1900 Census - Crawford County, Ga.:
Rodolphus is living in the household of G. G. Reeves, his father:
Rodolphus W. Reeves - son - age 10 - born 1889
Note: Other sources show Rodolphus's year of birth as 1895, but this census shows 1889. Most likely his age here is wrong, as he should have been about 5 years old in 1900.

1910 Census - Ben Hill County, Ga.:
Rodolphus is living in the household of Gurley G. Reeves, his father:
Rodolphus Reeves - son - age 15 - farm laborer

1920 Census - Ben Hill County, Ga;
Rodolphus is living in the household of Gurley G. Reeves, his father:
Rodolph Reeves - son - age 24 - Salesman - Standard ?

The 1930 census shows Rodolphus(age 35) and Edith Reeves(age 25) living in Eatonton, GA, with the following residents in their household (Enumeration district 092-0011-0080):
R. W, Reeves, Jr. - Son - age 8
"Living" Reeves - Son - Age 4
"Living" Reeves - Daughter - age NR
Gurley G. Reeves - father - age 65

On Dec. 24, 1929, Rodolphus and his family lived in Eatonton, Ga. per a letter from them to Mr. & Mrs. James Bishop on that date. According to Mabel Fletcher, they moved from Fitzgerald to Eatonton, then back to Fitzgerald. Mabel and Jewell Fletcher used to visit with them as young women.

Rodolphus worked for what appears to be the Standard Oil Co. in Fitzgerald, GA as a "salesman" for some period of time - have documentation of him being employed by them in Jan, 1920. This occupation is also reflected on the 1920 census.

On his Railway Express Agency I.D. card, Rodolphus lists his Social Security No. as 714-14-0970, and is living at 602 W. Jessamine Street, Fitzgerald, GA. His height was 5'6-1/2", weight 145 lbs, Brown hair, hazel eyes. His age is not given, but he appears to be in his forties. On June 2, 1927, Rodolphus is known to have been working for the Railway Express Agency in Eatonton, Ga.

Draft Registration at age 22:
Registered in Ben Hill County on 6/5/1917. Showed address as RFD #2, Fitzgerald, GA. Occupation farmer with father as employer. Was single at time. Describes self as medium height, medium build, grey eyes, brown hair. Gave year of birth as Jan. 13, 1894, which differs from record in family bible (1895).

Rodolphus served in W.W. I, in the 118th Company, 19th Grand Division Transportation Corps, American Expeditionary Force, France. His rank was Private, serial no. 3501062. The unit he served in was a non-combat unit, and in his letters home, "Dolphus" frequently expressed his frustration that the Army would not transfer him to the infantry.

Rodolphus, known as "Dolphus" by family members, and "Doc" by acquaintances, worked most of his adult life with the Railway Express Agency as a deliveryman. He was an expert checker player, often taking his breaks at a downtown gas station to play a few games with other men similarly inclined.

Rodolphus was the "town fisherman," and helped to sustain his large family with fish he caught. This was the principal source of protein in his family, as he was quite skillful at fishing, and he seldom came home without a "mess" of fish. His favorite fishing place was Lake Beatrice, 5 miles south of Fitzgerald.

After retirement from the REA on disability, Rodolphus earned supplemental income with a parttime fishworm business. This involved arising early and going to low-lying grassy areas in the countryside, usually bordering a stream, and "grunting" fishworms. This technique involved driving a short pointed board into the ground and then rubbing a brick across its top. This caused vibrations which drove the worms to the surface where they could be easily picked up.

Rodolphus died in an automobile accident while driving a relative visiting Fitzgerald for the weekend back to his home town of Eastman, Georgia. His wife Edith survived the accident badly injured, but eventually recovered to live many more years.

• Married: 1921 in Fitzgerald, GA
• Note:

  Account of wedding printed in The Ashton News:
  
  BISHOP - REEVES
  A marriage of interest Sunday P.M. was that of Miss Edith Bishop to Mr. Rodolphus W. Reeves at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. James Bishop, Rev. G.C. Ball officiating. The bride was lovely in a gown of Navy taffeta and accessories, and carried a bouquet of lovely blush tea roses.
  The bride is the charming daughter of Rev. and Mrs. James Bishop and is much admired for her sunny disposition and sterling qualities. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Reeves and holds a prominent position with The Southern Express Co. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves will be at home to their many friends on East Central Avenue.
  The out-of-the-county guests were Mr. W.H. Bishop and family of Ocilla, Mrs. Wm. Byrd and childdren of Nicholls, Mr. John Jones and family of Osierfield, Mr. J.B. Bacon and family of Wray and Mrs. Douglas Stephens and daughter, Miss Florrie of Alapaha.
  A bounteous wedding dinner was served in the lovely park near the home where about one-hundred guests participated.
  Leonne Delorraine

1. Rodolphus Wright Reeves , Jr. b: 16 APR 1922 in ?
2. Living Reeves
3. Living Reeves
4. Living Reeves
5. Living Reeves
6. Living Reeves

1. Title: G.G. Reeves family bible
2. Title: Evergreen Cemetery Records - Fitzgerald, Ga.