The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Edward Earl Reeves^1,2

M, #13801, b. 20 July 1895, d. 27 March 1951

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Addie May Boring (b. 11 February 1860, d. 20 August 1898)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Edward Earl Reeves was born on 20 July 1895 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He and Rhea Veva Miller were married after 1940.⁴ He died on 27 March 1951, at age 55, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵ He died in April 1951, at age 55, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Edward Earl Reeves had reference number 14069. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1940.) He was a Chicken raising - chicken farm (1940.)² OBITUARY - Johnson City Press-Chronicle, March 28, 1951

EDWARD EARL REEVES -
Edward Earl Reeves, 55, member of a pioneer Washington County family, died unexpectedly early yesterday morning at his home on Knob Creek road.
He was the son of the late George and Addie Boring Reeves. Five generations have resided in the old Reeves homestead on Knob Creek road.
Death was attributed to heart attack.
Survivors are the wife, Mrs. Rhea Miller Reeves; three sisters, Mrs. W. V. Graybeal of Washington, D.C., Mrs. H. B. Stevens of Abilene, Texas, and Mrs. Akard Sell of Knob Creed road; two brothers, Fred R. Reeves of Abilene, Texas and William H. Reeves of Knob Creek road.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at the home of the brother, William H. Reeves, Knob Creek road. Dr. W. R. Rigell, the Rev. Fred Strouth and the Rev. Chalres Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Monte Vista Burial Park.

GRAVE MARKER

EDWARD EARL REEVES
JULY 20, 1895
MAR. 27, 1951.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5074] Funeral Notice - Rhea (Miller) Reeves

Family Explorer

William Heyward Reeves^1,2

M, #13802, b. 22 May 1903, d. 3 July 1962

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Louisa G. "Lulie" Heyward (b. 30 September 1877, d. 29 November 1927)

Pedigree Link

Family: Hazel Cross (b. 11 March 1908, d. 16 March 1985)

Son	William Benjamin "Billy" Reeves (b. 29 October 1929, d. 9 October 2007)
Son	Douglas Heyward Reeves+

BASIC FACTS

William Heyward Reeves was born on 22 May 1903 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3 He and Hazel Cross were married on 15 September 1928 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 2 July 1962, at age 59, in Washington Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 3 July 1962, at age 59, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5,3,6 He was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷ He was buried in Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennesse (On Knob Creek Road just south of its intersection with Sunset Drive.)⁶

William Heyward Reeves had reference number 14070. He resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1951.)^1,8 His Social Security Number was 408-60-4285, issued Tennessee.⁵ He was a Farmer - farming (1940); businessman.^6,2 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1940.) OBITUARY - Abilene Reporter News (Abilene, Texas); Thursday, 5 July 1962; page 10-B column 3; (Ancestry.com)

Rites For Brother Of Two Here Held
Funeral for William Heyward Reeves, 57, brother of two Abilenians, was held Wednesday at the ancestral family home in Johnson City, Tenn., and burial was in the family cemetery.
Mr. Reeves, a businessman with diversified interests, died at the home early Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Horace Stevens of 742 Ross Ave.; and a brother, Fred D. Reeves of 1318 Ross Ave.
He was a descendant on his mother's side of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, his sister said.

Note: William's obituary says he will be buried in the family cemetery, which I took to be the Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery (aka Carr-Reeves Cemetery) where his parents are buried, however, it looks like he was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. William and Hazel lived in the ancestral home of Peter Miller Reeves for many years. In 1965 they sold the home to the Chinouth family. It is on this farm that the Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery is located. After William died, Hazel remarried.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12147] Obituary - William Heyward Reeves
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S9949] Obituary - Edward Earl Reeves

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Alice Cuthbert Reeves¹

F, #13803, b. 14 September 1910, d. 1 June 1996

Parents

Father	George Alexander "Fred" Reeves (b. 13 June 1852, d. 23 October 1922)
Mother	Louisa G. "Lulie" Heyward (b. 30 September 1877, d. 29 November 1927)

Pedigree Link

Family: John Akard "Akard" Sell (b. 1 October 1910, d. 2 May 1993)

Son	John Heyward "Heyward" Sell+
Daughter	Jane Akard Sell+
Daughter	Susan Reeves Sell+

BASIC FACTS

Alice Cuthbert Reeves was born on 14 September 1910 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3 She was born on 14 September 1911.¹ She and John Akard "Akard" Sell were married on 17 January 1935.⁴ She died on 1 June 1996, at age 85, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5,6 She was buried in Probably Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.

