ANCESTORS OF CHARLES A. REEDER Submitted by Marguerite Howard. Generation No. 1 1. Charles A. Reeder, born 1844 in Harrison Co., ( W)VA; died Unknown in ?. He was the son of 2. Thomas S. Reeder and 3. Eliza S. Shinn. He married (1) Lenora Ann Jarrett July 09, 1867 in Harrison Co., WV - Bk. 5; Pg. 48. She was the daughter of Justice Jarrett and Naomi Shinn. He married (2) Bertha M. Tucker August 31, 1893 in ?. Notes for Charles A. Reeder: Notes about Charles A. Reeder: This information was taken from a list of West Virginia Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil War. The information is on the Marshall County, West Virginia Gen Web Page; under the listing, "WV Medal of Honor Recipients." Charles A. Reeder, Rank and Organization: Private, Company G., 12th WV Infantry. Place and Date: At Battery Gregg, near Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865. Entered service at ____. Birth: Harrison, WV Date of Issue: 3 April 1867. Citation: Capture of Enemy Flag. More About Charles A. Reeder: Burial: Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV Military service: Charles Reeder was a Union Soldier,Co. G., 12 WV Infantry Volunteers, and was awarded the Medal of Honor Marriage Notes for Charles Reeder and Lenora Jarrett: Notes for Charles and Lenora Jarrett Reeder: On their marriage record it states both were 23 years old. Child of Charles Reeder and Lenora Jarrett is: i. Lloyd Cooper Reeder, born April 26, 1879 in Bingamin, WV; died 1955 in WV; married Almyra D. Mattley November 22, 1904 in Salem, WV. More About Lloyd Cooper Reeder: Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV Occupation:: Owned a Grocery Store, Bank of Salem, Tax Deputy Generation No. 2 2. Thomas S. Reeder, born Abt. 1798 in VA; died January 31, 1873 in Harrison Co., WV. He was the son of 4. Benjamin Franklin Reeder and 5. Eleanor Clifton Slaughter. He married 3. Eliza S. Shinn September 18, 1832 in Monongalia Co., WV.(Monongalia Co. Marriage Bonds Book). 3. Eliza S. Shinn, born Abt. 1812 in VA; died Unknown in ?. She was the daughter of 6. Asa Shinn and 7. Phoebe Barnes. Notes for Thomas S. Reeder: The 1810 Monongalia Co., VA census was signed on the last page by Benjamin Reeder, Assistant Marshall. Even though he signed it, Benjamin is not listed in this census. On January 14, 2000; I received, from Dennis Shinn, three pages with some information on this Reeder family from a book titled: RAMBLINGS, by Jack Sandy Anderson. On page 27, it states: Thomas Reeder built two or three houses on the family tract and so far as definitely known was the only son of Benjamin. He was a very eccentric gentleman and many stories have come down about him. He married Eliza Shinn whose father was the famous Rev. Asa Shinn. However, some old Reeder records tell us that Thomas had one brother who went West and another who made his appearance here after Benjamin's death. Not much is known of the religious affiliation of the Reeders, but some of the older residents remembered that a Catholic priest came to Thomas and administered the last rites of that Church to him before he died. Benjamin Asa Reeder (commonly known as Benny Reeder) married Hannah Jones and they set up house-keeping in the old house on the John F. Sturm farm where L. R. Sturm now lives. Other children of Thomas Reeder were: C. A. Reeder, a Union soldier and a justice of the peace, (this C. A. is Charles A. Reeder; he received the Medal of Honor for capturing an enemy flag in the Civil War), he married a daughter of Justice Jarrett; and Woolman Reeder who died at Sandy Hook, near Harper's Ferry, during the Civil War. Children of Thomas Reeder and Eliza Shinn are: i. Benjamin Asa "Benny" Reeder, born March 16, 1835 in Harrison Co., WV; died April 25, 1927 in Harrison Co., WV; married Hannah S. Jones March 03, 1861 in Harrison Co., WV - Bk. 5; Pg. 23. Notes for Benjamin Asa "Benny" Reeder: From the book, RAMBLINGS, by Jack Sandy Anderson-- Page 27 Benjamin Asa Reeder (commonly known as Benny Reeder) married Hannah Jones and they set up house-keeping in the old house on the John F. Sturm farm where L. R. Sturm now lives. Neighbors were far apart at that time. James Harrison was then living in the Aunt Celia Rodgers house back of the old log church. Notes for Benjamin Asa "Benny" Reeder: Benjamin enlisted in the Civil War on 20 June 1861, at Clarksburg, Virginia. He enlisted as a Private in Co. E, 3rd W. Va. Infantry, (later became the 6th Regiment, W. Va. Cavalry), and was given a medical discharge at Gallipolis, Ohio on 31 Oct. 1862. On one of the papers from his Pension File, it states he was discharged due to Epilepsy. Several of the others, where he kept making application for pension increases, state by various Doctors that he had disease of stomach and heart. Also, on April 16, 1912, he fell and broke his right hip. This disabled him severly for the rest of his life. He lived with his daughter, Eliza Reeder Delbridge on Simpson Avenue in Clarksburg, WV, with her taking care of him until his death. More About Benjamin Asa "Benny" Reeder: Burial: Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV ii. Mary Reeder, born Abt. 1837. iii. William Austin Reeder, born August 15, 1838 in Harrison Co., (W)VA. iv. Thomas Reeder, born Abt. 1839. v. Sophia Reeder, born Abt. 1841. 1 vi. Charles A. Reeder, born 1844 in Harrison Co., ( W)VA; died Unknown in ?; married (1) Lenora Ann Jarrett July 09, 1867 in Harrison Co., WV - Bk. 5; Pg. 48; married (2) Bertha M. Tucker August 31, 1893 in ?. vii. Woolman Reeder, born Abt. 1846 in Harrison Co. (W)VA; died Unknown in Sandy Hook, near Harpers Ferry, (W)VA. Notes for Woolman Reeder: Woolman Reeder died in the Civil War. (From the book, RAMBLINGS, by Jack Sandy Anderson) Pg. 27. viii. Elinor Reeder, born Unknown; married David Walmsley. Generation No. 3 4. Benjamin Franklin Reeder, born Abt. 1756 in Prince Georges Co., MD; died December 1842 in Harrison Co., ( W)VA. He was the son of 8. Simon Reeder and 9. Sarah Green. He married 5. Eleanor Clifton Slaughter December 23, 1786 in Charles Co., MD. 5. Eleanor Clifton Slaughter, born 1760 in MD; died Unknown in Charles Co., MD. She was the daughter of 10. (Colonel)Thomas Slaughter and 11. Ann Clifton. Notes for Benjamin Franklin Reeder: From the book, RAMBLINGS; by Jack Sandy Anderson: Page 26, 27 & 28 Shinnston and Fairmont. The Reeder Cemetery lies a short distance from the brick house in which lived John and Lydia Long. Benjamin Reeder and his father Simon were early settlers in Enterprise and owned vast tracts of land along the river below Laurel Run. They built a home where the John Long homestead now stands. The Reeders had originally come from Alexandria, Va., and Benjamin had for a time been a revenue collector at Morgantown, then but a small settlement. There was a daughter (Nancy, a widow whose married name was Patton. She came with her family to Enterprise. At different times Benjamin took land patents until at one time he owned all the land from the river back to the Coon holdings and to the head of Laurel Run. The Reeders belonged to the aristocracy of the Old Dominion. They brought with them many fine heirlooms such as silver plate; and they owned several slaves that had been brought from Eastern Virginia. They owned the Black Granny family. The Patton children---grandchildren of Benjamin Reeder--were George; Elisha; and Benjamin who was perhaps Enterprise's first merchant; Mary; Nancy; and Sophia. The last named married George Long and is remembered by many as Aunt Sofe Long. She lived in a large brick house, still standing, on the road that connects Enterprise with Bethlehem. Note: The daughter who married the Patton was Ann Clifton Reeder. She and her children are listed in this family tree. Notes