Reeve, John
Summary
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Death: c1592
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Spouse1: Mary
Narrative
Children of John Reeve and Mary:- Alice Reeve
John Reeve of Widford, Essex, wrote his will on 15 Nov 1591 and it was probated on 15 Jan 1591/2. He mentions his wife Mary and daughter Alice. He also mentions a number of Reeves and others in the area of Blackmore, Doddinghurst, and Fryerning. He appointed "William Spauldinge my kinsman" as executor and "my brother William Reeve of Fringrithe hawll my oversear & supravisor." Other names mentioned include:
- James Leake of Wydeffourde
- Nicholas Reeve William Reeve & Sussanna Reeve ye children of John Reeve my brother
- William bradley
- Christian Reeve & her children
- John Boorne * his children of Blackmore
- Thomas Reeve his children of Duddingherst?
- William Reeve his children of Fryan (Fryerning)
- Richard Burll
- Mr Thomas Smithe of Blakemore
- Robert Joyce of Wydefforde
- John Boorn of Blackemore
The list of individuals in this will reveal a clear connection to the family of William Reve of Blackmore. In fact, it is likely this is his brother William, of Fingrith Hall. Christian Reeve mentioned in the will was the widow of Thomas Reve of Blackmore. It's not clear who the John is mentioned in his will, but this must be a brother-in-law since they had the same name.