Alice Cuthbert Reeves had reference number 14071. She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1951, 1969, 1990.)^1,7,8 Her Social Security Number was 415-86-8326, issued Tennessee.² Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote:

Alice had an operation and radiation treatments the spring or summer (1989) for a malignant tumor high up in her nose. She had a hip replacement the summer before. She had surgery in the summer of 1991 for a large malignant intestinal tumor. Alice died of cancer 1 Jun 1996. She had been in declining health for quite awhile, and in late 1995 was suffering with a severe attack of shingles.

Her husband, Akard, was in and out of the hospital. He was getting around part of the time; his mind was much worse; he had Parkinson's, thought to be beyond knowing anyone.

The Sell's new house was built on top of a high hill; they had moved into it in the summer of 1989. The old one was going down, but there were rumors it might be moved elsewhere. (It was sold to the state to make way for a highway.)

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); June 2, 1996:

MRS. ALICE SELL
Mrs. Alice Sell, 85, 4003 Bristol Highway, died Saturday, June 1, 1996 at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident and a daughter of the late George A. and Lulie Heyward Reeves.
Mrs. Sell was a homemaker.
She was a member of Snow Memorial Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sell was preceded in death by her husband, Akard Sell, one brother, three half brothers and two half sisters.
Survivors include a son, Heyward Sell, Johnson City; two daughters, Jane Johnson, Winter Springs, Fla., and Susan Wheeler, Gray; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Morris-Baker (282-1521)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); June 2, 1996:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME
Alice Sell
Funeral services for Alice Sell, 85, 4003 Bristol Highway, who died Saturday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the South Chapel of Morris-Baker Funeral Home with Rev. John Perkins and the Rev. Ira Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow graveside services at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Monte Vista Burial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends will assemble at the gravesite by 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Special appreciation is given to the caregivers, who were also her friends, from Superior Services. Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S9348] Obituary - Alice Cuthbert Reeves
[S10204] Obituary - Fred DeVault Reeves
[S9949] Obituary - Edward Earl Reeves

Family Explorer

Ann Peyton Couch¹

F, #13804

Parents

Father	William Carter Couch (b. 19 April 1918, d. 7 August 1998)
Mother	Clara Elizabeth Stevens (b. about 1918)

Pedigree Link

Family: Steve Levitan

Daughter

Peyton Ethel Levitan

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

Steve Levitan¹

M, #13805

Pedigree Link

Family: Ann Peyton Couch

Daughter

Peyton Ethel Levitan

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

Peyton Ethel Levitan¹

F, #13806

Parents

Father	Steve Levitan
Mother	Ann Peyton Couch

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

James Stevens Couch¹

M, #13807, b. 5 September 1943, d. 7 February 1975

Parents

Father	William Carter Couch (b. 19 April 1918, d. 7 August 1998)
Mother	Clara Elizabeth Stevens (b. about 1918)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

James Stevens Couch was born on 5 September 1943 in Taylor Co., Texas.² He died on 7 February 1975, at age 31, in Austin, Travis Co., Texas.^1,3,4 He was buried in Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.³

James Stevens Couch had reference number 14075. His Social Security Number was 464-64-5693, issued: Texas.² He was a Sales representative - sales (death certificate.)⁴ GRAVE MARKER

JAMES STEVENS COUCH
SEPT. 5, 1943
FEB. 7, 1975.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S3528] Death Certificate - James Stevens Couch

Family Explorer

Elizabeth "Beth" Couch¹

F, #13808

Parents

Father	William Carter Couch (b. 19 April 1918, d. 7 August 1998)
Mother	Clara Elizabeth Stevens (b. about 1918)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth "Beth" Couch and George Howarth were married in April 1980.¹