on Benjamin Franklin Reeder: The 1840 Harrison Co., VA census shows Benjamin Reeder (Jr.), head of family in which there was one male member between 80 and 90 years of age. This would suggest Benjamin's date of birth between 1750 and 1760. Justice of the Peace in Mongolia (Monongalia ?) Co. in 1803 and 1805. On November 3, 1841, Benjamin Reeder made out his will in his own hand, adding codicils on April 24 and Sept. 14, 1842. This will was written by a man around 85. Will of Benjamin Franklin Reeder Being very feeble but of sound good health, I make the following disposition of my worldly affairs. I give to my grandchildren, Mary Seymore Patton, Sophia Patton, Benjamin R. Patton and Elisha Patton (having given George R. Patton two tracts of land,) one in Randolph and one in Harrison County, which he sold) all my household furniture, plantation utensils and stock of every kind, and negroes Cintha, Joseph and James. The land in Randolph which Thomas S. Reeder has in trust for said children, I desire be sold to Henry Watson to pay one hundred and eighty dollars I owe him. I also desire that the wagon and as many horses as can be spared may be sole to pay one hundred and fifty dollars I owe Judge Duncan. I am endorsee with Wm. A. Samy (Sams ?) and Thomas S. Reeder for George R. Patton for three hundred dollars in the Morgantown Bank, those endorsers have notes on Samuel Walker for about one hundred and ninety dollars and timber on the bank of the river to cover the note, but if the note is not covered, I desire my executor to pay his portion of the balance. I also desire if it shall be deemed best that the saw mill and the land attached on the Laurel Run should be sold to pay Judge E. S. Duncan, or that B. R. Patton may hire him the negro boy James to pay the same, and if upon the tryal of Mr. Duncan and the boy, should both be satisfied, the boy may be sold to him. If the arrangement can be made I desire B. R. Patton to assume my just debts for store or tradesmen's accounts and save the trouble of an administrator, by selling any of the property above mentioned to be sold. I further desire that Mary Seymore Patton shall have the house I built on the land of the Laurel Run during her life with fifteen or twenty acres of land as she may chuse and the negro boy Joseph. Commending my soul to the great and good Being who gave it, I appoint my grandson B. R. Patton to see my wishes and will here expressed be executed, taking advise from his uncles Thomas E. Reeder and Henry Watson. I earnestly pray that harmony and concord may subsist with my children and grandchildren. This can be best attained by being attentive to home and kind and courtious to all persons and having little to do with any person's business but their own. I desire to be buried in the most plan unostentatious manner in a plain poplar coffin. In testimony I have hereunto set my hand and seal the third day of November 1841. B. Reeder (seal) 1st Codicil. Very infirm from recent injury and desirous that my wordly affairs should be settled without delay, if I do not recover to attend to that matter myself, I desire that the black boy James may choose a master and be sold. Judge Duncan would like to own him, and I think would make a good master. Therefore B. R. Patton with advice by my wishes here expressed will be governed accordingly, and likewise ssell the wagon and horses, keeping only two horses and also the saw mill, if any like its value can be had, and lay out any surplus money in making meadow and improving land and take my last advise, be kind to all, intimate with few, keep little company, and look well to business at home, and again I implore this my last injuction may not only be never forgotton by those I leave, but strictly observed and you will soon find benefit. B. Reeder, 24th April 1842 2nd Codicil. Upon mature deliberation and reflection I believe it would be best that Benjamin R. Patton should have the entire control of the house I have built on their land, and all my other property for the joint benefit of himself and sisters that he should protect them and give them all reasonable support, that shares of the land should be purchased by one from another as they or can agree, or divided in an equitable manner among them or by mutual consent sold and an equitable distribution made and such is to be taken and considered my will. B. Reeder, 24th Sept. 1842 Harris County Court, February 21st, 1843 A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Benjamin Reeder was produced in court and offered for probate, there being no subscribing witnesses thereto. Edwin S. Duncan and William A. Harrison were sworn and severally deposed that they are well acquainted with the testator's hand writing and verily believe that the hand writing and the two codicils thereon endorsed and the names thereto subscribed to be wholly written by the testator's own hand. Whereupon the said will and codicils are ordered to be recorded as the true and last will and testament of the said Benjamin Reeder. Notes for Eleanor Clifton Slaughter: Note on Eleanor Clifton Slaughter Reeder: Her death service was performed by Rev. Henry Pile, Roman Catholic Priest. Children of Benjamin Reeder and Eleanor Slaughter are: 2 i. Thomas S. Reeder, born Abt. 1798 in VA; died January 31, 1873 in Harrison Co., WV; married Eliza S. Shinn September 18, 1832 in Monongalia Co., WV.(Monongalia Co. Marriage Bonds Book). ii. Augustine Reeder, born Unknown in MD; died Unknown in ?; married George Watson October 11, 1790 in ?. iii. Benjamin Franklin Reeder II, born Unknown. iv. Cecelia Reeder, born Unknown in MD; died Unknown in ?; married Henry Watson March 24, 1818 in ?. v. Mary Reeder, born Unknown. vi. Ann Clifton "Nancy" Reeder, born Abt. 1785 in Alexandria, VA; died Unknown in ?; married Robert Patton, Jr. September 02, 1805 in Alexandria, VA. Notes for Robert Patton, Jr.: Notes for Robert Patton, Jr.: Robert Patton, Jr. was a member of the Alexandria-Washington Masonic Lodge #22, Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA, from 1799-1819 when he was suspended for non-payment of dues. The lodge returns show this information. There are no surviving returns from this Lodge before 1799. Robert attended George Washington's funeral in 1799 - while at the funeral, he wore a watch fob that had been passed down and continues to be passed down in the Patton family since 50 years before the Revolutionary War. A William Patton, Jr., petitioned for membership in the Lodge on September 11, 1811. This William served as Secretary in 1803 and Worshipful Master from December 1813 - December 27, 1815. William is listed under deaths on the 1817 lodge return. Information was found on William Patton, Jr. in the History of Alexandria Lodge No. 22 by F. L. Brockett and the lodge returns. The above information was stated in a letter dated November 5, 1999, from Mrs. Marie M. Barnett, Librarian, Allen E. Roberts Masonic Library and Museum of Virginia, Inc. This William Patton, Jr. was possibly a relative of Robert Patton, Jr., along with a John B. Patton who was a member of this Lodge during the same time period. Robert Patton, Jr. is shown in the 45 and over age bracket in the 1820 Fairfax, VA census. Marriage Notes for Ann Reeder and Robert Patton: Marriage Notes: Robert Patton, Jr. and Ann Clifton Reeder were married at Clifton Lodge, the residence of his brother and wife, James Patton and Mary Ann Seymour Slaughter. vii. John Reeder, born 1784 in ?; died 1821 in ?; married Rachel Boswell Unknown in ?. viii. Austin Reeder, born Unknown. Notes for Austin Reeder: Notes: From the CReeder Web Site, there is a marriage listed for Austin Reeder to Mariah Wright, October 21, 1830 in Augusta Co., VA. Could be this Austin, I have not yet been able to verify this information. 