Reeves, Joseph

Summary

Father: George Toler Reeves
Mother: Jemima Mason

Birth: 21 Sep 1795, East Wickham, Kent
Birth Source: Baptism, Census

Death: 19 Nov 1878, East Wickham, Kent
Death Source: Probate Calendar

Spouse1: Sophia Sturton, m. 29 Mar 1818, Old Charlton, St. Luke, Kent

Narrative

Children Joseph Reeves and Sophia Sturton:

1. Joseph Reeves, b. 15 Jan 1819
2. James Reeves, b. 3 Oct 1820
3. Jamima Reeves, b. 12 Jun 1822
4. Eliza Ann Reeves, b. 31 Mar 1824
5. Sophia Reeves, b. 25 May 1826
6. Matthew Reeves, b. 9 Apr 1832
7. Isaac Reeves, b. 13 May 1834
8. Rebecca Reeves, b. 13 May 1834
9. Louisa Reeves, b. 29 Oct 1836

From East Wickham, St Michael, Kent Parish Register:

• Reeves. Joseph Son of George Toler Reeves and Jemima his Wife Born Sept 21st 1795 was Baptized Octr 18th 1795
• Febry 14 1819. Joseph son of Joseph & Sophia Reeves, Born 15th Jany 1819, of E. Wickam, Labourer, (by) G B Fuson Curate
• (1820) Novr 5th. James (son of) Joseph & Sophia Reeves born 3rd Octr 1820 (of) East Wickham, Labourer (by) A K Thomas
• (1822) July 14. Jamima (d/o) Joseph & Sophia Reeves born June 12th, of Wickham, Labourer, (by) Thos May
• 1824 May 2nd. Eliza Ann Dr of Joseph & Sophia Reeves Born 31st March (of) E Wickham, Labourer, (by) S B Sheraff
• (1826) July 30. Sophia (d/o) Joseph and Sophia Reeves Born 25th May, (of) E Wickham, Game Keeper, S B Shirreff
• (1832) May 20. Born April 9th. Matthew (s/o) Joseph & Sophia Reeves (of) East Wickham, Game-keeper, (by) G Kember Curate
• (1834) July 27th. Born 13th May. Isaac (s/o) Joseph & Sophia Reeves (of) E Wickham, Game-Keeper, (by) G Kember Curate
• (1834) July 27th. Born 13th May. Rebecca (d/o) Joseph & Sophia Reeves (of) E Wickham, Game-Keeper, (by) G Kember Curate
• (1837) Feb 12th. Louisa (d/o) Joseph & Sophia Reeves Born 29th Octr 1836. (of) East Wickham, Game Keeper, (by) G Kember Curate

In 1851, Joseph was living in East Wickham, Kent on London Road, age 51, a wood dealer, with his wife Sophia (51), and children Matthew (18) and Isaac (16).

In 1861, Joseph was living in East Wikham, age 65, born in East Wickham, with his wife Sophia (62). His son Matthew's household is listed immediately after his.

In 1871, Joseph was still in East Wickham, age 75, with Sophia (72).

From National Probate Calendar:
REEVES Joseph. Person Estate under £1,000. 29 November. The Will of Joseph Reeves late of Shoulder of Mutton Green East Wickham in the County of Kent Gentleman who died 19 November 1878 at East Wickham was proved at the Principal Registry by Matthew Reeves of East Wickham Labourer the Son the sole Executor.

Research Notes

Sources

Baptism:    East Wickham, St Michael, Kent Parish Register 1783-1807, PA290B/1/A/2
Marriage1:  FamilySearch - England Marriages, 1538–1973
Death:        England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

1851 Census:  HO107, Piece 1607, Folio 158 reverse, Page 15, Schedule 61
1861 Census:  RG09, Piece 465, Folio 135 reverse, Page 5, Schedule 24
1871 Census:  RG10, Piece 883, Folio 29, Page 27, Schedule 165

East Wickham, St Michael, Kent Parish Register 1813-1860, PA290B/1/B/1