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

George Howarth¹

M, #13809

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

George Howarth and Elizabeth "Beth" Couch were married in April 1980.¹

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins

Family Explorer

Cleo Mable Miller^1,2,3,4

F, #13810, b. 20 August 1888, d. 10 May 1979

Parents

Father	Walter Scott Miller
Mother	Julia Florence Young

Pedigree Link

Family: John Peter Reeves (b. 20 February 1887, d. 23 October 1923)

Daughter

Clara Ball Reeves+ (b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010)

BASIC FACTS

Cleo Mable Miller was born on 20 August 1888 in Tennessee.^5,3 She and John Peter Reeves were married on 18 May 1910 in Washington Co., Tennessee.² She died on 10 May 1979, at age 90, in Carter Co., Tennessee.^5,6

Cleo Mable Miller had reference number 14078. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.) She was a Saleslady - retail clothing store (1930.)³

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S9006] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee Marriages 1796 - 1950 (Family Search)
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Clara Ball Reeves^1,2,3

F, #13811, b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010

Parents

Father	John Peter Reeves (b. 20 February 1887, d. 23 October 1923)
Mother	Cleo Mable Miller (b. 20 August 1888, d. 10 May 1979)

Pedigree Link

Family: George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor (b. 12 October 1908, d. 5 November 1969)

Son	George Lewis "Lew" Taylor, II+
Son	John Frank "Johnny" Taylor+ (b. 14 May 1941, d. 7 February 2000)
Daughter	Clara Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor+

BASIC FACTS

Clara Ball Reeves was born on 5 January 1911 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^4,5 She and George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor were married on 26 June 1935 in Carter Co., Tennessee.^6,7 She died on 25 June 2010, at age 99.⁴ She was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.⁵

Clara Ball Reeves had reference number 14079. Her Social Security Number was 411-76-1537, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.⁴ She was educated Graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State Teachers College.⁵ She was an Employed by the Elizabethton City School System where she taught 3rd grade at Duffield Academy, Harold McCormick Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.⁵ She resided in Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee (1935 - 2010.)⁵ She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1920, 1930.) OBITUARY -

Clara Taylor - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON — Clara Ball Reeves Taylor, age 99, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25th, 2010.
Clara was born on January 5, 1911, in Johnson City.
She was the daughter of the late John Peter Reeves and Cleo Miller Reeves. She had lived in Elizabethton since 1935.
Clara had been a very active member of the First United Methodist Church for over 65 years serving as treasurer of Sunday School Dept. for many of those years. She was also an active member of the UMW.
She was a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State Teachers College and was a retired teacher from the Elizabethton City School System where she taught 3rd grade at Duffield Academy, Harold McCormick Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lew Taylor, Sr., a son, John Frank Taylor, and a granddaughter, Cathy Taylor.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lew Taylor, Jr. and Ruthann Taylor of Bristol, TN., her daughter and son-in-law, Betsy Ely and Tom Ely of Wytheville, VA., seven grandchildren; Debbie DeVault, Becky Taylor, Tripp Taylor, Amy Dietz, Reeves Shulstad, Rachel Losch, and Jennifer Hudgins. Also surviving are twelve great-grandchildren.
The funeral service for Clara Taylor will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, June 27th in Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with the Rev. Lauri Jo Cranford and the Rev. Vicki Neese officiating. The family will welcome friends from 2:00 until 3:30 PM Sunday prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the funeral service at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be her son-in-law, grandson, and grandsons-in-law. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Armstrong, Carroll Broome, Dick Grindstaff, and Dr. John Crockett.
The family would like to express their thanks to Amedisys Services, and special friends: Ann Davis, Mildred Morton, Birtha Davis, Mary Anderson and JoAnn Odom.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 325 East E Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book or by fax 423 542-9499.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is serving the Taylor family. Office 423 542-2232, Obituary line 543-4917.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S1449] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S9702] Obituary - Clara Ball (Reeves) Taylor
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)
[S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor^1,2,3

M, #13812, b. 12 October 1908, d. 5 November 1969

Parents

Father	Frank A. Taylor
Mother	Myrtle W. Unknown

Pedigree Link

Family: Clara Ball Reeves (b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010)

Son	George Lewis "Lew" Taylor, II+
Son	John Frank "Johnny" Taylor+ (b. 14 May 1941, d. 7 February 2000)
Daughter	Clara Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor+

BASIC FACTS

George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor was born on 12 October 1908 in Tennessee.^2,4 He and Clara Ball Reeves were married on 26 June 1935 in Carter Co., Tennessee.^2,5 He died on 5 November 1969, at age 61, in Carter Co., Tennessee.^2,6

George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor had reference number 14080. His Social Security Number was 409-05-2533, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.⁷ He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1930.)

