Thomas Reeves (abt. 1719 - abt. 1787)

Born about 17 Oct 1719 in Northumberland, Virginia [uncertain]

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Died about Apr 1787 at about age 67 in Richmond, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Thomas Reeves was probably the son of George Reeves and Ann Doggett, whom was named in his father's will. Thomas is usually reported as having been born 17 Oct 1719 in Northumberland County, Colony of Virginia. Extensive research on Thomas, with sources, is available at The Reeves Project: https://thereevesproject.org/data/tiki-index.php?page=Reeve_Thomas_4450. Based on that research, it is likely Thomas died in Georgia about April 1787.

Marriage and Children

Thomas is said to have been married twice; first to Jane and second to Sarah. No marriage records have been found to confirm dates or maiden names. One child is attributed to Thomas and Jane: Elijah Reeves (abt.1740-1816). Two children are attributed to Thomas and Sarah: John and Spencer.

Research Notes

Witt-1888 23:15, 23 July 2022 (UTC): The Reeves Project has extensive, well-sourced, research on the various Thomas Reeves who resided in Prince Williams County. They concluded Thomas Reeves, named as son in the will of George Reeves, is likely the Thomas Reeves who moved to Georgia where he died about April 1787. There is some uncertainty, so I've marked his profile accordingly. Thank you to the contributors of this remarkable research.

Thomas Reeves b. 17 Oct 1719 Northumberland County, Virginia, USA^[1] Northumberland County, VA The Virginia General Assembly created Northumberland County in 1648. Settlement began in the Northern Neck of this area, about 1635. It was originally known as the Chickacoan Indian District. The first evidence of the name Northumberland was in 1644, in the colonial records. Lancaster County and Westmoreland County were created out of Northumberland County in 1652-3.^[2]

In 1750 SC son John Reeves was born. It is likely that Thomas Reeves resided in S. Carolina (on the east side of Augusta, GA) on a part time basis and traveled extensively between Virginina and S. Carolina/Georgia.^[2]

In 1783 Thomas Reeves emigrates from Prince William Co, VA.^[2]

On 20 Jul 1784 Richmond Co, GA. Thomas received a 200 acre land grant for allegiance to the Revolutionary War cause. "Bounty" land grants were made to veterans of the Revolutionary War in lieu of monetary compensation for military service.^[2]

Thomas d. Apr 1787 Richmond Co, GA. Letters of Administration noted in the Augusta Chronicle (published under original name, Georgia Gazette): on the Estate of Thomas Reeves published 21 April 1787.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ See the Parish Register for St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland County, Virginia, 1719
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} "Public Member Trees", database, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/77444685/person/40365348038/facts : accessed 22 July 2019), profile for Thomas Reeves.

• The Reeves Project accessed online 23 July 2022 at [1]