Biography of Rev. Crittenden Reeves
Rev. Crittenden Reeves was born on December 28, 1842, in Todd County, Kentucky. He briefly moved to Missouri before returning to Todd County in 1856. His father, Benjamin H. Reeves, was a prominent figure in early Missouri and Kentucky, holding various military and political offices, including Lieutenant-Governor. Crittenden enlisted in the First Kentucky Cavalry during the Civil War and later served in the state legislature. He owned and farmed 187 acres in Todd County, was active in the Democratic Party, and was married twice, raising several children.