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  • Name: David REED
  • Sex: M
  • Birth: 15 Sep 1806 b
  • Death: 12 Sep 1890 d


  • Parents:
  • Father:
  • James REED Birth: Before 1765 in Scotland Death: Dec 1835 in Ohio Co, Virginia
  • Mother:
  • Nancy (REED)

Family:
Marriage: Children:
  1. James REED Birth: Abt 1827 in Pennsylvania
  2. Margaret Rebecca REED Birth: 29 Dec 1834 in Potomac, Virginia Death: 11 Feb 1916
  3. Nancy Jane REED Birth: 21 May 1840 in Mt Gilead, Ohio Death: 17 Dec 1916 in Caledonia, Ohio
  4. Mary Sophia REED Birth: 10 Jun 1842 in Potomic, Virginia Death: Nov 1916
  5. Martha Susan REED Birth: 25 Oct 1844 Death: 15 Nov 1845
  6. Malinda Catherine REED Birth: 31 Jul 1850 in Potomic, Virginia Death: 27 Aug 1870

Bibliography
  1. Blayney, Chester Oliver, Genealogy of the Blayney and Allied Families, Washington, PA: author, 1966. Citizens Library 929.2BLA. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: BlayneyCO BLAYNEY p[0-9]*].
  2. Lignian, Marshall, and Irene, Ohio County West Virginia Marriage Records, Original located in WVa Dept of Archives of History Library, Charlestown, Ohio Co Public Library, Wheeling WVa, Wheeling, WV: author, 1987. Citizens Library (Washington, PA) 929.3 Ohi. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: Lignian OhioCoWV Marriages p[0-9]*].
  3. Ohio County Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 21, 1835-1838, LDS Film#0855530#1. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008294087 images 248-9. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-432].
  4. Ohio County Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 21, 1835-1838, LDS Film#0855530#1. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008294087 image 249. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-434].
  5. Ohio County Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 36, 1850-1852, LDS Film#0855537#2. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008294092 images 519-20. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 36-339].
  6. Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue (Ohio County), Persoal property tax lists, 1811-1850. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. LDS Film #1870185 (1811-14) #1870186 (1815-31) #1870187 (1832-1850) Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists].
  7. Historical Records Survey, Ohio County Virginia Will Summaries 1776-1900. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1961. LDS Film#0250122 and #0250123. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/007617704 images 074,081,092, and https://familysearch.org/search/film/007617705 images 021,024,027,051,064,077,108,121 Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoVA WillSummaries].

Sources for birth and parent Information
date:
[Ref: BlayneyCO BLAYNEY p204]
father listed with son over age 16 in 1825 [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists],
father:
[Ref: BlayneyCO BLAYNEY p204, OhioCoVA WillSummaries]
Sources for death Information
date:
[Ref: BlayneyCO BLAYNEY p204]
Sources with Information about marriage to Catherine BLAYNEY
date:
[Ref: Lignian OhioCoWV Marriages p70]
before 3 Dec 1836 [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-432],
place:
[Ref: Lignian OhioCoWV Marriages p70],
names:
David REED & Catherine ___ [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-432, OhioCoVA Deeds 36-339],
child:
[Ref: BlayneyCO BLAYNEY p204]
Research Notes:
1828: first appears separately on tax lists, no tax due [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1829: three David Reed's on tax lists, no tax from any, one marked "at Tho. Yates" [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1830: taxed in Ohio Co VA, no tax due [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1831: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 2 horses, 12 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1832: taxed in Ohio Co VA as David of James, 2 horses, 12 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1833: taxed in Ohio Co VA as David of James, 3 horses, 18 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1834: taxed in Ohio Co VA as David of James, 4 horses, 24 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1835: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 18 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1836: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 18 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

Dec 3 1836: sold to James Reed, for $1000, 91 1/4 acres and 36 perches of land on the head waters of Castlemans Run, adjoining land of Thomas Moore [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-432]

Dec 3 1836: purchased from James Reed, for $1000, 83 1/2 acres and 38 perches of land on the head waters of Castlemans Run [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-434]

