Willard Anderson Reames Sr.

   Cause of his death was Apoplexy / Arteriosclerosis.

  General Notes:

The 1850 Federal Census for The Northern District, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, page 456B, dated September 7, 1850, records Andrew W. (36 - VA) and Sarah A. (28 - VA) Reames and children Susan R. (4), Louisana (3), and Virginia (1). Also in the household is William Reames (72 - VA). Andrew is a Farmer with real estate valued at $500. He is recorded with 16 slaves.

The 1860 Federal Census for District 1, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, San Marino P. O., page 29, dated July 26, 1860, records Andrew W. Reames (2 - VA) living with his parents Andrew W. (46 - VA) and Sarah A. (38 - VA) Reams and siblings Susan B. (14), Louisa A. (13), Virginia H. (11), Sarah J. (9), and Bettie H. (6). Also in the household is William Reames (83) listed as a "Gentleman". Andrew is a Farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and a personal estate valued at $16,135 including 16 slaves (listed under A W Reames).

The 1870 Federal Census for Darvills District, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, District 80, page 122A, dated June 11, 1870 records Willard Reames (12 - VA) living with his parents Wilson (55 - VA) and Sarah (45 - VA) Reams and siblings Susan (23), Louisianna (21), Virginia (19), Sarah (17), and Betty (15).

The 1880 Federal Census for Darvills District, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, District 80, page 122A, dated June 11, 1880 records Willard Reames (22 - VA) living with his parents Wilson (66 - VA/VA/VA) and S. A. (54) Reames.

See general notes on his daughter, Bettie Lou Reames, for 1900 census facts.

The 1910 Federal Census for Darvills District, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, District 22, page 31A records Willard A. Reames (51) and his wife Ella Tinsley Reames (35) and children Annie M. Reames (28), Thomas H. Reames (21), Jesse Lee Reames (19), Bettie Lou Reames (17), Louisa A. Reames (4), and Rebbeca Reames (2). This is the 1st marriage for Ella and 2nd for Willard. Ella has had 2 children both of whom are living. Also in the household is a servant, Frank E. Knight (18).

The 1920 Federal Census for Darvills District, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, District 19, page 113A, dated March 2, 1920 records Willard A. Reames (61) and his wife Ella S. Reames (45) and children Anna M. Reames (34), Louise A. Reames (14), Rebbeca Reames (12), and Willard A. Reames (7) farming along Sokeland Road. Also in the household is a servant, George Pritchard (29).

The 1930 Federal Census for Darvills District, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia, District 1, page 5B, dated April 9, 1930 records Willard A. Reames (71) and his wife Ella S. Reames (50) and children Lenne A. Reames (24), Rebbeca Reames (22), and Willard A. Reames Jr. (17) farming along Wells Road. Both Willard and Ella were first married at age 23 years.

  Research Notes:

It should be noted that his middle name is given as Andrew in several census records; however, both his death certificate as well as his 2nd wife's death certificate records his middle name as Anderson. Of course his father's name was Andrew and his mother's maiden name was Anderson.

From www.findagrave.com
Willard A. Reames
Birth: Apr. 29, 1858
Death: Sep. 3, 1937 - Virginia
Son of Andrew Wilson Reames and Sarah Ann Anderson. Husband of Anna M. Fowlkes and their 8-children (7 girls + 1 boy). Husband of Ella T. Scott and their 3-children: Louise Archer Reames, Rebecca Reames, and Willard Anderson Reames.
Spouse: Ella Tinsley Scott Reames (1870 - 1950)
Children: Rebecca Reames (____ - 1985)*
Inscription: "I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest."
Burial: Believers Christian Fellowship, Ford, Dinwiddie Co., VA
Maintained by: Larry Reams
Originally Created by: Goldeneagle
Record added: Dec 10, 2010

  Medical Notes:

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014
Name: Willard Anderson Reames (married)
Residence: Darvel, Dinwiddie Co., VA
Occupation: Farmer
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 79
Birth Date: 29 Apr 1858
Death Date: 3 Sep 1937
Death Place: Dinwiddie, Virginia
Burial: Sept 5, 1937 in Dinwiddie Co., VA
Registration Date: 9 Oct 1937
Father: Andrew Wilson Reames
Mother: Sarah Ann Anderson
Spouse: Ella Scott Reames
Informant: Mrs. L. M. Jones of Blackstone, VA

Willard married Anna M. Fowlkes. (Anna M. Fowlkes was born circa 1860 and died circa 1894.)

Willard next married Ella Tinsley Scott circa 1901. (Ella Tinsley Scott was born on 29 Aug 1870 in Amelia Co., VA, died on 12 Dec 1950 in Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA and was buried on 14 Dec 1950 in Believers Christian Fellowship , Ford, Dinwiddie Co., Virginia.) The cause of her death was Intestinal Obstruction / Gangrene right leg.