Isaac Reece

Isaac was born in New York in 1835.
His mothers name is Maria Van Alstyne.
Now my research------
My grandfather Clifford Reece told us our last name should have been
Avery as someone in his ancestry changed their name to go to war.
This Avery was about 13-15.
I have been unable to go any further than Isaac. His death records say his
father was an Isaac Reece also.

Any help would be much appreciated

sandyjohnsontody