1837: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 18 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1838: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 4 horses, 32 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1839: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 24 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1840: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 4 horses, 32 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1841: taxed in Ohio Co VA, no tax due [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1842: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 2 horses, 25 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1843: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 1 wooden clock, 67 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1844: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 1 wooden clock, 67.5 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1845: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 2 horses, 1 non-metal clock, 32.5 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1846: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 1 non-metal clock, 42.5 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1847: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 1 non-metal clock, 42.5 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1848: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 4 horses, 1 non-metal clock, 52.5 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

1850: taxed in Ohio Co VA, 3 horses, 1 non-metal clock, 42.5 cents [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]

Oct 4 1851: sold to James Reed, for $1700, 82 1/2 acres and 38 perches of land on head waters of Castlemans Run [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 36-339]

---------- Ohio Co VA Deeds 21-432, dated 3 Dec 1836:
This Indenture made this third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six between David Reed and Catherine his wife of the County of Ohio and State of Virginia of the first part and James Reed of the County and State aforesaid of the second part, Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars to them in hand paid at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold, and do by these presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said party o the second part his heirs and assigns forever a tract of land lying in the County of Ohio and State of Virginia and situate on the head waters of Castlemans Run and adjoining the land of Thomas Moore, John Tedford Robert Humphreys and others, and bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a red oak, corner to John Tedford, and with his line North thirty eight degrees East eighty perches to a post, thence South seventy one and one half degrees East seventeen perches to a bush, corner to Robert Humphreys and with his line North twenty seven and three fourth degrees east seventy seven perches to a large white oak corner to the land of David Reed, and with his line North sixty six and three fourth degrees west one hundred and fifty nine and two tenths perches to a post in Edward Blaney's line and with the same South fifty six degrees west eighty seven and five tenth perches to a stone, thence South sixty three degrees East one hundred and eighty three perches to the beginning, Containing ninety one acres one quarter and thirty six perches, together with all and singular the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, to have and to hold the said ninety one acres and one quarter and thirty six perches, together with all the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, to the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, and the said party of the first part, for themselves and their heirs, do covenant promise and agree, to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that they the said party of the first part in and to the said ninety one acres one quarter and thirty six perches aforesaid are seized possessed of and entitled to a good sure perfect and indefeasable state of inheritance in fee simple, and that they have good right and lawful authority to sell convey and assign the same to the said party of the second part, and his heirs and assigns forever, and further that they the said party of the first part the said ninety one acres one quarter and thirty six perches aforesaid together with the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns forever, free from the claim or claim of all person whatsoever, claiming or to claim the said ninety one acres one quarter and thirty six perches, shall and will warrant and forever defend. In testimony whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written. David Reed. Catherine (X) Reed.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Ohio County, to wit, We John Gilmer and E McKinley, Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that David Reed a party to a certain deed having date on the third day of December 1836, and hereto annexed, personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid, and acknowledge the same to be his act and deed, and desired us to certify the said acknowledgement to the Clerk of the Court of Ohio County in order that the same deed may be recorded. Given under our hands and seals this 3rd day of December 1836. John Gilmer. E. McKinly.
Ohio County, SS. We John Gilmer and E. McKinley Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Catherine Reed the wife of David Reed, parties to a certain deed bearing date on the third day of December 1836, and hereunto annexed, personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid, and being examined by us privately and apart from her husband, and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Catherine Reed, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, and declared that she had willfully signed sealed and delivered the same, and that she wished not to retract it. Given under our hands and seals this day of John Gilmer. E. McKinley.
Virginia, Ohio County Court Clerk's office, December 5, 1836, This deed was this day received in my office fo rrecord, and the same being duly certified by two Justices of the Peace for the County of Ohio is together with the certificates thereto annexed admitted accordingly. Witness. John McColloch, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-432]

