He married early in life. The partner of his choice was Miss Anna Wells, a young lady of respectable parents. They were Presbyterians. Some objections were raised by the parents of the young lady to the marriage. As, however, there was a mutual understanding between Mr. Reeves and Miss Wells, any obstacle thrown in the way of those who have privately plighted their troth would only strengthen their determination to consummate their wishes. They soon found an opportunity to carry out their design. It was not long before all parties became reconciled. Mrs. Reeves was a pious woman. At this time Mr. Reeves was not a Christian. He was fond of worldly amusements and enjoyed them with a zest.
In 1823 he was hopefully converted, and in the month of June of this year he was baptized into the fellowship of Friendship Baptist church by Elder Absalom Harper. This church was situated about six miles north of Summit, in Pike county.
We come now to the close of his life. Amid all of his arduous labors and many privations he had experienced many sorrows. Often had he been called upon to pass through the deep waters of affliction. Dark clouds had often gathered over his home. * * * Six lovely flowers had ceased to bloom; six times he and his beloved companion had followed the remains, of their little ones to their last resting place. * * * At last, after an illness of ---- years, his devoted wife was called hence on July 20, 1866, in the sixty-second year of her age. * * * He now felt that his own end was near at hand; that his work was about finished. From this time he thus expressed himself to his brethren at every associational meeting. His house had been set in order -- he was waiting for the summons. He was ready for the Master's call. After an illness of a few days at the house of a friend where he had been invited to celebrate the rites of matrimony, on the 23d of July, 1871, he fell asleep in Jesus. All who, knew him felt that a good man in Israel had fallen. He was beloved by all his brethren. His name is a househo1d word of sweet remembrance in all the churches of South Mississippi. He is gone, the last save one of a noble line of pioneers who preached the blessed gospel of the Son of God in the southern portion of this State."
Extracts are taken from a lengthy biographical sketch written by Elder C. H. Oiken and published in the minutes of 1874 Mississippi Baptist Association
In 1823 he was hopefully converted, and in the month of June of this year he was baptized into the fellowship of Friendship Baptist church by Elder Absalom Harper. This church was situated about six miles north of Summit, in Pike county.
We come now to the close of his life. Amid all of his arduous labors and many privations he had experienced many sorrows. Often had he been called upon to pass through the deep waters of affliction. Dark clouds had often gathered over his home. * * * Six lovely flowers had ceased to bloom; six times he and his beloved companion had followed the remains, of their little ones to their last resting place. * * * At last, after an illness of ---- years, his devoted wife was called hence on July 20, 1866, in the sixty-second year of her age. * * * He now felt that his own end was near at hand; that his work was about finished. From this time he thus expressed himself to his brethren at every associational meeting. His house had been set in order -- he was waiting for the summons. He was ready for the Master's call. After an illness of a few days at the house of a friend where he had been invited to celebrate the rites of matrimony, on the 23d of July, 1871, he fell asleep in Jesus. All who, knew him felt that a good man in Israel had fallen. He was beloved by all his brethren. His name is a househo1d word of sweet remembrance in all the churches of South Mississippi. He is gone, the last save one of a noble line of pioneers who preached the blessed gospel of the Son of God in the southern portion of this State."
Extracts are taken from a lengthy biographical sketch written by Elder C. H. Oiken and published in the minutes of 1874 Mississippi Baptist Association
He married early in life. The partner of his choice was Miss Anna Wells, a young lady of respectable parents. They were Presbyterians. Some objections were raised by the parents of the young lady to the marriage. As, however, there was a mutual understanding between Mr. Reeves and Miss Wells, any obstacle thrown in the way of those who have privately plighted their troth would only strengthen their determination to consummate their wishes. They soon found an opportunity to carry out their design. It was not long before all parties became reconciled. Mrs. Reeves was a pious woman. At this time Mr. Reeves was not a Christian. He was fond of worldly amusements and enjoyed them with a zest.
In 1823 he was hopefully converted, and in the month of June of this year he was baptized into the fellowship of Friendship Baptist church by Elder Absalom Harper. This church was situated about six miles north of Summit, in Pike county.
We come now to the close of his life. Amid all of his arduous labors and many privations he had experienced many sorrows. Often had he been called upon to pass through the deep waters of affliction. Dark clouds had often gathered over his home. * * * Six lovely flowers had ceased to bloom; six times he and his beloved companion had followed the remains, of their little ones to their last resting place. * * * At last, after an illness of ---- years, his devoted wife was called hence on July 20, 1866, in the sixty-second year of her age. * * * He now felt that his own end was near at hand; that his work was about finished. From this time he thus expressed himself to his brethren at every associational meeting. His house had been set in order -- he was waiting for the summons. He was ready for the Master's call. After an illness of a few days at the house of a friend where he had been invited to celebrate the rites of matrimony, on the 23d of July, 1871, he fell asleep in Jesus. All who, knew him felt that a good man in Israel had fallen. He was beloved by all his brethren. His name is a househo1d word of sweet remembrance in all the churches of South Mississippi. He is gone, the last save one of a noble line of pioneers who preached the blessed gospel of the Son of God in the southern portion of this State."
Extracts are taken from a lengthy biographical sketch written by Elder C. H. Oiken and published in the minutes of 1874 Mississippi Baptist Association
In 1823 he was hopefully converted, and in the month of June of this year he was baptized into the fellowship of Friendship Baptist church by Elder Absalom Harper. This church was situated about six miles north of Summit, in Pike county.
We come now to the close of his life. Amid all of his arduous labors and many privations he had experienced many sorrows. Often had he been called upon to pass through the deep waters of affliction. Dark clouds had often gathered over his home. * * * Six lovely flowers had ceased to bloom; six times he and his beloved companion had followed the remains, of their little ones to their last resting place. * * * At last, after an illness of ---- years, his devoted wife was called hence on July 20, 1866, in the sixty-second year of her age. * * * He now felt that his own end was near at hand; that his work was about finished. From this time he thus expressed himself to his brethren at every associational meeting. His house had been set in order -- he was waiting for the summons. He was ready for the Master's call. After an illness of a few days at the house of a friend where he had been invited to celebrate the rites of matrimony, on the 23d of July, 1871, he fell asleep in Jesus. All who, knew him felt that a good man in Israel had fallen. He was beloved by all his brethren. His name is a househo1d word of sweet remembrance in all the churches of South Mississippi. He is gone, the last save one of a noble line of pioneers who preached the blessed gospel of the Son of God in the southern portion of this State."
Extracts are taken from a lengthy biographical sketch written by Elder C. H. Oiken and published in the minutes of 1874 Mississippi Baptist Association
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