Jones County, Texas - History - Rev. J.D. Reeves

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The Western Enterprise
Anson, Jones County, Texas
Thursday, August 26, 1933
50th Anniversary Edition


PIONEER MINISTER

Rev. and Mrs. J.D. Reeves, 84 and 81, respectively, who live in Anson enjoy good
health, except Mrs. Reeves has been confied to her bed for several years. Mr.
Reeves came to Texas in 1866, where he lived with his family in Cass County. In
1869, he married Miss Nancy Powell, and they made their home in Cass County and
in other counties until they moved to Jones County in 1883, when he purchased a
farm near Anson. In 1899, Mr. Reeves was called to preach at the Prairieview
Baptist church, and later was called to the Anson church, where he served 3-1/2
years, nine years at Bethel and 16 years at New Hope. Two years at Fairview, and
again called to Anson for 3-1/2 years, later going to Hanna and a number of
other churches in Jones County.

Children:
Bruce Reeves
Charley Reeves
Mrs. T.G. Blackstock
George W. Reeves
J.S. Reeves
John D. Reeves, died a few years back
Mrs. Dave Kennedy, died a few years back