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)
[S9702] Obituary - Clara Ball (Reeves) Taylor
[S1930] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
[S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

George Lewis "Lew" Taylor, II^1,2

M, #13813

Parents

Father	George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor (b. 12 October 1908, d. 5 November 1969)
Mother	Clara Ball Reeves (b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010)

Pedigree Link

Family: Ruthann Currey

Daughter	Debra Joyce "Debbie" Taylor+
Daughter	Rebecca Anne "Becky" Taylor
Son	George Lewis "Trip" Taylor, III
Daughter	Amy Ruth Taylor

BASIC FACTS

George Lewis "Lew" Taylor, II, and Ruthann Currey were married on 26 November 1960.³

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S9702] Obituary - Clara Ball (Reeves) Taylor
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)

Family Explorer

John Frank "Johnny" Taylor^1,2

M, #13814, b. 14 May 1941, d. 7 February 2000

Parents

Father	George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor (b. 12 October 1908, d. 5 November 1969)
Mother	Clara Ball Reeves (b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010)

Pedigree Link

Family: Sandra Inez Kyte

Daughter	Jennifer Elizabeth Taylor+
Daughter	Cathy Anissa Taylor (b. 8 April 1969, d. about 5 July 1996)

BASIC FACTS

John Frank "Johnny" Taylor was born on 14 May 1941.³ He and Sandra Inez Kyte were married on 14 March 1963.³ He died on 7 February 2000, at age 58, in Wythe Co., Virginia.^4,5 He was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.⁵

John Frank "Johnny" Taylor had reference number 14082. His Social Security Number was 411-68-9131, issued: Tennessee.⁴ He was educated Graduate of East Tennessee State University.⁵ OBITUARY - 9 February 2000

John F. Taylor
John Frank Taylor, 58, of Wytheville, Va., died Monday, February 7, 2000, at Wythe County Community Hospital.
Mr. Taylor was a graduate of East Tennessee State University.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Lewis Taylor Sr., and a daughter, Cathy A. Taylor.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeffrey Hudgins, Richmond, Va.; three grandchildren, Will, Mac and Jay Hudgins, all of Richmond, Va.; his mother, Clara Reeves Taylor, Elizabethton; a sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Tom Ely, Wytheville, Va.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Lew and Ruthann Taylor, Harrisburg, Pa.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton.
Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., (540) 228-3121, is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S9702] Obituary - Clara Ball (Reeves) Taylor
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S10757] Obituary - John Frank "Johnny" Taylor

Family Explorer

Clara Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor^1,2

F, #13815

Parents

Father	George Lewis "Lew or Lewis" Taylor (b. 12 October 1908, d. 5 November 1969)
Mother	Clara Ball Reeves (b. 5 January 1911, d. 25 June 2010)

Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Alexander "Tom" Ely

Daughter	Elizabeth Reeves "Reeves" Ely
Daughter	Rachel Ellen Ely

BASIC FACTS

Clara Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor and Thomas Alexander "Tom" Ely were married on 10 June 1966.²

Citations

[S9702] Obituary - Clara Ball (Reeves) Taylor
[S5725] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Fain (email address)

Family Explorer

Mildred Elizabeth Browder^1,2,3

F, #13816, b. 14 August 1889, d. 18 October 1921

Parents

Father	Charles David Browder
Mother	Nettie Gray Adkins

Pedigree Link

Family: Fred DeVault Reeves (b. 8 April 1890, d. 25 October 1969)

Child

Child Reeves (d. DECEASED)

