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John Reed 1829–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1829

Birth Location: North Petherwyn, devon

Death Date: 28 Jun 1915

Death Location: Buckfastleigh, Devon, England

Father: Nathanael REED

Mother: Mary Rice

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Rice

Children(s): Charles Reed, Florence Reed, Thos.C.N. Reed, Mabel Reed, Mary Reed, Caroline Reed, John Reed, George Reed, Nathaniel Reed, Laura Reed, Lucy Reed

In 1829, John Reed entered the world in North Petherwyn, devon, born to Nathanael Reed And Mary Rice. John Reed married Elizabeth Ann Parsons Rice, and had children including Caroline Rhoda Amy Reed, Charles Edgar Nathaniel Reed, Florence Kate Beatrice Reed, George Thomas Sydney Reed, John L Reed, Laura Elizabeth Parsons Reed, Lucy Katherine Mary Rice Reed, Mabel Gertrude Amy Reed, Mary Maud Winifred Reed, Nathaniel John Ambrose Reed, Thos C N Reed. John Reed passed away in 1915 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1829, John Reed entered the world in North Petherwyn, devon, born to Nathanael Reed And Mary Rice.
  • John Reed married Elizabeth Ann Parsons Rice, and had children including Caroline Rhoda Amy Reed, Charles Edgar Nathaniel Reed, Florence Kate Beatrice Reed, George Thomas Sydney Reed, John L Reed, Laura Elizabeth Parsons Reed, Lucy Katherine Mary Rice Reed, Mabel Gertrude Amy Reed, Mary Maud Winifred Reed, Nathaniel John Ambrose Reed, Thos C N Reed.
  • John Reed passed away in 1915 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathanael REED
1800–1883
Birth Location: North Petherwyn, devon
NR
Mary Rice
1795–1884
Birth Location: Tavistock devon
MR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Rice
1834–1896
Birth Location: Launceston, Cornwall
ER

Children(s)

Charles Reed
1877–1911
Birth Location: Buckfastleigh, Devon
CR
Florence Reed
1875–1955
Birth Location: Buckfastleigh, Devon
FR
Thos.C.N. Reed
1872–1958
Birth Location: Dartmouth
TR
Mabel Reed
1870–1901
Birth Location: Holsworthy
MR
Mary Reed
1868–1932
Birth Location: Holsworthy
MR
Caroline Reed
1866–1940
Birth Location: Holsworthy
CR
John Reed
1864–1949
Birth Location: Holsworthy
JR
George Reed
1860–1899
Birth Location: Holsworthy, Devon, England
GR
Nathaniel Reed
1858–1934
Birth Location: Holsworthy
NR
Laura Reed
1856–1913
Birth Location: West Tytherley
LR
Lucy Reed
1855–1909
Birth Location: West Tytherley
LR

John Reed's Ancestors

Self
John Reed
1829–1915
Birth Place: North Petherwyn, devon
Parents
Nathanael REED
1800–1883
North Petherwyn, devon
Mary Rice
1795–1884
Tavistock devon
Grandparents
Ambrose Reed
1766–1827
North Petherwyn, devon
Mary Gubbin
1777–1867
Poundstock, Cornwall, England
John Rice
1753–1833
Lamerton, Devon, England
Joan Courtice
1760–1813
Milton Abbot, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Reed
1731–1803
Mary (Petherwin)
1743–
John Gubbin
1750–1788
Elizabeth Orchard
1753–1831
John Rice
1732–1831
Thomasin Batten
1733–
John Courtice
1740–1809
Mary Hawkins
1739–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Reed
1701–1778
Hannah Darant
1703–1776
John Shere
1692–
Margery Colwill
1687–
Franses Gubbin
1719–1780
Mary Jenn
1726–1790
Richard Orchard
1725–
Elizabeth Keast
1724–
John Rice
1708–1776
Margory Jackman
1711–1759
William Batten
1705–1769
Grace Mourton
1705–1746
Joan Maynard
1713–
Hawkins
1719–

