Descendants of Matthew Kee
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1. Matthew1 KEE; born circa 1760 at Gortileck, Donaghedy Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[1],[2],[3] married Margaret Orr, daughter of James Orr and Mary Russell.[4] He was living in 1833 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[5] He sold a parcel of land to James Hamilton, Marquess of Abercorn on 18 Jun 1834 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[6] Margaret ORR[7],[7] was born in 1758 at Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[8] Children of Matthew1 Kee and Margaret Orr were as follows: 2. i. William2 Kee, born circa 1788 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland; married Mary Jane (--?--). 3. ii. Joseph Kee, born circa 1789 at Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland; married Sarah (--?--). 4. iii. Samuel Kee, born 15 May 1790 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland; married Mary Dunlap. iv. Fanny Kee;[9],[7] born circa 1791 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[1] married Joseph McKeown, son of John McKeown and (--?--) Graham.[10]
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2. William2 KEE (child of Matthew1);[9],[7] born circa 1788 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[1] married Mary Jane (--?--) circa 1813 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[11] died 11 Aug 1889 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[12],[13] He was also known as William McKee.[14] He was living in 1834 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[15] He was living in 1858 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[16] Children of William2 Kee and Mary Jane (--?--) all born at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland, were as follows: i. William3 Kee;[9],[9] born circa 1814.[1] ii. Matthew Kee;[9],[9] born circa 1816.[1] iii. Joseph Kee;[9],[9] born circa 1818.[1] iv. Mary Kee;[9],[9] born circa 1820.[1] v. Sarah Kee;[9],[9] born circa 1822.[1]
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3. Joseph2 KEE (child of Matthew1);[17],[7] born circa 1789 at Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[18] married Sarah (--?--);[19] died 14 Jun 1848 at Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[20] Joseph and Sarah had eight children: John Kee (Nov 1813 - ?), Hugh Kee (17 Jun 1816 - 22 Mar 1904), Joseph Kee (Oct 1818 - ?), James Kee (Nov 1821 - 31 Aug 1909), Freeborn Kee (Nov 1825 - 5 Jun 1905), Isiah Kee, Isabella Kee (Sep 1833 - ?), Margaret Kee (Sep 1839 - Feb 1885).[21] On 02 Aug 1848 is was published, "Mr. Joseph Kee, of Chinguacousy, Died, on Wednesday June 14th l848, at his residence in the Township of Chinguacousy...a native of the County of Tyrone, Ireland, aged 59 years. He was brought up a member of the Presbyterian Church. The Lord wrought powerfully on his mind at an early age so that he was converted to God at the age of sixteen years. He joined the Methodist Church and continued a useful member of the same for more than forty three years. Being a member of more than ordinary ability, he acted as an exhorter, and class leader almost the whole of that time. He and his family emigrated to this country in the year 1835 and settled in the Township of Toronto where he was esteemed by all who knew him."[22] Sarah (--?--) was born on 31 Oct 1793 at Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[23] She died of lung congestion, aged 82 yrs, 5 mo., 25 days on 25 Apr 1876 at Palmerston, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 82.[24],[25] Children of Joseph2 Kee and Sarah (--?--) were: i. James3 Kee;[26],[26] born 11 Nov 1822 at Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[27],[28],[29] married Mary Kee, daughter of Samuel Kee and Mary Dunlap, 17 Apr 1854 at Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where James and Mary, both of Chinguacousy Twp., were married by license by John Vanduson;[30],[31],[32] died a shoemaker, aged 86 yrs, 9 mo, 19 days 31 Aug 1909 at 644 St. Clarens Ave, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 86.[33] He and Mary Kee appeared on the census of 1871 at Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; where James Kee (48) a shoemaker, and Mary Kee (42) were born Ireland, and Joseph Kee (16), Mary Kee (13), Sarah Kee (11), Samuel Kee (9), John Kee (7), and Margaret Kee (4) were present, and born in Ontario.[34] He and Mary Kee appeared on the census of 1901 at Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; where James Kee (77) was a shoemaker who immigrated in 1834, Mary Kee (72, b. 12 Nov 1828) arrived in 1833, and James K Hurd (6) their grandson was present.[35] He lived in Aug 1909 at 644 St. Clarens Ave, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; around the time of his death, at the home of his son John Kee (b. Apr 1864) and John's wife Charlotte (b. Mar 1868).[36]
