Reeve, Daniel
Summary
Father: Thomas ReeveMother: Keziah Mapes
Birth: 13 Nov 1756
Birth Source: Family Bible
Death: 29 Mar 1806
Death Source: Family Bible
Spouse1: Susan Sell, m. 25 May 1800
Spouse2: Tabitha Smith, m. 23 May 1803, First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, Long Island, New York
Narrative
Children of Daniel Reeve and Susan Sell:- Caroline Augusta Reeve, b. 27 Mar 1801
The following baptisms from Mattituck Pres pertain to this family:
- Daniel Reeve | Thomas & Kezia | Nov 14, 1756
Daniel Reeve would appear to be the prior owner of the Henry Reeve Family Bible.
Daniel's first wife Susan died 16 Sep 1802.
Marriage from First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown:
- Daniel Reeve m. May 23, 1803, Smithtown, Tabithy Smith
Daniel wrote his will on 13 Nov 1805 and it was proved 15 Apr 1806 in the Suffolk County Surrogate's court. He mentions his wife Tabitha, daughter "Catharine" Augusta Reeve, "my brothers Thomas Reeve and James Reeve," and "my three nephews Henry Reeves Jesse Reeves & Luther Reeve." James Sell was one of the executors.
His second wife Tabitha died 27 May 1812. She wrote her will on 4 Jul 1810 and it was proved 2 Jun 1812. She does not mention any Reeves. She mentions nephews John and Thomas Floyd, nieces Gloriana Hobson and Cornelia Smith Daughter of Micah Smith. Various Smiths feature prominently in the will. It's likely Smith was her maiden name.
Research Notes
Sources
Birth: Henry Reeve Family BibleBaptism: Mattituck Presbyterian Church Records - 1751-1809 Record Book
Marriage1: Henry Reeve Family Bible
Marriage2: Long Island Genealogy - Records of the First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown
Death: Henry Reeve Family Bible
1805 Will - Daniel Reeve - Suffolk County, New York Surrogate's Court Will Liber B, p363
1810 Will - Tabitha Reeve - Suffolk County, New York Surrogate's Court Will Liber C, p250
Findagrave - Susan Reeve - Christ Church Cemetery, Manhasset, Nassau County, New York
Findagrave - Tabitha Reeve - Smith Family Graveyard, Nissequogue, Suffolk County, New York