Reeve, Thomas

Summary

Father: Thomas Reeve
Mother: Mary Salmon

Birth: c1726
Birth Source: Headstone

Death: 13 May 1790
Death Source: Church Records & Headstone

Spouse1: Keziah Mapes, m. Oct 1745

Narrative

Children of Thomas Reeve and Keziah Mapes:

1. Thomas Reeve, b. c1749
2. James Reeve, b. c1751
3. Barnabas Reeve, b. 24 Jun 1754
4. Daniel Reeve, b. 13 Nov 1756
5. Keziah Reeve, b. c1759
6. Hannah Reeve, b. c1761
7. John Reeve, b. 1 Jun 1764
8. Sarah Reeve, b. c1769
9. Experience Reeve, b. c1773

Marriage from Salmon Records:

• 1745 Oct 2? Thos Reeve & Kesiah Mapes

The following baptisms from Mattituck Pres pertain to this family:

• Barnabas Reeve | Thomas & Kezia | July 25, 1754
• Daniel Reeve | Thomas & Kezia | Nov 14, 1756
• Keziah Reeve | Thomas & Keziah | 1759
• Hannah Reeve | Thomas & Keziah | Oct 25, 1761
• John Reeve | Thomas & Kezia | June 1764
• Sarah Reeve | Deacon Thomas & Kezia | Sept 10, 1769
• Experience Reeve | Deacon Thomas & Keziah By Rev John Stors | Aug 8, 1773

Deaths from Mattituck Pres church records:

• Deacon Thomas Reeve | May 13, 1790
• Keziah Reeve | Dec 7, 1790 | Widow

Deaths from the Salmon Records:

• 1790 May 13 Deken Thomas Reev
• 1790 Dec 7 Decon Thomas Reevs widdow

Thomas is listed in Southold in the 1776 census of Suffolk County.

The will of Thomas Reeve of Southold dated 15 May 1789 mentions wife Keziah and children: Thomas, James, Barnabas, Daniel, John, Kezia, Hannah, Sarah, and Experience. It was proved 29 Jul 1790.

Thomas was a deacon at Mattituck Pres. The records show he joined the church in 1765 and is wife Keziah on 28 Jun 1765 on examination. The records show he died 13 May 1790. He was buried in the churchyard.

Research Notes

Sources

Marriage1:  Salmon Records
Death:        Mattituck Presbyterian Church Records - 1751-1809 Record Book
Burial:       Findagrave - Mattituck Presbyterian Burying Ground, Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York

1776 Census - Suffolk County, New York
1789 Will - Thomas Reeve - Suffolk County, New York Surrogate's Court Will Liber A, p178
Mattituck Presbyterian Church Records - 1749-1921 Record Book
Findagrave - Keziah Reeve - Mattituck Presbyterian Burying Ground Mattituck, Suffolk County, New York