore to whom I have already given the sum of Twenty-five dollars each which estate both real and personall to be kept in the hands of my wife Sarah Reaves during her widow hood or lifetime for the support of herself and the maintaining my children Stephen Reaves, Samuel J. Reaves, Harrel F. Reaves, and Abner L. Reaves.

    Item: Second after the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I give and bequeath unto my sons William Reaves, Stephen Reaves, and Samuel J. Reaves my lot of land known by (no 239). Two hundred and thirty-nine in the Fifteenth District of originally Muscogee now Talbot County to be
    divided in the following (manner) my sons: William Reaves to have seventy-five acres (75) of the west side of said lot the line to run north and south. My son Stephen Reaves to have (75) Seventy-five acres adjoining my son William. The line to run the same direction the balance which is
    fifty-two and a half acres being East side of said Lot I give to my son Samuel J. Reaves. Third: I will that my lot of Land known by (no 240) Two hundred and forty in the fifteenth district of original Muscogee now Talbot County be divided into two equal parts by a line running east and west and the West half of said lot I give and bequeath unto my son Harrel F. Reaves and the East half of said lot I give and bequeath to my son Abner L. Reaves.

    Fourth: I will that my negros be disposed of in the following manner to wit Toney, Esther, and her child to be equally divided among my children (viz) Henry, Nancy, Asher, Lydia, William, Betsey, Stephen, Sarah, Samuel J., Harrel F., and Abner L. Reaves.

    Fifth: After the death or marriage of my wife Sarah Reaves, I will that the balance of my estate be sold by the executors of this my last will and testament and be Equally divided among my Children. In witness whereof I have here unto set my (my is repeated) hand and seal this 26 day of October 1830.

    Stephen (his X mark) Reaves
    Witness: Hamilton P. S. Snead, Mary Walker, Samuel H. Davis
    This will was proven in open court on March 7, 1831 and ordered to be recorded.

    Abner married Amelia Fraser. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  John Henry Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  2. 23.  Susan Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  3. 24.  George Washington Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 28 Jan 1825, Jones Co. GA; died 24 Jan 1918, Montgomery Co. TX.

  4. 25.  Sarah Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1829, Georgia.

  5. 26.  Rebecca Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1832, Georgia.

  6. 27.  Martha Ann Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 06 Dec 1836, Alabama; died 27 Dec 1920, Montgomery Co. TX.

  7. 28.  Henry T, Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1821, Georgia.

  8. 29.  David L. Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born Jun 1823, Georgia; died 06 Dec 1900, Barbour Co. AL.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Asher Riavis [Asher Reaves]
    Home: Barbour, Alabama
    Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 [David Reaves]

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: David S Reeves[David L Reaves]
    Birthplace: Georgia
    Home: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 129
    Name Age
    David S Reeves 28
    Mahala Reeves 22
    Thomas I [J] Reeves 5
    Cinthia I [J] Reeves 2

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Daniel S Reaves[David L Reaves]
    Age in 1860: 38
    Birthplace: Georgia
    Home: Eastern Division, Barbour, Alabama
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Eufaula
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Daniel S Reaves 38
    Mahala Reaves 36
    Thos Reaves 15
    Cinthia Reaves 12
    John Reaves 7
    Sally Reaves 4
    Wellborn Reaves 2
    Mary Reaves 8/12
    Dougald Nichol 26

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: David S Reaves [David L Reaves]
    Birthplace: Alabama
    Home: Township 11 Range 27, Barbour, Alabama
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Eufaula
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    David S Reaves 59
    Cynthia I Reaves 20
    John C Reaves 17
    Sarah M Reaves 15
    Wilburn Reaves 13
    Mary V Reaves 10
    Marianna Reaves 8
    Lizzie Reaves 7
    Sanford Reaves 5
    Juny Reaves 3

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: David S. Reaves
    Birthplace: Georgia
    Home: Williamsons, Barbour, Alabama
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Widower
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
    Occupation: Farming
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    David S. Reaves 57
    Mary V. Reaves 19
    Wellborn Reaves 23
    Elizabeth Reaves 17
    Sanford Reaves 15
    Jamie Reaves 13
    Ally Hatfield 2 [listed as granddaughter]

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: David Reaves
    Age: 78
    Birth Date: Oct 1824
    Birthplace: Georgia
    Home: Fort Browder, Barbour, Alabama
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: [Sanford Reaves] Father
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina

    David married Alice Mahala Evans 13 Nov 1842, Barbour Co. AL. Alice was born ca 1828, Alabama; died Bef 1870, Barbour Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Cynthia J. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1842, Barbour Co. AL.
    2. 40. Thomas Jefferson REAVES  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1844, Barbour Co. AL; died 30 Jun 1899, Eufaula, Barbour Co. AL; was buried , White Oak Methodist Church Cemetery, Eufala, Barbour Co. AL.
    3. 41. John C. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Dec 1852, Barbour Co. AL; died 15 Jan 1928, Barbour Co. AL; was buried , Cunningham Cemetery Barbour Co. AL.
    4. 42. Sally M. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1856, Barbour Co. AL.
    5. 43. David Wilburn Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1859, Barbour Co. AL; died 03 Sep 1931, Barbour Co. AL; was buried , Mount Serene Cemetery Barbour Co. AL.
    6. 44. Mary V. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1860, Eufala, Barbour Co. AL.
    7. 45. Marianna Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1862, Eufala, Barbour Co. AL.
    8. 46. Lizzie Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1863, Eufala, Barbour Co. AL.
    9. 47. Sanford Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1864, Eufala, Barbour Co. AL; died 18 Sep 1932, Eufaula, Barbour Co. AL; was buried , Mount Serene Cemetery Barbour Co. AL.
    10. 48. Junie J. Reaves  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1866, Eufala, Barbour Co. AL; died 1897, Barbour Co. AL; was buried , Mount Serene Cemetery Barbour Co. AL.

  9. 30.  Sarah Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1826, Georgia; died Jul 1861, Eudora, Chicot Co. AR.

  10. 31.  Mary Ann (Polly) Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 26 Jan 1830, Georgia; died 27 Nov 1909, Navarro Co. TX.

    Mary married John Albert Rogers 23 Sep 1845, Barbour Co. AL. John was born 14 May 1823, Patsburg, Crenshaw Co. AL; died 26 Feb 1901, Chatfield, Navarro Co. TX. [Group Sheet]


  11. 32.  Lydia Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born ca 1832, Georgia.

  12. 33.  Rebecca Ann Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1835, Georgia; died 27 Nov 1909, Navarro Co. TX.

    Rebecca married William Flowers. [Group Sheet]


  13. 34.  William Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1838, Georgia.

  14. 35.  Amanda Nancy Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born Nov 1846, Barbour Co. AL.

  15. 36.  Martha Caroline Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1849, Barbour Co. AL; died ca 1888, Wilson, Carter Co. OK.

  16. 37.  Nacrissa Elizabeth Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 17 Dec 1852, Barbour Co. AL; died 01 May 1943.

    Nacrissa married William Patrick Gary 1890, Barbour Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

    Nacrissa married John Fletcher Faulk 31 Dec 1867, Navarro Co. TX. [Group Sheet]


  17. 38.  Margaret L. Reaves Descendancy chart to this point (13.Asher3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1855, Barbour Co. AL; died 1885.

    Margaret married James Ventress. [Group Sheet]