FAMILIES Q-U: REEB ~ Michael Reeb
Michael Reeb (1820-1904)
The information that appears on the Michael Reeb timeline (below) was gathered from the Micheal Reeb branch of the Darrtown Family Tree at Ancestry.com.
Michael Reeb has been granted "Darrtown pioneer" status, as he appears to have been the first Reeb family member to live in Darrtown and vicinity.
MICHAEL REEB TIMELINE
1820 - On December 2, Michael Reeb was born in Zutzendorf, Bas-Rhin, France, to Anna Catharina Matter, age 41, and Johann George Reeb, age 38.
1854 - In January, at the age of 33, Michael Reeb arrived in the United States port of New York having left Le Harve, Normandy (located in northwest France) in December 1853. He was on the ship, Carlous Magnus.
1859 - Michael Reeb married Catharine Becker in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 25, when he was 38 years old. Michael and Catherine were married at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hamilton Butler County Ohio, by Rev. F. Groth.
1860 - On February 18, a son Franz (Frank) was born to Michael and Catharine, in Darrtown, Ohio.
1860 - On August 7, Franz (Frank) Reeb passed away, in Darrtown. Franz was not quite six months old.
1861 - Within eight months of his son's death, a second tragedy befell Michael Reeb, when his wife, Catharine, passed away. Catharine died, in Darrtown, Ohio, on April 24, 1861, one day short of their second wedding anniversary. She was 26 years old.
1861 - At the age of 48, Michael operated a store in the house that stands (to this day - 2022), in the southwest corner of the Apple and Main street intersection in Darrtown (see house map and house image links below). In addition to running the grocery store, Michael was a tailor and a farmer.
1877 - On July 29, Michael Reeb married Matilda Suese (Suess) in Butler, Ohio; he was 56 years old.
1877 - In October, Michael purchased the Michael Mehl and Catherine (Reeb) Mehl farm from Louisa Hart, Jemima Mehl, and George and Mary Bender. The farm was located on the Oxford-Middletown Road, west of the Darrtown Pike (see farm map link below).
1878 - Benno Edward Reeb, son of Michael Reeb and Matilda (Suess) Reeb, was born on December 24, 1878, in Milford Township, Butler County, Ohio.
1904 - Michael Reeb died on October 24, 1904, in Darrtown, Ohio, at the age of 83 years old. (Ancestry.com reports that Michael was buried in the Darrtown Cemetery, near the burial plots of his first wife, Catherine (Becker) Reeb, and their son Frank - who died in infancy. Michael's second wife, Matilda (Suess) Reeb, was also buried nearby.)
THE REEB LINE - from Michael ... to Benno ... and beyond
The image at the left illustrates the lineage of the Reeb family from Michael (1820-1904) to his son Benno (1878-1967).
The information in the box at the upper left corner of this image acknowledges Michael's two marriages.
Benno's marriage to Elizabeth Hedges (1881-1964) resulted in six children. Click the link below to see an image of the six Reeb siblings, as seen at Ancestry.com.
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This branch of the Reeb family tree resulted in more than 20 descendants of Micheal Reeb.
BENNO EDWARD REEB (1878-1967)
"BEN REEB'S FATHER DEAD
The Aged Michael Reeb Passes Away in Darrtown.
Michael Reeb, aged 83, - father of Ben Reeb, the Krebs pitcher, died at his home in Darrtown this afternoon. Mr. Reeb was born in France and was a tailor in early life
The funeral services of Michael Reeb, who died at his home at Darrtown yesterday will be held at the residence, Wednesday at 12 o'clock. Burial Darrtown Cemetery."
- Oct. 25,1904 Hamilton Daily Sun News
Benno (a.k.a. Ben) Reeb was, as the old saying goes, "a pretty fair country ball player" - as noted in various news items, some of which appear below. Around the turn of the 20th century, he pitched for several prominent baseball teams in and around Hamilton, Ohio.
These two links relate to the second 1861 entry above.
This link relates to the 1877 entry above.
The following Reeb family items were contributed by Joyce Junkin Cockerill, daughter of Harry Junkin and Betty (Reeb) Junkin and granddaughter of Benno Reeb.
Ben Reeb's baseball pitching prowess was so well known locally that, when his father (Micheal) died, the headline to the 1904 death notice (replicated at the right) read "Ben Reeb's father dead."
As reported in his obituary (see link below) Ben Reeb worked for the Mosler Safe Company of Hamilton, Ohio, for more than 50 years.
Betty (Reeb) Junkin - age 95, formerly of Arlington Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio died Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 6:30 a.m. in Tri County Extended Care Center, Fairfield, Oh. She was born on August 2, 1905 in Darrtown, OH, the daughter of Benno and Elizabeth Hedges Reeb, being educated in the Hamilton public schools and attended Hamilton Business college. Oh June 1, 1937, in the first Baptist Church, she married Harry L. Junkin and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1980. She was employed as a draftswoman at Herring Hall Marvin Safe Company and at Freckling Dairy. She was a long time member of the Lindenwald United Methodist church and the Lindenwald Community Club.