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4. Samuel2 KEE (child of Matthew1);[37],[38] born 15 May 1790 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[39] married Mary Dunlap, daughter of Gabriel Dunlap, May 1811 at Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[40] died of old age, aged 82 yrs, as informaed by David Kee 1 May 1872 at West Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 81;[41],[42],[43] buried at Donnybrook Cemetery, West Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada, "In Memory of Samuel Kee / Died May 1 1872 / Aged 81 yrs 11 mos 15 days." [44] Samuel and Mary likely did not have a daughter named Elenor Kee (b. May 1823, d. 28 Oct 1876).[45] He and Mary Dunlap emigrated circa 1834 to Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); with "all of their children except their eldest son."[46],[47] He was an "esteemed Local Preacher in the Wesleyan Methodist Church" in 1841 at Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[48] He and Mary Dunlap appeared on the census of 1851 at Lot 10, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Samuel (62) was a weaver, and Mary (60), Mary (22) and Elizabeth McInn (46) were present, all born in Ireland. They resided next to the family of Matthew Kee (27).[49],[50] He appeared on the census of 1861 at Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Samuel (70) was a Irish-born weaver, living son David (39) a school teacher, with his family, Margaret (31), and Samuel (14), both born Ireland, with Mary (9), William J. (8), Eliza (6), Joseph C. (4), David A. (1), and Catherine Clifton (18) born in Canada, living in a 1½ story, log home.[51],[52] He was suffered a stroke while preaching in Sep 1870.[53] He appeared on the census of 1871 at West Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel Kee (80) was a widower, living with the family of hs son David Kee (34), a farmer, and Margaret Kee (42), Mary Kee (19), William Kee (18), Elizabeth Kee (16), Joseph Kee (15), David Kee (10), Margaret Kee (7), and Mathew Kee (3) were present.[54] It was published 31 Jul 1872, that Samuel "served the Wesleyan Church as a local preacher fully fifty years, twelve in Ireland and thirty-eight in Canada, in the Townships of Toronto, Chinguacousy and Wawanosha... The secret of his usefulness lay in his great fervor, and fidelity of his spirit. His abounding wit and wisdom made him a universal favourite in conversation, a most acceptable chairman or member of deputation at Missionary meetings, and always popular in the pulpit."[55] Mary DUNLAP[56] was born in 1792 at Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[57] She is believed to have died in May 1840.[58],[59] She died after 1851.[60] She was buried at Providence Primitive Methodist Cemetery (Sandhill), Lot 13, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[61] Children of Samuel2 Kee and Mary Dunlap were as follows: 5. i. John3 Kee, born 7 Mar 1812 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland; married Jane McKeown. ii. Robert Kee;[9],[9] born circa 1816 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[1] Robert is "said to have gone to the United States at the time of the Civil War."[62] iii. Matthew Kee;[9],[9] born 15 Nov 1819 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[1],[63],[64] married Mary (--?--);[65] married Eleanor Quinn.[66],[67] He emigrated in 1833 to Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[68] He and Mary (--?--) appeared on the census of 1851 at Lot 10, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Matthew (27) was a farmer, and he and Mary (24) were born in Ireland, and Mary (2) was present, born in Canada, and living near Matthew's father Samuel Kee (62).[69],[50] He and Eleanor Quinn appeared on the census of 1861 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where Matthew (38) was a farmer, and with Ellen (35), were born in Ireland, Mary (10), James (8), Samuel (5), Joseph (2), Hugh (1) were present, and born in Upper Canada. They lived in a 1-story, log home.