John Reed's Descendants

1.
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John Reed (1829–28 Jun 1915) m. Elizabeth (Ann Parsons) Rice (1834–11 Nov 1896)
  1. 1. Charles (Edgar Nathaniel) Reed 1877–1911 m. Katherine (Mary) Stickland 1885–1977
    1. 1. Joan (Mary) Reed 1911–2002
    2. 2. Leslie (John) Reed 1910–1995
    3. 3. Edward (W) Reed 1916–1992
  2. 2. Florence (Kate Beatrice) Reed 1875–1955
  3. 3. Thos.C.N. Reed 1872–1958 m. Nellie Tolfree 1872–1911
    1. 1. Brenda (Elizabeth Amy) Reed 1907–1982
    2. 2. Cyril (Charles Leonard) Reed 1902–1966 m. Marjorie Bear 1904–1995
      1. 1. Thomas (Nevil) Reed 1935–2001
    3. 3. Eric (John Stanley) Reed 1900–1974 m. Katherine Beardsmore 1902–1989
  4. 4. Mabel (Gertrude Amy) Reed 1870–1901
  5. 5. Mary (Maud Winifred) Reed 1868–1932
  6. 6. Caroline (Rhoda Amy) Reed 1866–1940
  7. 7. John (L) Reed 1864–1949 m. Annie (Elizabeth Conway) Foot 1868–1956
    1. 1. Winifred ('Freda' Ann) Reed 1904–1975
    2. 2. William (Fredrick Leonard) Reed 1901–1972 m. Florence (M) Reed 1908–
    3. 3. John (Edgar George) Reed 1898–1984 m. Sybil (Bernice Cogswell) Fry 1906–1962
      1. 1. John (Charles Robert) Reed 1932–2016
  8. 8. George (Thomas Sydney) Reed 1860–1899 m. Elizabeth 1875–
  9. 9. Nathaniel (John Ambrose) Reed 1858–1934 m. Edith (Kathleen Annie) Boyd 1873–1932
  10. 10. Laura (Elizabeth Parsons) Reed 1856–1913
  11. 11. Lucy (Katherine Mary Rice) Reed 1855–1909

John Reed's Timeline

20 Records

1829
Bef. 29 Sep 1829
Birth of John Reed in North Petherwyn, devon, England
North Petherwyn, devon, England
1829
1829
Birth of John Reed in North Petherwyn, devon
North Petherwyn, devon
1829
29 SEP 1829
John Reed was baptized in North Petherwyn, devon
North Petherwyn, devon
1841
1841
Age 12
John Reed resided here in Brendon, Week St Mary Cornwall
Brendon, Week St Mary Cornwall
1851
1851
Age 22
John Reed was employed in School Master
School Master
1854
9 April 1854
Age 25
John Reed was married in Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
1861
1861
Age 32
John Reed was employed in Teacher C M (national School)
Teacher C M (national School)
1861
1861
Age 32
John Reed resided here in National School & Masters House, Holsworthy, Devon
National School & Masters House, Holsworthy, Devon
1871
1871
Age 42
John Reed was employed in General Provision Dealer
General Provision Dealer
1871
1871
Age 42
John Reed resided here in St Mary's Cottage, Lifton Tinney, Devon
St Mary's Cottage, Lifton Tinney, Devon
1881
1881
Age 52
John Reed was employed in Draper Grocer
Draper Grocer
1881
1881
Age 52
John Reed resided here in Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
1891
1891
Age 62
John Reed was employed in Draper, Grocer & Wine Merchant
Draper, Grocer & Wine Merchant
1891
1891
Age 62
John Reed resided here in Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
1901
1901
Age 72
John Reed was employed in Shopkeeper, General Stores
Shopkeeper, General Stores
1901
1901
Age 72
John Reed resided here in Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
1911
1911
Age 82
John Reed resided here in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
1915
23 Jun 1915
Age 86
Death of John Reed in Buckfastleigh, Devon
Buckfastleigh, Devon
1915
28 Jun 1915
Age 86
Burial of John Reed in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
1915
21 Oct 1915
Age 86
John Reed - Probate in Exeter
Exeter

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Bef. 29 Sep 1829
    Event Place: North Petherwyn, devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 12837; Schedule Number: 126
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1712; Folio: 59; Page: 24
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2177; Folio: 61; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341524
    [4] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2149; Folio: 45; Page: 1; GSU roll: 832038
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2074; Folio: 35; Page: 19
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1508; Folio: 39; Page: 3; GSU roll: 542823
    [7] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [8] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 151; Book: 11; Civil Parish: St Mary Week; County: Cornwall; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 20; Page: 6; Line: 1; GSU roll: 241273
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: North Petherwyn, devon

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 29 SEP 1829
    Event Place: North Petherwyn, devon

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 9 April 1854
    Event Place: Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Brendon, Week St Mary Cornwall
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 151; Book: 11; Civil Parish: St Mary Week; County: Cornwall; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 20; Page: 6; Line: 1; GSU roll: 241273

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: School Master

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Teacher C M (national School)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: National School & Masters House, Holsworthy, Devon
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1508; Folio: 39; Page: 3; GSU roll: 542823

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: General Provision Dealer

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St Mary's Cottage, Lifton Tinney, Devon
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2149; Folio: 45; Page: 1; GSU roll: 832038

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 jan 1871
    Event Place: Lifton, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Draper Grocer

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2177; Folio: 61; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341524

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Draper, Grocer & Wine Merchant

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1712; Folio: 59; Page: 24

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Shopkeeper, General Stores

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Market Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2074; Folio: 35; Page: 19

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 12837; Schedule Number: 126

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hampshire, England
    Record Source: Hampshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Hampshire Archives and Local Studies; Winchester, Hampshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference: 85M71/PR3

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Buckfastleigh, Devon
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Exeter
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
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