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Father: Thomas Keene
Mother: Elizabeth Gosnold
Birth: 1592/1593 ,England
Death: 1653/1659 Northumberland,Virginia
- Notes:
- A very nice genealogy is written of him in ["Garner-Keene Families of Northern
Neck Virginia" by Ruth Ritchie and Sudie Rucker Wood, 1952, pg. 187-193]
In a 1648 deposition, he stated his age to be 55 [Md. Arch., Vol. 4, pg. 452].
Thus, he was born about 1593.
He may have been the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Gosnold) Keene of Suffolk,
England. That couple did have a son Thomas Keene, named as a grandson in the
will of Robert Gosnold of Earleshall, County Suffolk, Esq., 1615. That son
also had a cousin, Anthony Gosnold, in Virginia in 1615. But absolute proof
that the the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Gosnold) Keene is the same person as
the Thomas Keene of Kent Island, Maryland has not, to the best of my knowledge,
yet been established conclusively.
He lived on Kent Island, Maryland, from probably 1631 until probably 1644. It
is possible he was among a group of inhabitants who moved to St. Mary's county,
Maryland in 1638, but if so, he returned to Kent Island by 9 Nov 1640. He was
probably with a group of islanders led by Col. Clayborne that moved to
Northumberland Co., Virginia in 1644, but in 1648 he was resident in St. Marys
County, Maryland (just across the Potomac). He resided at Cherry Point,
Northumberland Co., Va by 9 Dec 1650 where he died in 1652.
He was a cooper and possibly merchant by trade, as well as a planter, and
directed the making of "pipe staves" while on Kent Island.
!Will: Dated 27 Nov 1652, probated Jan 20, 1653, [Northumberland Co., Va. R.B.
14, p. 16; Ritchie & Wood p. 190]. Names son Thomas, dau. Susanna, son
William, son Matthew, wife Mary. Also contains a long list of people owing him
or owed to by him. Overseers: Hen. Mosely, John Stanley, Thomas Orlye, Matthew
Rhodon. Wit: Henry Rainer, John Knight.
on ABT 1640 at probably,Maryland
Children:
William Keene (10 MAR 1642- 8 FEB 1684) m. Elizabeth Rogers (- 1720) , children: 1. William Keene (11 SEP 1665- 4 OCT 1700), 2. Elizabeth Keene (16 MAY 1669-BEF 23 NOV 1720), 3. John Keene (12 AUG 1671-ABT 1740), 4. Hannah Keene ( 4 FEB 1676- 1739), 5. Sarah Keene ( 7 OCT 1678-).
Thomas Keene (BEF 1650- 1678)
Susanna Keene ( 1641-BEF 28 MAR 1716) m. John Garner ( 1632/1633- 1702) on ABT 1660, children: 1. John Garner (-BEF 25 MAR 1713), 2. Henry Garner (-BEF 25 JUN 1745), 3. Vincent Garner (- 1710), 4. Thomas Garner (-BEF 13 JUL 1726), 5. Parish Garner (- 1718/1719), 6. Benjamin Garner (AFT 1681- 1718), 7. James Garner (- 1726), 8. Mary Garner (- 1720), 9. Susan Garner, 10. Martha Garner.
Matthew Keene (ABT 1650- 1731) m. Bridget [---] (ABT 1658-ABT 1752) on ABT 1678 at Stafford Co.,Virginia, children: 1. Elizabeth Keene (ABT 1682-26 JUL 1749).
Father: Edward Thorley
Death: AFT 1662 - Notes:
- Her maiden name is infered from a will of Edward Thorley of Anne Arundel
County, Maryland [Md. Cal. Wills, Vol. 1, p. 212], dated Dec 1678, probated 10
Feb 1678/9, believed to be her brother. In it, he bequests to his "Cousin
Thomas Keene". At that time, the use of Cousin would refer most likely to a
nephew. This conclusion is not rock solid, since it is possible that the
relationship was indeed not that of nephew, or it is possible that the Thomas
Keene named refered to another by the same name. Indeed, ["Keene Family
Genealogy" owned by Harvey Warley Stedman, 1958, p.11] lists "Thomas Keene,
living 1679, cousin of Edward Thorley" as a son of Henry Keene of Wadsworth,
Surrey. However, the inference there was made purely as a result of the
existance of the Ed. Thorley will and the presence of other sons of Henry
Keene in Maryland. It thus appears that the Thorley theory is reasonably
strong.
!Marriage(2): Deed dated 22 Mar 1658 [North. R.B. 15, p. 19; Ritchie & Wood p.