BASIC FACTS

Mildred Elizabeth Browder was born on 14 August 1889 in Sweetwater, Monroe Co., Tennessee.^1,4 She and Fred DeVault Reeves were married on 14 October 1919.¹ She died on 18 October 1921, at age 32.¹ She was buried in West View Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., Tennessee.⁵

Mildred Elizabeth Browder had reference number 14084. She was enumerated on the census in Limestone County, Texas (1920.) GRAVE MARKER

MILDRED BROWDER
WIFE OF
FRED REEVES
AUGUST 14, 1889
OCTOBER 18, 1921.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S7238] Genealogy prepared by ScooterRooter (Ancestry.com)
[S1462] 1920 Census, Texas, Limestone County
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Charles David Browder^1,2

M, #13817

Pedigree Link

Family: Nettie Gray Adkins

Daughter

Mildred Elizabeth Browder+ (b. 14 August 1889, d. 18 October 1921)

BASIC FACTS

Charles David Browder had reference number 14085.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S7238] Genealogy prepared by ScooterRooter (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

Mary Helen "Helen" Latham^1,2

F, #13818, b. 14 May 1896, d. 13 March 1962

Parents

Father	John B. Latham
Mother	Marl L. Reed

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Helen "Helen" Latham was born on 14 May 1896 in Robert Lee, Coke Co., Texas.³ She and Fred DeVault Reeves were married on 21 July 1936 in Pecos, Reeves Co., Texas.³ She died on 13 March 1962, at age 65, in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.³ She was buried in Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas.³

Mary Helen "Helen" Latham was also known as Elizabeth Boring.⁴ She had reference number 14086. She was a Math instructor at McMurray College in Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas (more than 20 years.)^1,3 She was educated Graduate of Blackwell High School; attended Stamford College; graduated from Hardin-Simmons University; did graduate work at Columbia University in New York City.³ OBITUARY - Abilene Reporter News (Abilene, Texas); Tuesday, 13 March 1962; page 1 column 1; (Ancestry.com)

Mrs. Reeves, Teacher At McM Dies
Mrs. Fred Reeves, 65, of 1318 Ross, for more than 20 years a teacher in the mathematics department at McMurry College died at Henrick Memorial Hospital at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday after a six-day illness. She was the sister of John B. Latham, city tax collector.
She was born May 14, 1896, in Robert Lee and moved to Abilene from Blackwell in 1920. She married Fred Reeves July 21, 1936 in Pecos.
A graduate of Blackwell High School, she attended Stamford College and graduated from Hardin-Simmons University. She did graduate work at Columbia University in New York City.
She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church and was active in the missionary society. She was one of the organizers of the Locust Youth Center. A member of the Women's Club, she also belonged to the Wednesday Study Club and the Shakespeare Club.
Funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Methodist Church with Dr. John Donaho, pastor officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. A. Long, assistant pastor.
Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park under direction of Kiker-Warren Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband; her brother, John B. Latham of 3110 Sayles Blvd.; two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Freeman of Longview and Mrs. John R. Day of 2004 Edgemont Dr., a niece, two nephews, four great-nieces and two great-nephews.
Pallbearers will be John R. Day Sr., John R. Day Jr., Carol H. Ferrel, John Owen and L. E. Tidwell of Abilene and Larry L. Freeman of Longview.

FUNERAL CORRECTION - Abilene Reporter News (Abilene, Texas); Thursday, 15 March 1962; page 17-A column 8; (Ancestry.com)

Funeral Today For Mrs. Reeves
Funeral for Mrs. Fred Reeves, 65, originally scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday was postponed until 2 p.m. Thursday because of the inclement weather, officials at Kiker-Warren Funeral Home announced.
Services were to be held at St. Paul Methodist Church.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S11257] Obituary - Mary Helen "Helen" (Latham) Reeves
[S10401] Obituary - Helen (Latham) Reeves
[S10204] Obituary - Fred DeVault Reeves

Family Explorer

William Vivian Harper "Billie" Graybill^1,2

M, #13819, b. 24 May 1884, d. 25 May 1951

Parents

Father	Lewis Houseman Graybill (b. 15 November 1833, d. 26 May 1907)
Mother	Mary Wise Taylor (b. 5 November 1840, d. 27 January 1909)

