Augustus REEVES

REEVES

In Memory Of

AUGUSTUS

Born Red Hills, Tasmania, 19-1-1830, son of Samuel and Charlotte

Arrived in South Australia 1839

Moved to Kangaroo Island, 1847. [sic] [see comment below] Resided at Kingscote

Moved to Reeves Point in 1855

Later became first official Post Master on K.I. (1871 - c.1889) [sic] [See comment below]

Died at The Bluff, Seaview Farm, Bay of Shoals, 13-3-1905

Age 75 years

Also his wife

ELIZA JANE

formerly Calnan, nee Young

Born England, 1832. Died 16-12-1902, age 70 years

at The Bluff Homestead, Seaview Farm

Parents of 9 children born at Reeves Point

Erected by their descendants 27-7-1996

Descendants of : Augustus REEVES

Generation 1

1. Augustus REEVES was born 18 Jan 1830 in Red Hill Station, nr Launceston, Van Diemen`s Land and died 13 Mar 1905 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA. He married Eliza Jane YOUNG 17 Jul 1855. She was born 1832 in London, England and died 16 Dec 1902 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA.

Other events in the life of Augustus REEVES

Occupation: Postmaster in post office built by father at Reeves Point

Immigration: 03 Nov 1839, Minerva

Residence: 1883, Seaview Farm, Kangaroo Island

Burial: 14 Mar 1905, Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA

Children of Augustus REEVES and Eliza Jane YOUNG:

i. 2. Augustus Samuel Henry REEVES was born 05 May 1856 in North Adelaide, SA and died 14 May 1904 in Hurtle Vale, SA

ii. Edward William REEVES was born 23 Dec 1857 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 19 Sep 1859 in Kangaroo Island, SA

iii. Samuel REEVES was born ABT 1858 and died 1858 in Kangaroo Island, SA

iv. Arthur Edward REEVES was born 10 Mar 1860 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 18 Dec 1911 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA

v. 3. Charlotte Jane REEVES was born 27 Dec 1861 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 31 Aug 1934 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA

vi. 4. Alice Emily REEVES was born 09 Oct 1863 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 21 Jun 1934 in Prospect, SA

vii. 5. Blanche REEVES was born 01 Oct 1865 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 20 Aug 1896 in Dockville, SA

viii. 6. Edith Fanny REEVES was born 05 Jul 1867 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 1917 in East Coolgardie, WA

ix. 7. Henry REEVES was born 13 May 1869 in Kangaroo Island, SA and died 26 Feb 1936 in Adelaide, SA

x. 8. Florence Ellen REEVES was born 13 Jun 1871 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 30 Sep 1943 in Hazelwood Park, SA

Last updated: 7 May 2021