[70] He and Eleanor Quinn appeared on the census of 1871 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Mathew Kee (51) was a farmer, and Eleanor Kee (47), Mary Kee (20), James Kee (18), Samuel Kee (15), Joseph Kee (12), Robert Kee (9), Jane Kee (7) were present.[71] He appeared on the census of 1881 at Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Matthew Kee (60) was a farmer, and widower, and Mary Kee (30), James Kee (28) farmer, Samuel Kee (25), Joseph Kee (22) photographer, Robert Kee (19) farmer, Jane Kee (17), and Annie Allen Roundy (7) were present.[72] He appeared on the census of 1891 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; where Mathew Kee (73) was a labourer, with Jane Kee (25), Annie Rowndy (18), and Lillian Rowndy (16), all lodging with Albert and Mary Boyle.[73] He appeared on the census of 1901 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; where Jane Kee (42, b. 14 May 1863), Mathew Kee (82, b. 15 Nov 1819), and Annie Roundy (23) were lodging with Albert Boyle and Mary Boyle.[74] iv. Elizabeth Kee;[75],[75] born 29 Mar 1825 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[76],[77],[78] married William Miller Switzer 5 Mar 1845 at Albion Twp., Home District, Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where William and Elizabeth were of Albion Twp, married by C.W.M. Gilbert, and witnessed by Daniel Switzer and Matthew Kee;[79],[80] died age 90, a widow, as informed by John Switzer of New Lowell 20 Feb 1915 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 89.[81],[78],[82] William and Elizabeth were married at the same time as her brother David Kee and Eliza Clarridge, 05 Mar 1845, Albion Twp.[83] She and William Miller Switzer appeared on the census of 1851 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where William (28) was a Canadian-born farmer, with Elizabeth (26) born in Ireland, and Elizabeth (6), Daniel (4), Samuel (2), Dorcus Switzer (13) present, born Canada, and William Hewell (13) born Ireland. The family lived next to Elizabeth's brother John Kee and Jane McKeown.[84] She and William Miller Switzer appeared on the census of 1861 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where William (39) was a saw miller, Elizabeth (37), Elizabeth (15), Daniel (13), Samuel (11), John (9), Mary (5), Peter (3), and Samuel Kee (21) a labourer, were present with other labourers. The family lived in a 1-story, frame house.[85] She and William Miller Switzer appeared on the census of 1871 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where William Switzer (49) was a lumber merchant, with Elisabeth Switzer (47), Daniel Switzer (22), and Samuel Switzer (20), also lumber merchants, John Switzer (17) a teamster, with Mary Switzer (15), Peter Switzer (13), William C Switzer (10), Olive L Switzer (7), and Joshebeth Switzer (4) also present.[86] She and William Miller Switzer appeared on the census of 1881 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where William Switzer (56) was a farmer and lumber merchant, Elizabeth Switzer (54), Daniel Switzer (32), John Switzer (27) also a farmer, Peter Switzer (25), Mary Switzer (23), William Switzer (20), Olive L. Switzer (17), Jessie Switzer (14), and these boys: Daniel Switzer (9), and William Switzer (7) were present.[87] She appeared on the census of 1901 at Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Elizebeth Switzer (76, 29 Mar 1825) was a widow, with Olive Ann Switzer (30, 30 Mar 1860), Joaselly Switzer (28, 16 Aug 1872) also present.[88] v. . Dunlap Kee;[9],[9] There seem to be no records of this person, except in a family memory.[89],[90] vi. David Kee;[75],[75] born circa 1821 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[91],[92],[93] married Eliza Clarridge 5 Mar 1845 at Albion Twp., Home District, Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where David and Eliza were of Albion, married by C.W.M. Gilbert, witnessed by Matthew Kee and ? Switzer;[94] married Margaret Clifton 1849;[95] died 28 Oct 1884 at Ontario, Canada;[81],[96] buried at Donnybrook Cemetery, West Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.[97] Eliza and David were married at the same time as his sister Elizabeth married William Switzer, 05 Mar 1845, Albion Twp.