191] shows her to have married Henry Raynor.
!Marriage(3): Northumberland B. 15, pp. 19-20, records the marriage agreement,
on 22 Mar 1658, of Mary Raynor, widow of Henry, and Thomas Broughton [Ritchie &
Wood p. 191-2]
!Will: "Of Mary Broughton Widow relict of Thomas Broughton decd.",
[Northumberland Co. R. B. 15, p. 92; Ritchie & Wood p. 192-3]. Dated 2 Jan
1662, recorded Feb 10, 1662. Names: William Keene (executor), James Daniell &
George Courtnell (purpose for reference lost in mutilation of paper), daughter
Susanna Gardner, John Gardner, my grandchild their daughter. Son Thomas Keene,
son Matthew Keene (870 acres at Yeoaquomico), friend Thomas Daniell, William
Mousely (god child), Elizabeth Perry and my servant Robert Briorio. Wit: John
Tingey and Jos. Horsley.
m: Thomas Keene ( 1592/1593- 1653/1659)
on ABT 1640 at probably,Maryland
Children:
William Keene (10 MAR 1642- 8 FEB 1684) m. Elizabeth Rogers (- 1720) , children: 1. William Keene (11 SEP 1665- 4 OCT 1700), 2. Elizabeth Keene (16 MAY 1669-BEF 23 NOV 1720), 3. John Keene (12 AUG 1671-ABT 1740), 4. Hannah Keene ( 4 FEB 1676- 1739), 5. Sarah Keene ( 7 OCT 1678-).
Thomas Keene (BEF 1650- 1678)
Susanna Keene ( 1641-BEF 28 MAR 1716) m. John Garner ( 1632/1633- 1702) on ABT 1660, children: 1. John Garner (-BEF 25 MAR 1713), 2. Henry Garner (-BEF 25 JUN 1745), 3. Vincent Garner (- 1710), 4. Thomas Garner (-BEF 13 JUL 1726), 5. Parish Garner (- 1718/1719), 6. Benjamin Garner (AFT 1681- 1718), 7. James Garner (- 1726), 8. Mary Garner (- 1720), 9. Susan Garner, 10. Martha Garner.
Matthew Keene (ABT 1650- 1731) m. Bridget [---] (ABT 1658-ABT 1752) on ABT 1678 at Stafford Co.,Virginia, children: 1. Elizabeth Keene (ABT 1682-26 JUL 1749).
m: Henry Raynor (-BEF 22 MAR 1658)
on ABT 1654
m: Thomas Broughton (ABT 1622-)
on 22 MAR 1658 at Northumberland,Virginia
Birth: ABT 1560 ,England
Death: AFT 15 AUG 1615
Children:
Henry Keene
Thomas Keene ( 1592/1593- 1653/1659) m. Mary Thorley (-AFT 1662) on ABT 1640 at probably,Maryland, children: 1. William Keene (10 MAR 1642- 8 FEB 1684), 2. Thomas Keene (BEF 1650- 1678), 3. Susanna Keene ( 1641-BEF 28 MAR 1716), 4. Matthew Keene (ABT 1650- 1731).
Father: Robert Gosnold
Mother: Ursula Naunton
Birth: 1570 ,England
Death: AFT 15 AUG 1615 - Notes:
- Sources for Gosnold lineage back 6 generations:
1. New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. CV, 1951.
2. Our Family of Yesteryear, by Jula Price Reedy, 1981, p. 80.
m: Thomas Keene (ABT 1560-AFT 15 AUG 1615)
Children:
Henry Keene
Thomas Keene ( 1592/1593- 1653/1659) m. Mary Thorley (-AFT 1662) on ABT 1640 at probably,Maryland, children: 1. William Keene (10 MAR 1642- 8 FEB 1684), 2. Thomas Keene (BEF 1650- 1678), 3. Susanna Keene ( 1641-BEF 28 MAR 1716), 4. Matthew Keene (ABT 1650- 1731).
Birth: of,Anne Urundel,England
Children:
Edward Thorley (-ABT FEB 1679) m. Mary [---] , children: 1. Edward Thorley, 2. John Thorley, 3. Samuel Thorley.
