NameJames Reeves
Birthaft 1668
Death1707
Documentation
James Reeves was mentioned in the 9 January 1686 will of his father Henry Reeves. James and his brother Joseph were to receive land jointly, and Joseph received additional land. He was to receive a share of the personal estate. James was to be of full age when he attained the age of eighteen years and was also to receive one year’s schooling. [Essex County, Virginia, Land Trials 1715-1741, pages 124–127.]
On 19 August 1707, an inventory of the good and chattles of James Reeves was taken in Essex County, Virginia in obedience of a court order of 11 August 1707. The appraisers were Robert Mills, William Grinall, and John Waggoner. Total valuation 112-14-11, plus an additional 11-13-2. “Presented by Henry Reeves, Joseph Reeves and Thomas Munday & Mary his wife late Mary Reeves Admrs of the Estate of James Reeves…” [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 33–35.]