[83] He and Margaret Clifton appeared on the census of 1851 at Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where David (31) was a school teacher, with Margret (23), Samuel (6), and Mary (1) present.[98] He was living in 1851 at Lot 10, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[50] He and Margaret Clifton appeared on the census of 1861 at Sandhill, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where David (39) was a school teacher, who with Margaret (31), and Samuel (14) were born Ireland, with Mary (9), William J. (8), Eliza (6), Joseph C. (4), David A. (1), and Catherine Clifton (18) born in Canada, living in a 1½ story, log home. David's father Samuel (70) was a Irish-born weaver, also residing there.[99] He and Margaret Clifton appeared on the census of 1871 at West Wawanosh Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; where David Kee (34) was a farmer, and Margaret Kee (42), Mary Kee (19), William Kee (18), Elizabeth Kee (16), Joseph Kee (15), David Kee (10), Margaret Kee (7), Mathew Kee (3), and David's father Samuel Kee (80), a widower, were present.[100] vii. Mary Kee;[9],[9] born 12 Nov 1828 at Magheracoltan, Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[1] married James Kee, son of Joseph Kee and Sarah (--?--), 17 Apr 1854 at Esquesing Twp., Halton Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where James and Mary, both of Chinguacousy Twp., were married by license by John Vanduson;[30],[31],[32] died aged 77 29 Sep 1905 at Hillsburgh, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 76.[101] She and James Kee appeared on the census of 1871 at Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; where James Kee (48) a shoemaker, and Mary Kee (42) were born Ireland, and Joseph Kee (16), Mary Kee (13), Sarah Kee (11), Samuel Kee (9), John Kee (7), and Margaret Kee (4) were present, and born in Ontario.[34] She and James Kee appeared on the census of 1901 at Erin Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; where James Kee (77) was a shoemaker who immigrated in 1834, Mary Kee (72, b. 12 Nov 1828) arrived in 1833, and James K Hurd (6) their grandson was present.[35]
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5. John3 KEE (child of Samuel2, Matthew1);[102],[103] born 7 Mar 1812 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland;[104],[105],[106] married Jane McKeown, daughter of James McKeown and Sarah Wiley, 12 Dec 1837 at Derry West, Toronto Twp., Home District, Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada); by Rowly Heyland in a Wesleyan Methodist service, by publication of banns, witnessed by Matilda McKeown and Mary Reid;[107],[108],[109] died where John (93) was an Irish born farmer, died of old age, cared for by Dr. Allison 22 Jan 1905 at Sandhill, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 92;[110],[106],[111] buried at Providence Primitive Methodist Cemetery (Sandhill), Lot 13, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, "John Kee / Died Jan. 22, 1905 / Aged 94 Years."[112],[113] He emigrated in 1832 to British North America (Canada).[114],[115] "John worked on the docks, at Port Credit, briefly before travelling north, in the spring to secure a job as a cooper in Meadowville... John was an organizer for William Lyon MacKenzie during the Rebellion of 1837 and married a Tory's daughter, Jane 3 days after the battle, in a church at Derry West."[116] He was the hauler of the first load of merchandise to the first store to be opened in Brampton circa 1834 at Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[117],[118] He lived in 1837 at Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[119] He and Jane McKeown lived in 1840 at lot 12 W½, con 1, Albion Twp., Home District, Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[120] He was living in 1846 at Albion Twp., Cardwell, Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[121],[122] He and Jane McKeown appeared on the census of 1851 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where John (40) was a farmer, and Jane (30), both born Ire., Samuel (13), Joseph (11), John (9), Rob (5), Jane (7), David (3), and Mary (2) were present, Wesleyan Methodist, all children b. Ont.[123] He and Jane McKeown appeared on the census of 1861 at Lot 24, Con. 5, Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); where John (40) was a farmer, and he and Jane (40) were born in Ireland, with Samuel (22), Joseph (20), John (18), Robert (16), Jane (14), David (12), Mary (10), Matilda (8), Rebecca (5), and William (2) all born in Upper Canada, living in a 1-story log home. On 200 acres, the family produced wheat, barley, peas, oats, potatoes, and hay.