6. Asa Shinn, born May 03, 1781 in Burlington Co., NJ; died February 11, 1853 in Brattleboro, VT. He was the son of 12. Jonathan Shinn and 13. Mary Clark. He married 7. Phoebe Barnes March 03, 1807 in (Wood Co., (W) VA); Monongalia Co., WV.(Monongalia Co. Marriage Bonds Book). 7. Phoebe Barnes, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. She was the daughter of 14. Thomas Barnes and 15. Sarah Scott. Notes for Asa Shinn: Notes for Rev. Asa Shinn: TWO SHINN THEOLOGIANS (Written in March 1974) Two members of the Shinn family that settled Shinnston attained eminence in the world of religion and were theologians of national stature. These two were Asa Shinn and Quillen Hamilton Shinn. Asa was born May 3, 1781. According to a history of the Shinn family written by Josiah H. Shinn and published in 1903, he was born in New Jersey. However, Glenn D. Lough, a noted Fairmont historian and a descendant of Asa's brother, Elder Levi Shinn (1779- 1856), believes that both Asa and Elder Levi were born in present West Virginia. Asa's mother, Mary (Clark) Shinn, died before January 17, 1788, for on that date, in Harrison County, Asa's father, Jonathan Shinn, married his second wife, Mrs. Sarah (Parks) Edwards, widow of David Edwards, who had been killed by Indians in 1778. Jonathan Shinn had been born and reared a Quaker, but in the West Fork Valley he and his family embraced Methodism. So, as a child, Asa became a Methodist. By the time he was fifteen he had become a class leader and soon thereafter began to preach. When he was eighteen the Baltimore Conference named him a circuit-riding preacher in the Monongahela Valley. Through the years his ministry caused him to travel extensively, and his fame as a preacher of outstanding ability attracted the attention of his superiors. In 1822 he was made presiding elder of the Pittsburgh District. Several years later, in 1829, he and other prominent leaders withdrew from the Methodist Episcopal Church and founded the Methodist Protestant Church in which he held the highest rank. Asa was the author of various religious works, including The Benevolence and Rectitude of the Supreme Being. Unfortunately, his last years were plagued with debilitating illness, and he died at Battleboro, Vermont, on February 11, 1853. Asa and his brother, Elder Levi Shinn, also a minister and with whom he maintained a close relationship until his death, in 1815 laid off the lots and streets that comprised early Shinnston. For a time Asa combined teaching with preaching, for history accords him the distinction of teaching Shinnston's first school in 1813. A year later, in 1814, he built a house on Walnut Street that stood until 1954; its site is now part of the Harmer Funeral Home parking lot. Asa was twice married. On March 3, 1807 he married Phoebe Barnes, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Scott) Barnes; her sister Sarah married William Willey, Jr., and was the mother of United States Senator Waitman Thomas Willey. After her death Asa married Mary Bennington Wrenshall Gibson, widow of Woolman Givson and daughter of Rev. John and Mary (Bennington) Wrenshall, her sister, Ellen Bray Wrenshall, married Frederick Dent and was the mother of Julia Dent, wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. Asa Shinn had four children by his first wife: William M., married Henrietta Cothoun; James, died young; Eliza, married Thomas Reeder; and Mary, died young. By his second wife he had but one child, Thornton Asa Shinn, who married Sarah P. Rabe. Among Asa's descendants living today is Benjamin Garnet Reeder, a prominent attorney. From the book, "HISTORY OF THE SHINN FAMILY IN EUROPE AND AMERICA", Page 206: For those who desire to know more of Rev. Asa Shinn, I refer them to a "History of the Methodist Protestant Church," by Rev. D. J. Drinkhouse, which, I am assured by Dr. F. T. Tagg, editor of the "Methodist Protestant," is, after the biography written by his son, the best work upon the life and works of Asa Shinn. (See also Van Lam's "History of Perry County, Ohio," ; Smueler's "Historical Sketches of Licking County, Ohio,"; Minutes of the Monongahela (Ohio), Baltimore and Pittsburg Conferences of the M. E. C. and of the M. P. C.; Sprague's Annals, Vll, Methodist 1859; Abbott's Biblical Catalogue at end No. 4283; files of the "Methodist Protestant," 1835-36; ties of the "Mutual Rights," 1822-28.) Children of Asa Shinn and Phoebe Barnes are: 3 i. Eliza S. Shinn, born Abt. 1812 in VA; died Unknown in ?; married Thomas S. Reeder September 18, 1832 in Monongalia Co., WV.(Monongalia Co. Marriage Bonds Book). ii. William M. Shinn, born June 16, 1809 in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Henrietta M. Colhoun Unknown in ?. Notes for William M. Shinn: William Shinn was a well known Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA. He had six children, none of whom married. More About William M. Shinn: Occupation:: Lawyer iii. James Shinn, born Unknown. More About James Shinn: Death info.: Died as a young child iv. Mary Shinn, born Unknown. More About Mary Shinn: Death info.: Died as a young child Child of Asa Shinn and Mary Gibson is: i. Thornton Asa Shinn, born Unknown. Generation No. 4 8. Simon Reeder, born Abt. 1724 in Charles Co., MD; died Abt. 1794 in Randolph Co., (W)VA. He was the son of 16. Benjamin Reeder, Jr. and 17. Margaret Robbins. He married 9. Sarah Green 1755 in Prince Edward Co., MD. 9. Sarah Green, born February 09, 1740 in MD; died Bet. 1790 - 1793 in MD or on the way to (W)VA. She was the daughter of 18. Francis Green, lll and 19. Elizabeth Little. Notes for Simon Reeder: Notes on Simon and Sarah Green Reeder: Simon became a lawyer, and his name appears often in Maryland records. Simon bought land in Frederic Co., MD in 1770 (deeds 0:638). This portion of Frederick Co., MD became Montgomery Co. in 1776. In 1773, Simon administered an estate in Frederick Co. In 1778 he took oath of fidelity in Montgomery Co., MD. Simon was living on Conclusion in 1783, according to the Montgomery Co. assessors list. Conclusion Plantation was described as 184 acres, value 93 pounds, a dwelling house 36 x 16, kitchen, corn house, barn, etc., 35 miles from Georgetown. Nine acres arable land very poor and stony, the remainder wooded, which is poor stony broken saplin land. The 1783 tax list showed that Conclusion had been divided into fifteen parts. This accounts for the large number of transactions. Notes for Sarah Green: Notes for Sarah Green: She was the third great- granddaughter of the 1st Governor of Maryland, Thomas Green. Children of Simon Reeder and Sarah Green are: 4 i. Benjamin Franklin Reeder, born Abt. 1756 in Prince Georges Co., MD; died December 1842 in Harrison Co., ( W)VA; married Eleanor Clifton Slaughter December 23, 1786 in Charles Co., MD. ii. Simon Reeder, Jr., born Abt. 1757 in Prince George Co., MD; died Aft. 1814 in ?; married Phebe (?) Hall Unknown in ?. iii. Francis Reeder, born Abt. 1758 in Prince George Co., MD; died December 1791 in Montgomery Co., MD. More About Francis Reeder: Will: Montgomery Co., MD iv. Elizabeth Reeder, born June 06, 1761 in Prince Georges Co., MD; died December 04, 1840 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; married Robert Green March 11, 1781 in Montgomery Co., MD. v. Hezekiah Reeder, born 1763 in Montgomery Co. MD; died Aft. 1792 in ?. vi. Henry Reeder, born 1765 in MD; died Aft. 1792 in ?. vii. Margaret Reeder, born 1767 in Montgomery Co., MD; died Aft. 1792 in ?; married Francis Mcatee March 17, 1787 in Frederick Co., MD. viii. John Reeder, born Abt. 1759 in ?; died Bef. 1801 in ?; married Chloe Green Unknown in ?. ix. Richard Hamilton Reeder, born August 07, 1776 in Montgomery Co., MD (at parents farm); died February 15, 1878 in Wood Co., WV; married Urah "Urie" Butcher October 11, 1801 in Randolph Co., WV. More About Richard Hamilton Reeder: Burial: Reeder Farm Cemetery Military service: July 15, 1813 - Aug. 17, 1814 More About Urah "Urie" Butcher: Religion: Catholic 10. (Colonel)Thomas Slaughter, born Unknown in Fairfax Co., VA; died Bef. 1798 in Fairfax Co., VA. He married 11. Ann Clifton Abt. 1760 in ?. 