FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Vira Kellogg Allen
2nd of 4 children of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen & Mary Jane Kellogg
Born: Nov 17, 1876, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Feb 17, 1924 (age 47), Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Buried: Feb 19, 1924, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Nov 16, 1896, George Stephen Reeves, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Three children: Burnett Allen Reeves, Stanley Stephen Reeves, Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
George Stephen Reeves
2nd of 2 children of Stephen Reeves & Dolly Antoinette (Williams) Andrew
Born: Aug 22, 1874, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Nov 30, 1968 (age 94), Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Farmer, County Treasurer, Electric Light Company manager
Married (1): Nov 16, 1896, Vira Kellogg Allen, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Three children: Burnett Allen Reeves, Stanley Stephen Reeves, Dorothy Mary Reeves
Married (2): Jun 26, 1925, Alice Ethel Mills, Wayne Co., New York
No children
m.2 Alice Ethel Mills
2nd of 6 children of Charles Henry Mills & Cora Belle Coon
Born: Jun 17, 1892, Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Jan 8, 1982 (age 89), Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Jan 13, 1982, Sodus Rural Cemetery in Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Jun 26, 1925, George Stephen Reeves, Wayne Co., New York
No children
Three children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves:
1. Burnett Allen Reeves
Born: Jan 4, 1898, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Nov 5, 1977 (age 79), Union Township, Union Co., New Jersey
Buried: Rahway Cemetery in Rahway, Union Co., New York
Education: Graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York
Occupation: Chemist in asphalt industry, manufacturer of building materials, roofing manufacturer
Married: Sep 15, 1934, Sadie M. (Gage) Pendleton, New Jersey
No children
2. Stanley Stephen Reeves
Born: Nov 28, 1901, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Nov 23, 1985 (age 83), Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Military: WWII, American Red Cross, served in England during the Blitz
Occupation: Seaman U.S. Shipping Board, hospital administrator, bank officer, life insurance, office manager wholesale supplies school
Married: Jul 26, 1930, Ann Ostrander, Hindsdale, Cattaraugus Co., New York
One child: Robert Stephen “Steve” Reeves
3. Mary Dorothy “Dot” Reeves (Dorothy Mary Reeves)
Born: Mar 28, 1912, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Jun 24, 2002 (age 90), Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida
Buried: Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, Genesee Co., New York
Occupation: Nurse (RN from Genesee Hospital School of Nursing)
Married: Dec 29, 1939, Dr. William Fisher “Bill” Clark, Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Five children: Alice Reeves Clark, Cynthia May “Cindy” Clark, William Allen Clark, Roy Fisher Clark, Dorothy “Holly” Clark
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Timeline and Records
Spellings and information in census and other records as
reflected in the original documents. Corrections and notes are in italics.
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Circa 1863-64: Marriage of William Alvin Andrew & Dollie Antoinette Williams (mother of George Stephen Reeves), in Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York
Sep 24, 1864: Death of William Alvin Andrew (age 22) in the Civil War, three+ months before the birth of his daughter, Alvinette
One child: Alvinette “Allie” Andrew
1. Alvinette “Allie” Andrew
1865–1940
Burial of William Alvin Andrew at Furnaceville Cemetery in Ontario, Wayne Co., NewYork:
Inscription
22 y 10 m, 24 d
Co B, 9 N.Y. H.A.