Pedigree Link

Family: Addie Elizabeth Reeves (b. 14 March 1892, d. 27 January 1967)

Daughter	Eugene Reeves Graybill (b. 3 September 1916, d. 5 September 1916)
Son	Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill+ (b. 25 September 1921, d. 20 March 1993)

BASIC FACTS

William Vivian Harper "Billie" Graybill was born on 24 May 1884 in Frankfort, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on 24 May 1884 in Virginia.¹ He and Addie Elizabeth Reeves were married on 8 December 1915 in "Sinking Spring, " the Peter Miller Reeves home in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹ He died on 25 May 1951, at age 67, in Spencerville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.¹ He was buried in Peter Miller Reeves Cemetery, Knob Creek Road just south of its intersection with Sunset Drive.⁴

William Vivian Harper "Billie" Graybill had reference number 14087. He was a Heavy equipment operator, steamshovel engineer.^3,2 He was enumerated on the census in Montgomery County, Maryland (1930.) GRAVE MARKER

GRAYBILL
ADDIE E. Wm VIVIAN
REEVES
MAR. 14, 1892 MAY 24, 1884
JAN. 27, 1967 MAY 25, 1951. From a newspaper clipping (excerpts):

The bride entered to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, upon the arm of the groom, attired in a going-away suit of brown silk velvet, with hat and accessories to match. They were preceded by the ring bearers, little Misses Susan Patterson and Alice Reeves. ... Mesdames S. L. Browder, Alex Patterson, J. P. Reeves, W. J. Miller and Miss Grace McGee served at the reception at Sinking Spring, where they were married. They left on the train to visit relatives of the groom in Virginia, after which they would make their home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where the groom had a position with the Chalmers Motor Co.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1740] 1930 Census, Maryland, Montgomery County
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

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James Robert Rhodes^1,2,3,4

M, #13820, b. 3 May 1886, d. 29 September 1973

Parents

Father	Joseph Edward Rhodes
Mother	Elizabeth Jane Tedford

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BASIC FACTS

James Robert Rhodes was born on 3 May 1886 in Charleston, Delta Co., Texas.^5,6 He was born on 3 May 1895.¹ He and Addie Elizabeth Reeves were married on 26 March 1961 in Montgomery Co., Maryland.¹ He died on 29 September 1973, at age 87.¹

James Robert Rhodes had reference number 14088. His Social Security Number was 577-16-2234, issued Washington, District of Columbia.⁵ He resided in Bethesda, Montgomery Co., Maryland (1942); Silver Springs, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^5,6 He was a Printer - print shop (1930); own business - duplicating, Washington, District of Columbia (1940, 1942.)^6,3 He was enumerated on the census in Delta County, Texas (1900); Washington County, District of Columbia (1930); Montgomery County, Maryland (1940.) It appears that James was previously married to Evangeline E. "Iva" Tainter.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S2182] 1940 Census, Maryland, Montgomery County
[S1582] 1930 Census, District of Columbia, Washington County
[S672] 1900 Census, Texas, Delta County
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S12482] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Ancestry.com)

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Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill¹

M, #13821, b. 25 September 1921, d. 20 March 1993

Parents

Father	William Vivian Harper "Billie" Graybill (b. 24 May 1884, d. 25 May 1951)
Mother	Addie Elizabeth Reeves (b. 14 March 1892, d. 27 January 1967)

Pedigree Link

Family: Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern (b. 22 March 1923)

Adopted Son	Claude Andrew Reeves-Graybill
Adopted Daughter	Monica Marie Reeves-Graybill+

BASIC FACTS

Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill was born on 25 September 1921 in Olney, Montgomery Co., Maryland.^1,2 He and Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern were married on 21 December 1950 in Arlington, Fairfax Co., Virginia.² He died on 20 March 1993, at age 71.^1,2 He was buried in John Graybill Family Cemetery, Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹

Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill had reference number 14089. He was an Employed by the Library of Congress from 1943 until 1970.¹ He resided in Washington, District of Columbia (1969); Alexandria, Alexandria Co., Virginia (1990.)^1,3 His Social Security Number was 219-12-4444, issued: Maryland, last residence: Alexandria, Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁴ Reeves became a diabetic at age twenty, which led to his blindness at forty-eight.¹ Earl visited Europe in 1948, 1958 and 1963.

Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote:

Reeves had a long downhill road for more than two years -- kidney failure and extreamly painful neuropathy. After an especially bad night, he died at home in his bed. The Episcopal Bishop, a good friend, gave him Holy Communion the last time a week before his death.
Reeves had been working with the Mormon group who were microfilming all his genealogical material for their archives. Ursula wrote in Dec 1993 that she would soon be arranging for his collection to be picked up. She felt sad, because it had been part of Reeves for so many years.

TRIBUTE TO EDWARD EARL "REEVES" REEVES-GRAYBILL

(The following was written by his wife at the time of Reeves' death. I found it with his genealogy papers at the LDS library in Salt Lake City, Utah.)

On March 20, 1993, our beloved husband, father and grandfather died at the age of 71 after many years of intense suffering.
He is survived by his wife Ursula S. Reeves-Graybill of 5209 Chippawa Place, Alexandria, VA 22312; son Claude A. Reeves-Graybill of 9026 Backlick Road, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060; daughter Monika M. Daniel, son-in-law William R. Daniel and three grandchildren Michael, Stephen and Christina of 8729 Lea Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309.
Reeves' downhill road began over two years ago with the failure of his kidneys, Additionally, he suffered the most excruciation pain because of diabetic nuropathy, nerve damage, under the feet, neck hands and stomach. He was bloated by excessive fluid and very uncomfortable. He could hardly walk anymore, suffled behind me, his wife, leaning heavily on my sholders. He often got dizzy, sliding right off my back hitting the hard floor. Reeves tolerated his blindness and extreme pain for over twenty years with the support of vouunteers, who helped him in his research in genealogy. This research material filled over 158 binders, two to four inches thick, and manuscript boxes, all of which was microfilmed. Ancestral charts were compiled with Reeves and Graybill crests and coat-of-arms mounted. This hobby, with the help of these beautiful people almost daily for two hours, made his life bearable and gave it purpose. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and home he created.
Lately, he could not even go upstairs without my assistance. I had to pull him up on his pants with every second step during which he moaned "O' Frauchen. O' Frauchen," meaning my little/dear wife. The night from Friday to Saturday began normal with supper consisting of oatmeal, bran, hard wheat and a prune. He no longer ate meat, starches and vegetables. Then I heard calls of distress - he complained of an upset stomach which I treated with Pepto-Bismol and later peppermint water. He had pain in the lift side which he had often for many, many years. He lived off pain killers around the clock. When he broke out in a sweat I took a blood glucose test which was normal. The pain became more intense and he wanted me to call the Doctor. It was 11:00 p.m. when he got back with us suggesting only an ice pack, which Reeves refused, and an extra pain killer. After 1:00 a.m. Reeves again was drenched in perspiration and this time the blood glucose test showed a skyrocketing 446!!! -- 150 is about normal. I gave him an injection of Regular Insulin that acts immediately. His pajama was completely soaked, to change it proved to be extremely difficult, he could neither sit up nor stand up. He had no strength left and prayed to the Father to take him. He moaned louder and louder calling for me. I sat on his bed searching for a passage in the Anglican Missal which I never found. Finally, he quieted down around 2:30 a.m. Next morning after half an hour of chores I went upstairs to wake him up and get him started, I washed and dressed him for many months because he could no longer stand up, no response ------ he was dead. The rescue league, ambulance and police were here within three minutes of my call and confirmed his death.
My children came soon afterwards and were the most beautiful support for me, particularly my heartbroken daughter Monika, who from then on did not leave me out of her sight and requested I go home with her and spend the night. Being with the lively grandchildren did not give me much chance to think of my grief. The whole family was together including Claude.
A great highlight during Reeves' last year was the periodic visits from the Bishop of the Episcopal Church in our area, a tremendous personality, both men enjoyed each other's company. The Bishop gave Reeves Holy Communion the last time one week before his death.
Reeves has been my joy and happiness for over forty-two years -- I shall grieve over him and miss him forever!
3-26-93 Ursula