11. Ann Clifton, born 1735 in Fairfax Co., VA; died 1798 in Fairfax Co., VA. She was the daughter of 22. William Clifton and 23. Elizabeth Brent. Children of (Colonel)Thomas Slaughter and Ann Clifton are: 5 i. Eleanor Clifton Slaughter, born 1760 in MD; died Unknown in Charles Co., MD; married Benjamin Franklin Reeder December 23, 1786 in Charles Co., MD. ii. Elizabeth Brent Slaughter, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Francis Hammersley Unknown in ?. iii. Mary Seymour Slaughter, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married James Patton, Jr. Unknown in ?. Notes for James Patton, Jr.: Notes for James Patton, Jr.: In the 1820 Fairfax, VA census, James Patton is shown in the 45 and over age bracket. 12. Jonathan Shinn, born January 22, 1752 in Burlington Co., NJ. He was the son of 24. Clement Shinn and 25. Elizabeth Webb. He married 13. Mary Clark 1778 in (at or near) Salem, NJ. 13. Mary Clark, died Bef. January 1788. Notes for Jonathan Shinn: Taken from "Hardesty's 1882 Biographical Atlas of Harrison County, WV: Clay District. This district is covered with low hills, having gradual slopes and a fine blue grass soil. Limestone is found in veins from five to seven feet thick, and a five foot vein of iron ore underlies the whole district. An excellent quality of coal is found in veins, seven, eleven, and thirteen feet thick, and there is no gravel beds in the district. Valuable white sand exists in some parts, and a fine quality of petters clay supplies the Shinnston pottery with a material for manufacture. A branch of Booths creek heads in the southwestern part of the district, flows northward, and empties into the Main creek where Taylor, Harrison and Marion Counties join. Sugar Camp run heads in the eastern part of the district, and flows west into Booths creek. Coons run heads in the southwest, flows northeast, and empties into West Fork river. Homers run and Shinns run are other small streams in the district. Early Settlers. The first actual settlers in the district were Clement, Jonathan and Levi Shinn, three brothers, who came in 1775 and located on Booths creek, afterward removing to where the village of Shinnston now stands, which was laid out and named by them. More About Jonathan Shinn: Notes:: The birthdate for Jonathan Shinn should read: January 22, 1750/51 Notes for Sarah (Parks) Edwards: Notes for Sarah Edwards: She had been married, first, to David Edwards, who was killed by Indians in 1778. From the book, "OTHER DAYS", by Jack Sandy Anderson Children of Jonathan Shinn and Mary Clark are: i. Levi Shinn, born May 11, 1779 in NJ; married Hepzibah Shinn July 01, 1800. Marriage Notes for Levi Shinn and Hepzibah Shinn: Levi and Hepzibah Shinn Shinn were cousins. She is the daughter of Clement and Ruth Bates Shinn. 6 ii. Asa Shinn, born May 03, 1781 in Burlington Co., NJ; died February 11, 1853 in Brattleboro, VT; married (1) Phoebe Barnes March 03, 1807 in (Wood Co., (W) VA); Monongalia Co., WV.(Monongalia Co. Marriage Bonds Book); married (2) Mary Bennington ( Wrenshall) Gibson Unknown in Pittsburgh, PA. iii. Ann Shinn, born 1783 in Burlington Co., NJ; married Daniel W. Whiteman. iv. Jonathan Shinn, born July 26, 1785 in Burlington Co., NJ. v. Elizabeth Shinn, born 1787 in Burlington Co., NJ. Children of Jonathan Shinn and Sarah Edwards are: i. Amasa Shinn, born 1789; married Lydia Shinn December 07, 1820 in ?. ii. Ruth Shinn, born 1791; married William Harey. iii. Hannah Shinn, born 1793; married David Shinn. Marriage Notes for Hannah Shinn and David Shinn: David and Hannah Shinn Shinn were cousins. iv. Sarah Shinn, born 1796; married Mr. Earl. 14. Thomas Barnes, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 15. Sarah Scott Unknown in ?. 15. Sarah Scott, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Children of Thomas Barnes and Sarah Scott are: 7 i. Phoebe Barnes, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Asa Shinn March 03, 1807 in (Wood Co., (W) VA); Monongalia Co., WV.(Monongalia Co. Marriage Bonds Book). ii. Sarah Barnes, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married William Willey, Jr. Unknown in ?. Generation No. 5 16. Benjamin Reeder, Jr., born 1699 in MD; died 1769 in Charles Co., MD. He was the son of 32. Benjamin Reeder and 33. Elizabeth Attaway. He married 17. Margaret Robbins Abt. 1720 in Charles Co., MD. 17. Margaret Robbins, born 1698 in MD; died 1795 in ?. She was the daughter of 34. Richard Robbins and 35. Lydia Shuttlesworth. Notes for Benjamin Reeder, Jr.: Notes for Benjamin Reeder: They were living on a tract of land called Lindsay when he made his will on 6/24/1764. Benjamin left Lindsay to his son Richard Robbins Reeder; his widow Margaret to have two-thirds of it during her lifetime. Benjamin Reeder's will was offered for probate on 5/9/1769. Final distribution gave the residue of the estate to the widow and after her decease to her six daughters. (There were only five in the will, no explanation for the discrepancy.) Wills, 37:113, Bal. of Final Distr., L:104 When Benjamin's brother, Simon, died in 1754, he left the bulk of his estate to Benjamin's son Simon. Benjamin himself was left one shilling and was named executor of his brother's will. Notes for Margaret Robbins: Notes for Margaret Robbins Reeder: When Margaret Robbins Reeder, the widow, made her own will on April 24, 1789, at age 91, she left to her son Richard Robbins Reeder all of her property, including the land called Lindsay, where he was living. Her will was offered for probate October 12, 1795 (Wills, AK 11:290) Genetta Reeder Hames says Margaret Robbins was born in 1702...However, if she was 91 in 1789 this would make her born in 1698. Children of Benjamin Reeder and Margaret Robbins are: i. Richard Robbins Reeder, born Abt. 1722 in MD; died Abt. 1794 in Randolph Co., (W)VA. 8 ii. Simon Reeder, born Abt. 1724 in Charles Co., MD; died Abt. 1794 in Randolph Co., (W)VA; married Sarah Green 1755 in Prince Edward Co., MD. iii. Thomas L. Reeder, born 1724 in MD; died Aft. 1771 in ?; married Nancy Love Unknown in ?. iv. Ann Reeder, born 1726 in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Mr. Wright Unknown in ?. v. Mary Reeder, born 1728 in MD; died Unknown in ?; married Mr. Wright Unknown in ?. vi. Lydia Reeder, born 1730 in MD; died Unknown in ?; married Mr. Dodson Unknown in ?. vii. Margaret Reeder, born 1732 in MD; died Unknown in ?. viii. Elizabeth Reeder, born 1734 in MD; died Unknown in ?; married Mr. Davis Unknown in ?. ix. Daughter Reeder, born 1736 in Md; died Unknown in ?. 18. Francis Green, lll, born 1716 in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 19. Elizabeth Little Abt. 1736 in ?. 19. Elizabeth Little, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Notes for Francis Green, lll: Children of Francis Green and Elizabeth Little are: 9 i. Sarah Green, born February 09, 1740 in MD; died Bet. 1790 - 1793 in MD or on the way to (W)VA; married Simon Reeder 1755 in Prince Edward Co., MD. ii. David Green, born Unknown. iii. Female Green (1), born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Charles Sanders Unknown in ?. iv. Benedict Green, born Unknown. v. Phillip Green, born Unknown. vi. Female Green (2), born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Arnold Elder Unknown in ?. vii. Female Green (3), born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married William Waters Unknown in ?. 