John Southee (abt. 1717 - abt. 1782)

Born about 1717 in Ickham, Kent, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Reynolds — married 16 Nov 1747 in Canterbury, Kent, England

Descendants

Died about Sep 1782 at about age 65 in Littlebourne, Kent, England

Biography

John Southee was born in Kent, England.

John Southee was born in 1717 in Ickham, Kent, England. He was the son of John Southee and Elizabeth (Petman) Southee. He was christened on 26 Dec 1717 in Ickham, Kent, England. ^[1]

He married Mary Reynolds on 16 Nov 1747 in Canterbury Christchurch Cathedral, Kent, England. ^{[2] [3]}

Children:

1. Thomas ^[4]
2. Elisabeth ^[5]
3. John ^[6]
4. William ^[7]
5. Mary ^[8]
6. William ^[9]
7. George ^[10]
8. Robert ^[11]

John died at the age of 64 in Sep 1782 in Littlebourne, Kent, England, and was buried there on 18 Sep 1782. ^{[12] [13] [14]}

In 1754 John was renting a house and land in Ickham, Kent to John Williams. ^[15]

Research

There is a listing in the Tyler Index to Wills for "Southee", John Southee of Ickham, Administrator, 8 Feb 1742, Eliz. Southee, relict. "Southee" who died could be John's father, but he did not die until 1755. ^[16] John was the oldest son.

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N1ZQ-NFP : 20 March 2020), John Southe, 26 Dec 1717, Ickham, Kent.
2. ↑ Kent: Canterbury: Christ Church Cathedral: "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5817e76de93790eb7fc6aca7 : viewed 13 May 2021) marriage John Southee to Mary Reynolds 16 Nov 1747, Littlebourn, Kent.
3. ↑ "England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers, 1538-1986," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGNN-15W9 : 12 Mar 2020), John Southee, 16 Nov 1747; from " Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry Parish Registers Browse, 1538-1913," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d); citing Marriage, Canterbury Christchurch Cathedral, Kent, England, United Kingdom, page , Citing Canterbury Cathedral Archives, England.
4. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JSQF-MJZ : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in entry for son Thomas Southee, christening 21 Feb 1748, Littlebourne, Kent, England.
5. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLQ6-G49 : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in record for christening 9 Jul 1749 for daughter Elisabeth Southee, Littlebourne, Kent, England.
6. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NT2X-JBV : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in record for christening of son on 14 Jul 1751, John Southee, Littlebourn, Kent, England.
7. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NNV6-J5M : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in record for christening of son William Southee, 22 Jul 1753; Littlebourne, Kent, England.
8. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JW3T-3BV : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in record for christening for daughter Mary Southee, 6 Sep 1754; Littlebourne, Kent, England
9. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQ7L-G8T : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in christening record for son William Southee, 25 Aug 1757; Littlebourne, Kent, England.
10. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NT2X-VGD : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in christening record for son George Southee, 3 Jan 1762; Lillebourne, Kent, England.
11. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NNV6-2J1 : 20 Mar 2020), John Southee in christening record for Robert Southee, 23 Oct 1763; Littlebourne, Kent, England.
12. ↑ "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JZCS-CZZ: 15 Mar 2020), John Southee, age 64, burial 18 Sep 1782, Littlebourne, Kent, England.
13. ↑ "England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers, 1538-1986," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGNL-GLLJ : 12 March 2020), John Southee, burial 18 Sep 1782; from " Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry Parish Registers Browse, 1538-1913," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d); citing Burial, Littlebourne, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Citing Canterbury Cathedral Archives, England.
14. ↑ Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, 1538-1874 Image. The Tyler Collection, The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies; Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers, 1538-1874; Civil Registry: Littlebourne, Kent; birthdate 1718, death date 1782, burial 18 Sep 1782, age 64; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
15. ↑ Poll Books and Electoral Registers Image. "The Poll for Knights of the Shire to represent the County fo Kent, 1754." Parish of Littleborne. John Southe Freeholders Abode; John Williams Occupier; Ickham, house and lands. London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Library; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2012.
16. ↑ Kent, England, Tyler Index to Wills, 1460-1882 Image. IHGS; The Tyler Collection; Notebook: Ladd - Ladd; Notebook Number: 481; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.

See also:

• The Descendants of John Southee, circa 1655 Family Profile listing the eight children, no sources.
• Descendants of John Southee Includes migrations and some notables; no sources.

Acknowledgements

This profile has been improved by a member of the England Project's Orphan Trail.