Benjamin Reed1

b. 30 May 1837, d. 28 November 1913
FatherHugh Reid1 b. abt 1801
MotherNancy Keys1 b. abt 1800, d. 31 Aug 1854
Birth30 May 1837 Benjamin Reed was born on 30 May 1837 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
Marriage1 Mar 1864 He married Mary Elizabeth Beaty, daughter of James Beaty and Elizabeth Latener McQuown, on 1 Mar 1864 in Washington County.1 
Cens-18701870  Benjamin (33) and Mary (31) were recorded in their own household in 1870 with 4 year old Thomas. The neighboring household included Elizabeth Beatie [Mary's mother], Ann Tally [Mary's sister] and Margaret Gaither [also Mary's sister], suggesting Benjamin and Mary lived on the Thomas Montgomery land inherited by Mary's father James Beaty.3 
  A daughter Lillian died in 1869 at 10 months of age.4 
WidowedSep 1879  Mary died in Sept. 1879. 
Cens-18803 Jun 1880  The following summer Benjamin was enumerated as the head of a household that included his sons Thomas (14) and William (9) and daughter Martha (5). Twenty two year old Nannie Gaither [daughter of Mary's deceased sister Margaret (Beaty) Gaither], identified as Benjamin's niece, lived with the family as a housekeeper.5 
  Benjamin appears to have maintained a close relationship with Mary's family following her death. He was enumerated living near Elizabeth Beattie in 1880 and administered her estate when she died in 1887.6 
Marriage27 Feb 1881 He married second Josephine A. Blunt, daughter of William Blunt and Martha A. Snodgrass, on 27 Feb 1881 in Washington County, Virginia. Josephine was 24; Benjamin was 43.7 
Widowed19 Aug 1891  Josephine died in August 1891 following the birth of the couple's 5th child. 
Cens-19005 Jun 1900  Nine years later 63 year old Benjamin was enumerated farming in the Holston District of Washington County. His household included daughter Mabel [from his first marriage] and 5 other children [from his second marriage] who ranged in age from 18 (son Lacy) to 8 (son Benjamin Jr.).8 
Death28 Nov 1913 Benjamin died on 28 Nov 1913 at age 76.2 
Burial He was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Washington County.2 

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Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Beaty b. 8 Oct 1839, d. 9 Sep 1879
Children

Family 2

Josephine A. Blunt b. 19 Mar 1856, d. 19 Aug 1891
Children
  • Lacy C. Reed8 (Dec 1881 - )
  • Mary J. Reed (Nov 1884 - )
  • Frances P. Reed8 (Apr 1888 - )
  • Nancy Keys Reed+10 (Jun 1890 - )
  • Benjamin Reed8 (Aug 1891 - )
Last Edited5 Jun 2013

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 296. Benjamin Reed, 26, sgl, b. & resid WCV, teacher, s/o Hugh & Nancy Reed marr Mary Elizabeth Beaty, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o James & Elizabeth Beaty; 1 Mar 1864.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 210. Benjamin Reed, 30 May 1837- 28 Nov. 1913.
  3. [S635] Benj Reed household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Goodson township, p. 8, dwelling 85, family 89, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2013. Household includes: Benj. Reed, 33, farmer, owns land worth $700 and pers. prop. of $250; Mary, 31; Thos, 4; all b. VA.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 210. Stone reported to read: Lillian M. Reed, d/o B. & M.E. Reed, d. 19 Jul 1869, age 10m 9d.
  5. [S165] Benjamin Reed household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 5A (243 stamped), dwelling 38, family 38, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Sept 2012. Household includes: Benjamin Reed, 43, father, wid, farmer; Thomas, son, 14; Wm J., son, 9; Martha M., dau, 5; all previous entries b. VA/VA/VA; Nannie J. Gaither, niece, 22, housekeeping, b. VA, father b. NC, mother b. VA.
  6. [S712] Elizabeth Beattie settlement (recorded 1889), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 23: 340. Benjamin Reid administrator.
  7. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, pp. 13, 88.
  8. [S634] Benjamine Reed household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 3B, dwelling 58, family 58, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan 2013. Household includes: Benjamine Reed, 63, b. May 1837, wid, farmer, owns farm; [wife Josephine had been entered on the line below Benjamin and then lined out; she had died almost 9 years earlier]; Mabel M., dau, 24, b. Sept. 1875; Lacy C., son, 18, b. Dec. 1881, farm laborer; Mary J., dau, 15, b. Nov. 1884; Frances P., dau, 12, b. Apr. 1888; Nancy K., dau, 9, b. June 1890; Benjamine Jr., 8, b. Aug. 1891; all b. VA and all parents b. VA.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 210. Stone reported to read: Martha Mabel Reed, d/o Benj & Mary E. Reed, 12 Sept 1874 - 11 Feb 1911.
  10. [S2839] Frank McCutchan Ryburn-Nancy Keys Reed Marriage License (Washington Co., VA), digital image, Historical Society of Washington County, license dated 5 Mar 1919; marriage date: 5 Mar 1919 at Abingdon, VA: Frank McCutchan Ryburn, 29, sgl, minister, b. WCV, resid Charlotte Co., VA, s/o Samuel L. & Phoebe Emma Ryburn marr Nancy Keys Reed, 28, sgl, b. WCV, d/o Benjamin & Josephine A. Reed; by A.B. Montgomery, Minister of the Rock Spring Presbyterian Church.