Edward Louis Reeb - age 82 of 1091 Brough Ave., Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 1990 at his residence. He was born on July 14, 1908 in Hamilton, OH, the son of Benno and Elizabeth (Hedges) Reeb, being educated in the Hamilton Public Schools. He was employed at French-Bauer Dairy as a salesman for 33 years, retiring in 1968. On June 20, 1936, in St. Ann Church he married Esther O'Brien.
Robert Nathaniel Reeb - age 73 of 4513 Northern Road, Somerville, passed away Sept 7, 1987 at Fort Hamilton Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born to Benno and Elizabeth (Hedges) Reeb in Hamilton on Feb. 28, 1914. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1933. He married Adie Hamblin on July 27, 1940. Mr. Reeb retired from Champion after forty-five years. He was an avid golfer and bowler. He was a member of the Fairfield Optimist, the Moose Lodge, the Eagles and a long time coach in Hamilton/Fairfield Little League baseball.
Ruth Kathryn (Reeb) Schuger - age 86, of Fairfield, OH, died Friday, March 29, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. in Tri-County Extended Care Center. She was born on Dec. 30, 1910 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of Benno and Elizabeth Hedges Reeb, being educated in the Hamilton Public Schools. On June 24, 1944 in Hamilton, OH, she married Ray Schurger and he preceded her in death in 1977.
The following Reeb family items were found at Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com
Notice that Benno wrote December 25, 1879 as his date of birth, which conflicts with the December 24, 1878 date that is reported in the Ancestry timeline above and in the Benno Reeb obituary above.
Webmaster Note: At first glance, the report of Benno registering for the military draft at age 62 seemed unlikely. HOWEVER, the two following items confirm that men were drafted up to age 65.
Information about the World War II Draft Registration of men - up to 65 years of age
“The first draft registration under the 1940 Selective Training and Service Act required all males ages 21-36 to register on October 16, 1940, to serve in what would ultimately be WWII. Between 1941 and 1943, there were five more registrations, and the ages changed to 18-44. One exception is the Fourth Registration, or "Old Man's Draft …”
The above information came from the WWII "draft registration page" at the fold3 website.
"In 1942, the Selective Service initiated a “Fourth Registration” of the draft. Unlike other drafts for World War II, however, this one targeted older men, not for military service, but for help on the home front. Known as the 'Old Man’s Draft' because it targeted men 45-64 years of age, the registration officially took place on April 27, 1942, at local draft boards around the country. It was intended to provide the government with a register of manpower, men who might be eligible for national service."
The above information came from "the 'old man's draft page' at the fold3 website.
Benno Reeb's World War II Draft Registration Card
Benno Reeb's 1920 Census
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Benno Reeb's 1920 Census
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Benno Reeb's 1940 Census
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Benno Reeb's Marriage License
Benno Reeb's 1930 Census
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Benno Reeb Find A Grave
Pro Contract
with Terre Haute
Benno E. Reeb, 87, formerly of 1335 Maple Ave. died Wednesday morning in the Fairfield Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for the past two years. Mr. Reeb was a prominent professional baseball pitcher at the time of the turn of the century. He played with many local teams, including the old Krebs Nine, Milders, the Anchors and the Mosler Safe Co.. Professionally he played with Vicksburg, Miss.; and Houston, Texas. He had pitched against the Chicago Cubs and was particularly proud of his many friends in the major league. Born in Darrtown Dec. 24, 1878; he was the only son of Michael and Matilda Sweet (Suese or Suess) Reeb. He spent his early youth in Darrtown and attended the public schools of that area. On Oct. 28,1903,he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hedges in Darrtown and to this union three sons and three daughters were born. Mr. and Mrs. Reeb were a very devoted couple and enjoyed more than 60 years of happy married life, until her death October, 1964. A lock setter by trade, Mr. Reeb was a valued employee of Mosler for more than 50 years. An expert in his field , Mr. Reeb took great pride in his work. He traveled extensively for Mosler during his many years with the company. An ardent naturalist, he spent many hours in his garden. Mr. Reeb had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, since 1911. He leaves three sons, Edward and Robert, Hamilton and Wilmur Reeb, Meridian, Miss; three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Betty) Junkin, Mrs. Ray (Ruth) Schurger and Mrs. Mary Frary, all of Hamilton; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grand children. In additon to his wife, Mr. Reeb was preceded in death by a half-brother Henry Braasch. Services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Colligan Funeral Home, 437 S. Third St. Burial will follow on the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home Friday but friends may call Saturday from 9.a.m. until the time of services. Pallbearers for Benno E. Reeb are James Reeb, Benny Schurger, Gail Hinderlong, Robert Frary, Thomas Reeb and Stephan Lee, all grandsons of Mr. Reeb. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Colligan Funeral Home, 437 S. Third. St. with the Rev. Owen Delp, pastor of St. Mark Evangelical United Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Reeb leaves 19 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. HAMILTON JOURNAL NEWS - HAMILTON, OHIO - JUNE 1967
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