Reeve, Robert

Summary

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Birth:
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Death: Nov 1695
Death Source: Burial & Probate

Spouse1: Jane Manning, m. 15 Oct 1695, Purleigh, All Saints, Essex

Narrative

From Purleigh, All Saints, Essex Parish Register:

• (1695 Oct) 15 Robert Reve & Jane Manning were married Banes being published

From Cold Norton, St Stephen, Essex Parish Register:

• November the 27 (16)95 Buried Then Robert Reeve the 27 Day of November 95 according to the Act for Burying in Woolen

The will of Robert Reeve, written 25 Nov 1695 and probated 20 December, states he was of Cold Norton. He also mentions:

• my Brother Willm Reeve of Purleigh
• my sister Isabell ye wife of George Johnson of Purleigh
• my sister Eliz: ye wife of John Downham
• Jane my deare & loving wife

Although he was of Cold Norton before his death, he and his sister Elizabeth were both married in Purleigh. His sister Isabell was living in Westham when she was married.

Research Notes

His brother may be William Reeve of Purleigh whose wife's name was Lydia although it appears there could have been multiple William Reeves in Purleigh.

Sources

Marriage1:  Purleigh, All Saints, Essex Parish Register 1662-1769, D/P 197/1/2
Burial:       Cold Norton, St Stephen, Essex Parish Register 1539-1771, D/P 379/1/1

1695 Will - Robert Reeve - Commissary of Bishop of London, D/ABW 75/114