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| Birth: | 11 Feb 1708/09 in Brecknow, Wales |
| Death: | 11 Aug 1787 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
| Sex: | M |
| Father: | David ap Reese b. 1676 in Brecon or Becknock, Wales |
| Mother: | Maude Owens b. About 1685 in Wales |
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| Also Known As: Reverand |
| Occupation: Pastor of the Presbyterian congregation in Cardigan, Wales |
| Burial: Old Poplar Tent Cemetery, Cabarrus County, North Carolina |
| Religion: Elder of the Sugar Creek Church and the Poplar Tent Church |
| Religion 1: Pastor of the Presbyterian congregation in Cardigan, Wales |
| Note: 1752 David Reese moved his family to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
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| Susan Ruth Polk (Wife) b. 8 Jun 1719 in Cecil County, Maryland
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| Marriage: | 31 MAR 1738 in Cecil County, Maryland |
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 James Polk Reese b. 14 Sep 1739 in (or 1744) Cecil County, Maryland
- Thomas Reese b. Jul 1742 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
 Catherine Ruth Reese b. 23 Sep 1744 in Pennsylvania
- David Tasker Reese b. 1746 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Susan Polk Reese b. 1748 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Charles Tasker (Gullet\Guillette) Reese b. About 1756 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- George Reese b. 11 Mar 1751/52 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Mary Joanna Reese b. 1754 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Solomon Trusten Reese b. 1757 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- Ruth Elizabeth Reese b. 1760 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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Individual:
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Vol. 9 pages 44, 58, 189, 284, Vol. 10 pages 141, 185, Vol. 24 page 212, Vol. 50 page 131 - Ancestry.com
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Also Known as: Rev. David Reese
"The Reese home place was not far from present day Charlotte. A description of the building was given by one of the grandsons of David Reese as follows: "S plain, comfortable weather-boarded building, one and a half stories high, having four large rooms and two attic rooms, with dormer windows, besides two rooms in the cellar, one of which was used as a dining room. At each gable end were immense rock chimneys, the long piazza in front, with a trellis covered with roses at either end. The house was surrounded by majestic oaks, under which hung the inviting swing on one side, on the other was a long row of bee-gums...
"The floors were waxed, and the furniture, some pieces of which were brought from Wales, was polished like glass. Quaint rag carpets of the brightest hues covered the floors in winter, except in the drawing-room the floor was covered with a bought carpet. The flower garden was bright with all the old-fashioned flowers. The walks were bordered with sweet pinks. In the rear of the house was the big spring, with its clear, cold water, hard by the brick spring house, where the mild and butter was kept. On the roadside stood the old sweep well, where the weary traveller refreshed himself and beast....It was considered one of the finest places in Mecklenburg County."
Being a "Born Statesman," David was to become a prominent man in North Carolina politics and in his church. He was well educated for his day. David was described as commanding in appearance, fine-looking, with bright black eyes.
He was chosen one of the bench of Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church elders in 1751, a position he held until his death. He also served for many years as a magistrate and member of the County Court. His greatest claim to fame was that he was a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of 20 May 1775. According to the Historian Foote, all the 270 delegates to the Mecklenburg Convention were Presbyterians, and ten were officers in the church.
WILL:
In the name of God, Amen. I, David Reese, of the county of Mecklenburg and State of North Carolina, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, Do this 5th day of February, in the year of our Lord, 1787, make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner following, that is to say, after all my just debts are paid:
First, I give and bequeath unto my loving son-in-law William Sharpe, of Rowan County, and to my loving son, James Reese, all that freehold in fee simple in the said county of Mecklenburg, on Coddle Creek, whereon I now live, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, to hold to them the said William Sharpe and James Reese, their trustees, administrators or assigns from and immediately after my decease, together with sixty acres of thereabouts adjoining the said manor plantation, as also an entry or claim to and for a small size piece or land lying between and adjoining the said sixty acre tract of my said manor plantation. Upon this special trust and confidence that the said William Sharpe and James Reese, or the survivors of them, do and shall permit Susan Ruth my dearly and well-beloved wife, to have, hold, and eNew Jerseyoy all my manor, plantation and premises, to them denied as aforesaid during her natural life, and to take to her own use the rents, issues and profits arising there from during her natural life aforesaid.
She making no waste nor destruction thereon, nor clearing my large quantity of land. And upon this further condition that she shall not rent, lease, or farm out the said land, without the advice and consent of the said William Sharpe and James Reese, or the survivors or them, shall sell the whole of the land herein demised, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging, on reasonable credit for the most money that cam be obtained for the same, and that money so arising shall as soon as may be paid in the following manner, name ten pounds per annum to my beloved wife during her life, 30 pounds to my son Charles, 5 pounds to my son James for his trouble in executing this will. The remainder of the money arising as aforesaid to be equally divided between my sons George and Solomon, but in case Solomon should choose his share in land, then his equitable share shall be laid off by my Executors in lieu of his share of the money above mentioned.