22. William Clifton, born Unknown in ?; died Bef. October 1771 in ?. He was the son of 44. Cuthbert Clifton and 45. Dorothy Winckley. He married 23. Elizabeth Brent 1730 in Stafford, VA. 23. Elizabeth Brent, born Abt. 1710 in Stafford Co., VA; died 1773 in Fairfax Co., VA. She was the daughter of 46. Robert Brent and 47. Susannah Seymour. Child of William Clifton and Elizabeth Brent is: 11 i. Ann Clifton, born 1735 in Fairfax Co., VA; died 1798 in Fairfax Co., VA; married (Colonel)Thomas Slaughter Abt. 1760 in ?. 24. Clement Shinn, born 1710 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ; died Unknown in ?. He was the son of 48. James Shinn and 49. Abigail Lippincott. He married 25. Elizabeth Webb August 30, 1740 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ. 25. Elizabeth Webb, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Children of Clement Shinn and Elizabeth Webb are: i. Hannah Shinn, born 1742. ii. Peter Shinn, born October 20, 1744 in ?; died Abt. 1820 in ? . iii. Clement Shinn, Jr., born 1746 in ?; died 1800 in ? ; married Ruth Bates 1772 in (at or near) Salem, NJ. iv. Levi Sr. Shinn, born September 10, 1748 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ; died November 10, 1807 in Lowe Simpson Creek, Shinnston, Harrison Co., (W)VA; married Elizabeth Smith 1772 in (at or near) Salem, Salem Co., NJ. Notes for Levi Sr. Shinn: Taken from the book, "HISTORY OF THE SHINN FAMILY IN EUROPE AND AMERICA", by Josiah H. Shinn, A. M. Page 133: Levi Shinn lived and died near Shinnston, W. Va. He married in New Jersey, and several of his children were born in that State. He was born in 1748, and married Elizabeth Smith in 1772. He was a Virginia pioneer, and suffered the usual hardships. He is buried near Shinnston, and his descendants point out his grave. v. David Shinn, born January 22, 1750. More About David Shinn: Notes:: The birthdate for David Shinn should read: January 22, 1750/51 vi. Daniel Shinn, born 1752. 12 vii. Jonathan Shinn, born January 22, 1752 in Burlington Co., NJ; married (1) Mary Clark 1778 in (at or near) Salem, NJ; married (2) Sarah (Parks) Edwards January 17, 1788 in Harrison Co., (W) VA. viii. Elizabeth Shinn, born 1754. Generation No. 6 32. Benjamin Reeder, born 1667 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Bef. June 1720 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He was the son of 64. Simon Reeder and 65. Virtue Vowles. He married 33. Elizabeth Attaway Abt. 1690 in St. Mary's Co., MD. 33. Elizabeth Attaway, born 1671 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died 1719 in St. Mary's Co., MD. She was the daughter of 66. Thomas Attaway and 67. Elizabeth. Notes for Benjamin Reeder: Notes for BENJAMIN REEDER, SR.: (From Linda Roberts) HAMES - - - (HOLT) - - - (REEDER) - - - ATTAWAY Registrant: Under the dignity of the Ancestry of Colonial Gov. of Md., through Thomas Green, who succeeded Leonard Calvert, the first Gov. of the Palatinate of Md., 1647. Gov. Green accompanied Leonard Calvert on the Ark and Dove, 1634, to Md. Landed Gentry to Attaway, Reeder and Seyborne. Through the right of descent. HAMES: GENETTA REEDER HAMES, who m - - Frank T. Holt. Address: Staunton, VA. Lineage - - Through the lineal rights of Thomas Attaway, d - - 1709, m - - Eliz. - - her name not further known (it may be Biscoe) see a will, Annapolis, Bk. 14. He had, dau - - Eliz. Attaway (Card Index Annap. W. B. 6), who m - - Benj. Reeder (b - -1667, d - - 1720). Had son, (b - - 1699, d - - 1769) (will) - - Benj. Reeder, who m - - Marg. Robins, b - - 1702, d - - 1795. Their son was Simon Reeder, b - - 1724, d - - 1790, m - - Sarah Green (will - - through distribution of estate of Francis Greene, 1777). Their son was John Reeder, b - - 1747, d - - 1800, m - - Chloe Green - - will again of Francis Green - - see distribution of estate. Chloe d - - 1803, and in her record calls herself a widow, 1801. The son of Chloe and John Reeder was John Reeder, b - - 1784, d - - 1821, m - - Rachel Boswell, b - - 1790, d - - 1851 (Bible Record). Their son was John W. Reeder, b - - 1810, d - - 1868, m - - 1832, Catherine Elvans, b - - 1812, d - - 1896 - - See tombstone. Their dau - - Sallie Reeder, b - - 1843, d - - 1927, m - - 1866, Charles R. Hames, b - - 1840, d - - 1866, whose dau - - Genetta Reeder Hames, m - - Frank T. Holt, the Registrant. Through the lines of FRANCIS GREEN, who was b - - in Charles Co., Md., 1715, d - - 1773, m - - Eliz. (Green), d - - 1777, and estate settlement - - stiles her widow as Eliz. Little, 1773. Francis Green, III was son of Francis Green, II, b - - 1694, d - - 1759, m - - Eliz. Wheeler. He also was a son of the first Francis Greene, who was b - - 1649, d - - 1706, m - - Eliz. (Her maiden name not known here). And this Francis Green was son of Thomas Green, b - - in Eng., and d - - in Md., 1650. His third wife survived him, Winifred Seyborne. See his will. Thomas Green was Lieut. Gov. of Md., 1647 - 50, and served as Privy Coundcillor at other times after arriving in Md. Children of Benjamin Reeder and Elizabeth Attaway are: i. Simon Reeder, born 1695 in MD; died 1754 in St. Mary's Co., MD. Notes for Simon Reeder: Notes for SIMON REEDER: Never married ii. Thomas Reeder, born 1697 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died October 17, 1773 in St. Mary's Co., MD - Prob. Westfield; married Susannah Graves Abt. 1730 in ?. Notes for Thomas Reeder: Will of Thomas Reeder: In the name of God, amen. I, Thomas Reeder of St. Mary's County in the Province of Maryland, being at this time in a low state of health but of sound mind and memory, thanks be to God for it, and calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life which I may soon and suddenly depart, in order therefore to prevent trouble and inconveniences that might arise thereby, i do make, constitute, appoint and ordain this my last Will and Testament, revoking and disannulling all other Will or Wills by me heretofore made, bequeathing my Soul unto Almighty God in humble hopes of his infinite merce through the meritorious death of our blessed Savior Jesus Christ, and touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with, I give and dispose of in manner and form following: I give and bequeath unto my eldest son John Reeder all that part of a tract of land called Bashford Berry Gleaning which was given me by my father in his last will and testament, to him and the heirs of his body lawfully befotten forever. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Henrietta Egan thirty pounds currency. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Bruce twenty-five pounds currency, to be paid out by my executor in a riding chair for her. I give and bequeath to my son Henry Reeder the following lands, to wit, all that land I bought of John Abell, all that land I bought of Mark Jarboe adjoining the aforesaid, all that land I bought of Francis Walker, all that land I bought of John Waughop, that parcel of land called Parish Beedle (100 acres), all that parcel of land I bought of Luke Norris, all that parcel of land I bought of Thomas and Catherine Spalding lying near Leonardtown, all the tracts and parcels of land which I bought of John B. Spalding Sr. and all the parcels of land I bought of John B. Spalding, Jr. with all my lots lying in Leonardtown, and also that land I bought of Henry G. Waltham whereon stands a water mill; which lands I give to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to my son Thomas Attaway Reeder and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever. I also give and bequeath to my said son Henry Reeder one other piece of land being that I bought of Yates lying within that mentioned above bought of Jarboe; to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to my son Thomas Attaway Reeder and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever. I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Elizabeth Attaway Stephen a mourning ring. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Sophia Reeder all that part of a tract of land called Bashford Berry Gleaning which I bought of Richard Vowles to her and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to her brother Thomas Attaway Reeder and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever. I also give to said granddaughter Sophia a little Negro girl named Jane. I leave to my son Thomas Attaway Reeder all that tract of land called great St. Thomas, containing three hundred acres more or less for the use of my daughter Draden Reeder or her issue, to be applied to either use as my said son thinks proper during her natural life, and after her decease to the issue of her body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to my daughter Bruce's children. I also leave to my said son Thomas Attaway Reeder the three Negroes now with my daughter Draden, named Sarah, Peg and Nell, to be applied to the use as aforesaid. I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Attaway Reeder all the remainder of my lands which I have not aforesaid disposed of, to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue to be divided amongst all my grandchildren except my son John's. I also give my said son Thomas Attaway Reeder all my mortgages, bills, bonds and all debts due to me together with all my personal estate of what kind so ever except the legacies mentioned above. Lastly, I leave my son Thomas Attaway Reeder my whold and sole executor of this my last will and testament, revoking and disannulling all other will or wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 11th day of October, 1773. Signed by Thomas Reeder Witnessed by James Bate, John H. Brome and John Cartwright, Jr. Notes for Susannah Graves: Notes for Susannah Graves Reeder: Obituary: Susanna Reeder, 61, d 23 Nov. 1771, wife of Thomas, leaving 3 sons and 3 daughters. Buried private burial ground at "Westfield", St. M. Co., in 6th District. Ref. St. Mary's Co. Geneal. Soc. Bull. Feb., 1980 More About Susannah Graves: Burial: Westfield Private Burial Ground, St. Mary's Co., MD. 16 iii. Benjamin Reeder, Jr., born 1699 in MD; died 1769 in Charles Co., MD; married Margaret Robbins Abt. 1720 in Charles Co., MD. iv. John Reeder, born 1705 in MD; died 1777 in ?; married Susannah Ashcom Bet. 1740 - 1741 in ?. Notes for John Reeder: Notes for John Reeder: His death date, 1777, is in his will. v. Elizabeth Reeder, born 1707 in MD; died Unknown in ?; married Thomas Aullston Unknown in ?. vi. Ann Reeder, born 1709 in MD; died Unknown in ?; married John Davis Unknown in ?. vii. Son Reeder, born Aft. 1705 in MD; died Unknown in ?. 34. Richard Robbins, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 35. Lydia Shuttlesworth Unknown in ?. 35. Lydia Shuttlesworth, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of Richard Robbins and Lydia Shuttlesworth is: 17 i. Margaret Robbins, born 1698 in MD; died 1795 in ?; married Benjamin Reeder, Jr. Abt. 1720 in Charles Co., MD. 44. Cuthbert Clifton, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He was the son of 88. James Clifton and 89. Ann Brent. He married 45. Dorothy Winckley Unknown in ?. 45. Dorothy Winckley, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. She was the daughter of 90. William Winckley and 91. Isabel Elston. Child of Cuthbert Clifton and Dorothy Winckley is: 22 i. William Clifton, born Unknown in ?; died Bef. October 1771 in ?; married Elizabeth Brent 1730 in Stafford, VA. 46. Robert Brent, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 47. Susannah Seymour Unknown in ?. 47. Susannah Seymour, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of Robert Brent and Susannah Seymour is: 23 i. Elizabeth Brent, born Abt. 1710 in Stafford Co., VA; died 1773 in Fairfax Co., VA; married William Clifton 1730 in Stafford, VA. 48. James Shinn, born 1664 in Soham, Suffolk, England; died June 1751 in New Hanover Twp., NJ. He was the son of 96. John Shinn and 97. Jane Webb. He married 49. Abigail Lippincott March 03, 1696 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ. 49. Abigail Lippincott, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. She was the daughter of 98. Restore Lippincott and 99. Hannah Shattock. Marriage Notes for James Shinn and Abigail Lippincott: Notes for James Shinn marriage: The date should read March 3, 1696/97. Children of James Shinn and Abigail Lippincott are: i. Hannah Shinn, born 1698 in Burlington, NJ; died Unknown in ?; married John Atkinson September 21, 1716 in ?. ii. Hope Shinn, born 1700 in ?; died 1761 in Burlington, NJ; married Michael Atkinson Unknown in ?. iii. James Shinn, born 1702 in NJ; died February 11, 1759 in ?; married Hannah Shinn 1739 in ?. Notes for James Shinn: Notes: I have also seen the birth date of 1704 for James Shinn. Marriage Notes for James Shinn and Hannah Shinn: Notes: James and Hannah Shinn were cousins. iv. Joseph Shinn, born 1703 in Burlington, NJ; died February 11, 1759 in Burlington, NJ; married Mary Budd 1726 in ?. v. Francis Shinn, born August 25, 1706 in Burlington, NJ; died April 1789 in Burlington, NJ; married Elizabeth Atkinson August 13, 1729 in ?. vi. Abigail Shinn, born Abt. 1707 in Burlington, NJ; died Unknown in ?; married Henry Reeve 1728 in ?. vii. Solomon Shinn, born 1714 in Burlington, NJ; died 1785 in Burlington, NJ; married Mary Antrim March 17, 1738 in ?. Marriage Notes for Solomon Shinn and Mary Antrim: Notes for Mary Antrim and Solomon Shinn: The year of their marriage should read; 1738/1739. 24 viii. Clement Shinn, born 1710 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ; died Unknown in ?; married Elizabeth Webb August 30, 1740 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ. ix. Susannah Shinn, born Abt. 1710 in Burlington, NJ; died Unknown in ?; married Bartholomew West 1727 in ?. x. Mercy Shinn, born 1712 in Burlington, NJ; died Unknown in ?. Generation No. 7 64. Simon Reeder, born 1641 in Bedworth, Warwickshare Co., England; died July 17, 1685 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He was the son of 128. Thomas Reeder and 129. Mrs. Thomas Reeder (1). He married 65. Virtue Vowles 1664 in St. Mary's Co., MD. 65. Virtue Vowles, born 1642 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Aft. June 17, 1685 in Poss., MD. She was the daughter of 130. John Vowles and 131. ? Scott. Notes for Simon Reeder: Notes for SIMON REEDER: (From Linda Roberts) A family tree diagramming "Ancestors of the children of William O. and Harriet Bull Reeder" filed in the St. Mary's County Historical Library in Leonardstown, MD gives 1635 as the birth year. Possibly Bedworth, Warwickshire, England. He died on 6 Apr. 1685 in St. Mary's Co., MD. (Jane Reeder's research gives a death date of 17 June 1685). This is possibly one of two Simon Reeders listed in church parish records records in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England. Bedworth is about six miles north of Coventry and near Stratford-on-Avon. Simon is believed to have come to Maryland in 1665, same year he and Virtue Vowles got married, according to "The Ancestry of the Descendants of Thomas Attaway Reeder of St. Mary's Co., MD", by William C. Parson, 314 Cherry Lane, Wynnewood, PA 19096, published 1979. Found in the St. Mary's County Historical Library, Leonardtown, MD. There is a POSSIBILITY that the Reeders went from England to Long Island, NY, to New Jersey and then to MD. This may have been a different group of Reeders as