Note: Wounded in Battle of Winchester, Virginia; died of such wounds, September 21, 1864
Enlisted, August S, 1862, at Ontario; mustered in as private, Co. B, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Infantry, Aug 14, 1862 (which became the Ninth Artillery, Dec 19, 1862), to serve three years
Jan 5, 1865: Birth of Alvinette “Allie” Andrew, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York, only child of William Alvin Andrew & Dollie Antoinette Williams; half-sister of George Stephen Reeves
1868: Marriage of Stephen Reeves & Dollie Antoinette Williams in Marion, Wayne Co., New York (parents of George Stephen Reeves)
Two children: Albert Howell Reeves, George Stephen Reeves
1. Albert Howell Reeves
1869–1941
2. George Stephen Reeves
1874–1968
Nov 27, 1869: Birth of Albert Howell Reeves, 1st of 2 children of Stephen Reeves & Dolly Antoinette (Williams) Andrew, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Apr 18, 1870: Marriage of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen (parents of Vira Kellogg Allen), in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Minnie Belle Allen, Vira Kellogg Allen, Byron Bailey Allen (twin), Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1. Minnie Belle Allen
1872–1957
2. Vira Kellogg Allen
1876–1924
3. Byron Bailey Allen (twin)
1885–1963
4. Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1885–1970
Aug 22, 1874: Birth of George Stephen Reeves, 2nd of 2 children of Stephen Reeves & Dolly Antoinette (Williams) Andrew and husband of Vira Kellogg Allen, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Nov 17, 1876: Birth of Vira Kellogg Allen, 2nd of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and wife of George Stephen Reeves, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Jun 14, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Allen, Mark B.: age 34, married, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, carpenter
Allen, Mary J.: age 31, Wife, married, Keeping House, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen)
Allen, Minnie B.: age 7, Daughter, attended school within the year, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Vira K.: age 3, Daughter, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Jun 21, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Stephen Reeves
Age: 54
Birth Date: Abt 1826
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Marion, Wayne, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Dolly Reeves
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Stephen Reeves: Head, Age 54
Dolly Reeves: Wife, Age 46, Wife
Albert Reeves: Son, Age 10, Son
George I. Reeves: Age 5, Son (George Stephen Reeves)
Allie Andrews: Stepdaughter, Age 15 (daughter of William Alvin Andrew & Dolly (Williams) Andrew Reeves)
Nov 16, 1896: Marriage of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Three children: Burnett Allen Reeves, Stanley Stephen Reeves, Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
1. Burnett Allen Reeves
1898–1977
2. Stanley Stephen Reeves
1901–1985
3. Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
1912–2002
Nov 16, 1896: New York State Marriage Index:
Name: Vira K Allen
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 18 Nov 1896
Marriage Place: Newark, New York
Spouse: George S Reeves
Certificate Number: 22333
Jan 4, 1898: Birth of Burnett Allen Reeves, 1st of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Jan 4, 1898: New York State, Birth Index:
Name Burnett A Reeves
Birth Date 4 Jan 1898
Birth Place Marion, New York
Certificate Number 411
Dec 25, 1898: Reeves family, three generations (Christmas 1898, as per back of photo, though the weather must have been unseasonably mild for Dec 25, 1898 by the way they were dressed; on Nov 30, 1898, 19 inches of snow had fallen in New York City):
back row: unkn woman, unkn man, George Stephen Reeves (age 24) looking off to his left
mid row: Vira Kellogg Reeves (age 22) at left, Dolly Reeves (mother of George, age 63) holding baby, possibly Burnett Reeves (born Jan 1898), Stephen Reeves (father of George, age 73)
lower row: boy at left, unknown woman facing baby
Jun 1, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Geo S Reeves
Age: 25
Birth Date: Aug 1874
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Marion, Wayne, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Vira K Reeves
Marriage Year: 1897
Years Married: 3
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 2
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rent
Home Free or Mortgaged: F
Farm or House: F
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Geo S Reeves: Age 25, Head, born Aug 1874, married 3 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, farmer
Vira K Reeves: Age 23, Wife, born Nov 1876, married 3 years, 1 child born, 1 child living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Burnett A Reeves: Age 2, Son, born Jan 1898, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
George Frine: Age 17, Servant, born Oct 1822, born New York, father born Holland, mother born New York, farm laborer
Nov 28, 1901: Birth of Stanley Stephen Reeves, 2nd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
1909/10: George & Vira Reeves with sons Stan and Burnetton front porch of Reeves family farm in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Jan 16, 1910: Death of Stephen Reeves (age 84), father of George Stephen Reeves, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Dolly (Williams) Reeves & Stephen Reeves, parents of George Stephen Reeves