To my grandson Sidney Reese I give and bequeath 10 Pounds to be paid out of the above mentioned fund provided my wife and George and Solomon should agree On the matter; then George may likewise take his share in land, they first agreeing with my Executors to pay their mother and the other legacies hereinbefore mentioned.
I further give and bequeath to my beloved wife the largest bay mare, her choice or a cow and calf, three sheep and five hogs, also all my beds, bed clothes, household furniture and vessels of every kind within doors (excepting such as is hereinafter bequeathed) to be divided equally at her decease among all my daughters, who may then be alive. In Case they should die intestate my Executors shall be careful in making an equal distribution of the beds and furniture which is intended by the foregoing clause.
To my daughter Ruth I give and bequeath one feather bed and furniture, with two Cows and two calves. To my son Solomon I give and bequeath a riding horse, saddle and bridle. I give and bequeath that my Just debts be paid out of the residue of my estate, and the remainder be equally divided between Solomon and Ruth. That in Case Solomon should die without wife or issue, his share shall be equally divided between my Sons James, David, and Charles, and my grandsons Thomas Reese Sharpe, Edwin Reese and Thomas Henry.
And I do hereby constitute and appoint my son-in-law William Sharpe and James Reese to be sole Executors of this my last will and Testament, strictly charging them to execute the same according to the plain meaning thereof.
In witness whereof I, the said David Reese, have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed, sealed, published and delivered by the said David Reese, the Testator, as and for his last will and Testament in presence of all who are present at the signing and sealing thereof.
James Campbell.. David Reese Seal
Thomas Campbell, Witnesses
The last will and testament of David Reese, Esq. was proved in open court, by the oath of Thomas Campbell, and evidence there ordered that letters testa-mentary, with a copy of the will annexed, issue to James Reese and William Sharpe, executors nominated in said will, who came into court and qualified.
David Allison
Robert Wylie
- John & Donna Stockard
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- Title: John & Donna Stockard
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Individuals from other files that are believed to be the same person:
 David Reese | of Ancestors of Lonnie Evans/Deb Alexander |
| Rev. David Reese | of Fraser |
| Rev. David Tasker Reese | of kingharry |
| David Reese | of Smith N Householder Family Tree |
| David REESE | of Shoaf and related families |
| David Tasker Reese | of Maury County, Tennessee and Beyond |
| David Reese | of Descendants of Sir David Ap Rees |
| David Reese | of Silva family |
| David Reese | of Ancestors of Helen Currie Davis |
| David Tasker Reese | of Stockard-Family of Captain John Stockard |
| David Tasker Reese | of Pat's Family Tree7-2005 |
| David Tasker Reese | of Pat's Ancestors 7-2005 |
| David Reese | of Extended Family of Robert L Bailey |
| David Reese | of Billy Joe Walters |
| David Reese | of From Adam to Me |
| David Reese | of Grantham/Prater |
| David Reese | of Robertson |
| David REESE | of pore house chatter |
| David Reese | of William & Andrew Bradley Descendents |
| David Reese | of John & Jane Bradshaw Morrison Family |
| David Reese | of David Roberson/ Robinson Descendents |
| David REESE | of Neal Family |
| David Reese | of Ancestors of Helen Parker |
| David Reese | of ansel |
| Rev. David Reese | of Lillian Nora Murphy |
| Rev. David Reese | of Murphy Family in California |
| David Reese | of Snow-Hawkins-Corcoran-McKenzie |
| David Tasker Reese | of TinaSmithSansoneFiles |
| David Reese | of Family of Legends & The Unknown |
| David REESE | of Berg/Lewis Families |
| David Reese | of Ancestors of Martha Cross Mordecai |
| David Reese | of Ancestors of Martha Cross Mordecai |
| David Tasker Reese | of Bowen Tree |
| David Tasker Reese | of Barbaras Bowen Tree |
| David Reese | of Smith N Householder Family Tree |
| David Reese | of James Morris |
| David REVEREND Reese | of Leitner Kogl Prideaux and Threlkel Tree |
| David Reese , V:RW, Immigrant, Capt. | of RICE Family Annex |
| David Reese , V:RW, Immigrant, Capt. | of POLK Family Annex |
| David Reese | of Susan's Family Tree |
| David Reese | of Linda M. Hancock - Howard's Family Tree |
| David Reese | of Lindsey Family |
| David Reese | of Lindsey, Baker, Wormington, McWaters |
| David Tasker Reese | of Carolina |
| David Reese | of Julie Eaker Family Tree |
| David Reese | of Yerks. Yerkes, Yerxa, etc. |
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