Pelzer in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Reese Family Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 5, 2008
1. Reese Faily Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Reese Family Cemetery. . This is the site of a small cemetery used by the Reece family in the 19th century. Because cattle roamed freely in this area for years, the tombstones and other grave markings are broken. In 1977, the readable tombstones were recorded by family members. Jacob Reece (1783-1873) and his wife Rebecca Reece (1787-1865) were married around 1801 and had nine children, four of whom are known to be buried in this cemetery - David Reece (1837-1858), Matilda Chapman (1811-1858), Leaner Chapman (1816-1860), and Elizabeth Reece (1818-1880). Another family member, Soloman Chapman (1836-1860), also has a marker in the cemetery. Robert Martin (1815-1883) and his wife Matilda Caroline Reece Martin (1820-?) are known to be buried at this site, but stones were never found.
This is the site of a small cemetery used by the Reece family in the 19th century. Because cattle roamed freely in this area for years, the tombstones and other grave markings are broken. In 1977, the readable tombstones were recorded by family members. Jacob Reece (1783-1873) and his wife Rebecca Reece (1787-1865) were married around 1801 and had nine children, four of whom are known to be buried in this cemetery - David Reece (1837-1858), Matilda Chapman (1811-1858), Leaner Chapman (1816-1860), and Elizabeth Reece (1818-1880). Another family member, Soloman Chapman (1836-1860), also has a marker in the cemetery. Robert Martin (1815-1883) and his wife Matilda Caroline Reece Martin (1820-?) are known to be buried at this site, but stones were never found.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 34° 39.483′ N, 82° 21.289′ W. Marker is in Pelzer, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker can be reached from Reedy Fork Road. Marker is located down a gravel road just past the entrance to the Saddlehorn subdivision on the right. It is south about 1/4 mile from the Old Livestock Corral marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pelzer SC 29669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,133 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 5, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
