Reeve, Alfred

Summary

Father: William Reeve
Mother: Elizabeth

Birth: c1817, Halstead, Essex
Birth Source: Census, Baptism

Death: Apr 1892, Essex
Death Source: Burial

Spouse1: Mary Ames (or Amos?), m. 4 Jun 1838, St. Peter, Sudbury, Suffolk
Spouse2: Harriet Boggis, m. 16 Feb 1851, Halstead, St. Andrew, Essex

Narrative

Children of Alfred Reeve and Mary Ames (Amos?):

1. Abraham Reeve, b. c1840
2. Ann Reeve, b. c1844
3. Emily Reeve, b. c1846
4. Alfred Reeve, b. c1849
5. Fillis Reeve, b. c1855
6. Frederick Alfred Reeve, b. c1865

Baptism from Halstead, St. Andrew, Essex Parish Registers:

• (1817) Novr 16 | Alfred son of | William & Elizabeth | Reeve | Halstead | Blacksmith | W Adams

Birth registrations for Abraham and Emily give mother's maiden name as Amos. This appears to be a match to the marriage of Alfred and Mary "Ames." The actual parish register should be consulted when available to check the spelling.

In 1841, Alfred Reeve was a blacksmith living in Halstead, Essex, age 20.

Marriage from Halstead, St. Andrew, Essex Parish Registers:

• (1851) Febry 16 | Alfred Reeve | 31 | Widower | Blacksmith | Halstead | William Reeve | Blacksmith (to) Harriet Boggis | 22 | Spinster | Halstead | Edward Boggis | Labourer

In 1851, Alfred was age 35, a blacksmith living in Halstead with wife Harriet (22) and children Abraham (11), Ann (7), Emily (5), and Alfred (2).

In 1861, Alfred was age 41, a blacksmith living in Halstead, born in Halstead, with wife Harriet (32) and children Ann (18), Emily (16), Alfred (13) and Fillis (6).

In 1871, Alfred was age 52, born in Halstead, living in Halstead, with wife Harriet (42) and son Frederick A. (5).

In 1881, Alfred was age 62, born in Halstead, a blacksmith living in Halstead, with wife Harriett (56) and son Frederick (15).

In 1891, Alfred was age 79, born in Halstead, living in Halstead, with wife Harriet (64) and son Alfred Fred (24).

Alfred's death was registered in 2q 1892 in Halstead Registration District, age 80.

Burial from Halstead, Holy Trinity, Essex Parish Registers:

• (1892) Alfred Reeve | Trinity Street? | Apr 26 | 80 | ?

Research Notes

Sources

Birth:          Census
Baptism:    Halstead, St. Andrew, Essex Parish Baptism Register 1813-1827, D/P 96/1/12
Marriage1:  England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 (Ancestry)
Marriage1:  Halstead, St. Andrew, Essex Parish Marriage Register 1837-1853, D/P 96/1/27
Death:        GRO Index, 2q 1892, Halstead Registration District
Burial:       Halstead, Holy Trinity, Essex Parish Burial Register 1844-1929, D/P 519/1/3

1841 Census:  HO 107, Piece 332, Book 4, ED 7, Folio 62 reverse, Page 33
1851 Census:  HO107, Piece 1784, Folio 295, Page 34, Schedule 137
1861 Census:  RG 9, Piece 1110, Folio 95 reverse, Page 6, Schedule 31
1871 Census:  RG 10, Piece 1697, Folio 96 reverse, Page 6, Schedule 40
1881 Census:  RG 11, Piece 1802, Folio 17, Page 27, Schedule 167
1891 Census:  RG 12, Piece 1418, Folio 80 reverse, Page 4, Schedule 29