[124] He and Jane McKeown appeared on the census of 1871 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where John Kee (55) was an Irish-born farmer, with Jane Kee (53), Joseph Kee (30) also a farmer, Metilde Ann Kee (17), and Rebeca Ellinor Kee (15) present.[125] He and David Kee lived in 1873 at lot 12, con 4, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[126] He lived in 1877 at lot 12 W½, con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[127] He and Jane McKeown appeared on the census of 1881 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (69) was Irish born farmer, Jane (63) also Irish born, Jane (28), and William N (22) were present.[128] He and Jane McKeown appeared on the census of 1891; where John Kee (69) was a farmer, with Jane Kee (70), Nelson Kee (27), and domestic servant Isabella Alford (16) were present.[129] He appeared on the census of 1901 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (89), and his son's family: Nelson (42), Alsina (42), Florence M (5), and Mildred V. (3), and John U. N. (new born) were present. The family were Methodist.[130] On 25 Jan 1905 it was published, "John Kee died at Sandhill in his 93rd year. He was one of Albion's earliest settlers and was a staunch Liberal and a member of the Methodist Church."[131] Jane MCKEOWN[132],[133] was born circa 1815 at Ardstraw Parish, Co. Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland.[134],[135] She died aged 80 on 28 Jul 1894 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[136],[106] She was buried at Providence Primitive Methodist Cemetery (Sandhill), Lot 13, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, "Jane McKeown his wife / Dide July 28, 1894 / Aged 79 Years."[137],[138] She lived in 1837 at Toronto Twp., Home District, Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[119] Children of John3 Kee and Jane McKeown were as follows: i. Samuel4 Kee;[139],[139] born 28 Sep 1838 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[140],[141] married Jemima Lemon 10 Mar 1866;[142] married Eliza K. Wardlaw 28 Dec 1887 at Etobicoke Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel (49) was a widower and farmer in Mono Twp;[143] died of heart failure 24 Feb 1918 at Orangeville, Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 79;[144],[145] buried at Mitchell's Cemetery, Mono Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada, Samuel Kee / died Feb.24,1918 / in his 80th year. [146] Samuel and Jemima had six children: Albert Edward Kee (1867-1873), John Wesley Kee (1869-1934), Mary Jane Kee (1871-1897), Joseph Kee (1873-1900), Eliza Ann Kee (1874-1900), Mildred Kee (1882-?).[147] He and Jemima Lemon appeared on the census of 1871 at Mono Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where Samuel Kee (30) was a farmer, and Jemimia Kee (30), Albert E Kee (4), Samul J Kee (1) were present.[148] ii. Joseph Kee;[149],[149] born 12 May 1840 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[141] married Isabella Crawford 8 Oct 1874 at Prospect Hall, Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada;[150] died 6 Jun 1919 at Brampton, Ontario, Canada, at age 79.[144],[151] Joseph and Isabella had six children: Robert John Kee, M.D. (1875-1959), Joseph Albert Kee (1876-1950) the father of Douglas Thurston Kee (1914-?) who wrote an extensive history of the Kee family in 1970, Ira Cecil Kee (1879-1905), Lillie May Kee (1882-1967), Cora Blanche Kee (1884-1884), and Reginald Crawford Kee (1892-1987).[152] iii. John Kee;[149],[149] born 13 Feb 1842 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Upper Canada (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[141] married Elizabeth Davidson 11 Jan 1876 at Cheltenham, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada;[153] died 14 Dec 1907 at age 65;[144] buried at Anglican Cemetery, Banda, Mulmur Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada.[154] "As a young man he went into partnership with his brother, Robert Kee, in a tannery at Cheltenham in Peel County. Later he took up farming near Arvening, in Simcoe County."[155] John and Elizabeth had six children: Thomas John Kee (1878-1896), Anne Maude Kee (1880-1921), Margaret Rebecca Kee (1882-1898), Jessie May Kee, B.A.,M.A. (1884-?), Edith Warren Kee, R.O. (1886-1935), and Norman Roy Kee, V.S. (1888-1962).