Jan 19, 1910: Burial of Stephen Reeves at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Jan 21, 1910: Marion Enterprise, Marion, Wayne Co., New York (Stephen Reeves obituary):
Apr 28, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Vera Reeves
[Vira Reeves]
Age in 1910: 33
Birth Date: 1877
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Marion, Wayne, New York
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Geo S Reeves
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Native Tongue: English
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 13
Number of Children Born: 2
Number of Children Living: 2
Enumerated Year: 1910
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Geo S Reeves: Age 35, Head, married 13 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, farming on general farm
Vera Reeves: Age 33, Wife, married 13 years, 2 children born, 2 children living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Burnett A Reeves: Age 12, Son, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Stanley S Reeves: Age 8, Son, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Dolly A Reeves: Age 76, widowed, 3 children born, 3 children living, mother born New York, father born Connecticut, mother born New York (mother of George)
Nov 22, 1911: Death of Dolly Antoinette Williams (age 77), mother of George Stephen Reeves, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Dolly (Williams) Reeves & Stephen Reeves, parents of George Stephen Reeves
Nov 24, 1911: Burial of Dolly Antoinette (Williams) Reeves, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Dec 2, 1911: Newark Union Gazette (obituary for Dolly Williams Reeves):
Mar 28, 1912: Birth of Dorothy Mary Reeves, 3rd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves, baby Dorothy and mother, Vira Reeves
Mar 28, 1912: New York State Birth Index:
Name Mary D Reeves
Birth Date Mar 1912
Birth Place Marion, New York
Certificate Number 17726
Jun 1, 1915: New York State Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: George S Ruvis (Reeves)
[George S Reeves]
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birth Place: United States
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Residence Place: Marion, Wayne
Relationship: Head
Color or Race: White
Number of years in US: 40
Assembly District: 01
House Number: 17
Page number: 02
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
George S Ruvis: Age 40, Head, Born U.S., Farmer (Reeves)
Vira K Ruvis: Age 38, Wife, Born U.S., Housewife (Reeves)
Burnett Ruvis: Age 19, Son, Born U.S., Student (Reeves)
Stanley Ruvis: Age 13, Son, Born U.S., Student (Reeves)
Dorothy Ruvis: Age 3, Daughter, Born U.S. (Reeves)
Sep 12, 1918: WWI Draft Registration for George Stephen Reeves:
Jan 19, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: George S Reeves
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Lyons, Wayne, New York
Street: Jackson Street
House Number: 3
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Vira A Reeves
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Treasurer
Industry: County
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship:
George S Reeves: Age 45, Head, Married, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, Treasurer for County
Vira A Reeves: Age 43, Wife, Married, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, no occupation
Burnett A Reeves: Age 22, Son, Single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, no occupation
Stanley S Reeves: Age 18, Son, Single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, no occupation
Mary D Reeves: Age 7, Daughter, Single, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
1921: Burnett Allen Reeves graduates from Cornell University in chemistry, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York:
1921; U.S. National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel (1921-1970):
Name: Burnett A Reeves
Gender: Male
Graduation Year: 1921
Residence: Rahway, New Jersey, USA
Grade Completed: Bachelor’s degree
Professional Society: American Chemical Society
Employment City: Linden
Employer: Solvents Recovery Ser
Feb 17, 1924: Death of Vira Kellogg (Allen) Reeves (age 47) 2nd of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and wife of George Stephen Reeves, in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York
Feb 17, 1924: New York Death Index:
Name: Vera Reeves (Vira Reeves)
Death Date: 17 Feb 1924
Death Place: Rochester, New York
Certificate Number: 8071
Feb 19, 1924: Burial of Vira Kellogg (Allen) Reeves at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 134, sec 1, row 13, grave 11:
Feb 1924: Obituary for Vira Kellogg (Allen) Reeves:
Jun 26, 1925: Marriage of Alice Ethel Mills & George Stephen Reeves, his 2nd marriage, in Wayne Co., New York
Jun 26, 1925: New York County Marriage Record:
Name: George Stephen Reeves
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Birth Date: abt 1875
Marriage Date: 26 Jun 1925
Marriage Place: Wayne, New York
Father: Stephen Reeves
Mother: Dolly Williams
Spouse: Alice Ethel Mills
Film Number: 000479879
Name: Alice Ethel Mills
Gender: Female
Age: 33
Birth Date: abt 1892
Marriage Date: 26 Jun 1925
Marriage Place: Wayne, New York
Father: Chas H Mills
Mother: Cora Belle Coon
Spouse: George Stephen Reeves
Film Number: 000479879
Apr 9, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Sodus, Wayne Co., New York:
Name George S Reeves
Birth Year 1874
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 56
Birthplace New York
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Sodus, Wayne, New York
Street Address Orchard St.