His ashes will be buried in the Graybill Family Cemetery in Buchanan, VA by his family. 4/17/93. He was baptized on 13 August 1922 in (Southern Methodist - Rev. Dorsy) Colesville, Maryland.²

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill
[S10204] Obituary - Fred DeVault Reeves
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern¹

F, #13822, b. 22 March 1923

Parents

Father	Max Stern (b. about 1893)
Mother	Jeanette Unknown

Pedigree Link

Family: Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill (b. 25 September 1921, d. 20 March 1993)

Adopted Son	Claude Andrew Reeves-Graybill
Adopted Daughter	Monica Marie Reeves-Graybill+

BASIC FACTS

Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern was born on 22 March 1923 in Berlin, Wiesbaden, Germany.^1,2 She and Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill were married on 21 December 1950 in Arlington, Fairfax Co., Virginia.²

Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern had reference number 14090.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill

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Monica Marie Reeves-Graybill^1,2

F, #13823

Parents

Adoptive Father	Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill (b. 25 September 1921, d. 20 March 1993)
Adoptive Mother	Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern (b. 22 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Robert Daniel

Son	Michael Daniel
Son	Stephen Daniel
Daughter	Christina Daniel

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill

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Claude Andrew Reeves-Graybill^1,2

M, #13824

Parents

Adoptive Father	Edward Earl "Reeves" Reeves-Graybill (b. 25 September 1921, d. 20 March 1993)
Adoptive Mother	Ursula Gertrud Margarete Stern (b. 22 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S5880] Genealogy prepared by Edward Earl Reeves-Graybill

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Rhea Veva Miller^1,2,3,4,5

F, #13825, b. 17 May 1899, d. 15 August 1992

Parents

Father	L. Joseph Miller
Mother	Bertie Elizabeth Guinn

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BASIC FACTS

Rhea Veva Miller was born on 17 May 1899 in Tennessee.^2,3 She and Edward Earl Reeves were married after 1940.⁴ She died on 15 August 1992, at age 93, in Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶ She was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Rhea Veva Miller had reference number 14093. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1910, 1930, 1940.) She was a Bookkeeper - retail department store (1930); bookkeeper - clothing store (1940.)^4,5 OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); August 16, 1992:

MRS. RHEA M. REEVES
Mrs. Rhea Miller Reeves, formerly of 702 ½ Sunset Drive, died Saturday, August 15, 1992, at Asbury Center after a lengthy illness.
She was a lifelong Washington County resident and a daughter of the late L. Joseph and Bertie Guinn Miller.
Mrs. Reeves was employed by J.C. Penney Co., Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Mahoney’s and B.G. Young for several years.
She was a former member of the Business and Professional Womens Club.
Mrs. Reeves was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nolichuckey Chapter No. 197, and was honored as a 50-year member.
She was a member of Snow Memorial Baptist Church, the Sr. Ladies Sunday School Class, the Vesta Lacy Circle and was an active choir member.
Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Reeves, in 1951, three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include one sister, Irene Miller Mahoney, Johnson City; one nephew, Dan Mahoney, Johnson City.
Morris-Baker (282-1521)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); Sunday, August 16, 1992:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Rhea M. Reeves
Funeral services for Mrs. Rhea Miller Reeves, formerly of 702½ Suncrest Drive, Johnson City, who died Saturday at Ashbury Center, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at Morris-Baker Chapel with the Rev. John Perkins officiating. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Monte Vista Burial Park. Active pallbearers will be E.G. Carey, James H. Epps III, Fred W. Bailey III, Sean Mahoney, Coy Maddox and Henry Brandon. Honorary pallbearers will be friends from Snow memorial Baptist Church, 2201 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City.

GRAVE MARKER

RHEA M. REEVES
MAY 17, 1899
AUG. 15, 1992.

Citations

[S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
[S1017] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S2763] Birth Records - Tennessee, Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records, 1869 - 1909 (Ancestry.com)
[S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5075] Funeral Notice - Rhea Miller