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 1861 - 1926 (64 years)
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| Name |
Keene Johnson Reynolds |
| Born |
30 Nov 1861 |
Pittsylvania County, Virginia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
17 Jan 1926 |
Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| Notes |
- Keene Johnson Reynolds was born November 30, 1861, a few months after the Civil War began. He was the ninth and youngest child of William Garrett Reynolds and Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair. The Reynolds' home was near Tomahawk Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Keene Johnson Reynolds was called by his middle name, Johnson, or simply Johnse, by those who knew him best. His Mother called him "Johnsie". When he was born, four of his six brothers were serving in the Confederate Army and his father, William Garrett, was a member of the Home Guard..When the war began John S. (age 21 or 22), and Henry C. (age 15) joined the Virginia forces or at least they joined before the war ended.
- Johnsie was about six or seven years old when his father, William Garrett died. About the same time, he fell out of a tree which caused him to have a slight limp for the rest of his life.
- Johnson rode a horse with a pleasing appearance and dignity. His erect posture on a horse and his oneness with the animal's movements was a delight to see. Johnson enjoyed fox hunting, did not use alcohol or tobacco, although he raised tobacco for his money crop, and used profanity freely although he was a religious man.
- Our farm was not large--100 acres given to Daddy and Mother by Grandmother and Grandfather Brumfield and about 100 acres added by Daddy and Mother. The crops were somewhat varied on our farm; tobacco, (the money crop), wheat, corn, hay, beans, and perhaps some oats. We had fruit trees: apples, peaches, plums, cherries, carrots, and one apricot. And there were strawberries and grapevines. Of course we had a garden. Daddy raised enough hogs for his family's use. Mother's aim each year was to get 300 baby chicks (hatched on the farm) for home use. We had fried chicken often. Most times Mother would dress six or more chickens for our Sunday dinners. We had a few turkeys, but not many. There were about four horses to work the farm and ride. In addition, we had milk cows and beef cows enough for home consumption. Sometimes in the winter Daddy would kill a beef, keep what his family could use (no refrigeration then) and give or sell the rest to the neighbors. We had plenty of food to feed our big family and to share with visitors. And Visitors we had.
Published family history by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds; can be seen at Danville Public Library 2nd floor, genealogy room, Danville, Virginia
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| Person ID |
I8258 |
Devin Timber | William Devin Progeny, Margret Devin Reynolds Descendants |
| Last Modified |
27 Sep 2012 |
| Father |
William Garrett "Will" Reynolds, b. 02 Apr 1811, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. , d. 28 Jan 1868, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. (Age 56 years) |
| Mother |
Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair, b. 25 Jan 1818, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. , d. 13 Sep 1891, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. (Age 73 years) |
| Married |
25 Aug 1838 |
Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. [4] |
| Family ID |
F1488 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Mary Susan "Molly" Brumfield [5] |
| Married |
15 Nov 1883 |
Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
- On November 14, 1883 when Daddy was nearly 22 and Mother was sixteen, they were married at her home, "The Elms" near what is now Renan. Mother's family had moved from the Greenpond-Hollywood neighborhood to Renan in 1882. The first year of their marriage, Daddy and Mother lived with his mother, Betsy Blair Reynolds, and farmed with her. The next year, they moved to the land Grandfather Brumfield had given them at Renan. The home they built was located below what later became the highway. Mother had wanted to be on high ground, however, the house was placed just a few yards from one of the best springs anywhere around and, in the days when water was brought in by bucketsful and a springhouse was the only means of cooling food, having a spring nearby was a real asset.
Published family history by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds; can be seen at Danville Public Library 2nd floor, genealogy room, Danville, Virginia
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| Children |
| | 1. Posey Daniel Reynolds, b. Aug 1889, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| | 2. Bruce Dodson Reynolds, b. Jun 1894, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| | 3. Dr. Clifton Johnson Reynolds, b. Jul 1895, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| + | 4. Ruben Sidney Reynolds, b. May 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia , d. 14 Jul 1973, Martinsville, Virginia (Age 73 years) |
| | 5. Robert Henry Reynolds, b. 1903, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| | 6. Floyd Keen Reynolds, b. 1905, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| | 7. Julia Elizabeth Reynolds, b. 19 Feb 1885, Pittsylvania County, Virginia , d. 07 May 1963, Renan (Age 78 years) |
| | 8. Mary Alice Reynolds, b. May 1886, Staunton River District, Pittsylvania, Virginia |
| | 9. Kate Reynolds, b. Aug 1897, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| | 10. Christine Reynolds, b. 1908, Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| | 11. William A. Reynolds, b. 1885-1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia , d. Bef 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Age 1 years) |
| | 12. Annie Reynolds, b. c. 1885-1899, Pittsylvania County, Virginia , d. Bef 1900, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (Age 1 years) |
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| Last Modified |
4 Feb 2011 |
| Family ID |
F2774 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Sources |
- [S67727] Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
Published family history by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds; can be seen at Danville Public Library 2nd floor, genealogy room, Danville, Virginia
DAR Lookup Service
Howard Joel Ferguson born on 17 - Dec - 1877 at Riceville VA died at at sea on 17 - Feb - 1930 and his ( 1st ) wife
Julia Elizabeth Reynolds born on 19 - Feb - 1885 at Renan VA died at _______________ on - - married on 27 - Aug - 1913
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The Said Julia Elizabeth Reynolds was the child of
Keene Johnson Reynolds born on 30 - Nov - 1861 at Climax VA
died at Renan VA on 17 - Jan - 1926 and his ( 1st ) wife
Mary Susan Brumfield born on 21 - Apr - 1867 at Callands VA
died at Renan VA on 25 - Nov - 1951 married on 15 - Nov - 1883
3.
The Said Keene Johnson Reynolds was the child of
William Reynolds born on 1 - Apr - 1811 at Pitts Co VA
died at Climax VA on 23 - Jan - 1868 and his ( 1st ) wife
Elizabeth Elvira Blair born on 25 - Jan - 1817 at Climax VA
died at Climax VA on 13 - Sep - 1891 married on 25 - Aug - 1833
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The Said Elizabeth Elvira Blair was the child of Samuel Blair born on 11 - Apr - 1789 at Pittsylvania Co VA
died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 22 - Mar - 1870 and his (1st) wife Mary Reynolds born on 18 - Mar - 1791 at Callands VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on (a) - - 1834 married on 26 - Jul - 1810
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The Said Samuel Blair was the child of William Blair born on (c) - - 1750 at Derry Co Moneymore Ireland died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - Jan - 1789 and his ( 1st ) wife Sarah Sutter born on (c) - - 1760 at York Co PA,
died at Murry Co TN on (p) - - 1807 married on (c) - - 1779
- [S67727] Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
1900 Va Census Pittsylvania County, Staunton River District Series T623, Roll 1723, Page 148, Line 40-48; Keen Nov 1869, Mary Apr 1867, Julia Feb 1885, Mary A May 1886, Posy D. Aug 1889, Bruce D June 1894, Clifton J. Jul 1995, Kate Aug 1897, Ruben S. May 1900. Married 16 years 9 children, 7 living.
- [S67727] Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Lisa-Renee-Shevlin/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1330.html
Another History of Keene Johnson Reynolds
- [S04100] A, Nancy L., email dated 03.March.2002.
Her parents were William Reynolds(02 Apr 1811 Pittsylvania County, VA]-bef 20 Apr
1868) and Elizabeth Elvia Blair, m. on 25 Aug 1838 in Pittsylvania County, Va. They
had 8 children including Sarah Frances.
- [S67727] Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston.
Published Family History by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds and Mary Susan "Molly" Brumfield.
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