House Number 22
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Value 7000
Radio Set Yes
Lives on Farm No
Age at First Marriage 22
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace New York
Mother’s Birthplace New York
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Manager
Industry Electric Light Co
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker
Employment Yes
Household members, Name, Age:
George S Reeves: Head, Age 56, 1st marriage age 22, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, Manager of Electric Light Co.,
Alice E Reeves: Wife, Age 37, 1st marriage age 33, born New York, father born Vermont, mother born New York
Dorothy M Reeves: Daughter, Age 18, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (daughter of George & Vira)
Jul 16, 1930: Wayne County, New York Marriage Records:
Jul 26, 1930: Marriage of Ann Ostrander & Stanley Stephen Reeves, 2nd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Hindsdale, Cattaraugus Co., New York
One child: Robert Stephen “Steve” Reeves (1932-2023)
Jul 26, 1930: Marriage Index:
Name: Stanley S Reeves
Gender: Male
Residence Date: Abt 1930
Residence Place: Lyons
Marriage Date: 26 Jul 1930
Father: George S. Reeves
Mother: Reeves
Spouse: Ann Ostrander
Name Miss Ann Ostrander
Gender Female
Marriage Date 26 Jul 1930
Father Porcival Citrand
Mother Citrand
Spouse Stanley S Reeves
Sep 15, 1934: Marriage of Sadie (Gage) Pendleton & Burnett Allen Reeves, 1st of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves
No children
1934: New Jersey Marriage Index:
Name: Burnett Reeves
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 1934
Marriage Place: New Jersey
Spouse: Sadie Pendleton
Oct 2, 1934: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, (Tuesday, pg 10):
Oct 4, 1934: Death of Marcus B. “Mark” Allen (age 89), father of Vira Ann (Kellogg) Reeves, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Oct 1934: Burial of Marcus B. “Mark” Allen at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Jul 23, 1935: Seaman’s Certificate for Stanley Stephen Reeves, 2nd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves:
Aug 22, 1935: George Reeves, Med???, Anne (Ostrander) Reeves (wife of Stan), Alice (Mills) Reeves (2nd wife of George), Mary “Dorothy/Dot” Reeves (daughter of George & Vira), Stan Reeves (son of George & Vira), and Steve Reeves (age 3, in front, son of Stan & Anne):
Feb 26, 1936: Death of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen (age 87), mother of Vira Ann (Kellogg) Reeves, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Feb 29, 1936: Burial of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Note: February was a leap year in 1936
Mar 1936: Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen obituary:
MRS ALLEN PASSES AT 87
Mrs. Mary Jane Allen, 87 years old, entered into rest at the home of her son, Byron Allen, 9 Maple Street, Pittsford, Wednesday, February 26th, following a long period of failing health. She was born February 14, 1849, in Marion, west of the village, on the farm now occupied by Arthur Young. She was the daughter of Harriet Bailey and Rodney Kellogg, pioneer settlers of the town.
