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George Reeves Jr.

Birth	:	1776 Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 1810 Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Lt George Reeves Cemetery, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.5782260, -81.1094430
Description	:	Son of Lt George Reeves and Jane Burton Married Jane Osborne, dau of Capt Enoch Osborne and Jane Hash. After George Jr's death she married David Edward Jr. Murdered. His sister's husband William Toliver killed him and moved to Indiana after his imprisonment. She seems to have gone with him. NOTES The Trial of William Tolliver in the Murder of George Reeves, Jr. 1811-1832 , Ashe and Wilkes County North Carolina THE UNWRITTEN LAW IN 1811. At the March term, 1811, of the Superior court of Ashe, Samuel Lowery, judge presiding, an order was made for the removal to Wilkes court, to be held on the third... Read More	Son of Lt George Reeves and Jane Burton Married Jane Osborne, dau of Capt Enoch Osborne and Jane Hash. After George Jr's death she married David Edward Jr. Murdered. His sister's husband William Toliver killed him and moved to Indiana after his imprisonment. She seems to have gone with him. NOTES The Trial of William Tolliver in the Murder of George Reeves, Jr. 1811-1832 , Ashe and Wilkes County North Carolina THE UNWRITTEN LAW IN 1811. At the March term, 1811, of the Superior court of Ashe, Samuel Lowery, judge presiding, an order was made for the removal to Wilkes court, to be held on the third Monday of March, of the case of the State versus William Tolliver, indicted for the murder of a man named Reeves; and the sheriff of Ashe was required to "procure a sufficient guard of eight men from the proper officers of the militia to convey safely the said William Tolliver to the Superior court of Wilkes county," thus indicating either that there was danger of a lynching or a rescue. Tradition says that Tolliver was acquitted at Wilkesboro on the ground that Reeves had attempted liberties with Tolliver's wife. Robert Henry of Buncombe defended him. William Tolliver killed George Reeves, Jr. in 1811. He was not convicted of the killing. It was called justified. The History of Western North Carolina, by Preston Arthur says that "Tradition says that Tolliver was acquitted at Wilkesboro on the ground that Reeves had attempted liberties with Tolliver's wife" This tradition is unlikely because Tolliver's wife was Susannah "Sukey" Reeves, who was the daughter of George Reeves , Sr. and Jane Burton as well as the brother of George Reeves, Jr., the deceased. George Reeves was a tax collector. Dennis Smith, a descendant, says the George Reeves, Jr was killled while taking horses for tax purposes from the Toliver property. William Tolliver fired at Reeves because he thought the horses were being stolen; and Tolliver previously had a horse stolen by Paul Collins. A jury in Wilkes County found Tolliver not guilty of the felony of manslaughter. However, his punishment was to "be burned on the brawn of the left thumb with the impression of the letter M and that the Sheriff of this county carry this sentence immediately into execution in the presence of the court." He was imprisoned for three years and fined 1000 pounds. Dennis Smith also said that Tolliver sold his land to his brother-in-law, Joseph Doughton after getting out of jail. He then left North Carolina. It is possible that William Tolliver is living with Susanna in 1830. On the 1830 census there is a 50-60 year old male in the household of Susanna Toliver. Susannah is also mentioned in the Grayson County, VA Deed Book 6, page 468, December 3, 1832: The Heirs of George Reeves, Sr. deceased to Susannah Toliver, County of Grayson for $400; 200 acres Grayson County, VA Bush Creek on Beaver Dam. Heirs signed: William Reeves, Andrew and Prudence Cox, B. and Ann Austin, Polly Doughton, Zachariah and Charity Osborne, Jane Edwards, Jesse Reeves, Samuel and Elizabeth Phipps, David and Lucy Cox. Witnesses: Andrew Cox, Allen Toliver, Madison Toliver. Probably buried here in unmarked grave. Info from Green Phipps book.

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Where is George Reeves Jr.'s memorial?
George Reeves Jr.'s memorial is located at: Lt George Reeves Cemetery, Grayson County, USA.
When did George Reeves Jr. death?
George Reeves Jr. death on 10 Dec 1810 in Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Reeves Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 36.5782260
Longitude: -81.1094430

Family Members:

Parent

Lieut George Reeves Sr.

(1735 - 1811)

Jane Burton Reeves

(1745 - 1812)

Spouse

Siblings

William Reeves

(1760 - 1854)

John Reeves Sr.

(1785 - 1863)

Children

Jesse Horton Reeves

(1795 - 1834)

Nancy P. Reeves Cox

(1804 - 1891)

Nancy P Reeves Cox

(1804 - 1891)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lt George Reeves Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5782260, -81.1094430

2. Berry Anders Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5841060, -81.1155000

3. Lt. David Cox Cemetery
Baywood, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5711000, -81.0961000

4. Ephraim Gentry Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5810680, -81.0902480

5. Adam Wagoner Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5848440, -81.1371210

6. Old Bethel Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5949010, -81.1312190

7. Elliott Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5947810, -81.1373240

8. Hardin Reeves Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5710400, -81.1475930

9. Wayne Reeves Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5783570, -81.1491890

10. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6088660, -81.0972000

11. Little Sam Cox Cemetery
Peach Bottom, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5906800, -81.0717700

12. Thomas Anders Family Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5760100, -81.1549830

13. Anders Family Cemetery (Defunct)
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5760000, -81.1550000

14. Cox-Shaw Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5902290, -81.0661090

15. Andrew Hampton Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6044000, -81.0760100

16. Reeves-Elliott Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5960000, -81.1547900

17. Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6023280, -81.1520450

18. Coomes Cemetery
Baywood, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5808970, -81.0565870

19. James C. Vaughan Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6009420, -81.1552320

20. Isaac Boyer Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5948190, -81.1615620

21. Jackie Blevins Family Cemetery
Delhart, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5955020, -81.0539700

22. Bethany Community Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5711260, -81.1704540

23. Fleming S Thomas Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6158340, -81.1510190

24. Hall Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6285830, -81.1168500