In the early afternoon of June 7, 1902, a young Ben Reeves paid a visit to his estranged wife, Castella Brown, at her cousins house not far from their home in Muskogee, OK. He was known for his politeness and courteous manner. S > Sumter | R > Reeves > Winnie (Sumter) Reeves, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. While Reeves was a successful farmer, rancher, and father, he occasionally worked as a scout and used his tracking skills to help lawmen find criminals but his true second act had yet to begin. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. His son was tried, convicted to life in prison, and sent to Kansas Leavenworth Penitentiary. Delroy Lindo is an accomplished actor, with over 40 years of experience in film, television, and theater. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Reeves eventually procured a homestead in Van Buren, Arkansas, where he was the first black settler. However, it was his refusal to make exceptions that was extraordinary. trips that sometimes lasted for months." Standing six feet, two inches tall, he was often seen riding a large white stallion as he patrolled all 75,000 square miles of Indian Territory. Reeves, though reluctant to take on the difficult task, did the job when no other deputy dared to. In 1875, Hanging Judge Isaac C. Parker was made the federal judge of Indian Territory. While Jane or Jennie Reeves was reportedly born in 1850 in the 1870 and 1880 U.S. Census, the deponent (a family member) of her burial record stated that she was 56 years old at the time of her death. The 1880 Census also states that her father was born in Arkansas and her mother was born in Texas. Just a few years later, on January 12, 1910, Bass Reeves died of Brights disease an outdated term for a kidney disease that is now known as nephritis. He cut an imposing figure as he patrolled the 75,000 square miles of Indian Territory. Bill Pickett is portrayed by Edi Gathegi. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. and there is an ongoing debate as to whether or not the inspiration for the Lone Ranger Bass married Nellie Jinny Reeves (born Wilson) in 1864, at age 26. He then became a city police officer in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Reeves, thinking quickly, explains that he needs to write down the date of their capture, buying him enough time to draw his revolver, which he used to shoot dead one of his attackers. Though the tales of Bass heroics are many and varied, the toughest manhunt for the lawman was that of hunting down his own son in 1902. "1883: The Bass Reeves Story" is executive produced by Sheridan, David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, David Permut, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, and Bob Yari. Https://books.google.com/books?id=oLSZAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA627&lpg=PA627&dq=Cynthia+Tolliver+supreme+court&source=bl&ots=ppz5UDbEBj&sig=ACfU3U03UsaC1R9sBabfBMIWgxxUBI3hzA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiqtKr_6M7xAhWEPM0KHUoiCLQQ6AEwEXoECB4QAw#v=onepage&q=arkansas&f=false . If the name Bass Reeves sounds familiar to you, there are a few reasons. and taking on other aliases to assist his apprehension of criminals. Bass Reeves marries Texas native Nellie Jennie. They had 11 children: Robert E Reeves, Bass Reeves and 9 other children. Oops, we were unable to send the email. That man's son, Colonel George R. Reeves, took Bass with him when he joined the Confederate Army in the Civil War. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Make sure that the file is a photo. Three men ambush and corner him. As such, he was authorized to arrest both black and white lawbreakers. However, dodging bullets was by no means his only skill. Ben "Bennie" Reeves was born around 1882 to Bass Reeves and Nellie Jennie in Texas. A system error has occurred. Winnie was a Cherokee Freedman.[1]. Freedmen[2]is a term given to emancipated slaves and their descendants after slavery was abolished in the United States following the American Civil War. There have also been quite a few impressive bronze statues that were erected in his likeness. The dispute went all the way up to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma in April of 1908. Todays post was written by Holly Rivet, archival technician at the National Archives in St. Louis. Led by the 18-year-old Rufus Buck(center), the members of the gang included Maoma July, Lucky Davis, Sam Sampson, and Lewis Davis. Reeves and his wife Nellie Jennie raised a family of ten children, five boys and five girls. The son, wanted for the murder of his wife, was tried and convicted but later given a full pardon. Whatever the case, Reeves soon took refuge with the Creek and Seminole Indians in what is now Oklahoma. Despite his many disguises and calling cards, Reeves always treated his position with great respect. He married Nellie Jennie (or Jinney), a Texas native, in 1864, and they raised a family of ten, five boys and five girls. He arrested over 3,000 criminals and was never wounded while doing so. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Ben Reeves remained in Okmulgee and later married Fleccia Cromartie of Iowa. Bass Reeves was noted for his evenhandedness, honesty and integrity. The stories of Reeves familiarity with the land and his own fugitive past eventually got around to Fagan. In 1889, Love married his wife Alice and retired from cowboy life. Reeves is almost killed while pursuing four men along the Seminole Whiskey Trail. At the age of 69 Reeves Love died in California at the age of 67 in 1921. *Additional information from Misty Dawn*childrenSally Reeves 1864-Robert Reeves 1866-Harriet Reeves 1868-George Reeves 1870-Alis Reeves 1872-Newland Reeves 1873-Edgar Reeves 1876-Lula Reeves 1878-Homer Reeves 1882-1903Bass Reeves, Jr 1887-1901*Added July 12, 2017*, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. (1870 US Census, 1880 US Census). Daniel F. Littlefield, Jr., and Lonnie E. Underhill, "Negro Marshal in Indian Territory," Journal of Negro History 56 (April 1971). Bass married Winnie Jane FOREMAN Sumner on month day 1900, at age 62 at marriage place . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The real Nat Love was born into slavery in 1854. Oops, something didn't work. The Ft. Leavenworth Warden himself wrote to the Honorable Leo Bennett, U.S. Marshall for the Indian Territory, Western District, of Muskogee, OK on April 24, 1909, requesting permission to appoint Reeves as a trustee. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. His son was tried, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison, but was later given a full pardon. When William S. Reeves died, his son George made Bass Reeves his personal companion and servant. In 1893, he transferred to the Eastern District of Texas, and in 1897, to serve at the Muskogee Federal Court in the Indigenous territory. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. At the age of sixty-nine Reeves accepted a job as patrolman with the Muskogee city police department, and from 1907 to 1909 there was reportedly never a crime committed on his beat. In honor of Black History month, I wanted to introduce one of the greatest lawmen in US history and the inspiration for the Lone Ranger television series and movies. So it is one of the safest places for escaped slaves. In a statement he gave in February of 1903, he said, By constant worry over her actions and the breaking up of my home, and receiving such an answer I lost all control and shot her.[1] It was in this statement that he confirmed that his father, the famous frontier Deputy U.S. This button displays the currently selected search type. The lengthy and glowing obituary for this universally respected man described him as absolutely fearless and knowing no master but duty., Over the 35 years that Bass Reeves served as a Deputy United States Marshal, he earned his place in history by being one of the most effective lawmen in Indian Territory, bringing in more than 3,000 outlaws and helping to tame the lawless territory. 1866 - Bass Reeves settles down . He married Nellie Jennie (or Jinney), a Texas native, in 1864, and they raised a family of ten, five boys and five girls. If so, login to add it. At the most opportune moment, Reeves escaped while George was sleeping and took off out west for Indian Territory. So much of history is lost on us today. This account has been disabled. Nellie Reeves (Jennie) Also Known As: ""Nellie Jennie"" Birthdate: estimated between 1814 and 1874 : Birthplace: Texas, United States: Death: Immediate Family: Wife of . The Inmate Case File of Ben Reeves (NAID 7861497), contains a wealth of information about his characteristics, correspondence, and his conduct while incarcerated. A beloved community figure, his funeral is attended by hundreds. Killing some 14 men during his service, Reeves always said that he never shot a man when it was not necessary for him to do so in the discharge of his duty to save his own life.. His own son, Bennie, had been charged with murder, after having killed his wife in a fit of jealousy. In 1864 he married Nellie Jennie (d. 1896) and after her death Winnie Sumter (1900-1910). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. is based on Bass Reeves. Fagan knew of Reeves and his ability to negotiate Indian Territory and speak the languages, so Reeves was named the first black Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. Reeves and his family farmed in Van Buren until 1875. Photos and Memories (1) And fugitives took full advantage of the area. There was an error deleting this problem. Judge Parker appoints James Fagan as U.S. marshal. Often they rode to such places as Fort Reno, Fort Sill and Anadarko, a round trip of more than 800 miles. The three outlaws laughed and read the warrant, and in the split second they all took their eyes off Reeves, he managed to draw his gun and kill two of them, and immediately disarmed and arrested the third. Parker, in turn, appointed a U.S. with him. Wikimedia CommonsBass Reeves was born during the Antebellum Era, a turbulent time period before the American Civil War. His children were named Newland, Benjamin, George, Lula, Robert, Sally, Edgar, Bass Jr., Harriet, Homer and Alice. was Bob Dozier, a murderer and cattle and horse thief who eluded Reeves for several It is not known the exact location of Jennie's grave, the listing from the cemetery log with her name as unknown location in this block. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. During the chaos of the Civil War, Indian Territory where federal and state governments had virtually no jurisdiction had become a popular hiding ground for outlaws. His memoir. Bass Reeves was born in 1838, at birth place, Arkansas. His wife, Nellie Jennie Reeves, tries to persuade Bass not to leave for his own safety,. His reputation for persistence, his total fearlessness, his skills with a gun, and his ability to outsmart outlaws struck terror into lawbreakers in what we now call Oklahoma. The real Bass Reeves was born in July of 1838, died in January 1910, and was the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshall that lived west of the Mississippi River. Reeves, who at this point was now nearly 70, joined the Muskogee Oklahoma Police Department as the only Black patrolman. Reeves used the fact that hed never learned how to read or write to his advantage in an inventive and effective way. Reeves traveled the long circuit with a wagon, cook, and often a posse. Possibly based on his exceptional record, Reeves is acquitted. After the Civil War, his family was freed and began working on plantations in and around Davidson County, Tennessee. Born into slavery in Virginia, James Beckwourth was freed by his white father and apprenticed as blacksmith in his early years. Although Reeves was a skilled frontiersman and spoke several languages, he had never learned to read. One account recalls how Bass Reeves He learned their languages and customs, and sharpened his skills as an ambidextrous marksman. She was the second womanand first African American womanto have that occupation. Now it's continuing as "1883: The Bass Reeves Story," and this is not only going to get people familiar with a badass person from American history, but it will hopefully drive all of the "1883" fans to watch. He sent the deed to Castellas land as payment for his legal fees to obtain a pardon or commutation of sentence.[6]. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Freeman said that he has always wanted to do his own Western as long as its about Reeves. Failed to remove flower. Born Mary Fields in about 1832, Black Mary, as she was sometimes referred to, was a slave at birth. failing health forced his retirement. While Reeves was a successful farmer, rancher, and father, he occasionally worked as a scout and used his tracking skills to help lawmen find criminals but his true second act had yet to begin. In any case, Reeves went to live among the Creek and Seminole Indians. Robert Reeves 1866 - Unknown. George Reeves joins the confederate army. Please reset your password. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He carried chains to secure prisoners to the wagon, as he sometimes had a dozen or more by the time he returned to Ft. Smith, where Judge Parker held court. The New York Public LibraryAn illustration of a Confederate campsite during the Civil War. Failed to report flower. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In the end, Reeves was acquitted. Civil War began, George Reeves, Bass owner, joined the Confederate Army, taking Bass The land comprising Indian Territory becomes the state of Oklahoma. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. When the outlaws were momentarily distracted by the piece of paper they were handed, Reeves drew his gun and turned the situation around. discoveries. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Parents. A bridge in Oklahoma has been named after him. A real-life hero. George Reeves 1869 - 1932. The stray gunfire kills an unfortunate camp cook. Bass Reeves' Family: Wife and Children. and Seminoles. Born a slave in 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas, Bass Reeves served Arkansas state legislator William S. Reeves. Another outlaw was Tom Story, expert horse thief and murderer, who sold stolen horses south of the Red River from 1884 to 1889, and who lost his life at the Delaware Bend crossing in an attempt to beat Reeves to the draw. In a letter sent to Ft. Leavenworth, his sister A.C. Spahn writes that Reeves, Is now at home and at work in one of Muskogees leading Waite[sic] Barber Shops., Bens release came at an additional toll on his victims family. Reeves, Bass, Reeves approached the three murderous Brunter brothers and handed them a warrant for their arrest. Oklahoma. 