On April 18, 1870, she was united in marriage to Mark A. Allen of Marion. They resided in Marion until 1893 when they moved to Newark where they lived until 1927. They have made their home in Pittsford since, where Mr. Allen died two years ago, soon after they had celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Allen was a member of the old Christian Church of Marion, and a relative of Temple Bailey, the authoress.
She is survived by one son, Byron of Pittsford; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Durfee of Marian and Mrs. Albert Merriam of Newark; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday from the son’s home at 2 o’clock. The Rev. H.J. Bartle, pastor of the Pittsford Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial in Marion.
Dec 29, 1939: Marriage of Dr. William Fisher “Bill” Clark & Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves, 3rd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Five children: Alice Reeves Clark, Cynthia May “Cindy” Clark, William Allen Clark, Roy Fisher Clark, Dorothy “Holly” Clark
Apr 13, 1940: U.S. Federal Census, Sodus, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: George S Reeves
Respondent: Yes
Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Sodus, Wayne, New York
Street: Orchard Street
House Number: 22
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sodus, Wayne, New York
Residence in 1935: Sodus
Occupation: Office Manager
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 3200
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
George S Reeves: Age 65, Head, born New York, Office Manage in Electric ???
Alice Reeves: Age, 47 Wife, born New York
WWII (1940-41 England) American Red Cross: Stanley Stephen Reeves, 2nd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves:
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Overseas, American Red Cross workers served as field directors providing compassionate support for the troops they accompanied by operating clubs and clubmobiles for the armed forces; and were attached to military hospitals, hospital ships, and hospital trains. At the peak of Red Cross wartime activity in 1945, 7.5 million volunteers along with 39,000 paid staff served their nation. Throughout the war years, the Red Cross served 16 million military personnel, including one million combat casualties. By the time World War II ended in September 1945, the American public had contributed over $784 million in support to the American Red Cross. Nearly every family in America contained a member who had either served as a Red Cross volunteer, made contributions of money or blood, or was a recipient of Red Cross services.
Source: https://www.abmc.gov/news-events/news/american-red-cross-volunteer-front-during-wwii-dorothy-j-burdge
BLITZKRIEG – the lightning war – was the name given to the devastating German bombing attacks to which the United Kingdom was subjected from September 1940 until May 1941. In the meantime the Germans had been successfully marching through Europe, overpowering the Low Countries as well as France. Within this context, Britain was facing a threat of invasion, although seaborne attacks seemed unlikely as the German high command had assessed the difficulties of such an assault. Instead, Adolf Hitler had been preparing Operation Sea Lion as part of a dual attack by sea and air which was subsequently foiled by RAF Bomber Command. Germany instead turned to night-time bombing attacks in a tragic episode of history called the Blitz.
The lightning war began on what became known as “Black Saturday”, 7th September 1940 when the Luftwaffe launched its attack on London, which was to be the first of many. Around 350 German bombers executed their plan and dropped explosives on the city below, particularly targeting the East End of London. In just one night, London suffered approximately 450 fatalities and around 1,500 injured. From this moment onwards, the capital city would be forced to become shrouded in darkness as the German bombers launched a sustained attack for consecutive months.
Nearly 350 German bombers (escorted by over 600 fighters) dropped explosives on East London, targeting the docks in particular. The intention was to completely destabilise the economic backbone of London which included docks, factories, warehouses and railway lines, in a bid to destroy and weaken the infrastructure. The East End of London was now a main target for incoming Luftwaffe attacks, resulting in many children across the capital being evacuated to homes around the country in a bid to protect them from the dangers of the Blitz. Within weeks of the first bombing raid executed on London, the attacks turned to night time bombing raids, increasing the fear and unpredictability. This was not just a physical act of destruction but a deliberate psychological tool.
