John Reeves
John Joseph Reeves, a popular young jockey who rode mostly in the North of England, died at his home, Maroy Villa, Beverley Road, Norton, on Friday, 21 July, 1939.
John Joseph Reeves, a popular young jockey who rode mostly in the North of England, died at his home, Maroy Villa, Beverley Road, Norton, on Friday, 21 July, 1939.
He was just 21, and had been seriously ill for some time.
He was just 21, and had been seriously ill for some time.
John had made his home with Mr Herbert Fawcett, of Norton, to whose daughter, Marion, he was engaged.
John had made his home with Mr Herbert Fawcett, of Norton, to whose daughter, Marion, he was engaged.
When the doctor gave up hope of his recovery, the couple decided to marry at once, and approached a Catholic priest. Sadly, John died before the ceremony took place.
When the doctor gave up hope of his recovery, the couple decided to marry at once, and approached a Catholic priest. Sadly, John died before the ceremony took place.
Collections at recent race meetings had been made for him.
Collections at recent race meetings had been made for him.
John left £256. 16s. 1d.
John left £256. 16s. 1d.