[156] iv. Robert Kee;[149],[149] born 31 Jan 1844 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[141] married Martha Dean 1873;[157] died aged 79 years 17 Oct 1922 at Brampton, Ontario, Canada, at age 78;[144],[158],[159] buried at Cheltenham, Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[160] "For some years he operated a tannery at Cheltenham, in Peel County, in partnership with his older brother, John Kee, but in his later years he was Clerk of the Township of Chinguacousy."[161] Robert and Martha had five children: Bertha M. Kee (1874-1931), Mary M.(Polly) Kee (1875-1927), Robert John Wesley Kee (1878-1955), Albert Esmond Kee (1885-1931), Reeba Jane Kee (1890-?).[161] v. Jane Kee;[162],[162] born 10 Mar 1846 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[163],[141] married John Morrison 8 Nov 1882 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where John (37) was a widowed farmer, and Jane (36) a spinster;[164],[165] died 1 Nov 1906 at Lot 10, Con. 7, Toronto Gore Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 60.[144],[166] Jane and John had one son: John Morley Morrison (1883-?).[167] 6. vi. David Kee, born 26 Jun 1848 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada); married Sarah McClure. vii. Mary Kee;[149],[149] born 25 Jul 1850 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[141] married Isaac Simpson Jan 1872 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where Isaac (22) was a batchelor, mechanic in Mono Mills, and Mary (20) was a spinster in Albion Twp;[168],[169] died of cerebral apoplexy [poss. stroke], at age 78, two days after the death of her 56 year-old daughter Edith, who suffered cervical cancer for 2½ years 24 Jan 1929 at 47 King St., Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 78;[144],[170] buried at Brantford, Ontario, Canada.[171] Mary and Isaac had one daughter, Edith Olga Simpson (1873-1929).[172] viii. Matilda Ann Kee;[149],[149] born 26 Nov 1852 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[173],[174] married James Clark Wardlaw 11 Jun 1873 at York Co., Ontario, Canada;[175],[176] died 13 May 1926 at age 73.[144] Matilda and James had four children: Margaret R. Wardlaw (1874-?), Charles Edmund Wardlaw (1878-1939), Mary (or Matilda) Roxaline Wardlaw (1881-1961), and Norman Nelson Wardlaw (1895-1980).[177],[178] ix. Rebecca Ellen Kee;[149],[149] born 15 Jun 1855 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[141] died 1 Nov 1874 at age 19;[144] buried at Providence Cemetery, Sandhill, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ont, "Rebecca their daughter / Died Nov. 2, 1874 / Aged 19 Years."[138] Rebecca remained unmarried and had no children.[179] As of 1871, she was also known as Rebecca Ellinor KEE.[180] x. William Nelson Kee;[181],[181] born 1 May 1858 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[114],[141] married Ruth Alsina Rutherford 28 Nov 1894 at Peel Co., Ontario, Canada;[182],[183] died 15 Feb 1939 at age 80;[144] buried at Providence Cemetery, Sandhill, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, "Wm Nelson Kee / Died Feb. 15, 1939 / Aged 80 Years."[184],[185] William and Ruth had three children: Mary Florence Kee (1896-?), Mildred Viola Kee (1898-1970), John Wellington Nelson Kee (1901-1980).[178] He lived in 1909 at lot 12 W½, con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; when he sold it and, retired to Brampton.[186]
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6. David4 KEE (child of John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[187],[188] born 26 Jun 1848 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[141],[189],[190],[191] married Sarah McClure, daughter of David McClure and Elizabeth Skelton, 9 Mar 1876 at 4th Line West, Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where David (26) was a farmer and Primative Methodist, Sarah (25) was Presbyterian;[192],[193] died of heart failure, and interstitial nepheristis 3 May 1911 at Lot 31, Con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 62.[144],[106],[194] He and John Kee lived in 1873 at lot 12, con 4, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[126] He and Sarah McClure lived in 1877 at 13 E½, con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[195] He and Sarah McClure appeared on the census of 1881 at Sunnidale Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; where David was a 30 year old Methodist farmer, and Sarah (28), Joanna (4), John (2), and Elizabeth (1 mo. b. Mar 1881) were present, and all Ontario born.