the name was found in England in several locales, including Norfolk. Notes for VIRTUE VOWLES: Little is known about Virtue Vowles other than she MAY have had a brother named Richard Vowles who bought property with the Reeders, according to "The Ancestry to the Descendants of Thomas Attaway Reeder of St. Mary's County, MD", by William C. Parsons, 314 Cherry Lane, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Published 1979 and found in the St. Mary's County Historical Society Library, Leonardtown, MD. Some researchers have speculated that her father was John Vowles and her mother was a Scott. It is noted the name Vowles has many variant spellings (7 or more) in the St. Mary's County area Probate/Wills files. The only place her name is seen is in Simon's will. No Vowles will or documentation has been found that mentions her name as a Vowles or a variant spelling. This has always been an assumed fact among Reeder researchers but is not specifically proven. Children of Simon Reeder and Virtue Vowles are: i. John Reeder, born Abt. 1664 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Bef. May 12, 1717 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married Mary Haydon Abt. 1685 in St. Mary's Co., MD. Notes for John Reeder: Notes for JOHN REEDER: (From Linda Roberts) There is some speculation that he was also married to Ann Warren. I also believe there should have been more children but have been unable to locate any data so far. Have not found a marriage record or proof, (will, etc.). Notes for MARY HAYDEN: (From Linda Roberts) Died after 1702 because she is in her mother's will. ii. Mary Reeder, born Abt. 1666 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Bef. 1686 in ?; married (1) John Shanks Abt. 1685 in ?; married (2) Robert Bridgin Unknown in ?. Notes for Mary Reeder: Notes for MARY REEDER: (From Linda Roberts) Linda Roberts list the death of Mary Reeder as: d Possibly before 1686 probate will unless married a Shanks. Notes for Robert Bridgin: Notes for ROBERT BRIDGIN: (From Linda Roberts) Probate Record in Saint Mary's County, MD 9/14/1686 Administrator/Executrix: Mary Shanks Virtue Reeder is listed among the names as owed debts. More About Robert Bridgin: Will Probate: September 14, 1686, St. Mary's Co., MD 32 iii. Benjamin Reeder, born 1667 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Bef. June 1720 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married Elizabeth Attaway Abt. 1690 in St. Mary's Co., MD. iv. Richard Reeder, born 1668 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Bet. 1717 - 1718 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married Elizabeth Blockars Unknown in ?. Notes for Richard Reeder: Notes for RICHARD REEDER: Shows death 3/5/1717 or 1718. Notes for Elizabeth Blockars: Notes for ELIZABETH BLOCKARS: Possibly a Barber. 66. Thomas Attaway, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 67. Elizabeth Unknown in ?. 67. Elizabeth, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of Thomas Attaway and Elizabeth is: 33 i. Elizabeth Attaway, born 1671 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died 1719 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married Benjamin Reeder Abt. 1690 in St. Mary's Co., MD. 88. James Clifton, born Abt. 1636 in Westby, Lancashire, England; died Unknown in ?. He was the son of 176. (Esquire) Thomas Clifton and 177. Anne Halsall. He married 89. Ann Brent Abt. 1661 in England. 89. Ann Brent, born Unknown in Lake Stoke, County Gloucester, England; died Unknown in ?. Child of James Clifton and Ann Brent is: 44 i. Cuthbert Clifton, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Dorothy Winckley Unknown in ?. 90. William Winckley, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 91. Isabel Elston Unknown in ?. 91. Isabel Elston, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of William Winckley and Isabel Elston is: 45 i. Dorothy Winckley, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married Cuthbert Clifton Unknown in ?. 96. John Shinn, born Abt. 1632 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; died February 1711 in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. He was the son of 192. Clement Shinn and 193. Grace. He married 97. Jane Webb. 97. Jane Webb. Notes for John Shinn: John Shinn was the first Shinn of our line to come to the New Jersey area from England. Child of John Shinn and Jane Webb is: 48 i. James Shinn, born 1664 in Soham, Suffolk, England; died June 1751 in New Hanover Twp., NJ; married Abigail Lippincott March 03, 1696 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ. Children of John Shinn and Jane Webb are: i. John Shinn, Jr., born 1658 in Freckenham, Suffolk, England; died Abt. 1736 in Burlington, NJ; married (1) Ellen Stacy April 03, 1688 in Burlington Mtg., Burlington Co., NJ; married (2) Mary Budd July 01, 1707 in Burlington Co., NJ. Marriage Notes for John Shinn and Ellen Stacy: Notes: I also have the date March 3, 1685 for the marriage of John Shinn and Ellen Stacey. ii. George Shinn, born 1660 in England; died 1694 in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ; married Mary Thompson May 21, 1691 in Burlington Co., NJ. Marriage Notes for George Shinn and Mary Thompson: Notes: I also have seen the date May 6, 1691 for the marriage of George Shinn and Mary Thompson. iii. Mary Shinn, born 1662 in England; died Unknown in Burlington, NJ; married (1) John Crosby October 21, 1686 in North Hampton, N. J.; married (2) Richard Fennimore 1691 in ?. Marriage Notes for Mary Shinn and John Crosby: Notes: I have also seen the date September 8, 1686 as the marriage date for John Crosby and Mary Shinn. iv. James Shinn, born 1664 in England; died 1751 in Burlington, NJ; married Abigail Lippincott March 03, 1696 in Burlington, NJ. v. Thomas Shinn, born 1666 in England; died November 09, 1695 in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ; married (1) Sarah Shawthorne January 05, 1687 in Burlington Co., NJ; married (2) Mary Stockton January 06, 1692 in Burlington Co., NJ. vi. Sarah Shinn, born Abt. 1669 in England; died Aft. 1738 in Burlington Co., NJ; married (1) Thomas Atkinson Bef. 1693 in Burlington Co., NJ; married (2) Thomas Atkinson Unknown in ?. vii. Esther Shinn, born 1670 in England; died Aft. 1686 in ? . viii. Francis Shinn, born 1672 in England; died 1704 in Burlington Co., NJ. ix. Martha Shinn, born 1674 in England; died Aft. 1730 in Burlington, NJ; married (1) Joshua Owen January 03, 1695 in ?; married (2) Restore Lippincott 1729 in ?. Marriage Notes for Martha Shinn and Joshua Owen: Notes for Martha Shinn and Joshua Owen: the year of their wedding should read 1695/96. 98. Restore Lippincott, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 99. Hannah Shattock Unknown in ?. 99. Hannah Shattock, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of Restore Lippincott and Hannah Shattock is: 49 i. Abigail Lippincott, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married (1) James Shinn March 03, 1696 in Burlington, Burlington Co., NJ; married (2) James Shinn March 03, 1696 in Burlington, NJ. Generation No. 8 128. Thomas Reeder, born 1620 in Kent Co., England; died April 25, 1679 in Kent Co., England. He married 129. Mrs. Thomas Reeder (1) Abt. 1638 in England. 