Reeve, Thomas

Summary

Father: John Reeve
Mother: Elizabeth

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Death: 1654
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Narrative

Thomas describes himself as of Little Baddow, Essex and a labourer in his will written 18 Feb 1653/4. It was proved 24 Jul 1654 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. He mentions the following individuals in the will:

• my loveinge brother Matthew Reeve
• my deare and lveing mother Elizabeth Croe
• my brother John Reeve
• my loveinge brother Samuell Reeve
• my brother Edward Croe
• my father in law Edmund Croe
• my sister Elizabeth Croe
• my sister Mary Croe
• my sister Dorcas Croe
• Edward Chapman formerly my fathers servant

This will, together with the parish baptism records, shows that his mother had remarried to Edmund Crow after his father John's death.

Research Notes

Sources

1654 Will - Thomas Reeve - Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Piece 236 (Alchin), folio 395 reverse