The Blitz as it became known in the British press was a sustained aerial attack, sending waves of bombs raining down onto British towns and cities. The attacks were carried out by the Luftwaffe and made up a larger campaign of attempting to destroy British infrastructure, cause devastation, destruction, and lower morale. Across the UK, towns and cities were subjected to the German bomber raids which, over the course of eight months resulted in 43,500 deaths of innocent civilians. The planned campaign emerged from the failures of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain which played out in July 1940. The battle itself was a military campaign fought in the air whereby the Royal Air Force successfully defended the United Kingdom from Nazi air attacks.
When the air raid sirens sounded, Londoners would often be forced to sleep in shelters, either in underground stations running throughout the city or Anderson shelters built at the bottom of gardens in case a public shelter could not be reached in time. Anderson shelters were able to provide a certain level of protection as they were made by digging a large hole and placing the shelter within it. Made out of corrugated iron, the defence was strong and provided nearby shelter as time was of the essence in many cases. As part of the wider programme of dealing with night time attacks, “blackouts” were subsequently enforced, leaving cities in darkness in an attempt to hinder the progress of the Luftwaffe in spotting their targets. Sadly, the bombs continued to rain down on cities around the UK.
In the eight-month period of bombardment, the docks would become the most heavily targeted area for civilians living in fear of attack. In total it is believed that around 25,000 bombs were dropped on the Docklands area, a statement of German intention to destroy commercial life and weaken civilian resolve. London would remain a primary target throughout this phase of the war, so much so, that on 10th to 11th May 1941 it was subjected to 711 tons of high explosives leading to approximately 1500 dead. Across the country however, a similar picture was beginning to unfold as the Blitz was an assault on the entire United Kingdom. There were very few areas left unaffected by the devastation wrecked upon towns and cities up and down the country. The ominous sound of the air raid siren became a sadly familiar sound as it echoed through the streets warning the public of incoming dangers.
In November 1940, an offensive began against cities around the country, provincial or otherwise and areas where industry was believed to be. The only lull in attacks came in June the following year when the attentions of the Luftwaffe were drawn to Russia and new targets emerged. In the peak of activity in November 1940, the Midlands city of Coventry was subjected to an horrific attack which resulted in huge loss of life and a complete destruction of infrastructure which would forever change the blueprint of the city. The medieval Coventry Cathedral was amongst the casualties on that fateful night on 14th November. The ruins of a once magnificent historic building were left behind as a poignant memory of the atrocities of war.
“Winston Churchill visits the ruins of Coventry Cathedral”
Source: by Jessica Bain, https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-Blitz/
Dec 13, 1940: Death of Alvinette “Allie” (Andrew) Jagger (age 75), Marion, Wayne Co., New York, half-sister of George Stephen Reeves; heart ailment
Dec 1940: Burial of Alvinette “Allie” (Andrew) Jagger at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Nov 30, 1968: Death of George Stephen Reeves (age 94), husband of Vira Kellogg Allen and Alice Ethel Mills, in Sodus, Wayne Co., New York:
Nov 30, 1968: New York State Death Index:
Name: George S Reeves
Gender: Male
Age: 94
Birth Date: abt 1874
Residence Place: Alton, Wayne, New York
Death Date: 30 Nov 1968
Death Place: New York
Certificate Number: 90320
1968: Burial of George Stephen Reeves, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Sep 7, 1976: Death of Dr. William Fisher “Bill” Clark (age 64), husband of Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” (Reeves) Clark, in Chattahoochee, Gadsden Co., Florida
Sep 9, 1976: The Batavia Daily News, Batavia, Genesee Co., New York:
Dr. W.F. Clark, Batavia Native, Dies At 64
Dr. William F. Clark, 64, of Chattahoochee, Fla, a native of Batavia, dies at this home Tuesday (Sep 7, 1976).