129. Mrs. Thomas Reeder (1), born Abt. 1622 in England; died Unknown in England. Notes for Thomas Reeder: Notes for THOMAS REEDER: That Thomas Reeder is the father of Simon is speculation so far. Research is still ongoing into this theory. Notes for the THOMAS REEDER family line: A good bit of the information on this family has been sent to me by Linda Roberts. Notes for THOMAS REEDER: Thomas arrived in St. Mary's Co., MD in 1665. He later returned to England where he died. He left his son, Simon, in control of his property in MD. Notes for THOMAS REEDER: Name is sometimes spelled RIDER. Notes for THOMAS REEDER: Thomas was christened on March 7, 1628/29 at Garstang, Lancaster, England (UK) More About Thomas Reeder: Burial: April 25, 1679, Rodmersham, Kent, England (UK) Christening: Abt. 1628, Garstang, Lancaster, England (UK) Child of Thomas Reeder and Mrs. (1) is: 64 i. Simon Reeder, born 1641 in Bedworth, Warwickshare Co., England; died July 17, 1685 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married Virtue Vowles 1664 in St. Mary's Co., MD. 130. John Vowles, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 131. ? Scott Unknown in ?. 131. ? Scott, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of John Vowles and ? Scott is: 65 i. Virtue Vowles, born 1642 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died Aft. June 17, 1685 in Poss., MD; married Simon Reeder 1664 in St. Mary's Co., MD. 176. (Esquire) Thomas Clifton, born Abt. 1606 in Westby, Lancashire, England; died December 15, 1657 in England. He was the son of 352. (Sir) Cuthbert Clifton and 353. (Lady) Ann Tildesley. He married 177. Anne Halsall November 11, 1618 in England. 177. Anne Halsall, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. She was the daughter of 354. (Sir) Cuthbert Halsall and 355. Mrs. Cuthbert Halsall. Child of (Esquire) Clifton and Anne Halsall is: 88 i. James Clifton, born Abt. 1636 in Westby, Lancashire, England; died Unknown in ?; married Ann Brent Abt. 1661 in England. 192. Clement Shinn, born November 24, 1593; died Abt. 1640 in England. He was the son of 384. John Shinn and 385. (2) Ann Che.. He married 193. Grace Abt. 1623 in Sohham, Co. Suffolk, England. 193. Grace, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Children of Clement Shinn and Grace are: i. Henry Shinn, born 1627 in England; died 1674 in ? ; married Elizabeth Bef. 1657 in ?. ii. Margaret Shinn, born Abt. 1624 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England; died 1626 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Margaret Shinn: Baptism: 1624, Soham, Co. Suffolk, England iii. Thomas Shinn, born 1630 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England. 96 iv. John Shinn, born Abt. 1632 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; died February 1711 in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ; married (1) Jane Webb; married (2) Jane Webb 1650 in Sohham, Co. Suffolk, England. v. Francis Shinn, born 1634 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England; died 1681 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England; married Alice Curtis 1663 in Sohham, Co. Suffolk, England. vi. Clement Shinn, born 1637 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England; died Aft. 1693 in Burlington Co., NJ. vii. Grace Shinn, born 1637 in Soham, Co. Suffolk, England. Generation No. 9 352. (Sir) Cuthbert Clifton, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 353. (Lady) Ann Tildesley Unknown in ?. 353. (Lady) Ann Tildesley, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of (Sir) Clifton and (Lady) Tildesley is: 176 i. (Esquire) Thomas Clifton, born Abt. 1606 in Westby, Lancashire, England; died December 15, 1657 in England; married Anne Halsall November 11, 1618 in England. 354. (Sir) Cuthbert Halsall, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. He married 355. Mrs. Cuthbert Halsall Unknown in ?. 355. Mrs. Cuthbert Halsall, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of (Sir) Halsall and Mrs. Halsall is: 177 i. Anne Halsall, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?; married (Esquire) Thomas Clifton November 11, 1618 in England. 384. John Shinn, born Abt. 1560 in England; died 1633 in England. He was the son of 768. Francis Shinn and 769. Mrs. Francis Shinn. He married 385. (2) Ann Che. Abt. 1587 in England. 385. (2) Ann Che., born Unknown in ?; died 1617 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. Children of John Shinn and (1) Wilson are: i. Margaret Shinn, born Abt. 1582 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Margaret Shinn: Baptism: October 28, 1582, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England ii. Emma Shinn, born Abt. 1584 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Emma Shinn: Baptism: July 25, 1584, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England iii. John Shinn, born Unknown; married (1) Anne Che. (2) Abt. 1587 in England; married (2) Marie ? Shinn (3) Abt. 1619 in England; married (3) Marie Spatkes (4) 1621 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; married (4) Mrs. John Shinn Aft. 1621 in England. Children of John Shinn and (2) Che. are: i. Edward Shinn, born Abt. 1588 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; died Unknown in ?; married Mrs. Edward Shinn Unknown in ?. ii. Francis Shinn, born Abt. 1589 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Francis Shinn: Baptism: December 12, 1589, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England iii. Ellen Shinn, born January 16, 1592. Notes for Ellen Shinn: Notes for Ellen Shinn: Ellen was born 16 Jan. 1592. 192 iv. Clement Shinn, born November 24, 1593; died Abt. 1640 in England; married Grace Abt. 1623 in Sohham, Co. Suffolk, England. v. Francis Shinn, born Abt. 1595 in England; died Unknown in ?; married Joan Unknown in ?. More About Francis Shinn: Baptism: Abt. February 1604, Mildenhall, Co. Suffolk, England Generation No. 10 768. Francis Shinn, born Abt. 1525 in England; died Unknown in ?. He married 769. Mrs. Francis Shinn Unknown in ?. 769. Mrs. Francis Shinn, born Unknown in ?; died Unknown in ?. Child of Francis Shinn and Mrs. Shinn is: i. John Shinn, married Mrs. John Shinn. Children of Francis Shinn and Mrs. Shinn are: i. George Shinn, born January 24, 1555 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; died Unknown in ?; married Mrs. George Shinn Unknown in ?. Notes for George Shinn: Notes for George Shinn: George was born 24 Jan. 1555. ii. Elizabeth Shinn, born Abt. 1556 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; died Unknown in ?. More About Elizabeth Shinn: Baptism: October 19, 1556, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England iii. Margaret Shinn, born Abt. 1556 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Margaret Shinn: Baptism: April 01, 1556, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England 384 iv. John Shinn, born Abt. 1560 in England; died 1633 in England; married (1) (1) Ellen Wilson June 25, 1581 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; married (2) (2) Ann Che. Abt. 1587 in England; married (3) (4) Marie Spatkes 1621 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England; married (4) (3) Marie Unknown in ?. v. Phyllis Shinn, born Abt. 1563 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. Notes for Phyllis Shinn: Note for Phyllis Shinn: Phyllis was baptized 24 Feb. 1563. More About Phyllis Shinn: Baptism: 1563, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England vi. Mary Shinn, born 1564 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. vii. Francis Shinn, born Abt. 1567 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Francis Shinn: Baptism: June 02, 1567, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England viii. Agnes Shinn, born Abt. 1571 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Agnes Shinn: Baptism: March 28, 1571, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England ix. Marian Shinn, born Abt. 1577 in Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England. More About Marian Shinn: Baptism: February 08, 1577, Freckenham, Co. Suffolk, England x. Andry Shinn, born Unknown in England. More About Andry Shinn: Baptism: England