William Reeder (abt. 1765 - 1826)

Born about 1765 in Loudoun, Virginia

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Died Jun 1826 at about age 61 in Newberry District, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

William was born about 1765 and died in 1826. He was the son of Simon Reeder and Anastasia, née Dunbar. He married Anne Mary Long.^[1] His will was proved June 19, 1826 in Newberry County, South Carolina. His children listed here were named in that will:^[2][3]

• Elizabeth "Betty" Reeder (abt. 1785 - 1831), m. (1) James Leavell, m. (2) Reason Mitchell Davis,
• James Reeder (b. after 1785),
• Stacy Reeder (b. after 1785), m. Mr. Dean/Deen,
• John Reeder (1788 - 1845), m. Mary Cannon,
• Nancy Reeder,
• Catherine "Caty" Reeder (b. after 1788), m. Mr. Gary,
• Richard Reeder (1800 - 1841), m. Selina Atkins,
• Thomas Reeder (1800 - 1869), m. (1) Elizabeth Havis, m. (2) Hannah Goggans,
• Dorothy Reeder (b. after 1800), m. Mr. Hunter.

Research Notes

According to some (non-primary) sources, some or all of the children listed here are considered to be children of William Reeder and his wife Mary, née Cole, daughter of John Cole and either his wife Mary (https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I14530&tree=Tree1) or his wife Elizabeth (https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/9QKK-BK7/william-reeder-1762-1826, https://www.geni.com/people/William-Reeder/6000000019071991698). Was William Reeder married twice, first to Mary Cole and second to Anne Mary Long? Which of his children were born to which marriage? When were they born (many dates in their profiles are just estimates)? Who was the mother of Mary Cole? More research is needed.

Sources

1. ↑ Doliante, Sharon J. Maryland and Virginia Colonials: Genealogies of Some Colonial Families. Volume II. Baltimore, Maryland: Reprinted for Clearfield Company, Inc. by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. 1998, 2000, 2004. Pages 750-751.
2. ↑ Doliante, Sharon J. Maryland and Virginia Colonials: Genealogies of Some Colonial Families. Volume II. Baltimore, Maryland: Reprinted for Clearfield Company, Inc. by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. 1998, 2000, 2004. Pages 822-823
3. ↑ A Documented History of the Long Family. Switzerland to South Carolina. 1578-1956. Including Allied Families. By Eytive Long Evans. Bowen Press, Inc., Decatur, Georgia, 1956, p. 174

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #142587525