Dr. Clark was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy F. Clark, who resided at 113 Tracy Ave. His father was supervising engineer for the U.S. Bureau of Public Affairs with an office in the County Bldg.
A graduate of University of Rochester Medical School, Dr. Clark interned at Western Reserve University at Cleveland. His office at Rochester was at 26 South Goodman St. Dr. Clark formerly was associate professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and was on the staffs of Strong Memorial and Genesee Hospitals of Rochester. In 1971, Dr. Clark left to join his brother, Dr. Orlo Clark, on the staff of the Florida State Hospital at Chattahoochee.
As a boy, Dr. Clark received recognition as the youngest Eagle Scout in the country when he attained that honor at the age of 12.
Surviving with his brother are his wife, Dorothy, and five children.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rochester.
Sep 11, 1976: Burial of Dr. William Fisher “Bill” Clark, at Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, Genesee Co., New York:
Nov 5, 1977: Death of Burnett Allen Reeves (age 79), 1st of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Union Township, Union Co., New Jersey
Nov 5, 1977: New Jersey Death Index:
Name: Burnett A Reeves
Death Date: 5 Nov 1977
Death Place: Union Township, Union, New Jersey
Nov 1977: Burial of Burnett Allen Reeves, at Rahway Cemetery in Rahway, Union Co., New York:
Apr 17, 1979: Death of Sadie M. (Gage) Reeves (age 91), daughter of George Miller Gage & Sarah J. Leonard and wife of Burnett Allen Reeves, in Rahway, Union Co., New Jersey
Apr 17, 1979: New Jersey Death Index:
Name: Sadie Reeves
Age: 91
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 17 Apr 1979
Death Place: Rahway, Union, New Jersey
Apr 17, 1979: Social Security Death Index:
Name Sadie Reeves
Birth Date 10 Mar 1888
Issue year 1961-1962
Issue State New Jersey
Last Residence 08817, Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey
Death Date Apr 1979
Apr 1979: Burial of Sadie (Gage) Reeves with her husband Burnett, at Rahway Cemetery in Rahway, Union Co., New York:
Jan 8, 1982: Death of Alice Ethel (Mills) Reeves (age 89), 2nd wife of George Stephen Reeves, in Sodus, Wayne Co., New York; cancer
Jan 9, 1982: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, (Saturday, pg 6):
Jan 13, 1982: Burial of Alice Ethel (Mills) Reeves, at Sodus Rural Cemetery in Sodus, Wayne Co., New York along with her parents and siblings:
Nov 23, 1985: Death of Stanley Stephen Reeves (age 83), 2nd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Nov 1985: Social Security Death Index:
Name: Stanley Reeves
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1901
Issue year: Before 1951
Issue State: New York
Last Residence: 14489, Lyons, Wayne, New York
Death Date: Nov 1985
Nov 23, 1985, The Newark Union Gazette, Newark, New York:
Stanley S. Reeves
LYONS – Stanley S. Reeves, 83, of 47 Jackson St., died this morning (Nov. 23) at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
Mr. Reeves was born in Marion, Nov. 28, 1901, son of George and Vira Allen Reeves. He was business manager for the former Barber Hospital from 1946 – 1973, when it closed. He was a past officer of the Lyons National Bank, where he served as assistant cashier in the 30s. Mr. Reeves had worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance, and had served with the American Red Cross overseas from 1943 to 1945.
He was a life member of Lyons Elks Lodge No. 869, the Lyons Club, an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder, deacon, and sang in the choir. He was a resident of Lyons for 65 years. He and his wife Ann were married for 55 years.
Surviving is his wife Ann Ostrander Reeves; a son, Robert Stephen of Lyons; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Reeves Clark of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons.
