Thomas Erastus Reece

CSA Service - Co. K., 62nd Regiment of N. C. Troops.

Family members love to tell of how Tom rode his bicycle from East Fork
Community of Transylvania Co., NC to Oolenoy Community in Pickens Co. , SC to
"court" his future bride, Nancy Trotter.

Tom was known for his devout religious beliefs.  Every morning before
breakfast, he went outside in the woods to pray.  He also was known to be able
to cure ("take the fire out of ") burns and poison ivy.

1923:  "The Pickens Sentinel", Pickens, SC, issue of 24 May 1923: "LIST OF VETERANS ON PICKENS COUNTY PENSION ROLL 1923:  Reese, T. E., Pickens."

1923:  "The Pickens Sentinel", Pickens, SC, issue of 19 April 1923:
DEATH OF OLD SOLDIER - Thomas A. Reece passed to his reward March 21, 1923.  He was eighty-three years of age.  He served throughout the civil war from beginning to end.  He like all of Lee's army did endure (sic) many hardships during that great conflict between the states, back in the sixties.  Though like the rest of the young men of the day layed down his gun and returned home and began to make his country what it is today.  He has reared a large family.  His wife and the following children survive him.  Henry N., T. S., George, and John Reece all of Pickens county.  William Reece and Mrs. W. L. Mull of North Carolina and Mrs. Savanna Paxton of Greenville.  His body was laid to rest the day following his death at Oolenoy cemetery.  Rev. Fulton Childress his Pastor conducting the funeral services.  A good man has gone from us."