Ohio Co VA Deeds 21-434, dated 3 Dec 1836:
This Indenture made this third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six, between James Reed and Susannah his wife of the County of Ohio and State of Virginia of the first part and David Reed of the County and State aforesaid of the second part, Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars to them in hand paid at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever a tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Ohio and State of Virginia and situate on the head waters of Castlemans Run and adjoinign the lands of Edward Blaney, Charles Blaney, and Robert Humphrey, and borders as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a Sugar white oak corner to other lands of James Reed, thence North seven and three fourth degrees east one hundred and fifty five and four tenths perches to a stone, corner to John Hasy, thence North sixty degrees West thirty perches to a White walnut corner of Edward Blaneys thence South fifty six degrees West one hundred and twenty perches to a post, thence South sixty six and three fourth degrees East one hundred and fifty seven and two tenths perches to the beginning, Containing eighty three acres one half and thirty eight perches, together with all and singular the tenements herediataments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, to have and to hold the said eighty three acres one half and thirty eight perches, together with all the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, to the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, And the said party of the first part for themselves and their heirs do covenant promise and agree to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that they the said party of the first part in and to the said Eighty three acres one half and sixty eight perches aforesaid, are seized possessed of, and entitled to a good sure perfect and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple, and that they have good right and lawful authority to sell convey and assure the same to the said party of the second part, and his heirs and assigns forever and further, that they the said party of the first part the said eighty three acres one half and thirty eight perches aforesaid together with the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining, unto the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns forever, from the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever claiming or to claim the same shall and will warrant and forever defend. In Testimony whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written. James Reed, Susanna (X) Reed.
Ohio County. We John Gilmer and E McKinley Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify Susannah the wife of James Reed parties to a certain deed having date on the third day of December 1836 and hereunto annexed, personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid, and being examined by us privately and apart from her husband having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Susannah Reed acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had signed sealed and delivered the same and that she wished not to retract it. Given under our hands and seals this third day of December 1836. John Gilmer. E. McKinley.
Virginia, Ohio County Court Clerks Office, December 5, 1836, This deed was this day received in my office for record, and the acknowledgement of Susannah Reed being duly certified by two Justices of the Peace for this County, and the said deed being duly acknowledged before me by James Reed is thereto admitted. Teste. John McColloch, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-434]

Ohio Co Va Deeds 36-339, dated 4 Oct 1851:
This Indenture made this fourth of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred fifty one Between David Reed and Catharine his wife of the County of Ohio and State of Virginia of the first part and James Reed of the County and State aforesaid of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of seventeen hundred dollars to them in hand paid at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever a tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Ohio and State of Virginia and situate on the head waters of Castlemans run and adjoining the lands of Edward Blayney Charles Blayney and Hanson Murray and bounded as follows, to wit, beginning at a large white oak corner to other lands of James Reed thence North seven and three fourth degrees East one hundred and forty five and five tenth perches to a stone corner to Murray thence North sixty degrees west thirty perches to a white walnut corner to Edward Blaney thence South fifty six degrees West one hundred and sixty perches to a post thence South sixty six and three fourth degrees East one hundred and fifty nine and two tenth perches to the beginning, Containing eighty two acres one half and thirty eight perches, together with all and singular the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the said Eighty three acres and one half and thirty eight perches together with all the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever and the said party of the first part for themselves and their heirs do covenant promise and agree to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that they the said party of the first part in and to the said Eighty three acres one half and thirty eight perches aforesaid are seized possessed of and entitled to a good sure perfect and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple and that they have good right and lawful authority to sell convey and assure the same to the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever and further that they said party of the first part the said Eighty three acres one half and thirty eight perches aforesaid together with the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns forever free from the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever claiming or to claim the same and will warrant and forever defend. In testimony whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written. David Reed. Catharine (X) Reed.
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Ohio County SS. We Andrew Yates and John Gilmor Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Catharine Reed the wife of David Reed parties to a certain deed bearing date the 4th day of October 1851 and hereunto annexed personally appeared before us in our county aforesaid, and being examined by us privately and apart from her husband and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her she the said Catharine Reed acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed sealed and delivered the same and that she wished not to retract it. Given under our hands and seals this 4th day of October 1851. Andrew Yates. John Gilmor.
Ohio County SS. We Andrew Yates and John Gilmor Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that David Reed whose name is signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date the 4th of October 1851 he acknowledged the same before us in our county aforesaid. Given under our hands this 4th day of October 1851. Andrew Yates, J.P. John Gilmor J.P.
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 26th day of December A.D. 1851 the foregoing or annexed deed was presented to me John McColloch Clerk of Ohio County Court in my office certified as above and admitted to record. Test John McColloch, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 36-339]



Pedigree of David REED
 /-----James REED
David REED
 \-----Nancy (REED)



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