Jacob Reese Jr (abt. 1887 - 1984)

Born about 30 Apr 1887 in Booneville, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Died 16 Mar 1984 at about age 96 in Fayetteville, Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

Biography

Jacob Reese Jr is a part of US Black heritage.

He was the son of Jake Reese and Emily Phelps. He passed away in 1984.

Jake Reese, Jr. owned a farm on Nero Hermor Road at the time the census was taken. He was 34 years old. The name was spelled REES. ^[1]

Research Notes

The birthdate reported on the death certificate has been proven to be incorrect. The 1880 census shows Jacob Rees, Jr. was enumerated as the 3 months old son of Emily and Jacob Rees. He was reported to be born in Mar 1880. The social security death index has his birthdate listed as Apr 30 1891, which is also incorrect.

Per Gwendolyn (Reese) Lynch, Jake was 99 years old when he died. (3-22-03). The age at death has been reported to be 96 years old per the death certificate. Date of birth on the death certificate also conflicts with the date of birth listed with his social security number.

If possible, confirm which birth date is correct, Mar 1880, Jan 1888, 4-30-1891 or 4-30-1887. Copy of death certificate on file. For now I will use the

Obituary

Mr. Jake Reese, the son of Mr. Jake Reese Sr. and Mrs. Emily Phelps Reese was born in Moore County, Tennessee April 30, 1887. He departed this life March 16, 1984. He joined Berry Chapel Church in Lynchburg, Tennessee in 1948 of which he was a loyal member until health prevented regular attendance. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mayme Taylor January 26, 1908. To this union three children were born of which two survive. He was a devoted father and loving husband. A loyal neighbor and friend to all that knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Mr. Arnett Reese of Detroit, Michigan, a daughter, Mrs. Willy Reese Vernon of Nashville, Tennessee, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cousins, Col. O., One Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alzatee Reese of Detroit, Michigan, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Johnnie Cunningham of Lynchburg, Tennessee. Numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Other relatives and many friends.

Sources

1. ↑ (1920 U.S. Census • Tennessee • Moore • District 7 • ED# 112)

• " Reese (Jacob) Family Tree", Ancestry.com
• "1880 United States Federal Census", District 5, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1267-0407/Pg 58b/ED 122.
• "1900 U.S. Census - Tennessee", Roll: T623_1584/Pg 2a/ED 58
• "1910 United States Federal Census", Civil District 7, Moore, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1512; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375525
• "1920 United States Federal Census", Civil District 7, Moore, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1757; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 662.
• "1930 United States Federal Census", District 7, Moore, Tennessee; Roll: 2265; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 1097.0.
• "Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 22 June 2020), memorial page for Jacob “Jake” Reese (30 Apr 1887–16 Mar 1984), Find A Grave: Memorial #68106056, citing Booneville Cemetery, Booneville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA ; Maintained by Mary Bob McClain (contributor 46546099) .