[196] He and Sarah McClure appeared on the census of 1891 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where David Kee (40) was a farmer, with Sarah Kee (39), Johanna Kee (14), John D Kee (12), Olive B Kee (10), Wilbert Kee (3), and Florance Kee (3) present, all born in Ontario.[197] He and Sarah McClure appeared on the census of 1901 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where David (50) a farmer, Sarah (47), John D. (22) a "farmer's son", Olive B (20), Wilbert (13), Lawrence (13) were present. The family was Methodist.[198] He and Sarah McClure lived in 1911 at Lot 31, Con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[199],[200] Sarah MCCLURE[201],[202] was born on 21 Aug 1845 at Norval, Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[203],[204] She died of atherosclerosis, age 80 on 21 Mar 1925 at lot 13, con 5, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 79.[106],[205] She was buried on 23 Mar 1925 at Caledon East Public Cemetery, Lot 9, Con. 6E, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[206] She appeared on the census of 1911 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where Sarah (58), Joanna (34), Lawrence (23) and Wilbert (23) were present.[207] She lived circa 1922 at lot 13, con 5, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[208] Children of David4 Kee and Sarah McClure were as follows: i. Joanna5 Kee;[209],[209] born 18 Dec 1876 at Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[210],[211],[212] 7. ii. John David Kee, born 6 Mar 1879 at Ontario, Canada; married Margaret Ellen Martin. iii. Olive Beatrice Kee;[213],[213] born 12 Mar 1881 at Ontario, Canada;[214] married Edward Francis Rossney 6 Nov 1909 at St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[215],[216] died 27 Apr 1964 at age 83;[217] buried at St. John's Cemetery, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[218] As of Apr 1881, she was also known as Elizabeth KEE.[219] She and Edward Francis Rossney appeared on the census of 1911 at 34 Kensington Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; where Edward (30) and Olive (29) were present.[220] Olive and Edward had no children.[221] iv. James or Henry Herbert Kee;[222],[222] born circa 1883;[223] died "aged 4" 1887.[223] He was also known as Henry Herbert KEE.[224] v. Wilbert Kee;[213],[213] born 5 Apr 1888 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; the twin of Lawrence;[214],[225] died 28 Nov 1968 at age 80.[226],[227] He farmed near Caledon East, and did not marry.[228] vi. Lawrence Kee;[213],[213] born 5 Apr 1888 at Ontario, Canada; the twin of Wilbert;[214] died 29 Aug 1959 at age 71.[229],[230] He farmed near Caledon East, and like his twin brother, did not marry.[231]
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7. John David5 KEE (child of David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[232],[233] born 6 Mar 1879 at Ontario, Canada;[234],[235] married Margaret Ellen Martin, daughter of James Martin and Anne McDonald, 20 Sep 1911 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where John David (32) was a bachelor farmer, Methodist, and Margaret (23) was a spinster, Presbyterian, both of Albion Twp. witnessed by Wesley Kee of Mono Twp., and Wm Patterson of Amaranth Twp., at the Caledon East Prebyterian church;[236],[237] died 14 Mar 1943 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 64.[238] He appeared on the census of 1911 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where only John (32) was present.[239] Margaret Ellen MARTIN[240],[241] was born on 4 Sep 1888 at Mono Mills, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[242],[243],[244] She died of heart failure, with "maternity" concerns, fibroid adhesions on 13 Aug 1923 at Lot 28, Con. 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 34.[238],[245] She was buried on 15 Aug 1923 at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[246] Children of John David5 Kee and Margaret Ellen Martin were as follows: 8. i. John Kenneth6 Kee, born 18 Feb 1913 at Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; married Daisy Alvira Newlove. 9. ii. Margaret Edith Kee, born 12 Mar 1920; married Charles Henry Lyness. 10. iii. Anne Mildred Kee, born 13 Aug 1923; married Henry Herbert Henderson.