1896 - Nellie Reeves Dies Nellie Reeves, the wife of Bass Reeves, dies of tuberculosis. He was one inspiration to the character Will Reeves (played by Jamal Akakpo) in the HBO series "Watchmen," one of the main characters in"The Harder They Fall" played by Delroy Lindo,and he is believed to be the inspiration for "The Lone Ranger." portalId: 20973928, He became a barber and on November 20, 1900, married Castella Brown. His wife, Nellie Jennie Reeves, tries to persuade Bass not to leave for his own safety, but Bass argues that it's the best job he can get to keep a roof over his family's head. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Marshal service. Reeves is the first Black deputy US marshal to receive a commission west of the Mississippi river. Thanks for your help! You might start by introducing Reeves diagnosis with Brights disease finally ended his career. The real Bass Reeves was born in July of 1838, died in January 1910, and was the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshall that lived west of the Mississippi River. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Bass Reeves was born on the 16th of July 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas, and named after his grandfather Bass Washington. He met and married his first wife Nellie Jennie from Texas with whom he had 10 children (5 boys and 5 girls). Although details are unclear, it is believed that during an argument over game of cards, Bass struck George. But despite being shot at on multiple occasions, he managed to dodge every single bullet, earning him the moniker The Indomitable Marshal.. His father was an officer in the old Indian Territory for more than 30 years and was always considered an honest and honorable man, and I believe Ben has in his nature some of his fathers good qualities. Reeves was married twice and had eleven children. Marshal service as a federal peace officer for the territory. There was a problem getting your location. ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. Lnea del tiempo de desarrollo embrionario y fetal. Life was good, but it was about to change for Bass Reeves. . It was here that he met and married his first wife, Nellie Jennie, from Texas, with whom he had ten children, five boys and five girls. Having never learned to read and write, he had someone to read the subpoenas or warrants to him until he memorized which name belonged to each warrant. Reeves was recruited to work as a deputy U.S. marshal in the Indian Territory. Reeves took his job very seriously. In 1882, Reeves arrested Belle Starr for horse theft. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. These locations are repeated in Bass, Jane and Bass' parents alleged birth places. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Mary retired in 1904 and died 11 years later at the age of 82. He married Nellie Jennie, a Texan, and fathered ten children, five boys and five girls. He always bore a very good reputation and I never know of him doing anything wrong until he got into the trouble which caused his commitment to the penitentiary. Though there was originally chatter about a second season, Sheridan finally said the story was finished. Bass Reeves was born to enslaved people in Arkansas, and the person who likely enslaved his family was William Reeves. This is a carousel with slides. Pickettborn Willie M. Pickett in 1870was a cowboy, performer and appeared in early films such as. of Oklahoma assumed policing duties over the Indian Territory. At . Reeves began to earn a reputation for his courage and success at bringing in or killing many desperadoes of the territory. In 1875, Isaac C. Parker was appointed federal judge of Indian Territory. And perhaps most exciting, he was portrayed in the HBO series Watchmen in 2019. Even in the face of morally conflicting circumstances, Reeves held the law above all else. Bass was 62, he was an imposing figure; always riding on a large white stallion. After his first wife's death, Reeves married Winnie Sumter of Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 1900 and started a second family. Producing are MTV Entertainment Studios, Bosque Ranch Productions, Yoruba Saxon, and 101 Studios. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. West Publishing Company, 1908. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Bass Reeves gained his freedom (the details of this are unclear), but he then lived among Indigenous tribes including the Cherokee, Creeks, and Seminoles, learning their language, and returning to Arkansas after the Thirteenth Amendment was passed in 1865. His record of 3,000 arrests dwarfs the arrest records of better known Old West lawmen such as Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, and Wild Bill Hickok. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? After refusing to surrender, Reeves killed Dozier in an accompanying gunfight on December 20, 1878. The second outlaw dropped his gun in surprise, and they were both arrested. It's an interesting move and one that I think is very positive. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jane Jennie Reeves memorial. Raising 10 children on their homestead five girls and five boys, the family lived happily on the farm. Refining his skills as an outdoorsman, Bass became an expert sharpshooter. This would have made her birth year 1840 and closer to Bass Reeves' age. Bass eventually moved to Arkansas where he met his wife Nellie Jennie and. The quicker of the two, Reeves shoots first, killing his quarry in self-defense. Bass Reeves, was the first black U.S. Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi River and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history. Jennie, a Texan, and fathered ten children, five boys and five girls. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. During the prior two years, not a single crime was committed in his patrol area. Employee Affinity Group. Spouse(s) Bass Reeves 1838 - 1910. He died in 1910 from nephritis. It includes the descendants of these slaves. The outlaw panicked and drew his gun, but Reeves drew faster and shot him dead. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He was appointed a U.S. deputy marshal in 1875, and arrested over 3,000 criminals, killing 14 outlaws in the process. Signup today for our free newsletter, Especially Texan. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. . For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. One of his first acts was to make James Fagan a U.S. Before going on a pursuit, he would have someone read him the warrants so he could memorize which was which. In 1889, after Reeves was assigned to Paris, Texas, he went after the Tom Story gang for their long-term horse theft operation. Over his 32-year career as a Deputy U.S. Tragedy struck Reeves when a warrant came in for the arrest of his own son for the murder of his wife . Then, learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first all-Black peacetime regiments in U.S. history. Nellie Jennie (Bass Reeves' wife) What is Palomino Mugging? The marshal was famous for fair-mindedness and was impossible to bribe or corrupt. His great-uncle, Paul L. Brady, was the first black person to be appointed as a federal administrative law judge in 1972. . The TSHA makes every effort to conform to the principles of fair use and to comply with copyright law. The following work is the result of the memorial creator Jane Jamell-Hinkle's research:Funeral Home Record from Birnie Brothers Funeral Home. Written, directed, and scored by Jeymes Samuel, this movie highlights a moment in history and shows that cowboys came in different forms, contrary to popular belief. He quickly gained a reputation as a tough and fearless lawman who managed to bring in outlaws thought to be invincible. By all accounts, Reeves was also a master of disguise. Though the warrant had been lying on Bennetts desk for two days, the other deputies were reluctant to take it and though Reeves was shaken, he demanded to accept the responsibility for finding his son. He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918 at the age of 39 as was required by law. Bass Reeves, is the first African-American to be deputized by the U.S. Ben grew into a tall, lean man with slate blue eyes. point during the Civil War he gained his freedom. Nellie Reeves was born in 1840, in Texas,United States. First, it is intended to be a spiritual successor to Bill Crider's blog, Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine. He lists his closest relative as Zola Reeves and gives his name as Bennie Bass Reeves. As a part of the films rendition of the Rufus Buck Gang that breaks their leader from prison, Bill is as sly as he is ruthless. The American Civil War begins when confederate soldiers open fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina and union soldiers surrender. [5] He married Nellie Jennie from Texas, with whom he had ten children, five boys and five girls. Every penny counts! It was during the Civil War that Reeves made his great escape. Bass Reeves died on January 10, 1910 in Muskogee, He married Nellie Jennie (or Jenney), a Texan, and the couple had 10 children, five boys and five girls. Reeves transfers to Muskogee, Indian Territory. If the man Reeves arrested could not read, then the deputy had to locate someone who could to make sure that he had the right person. In the course of doing so, Reeves was involved in his fair share of shootouts. Leave a message for others who see this profile. 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