Nov 1985: Burial of Stanley Stephen Reeves, at Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Jun 23, 1994: Death of Ann (Ostrander) Reeves (age 89), the wife of Stanley Stephen Reeves and daughter of Robert Percival “Percy” Ostrander & Winifred Bostwick, in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Note: Ann was a lifelong resident of Lyons, New York and proud member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of the school of nursing in Michigan, and did nursing at the Genesee Hospital in Rochester and the former Barber Hospital in Lyons. In her early years, she nursed at Sampson Air Force base, and was a member of the Wartime Readiness Committee.
Jun 1994: Burial of Ann (Ostrander) Reeves, with her husband Stanley, at Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Jun 24, 2002: Death of Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves (age 90), 3rd of 3 children of Vira Kellogg Allen & George Stephen Reeves, in Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida:
Jun 24, 2002: Social Security Index:
Name Dorothy Reeves Clark
Gender Female
Birth Date 28 Mar 1912
Birth Place Marion, New York
Death Date 24 Jun 2002
Father George S Reeves
Mother Vira Allen
Notes Mar 1964: Name listed as DOROTHY REEVES CLARK; 02 Jul 2002: Name listed as DOROTHY CLARK
Jun 2002: Burial of Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves, at Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, Genesee Co., New York:
Jun 30, 2002: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, (Sunday, pg 26):
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Family of George Stephen Reeves
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Stephen Reeves
Son of Howell Reeves & Phoebe Jones Howell
Born: Aug 21, 1825, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Jan 16, 1910 (age 84), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Jan 19, 1910, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Military: Civil War: Union Army. Co B. 9th Heavy Artillery, New York State Volunteers
Occupation: Farmer, County Treasurer, Town Assessor, Electric Light Company manager
Married: Sep 18, 1868, Dolly Antoinette (Williams) Andrew, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York
Two children: Albert Howell “Bert” Reeves, George Stephen Reeves
Dolly Antoinette Williams
Daughter of Albert Williams & Eliza Cone
Born: Jan 17, 1834, New York
Died: Nov 22, 1911 (age 77), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Nov 24, 1911, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married (1): William Alvin Andrew, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York (died in Civil War)
One child: Alvinette “Allie” Andrew
Married (2) Sep 18, 1868, Stephen Reeves
Two children: Albert Howell “Bert” Reeves, George Stephen Reeves
Only child of Dolly Antoinette Williams & William Alvin Andrew:
1. Alvinette “Allie” Andrew
Born: Jan 5, 1865, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Dec 13, 1940 (age 75), Marion, Wayne Co., New York; heart ailment
Buried: Dec 17, 1940, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Dec 22, 1887, Claude Nelson Jagger, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Ivan Claude Jagger, Alvin Austin “Al” Jagger, Kenneth Reeves Jagger, Claude Andrew Jagger
Two children of Dolly Antoinette Williams & Stephen Reeves:
1. Albert Howell “Bert” Reeves
Born: Nov 27, 1869, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Oct 21, 1941 (age 71-72), Los Angeles Co., California
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York (w/parents Stephen & Dolly Reeves)
Occupation: Press feeder, mechanic printer for newspaper, mechanic in typewriter company
Never married
No children
2. George Stephen Reeves
Born: Aug 22, 1874, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Nov 30, 1968 (age 94), Sodus, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Farmer, County Treasurer, Electric Light Company manager
Married (1): Nov 16, 1896, Vira Kellogg Allen, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Three children: Burnett Allen Reeves, Stanley Stephen Reeves, Mary Dorothy “Dorothy” Reeves
Married (2): Jan 26, 1925, Alice Ethel Mills, Wayne Co., New York
No children
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2023. Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau. The majority of photos were contributed by Cynthia (Clark) St. John, the daughter of Dorothy Mary (Reeves) Clark who is the daughter of Vira Allen (Kellogg) Reeves. Vira is the daughter of Marcus Brutus Allen & Mary Jane Kellogg and the granddaughter of Rodney & Harriett (Bailey) Kellogg.
Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.