Mary Thorley (-AFT 1662) m(1). Thomas Keene ( 1592/1593- 1653/1659) on ABT 1640 at probably,Maryland, children: 1. William Keene (10 MAR 1642- 8 FEB 1684), 2. Thomas Keene (BEF 1650- 1678), 3. Susanna Keene ( 1641-BEF 28 MAR 1716), 4. Matthew Keene (ABT 1650- 1731).m(2). Henry Raynor (-BEF 22 MAR 1658) on ABT 1654m(3). Thomas Broughton (ABT 1622-) on 22 MAR 1658 at Northumberland,Virginia
Father: Robert Gosnold
Mother: Mary Vesey
Birth: 1534 Suffolk,England
Death: 1615 of,Earleshall,Suffolk Co.,England
Burial: Otley,Suffolk Co.,England
- Notes:
- !Will: Dated 15 Aug 1615, proved 1 Nov 1615. [Ritchie & Wood, p. 187]:
"Robert Gosnold of Earleshall, County Suffolk, Esq. To be buried at Otley near
my wife. To Elizabeth Keene, my daughter, the wife of Thomas Keene, L8 a year.
To my son Anthony Gosnold my house in Swillon called Eales. To my son Thomas
Gosnold L200. To my granson Robert Gosnold all moveable goods in the house at
Otley, with the horse mill, brewing house, Dayrie goods, etc. To Anthony
Gosnold, my grandchild, nowe in Virginia L100, if he shall return in one year
after my decease. To Henry Keene my grandchild, L20. To Thomas Keene my
grandchild L20. To my son John Gosnold L500 which he owes me for buying his
office at the Court. To John Joanes my house in Otley in occupation of Francis
Butterhall. To Anthony my son a piece of ground in Otley now in lease to
Daniel Walton. To my executors toward the performance of this will, lands I
bought of my son John Gosnold until he pays them L400." Executors: son Anthony
and Mr. Francis Cornwallis of Earleshall. [Va. Mag. of Hist. and Biography,
Vol. XIV, p. 87]
Robert Gosnold was Justice of the Peace for Suffolk. He is said to have
descended from John Gosnold of Otley, Suffolk, England, who lived during the
reign of Henry VII.
Had 6 sons, 4 daughters.
Children:
Robert Gosnold (ABT 1561- 1596) m(1). Amy [---] m(2). Edwa Warde , children: 1. Robert Gosnold (ABT 1586- 1634).
Elizabeth Gosnold ( 1570-AFT 15 AUG 1615) m. Thomas Keene (ABT 1560-AFT 15 AUG 1615) , children: 1. Henry Keene, 2. Thomas Keene ( 1592/1593- 1653/1659).
Anthony Gosnold (- 1631) m. Ursula Pratt , children: 1. Thomas Gosnold.
Thomas Gosnold (-AFT 15 AUG 1615)
John Gosnold (-AFT 15 AUG 1615)
Father: William Naunton
Mother: Elizabeth Wingfield
Birth: 1545
Death: 1615 of,Otley,Suffolk Co.,England
Burial: Otley,Suffolk Co.,England
Children:
Robert Gosnold (ABT 1561- 1596) m(1). Amy [---] m(2). Edwa Warde , children: 1. Robert Gosnold (ABT 1586- 1634).
Elizabeth Gosnold ( 1570-AFT 15 AUG 1615) m. Thomas Keene (ABT 1560-AFT 15 AUG 1615) , children: 1. Henry Keene, 2. Thomas Keene ( 1592/1593- 1653/1659).
Anthony Gosnold (- 1631) m. Ursula Pratt , children: 1. Thomas Gosnold.
Thomas Gosnold (-AFT 15 AUG 1615)
John Gosnold (-AFT 15 AUG 1615)
Birth: of,Letheringham,Suffolk Co.,England
Children:
Ursula Naunton ( 1545- 1615) m. Robert Gosnold ( 1534- 1615) , children: 1. Robert Gosnold (ABT 1561- 1596), 2. Elizabeth Gosnold ( 1570-AFT 15 AUG 1615), 3. Anthony Gosnold (- 1631), 4. Thomas Gosnold (-AFT 15 AUG 1615), 5. John Gosnold (-AFT 15 AUG 1615).
on 2 JAN 1764 at Tyrrell Co.,North Carolina
Children:
Lydia Reddick m. John Parker , children: 1. Mahala Parker (19 MAY 1813-18 MAY 1900), 2. James Parker, 3. Daniel Parker, 4. John Parker, 5. Napoleon Parker, 6. Polly Parker, 7. Julatha Parker, 8. Eliza Parker.
Father: William Withers
Birth: 1636 Melling,Lancashire,England
Death: 1698 Stafford Co.,Virginia
- Notes:
- In the Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 20, p.28, in Inquisitions on Escheated Land
1665-1676, in Stafford Co., Virginia on 24 Feb 1670/1, both Wm Withers and Jno.
Withers are on a Jury. This jury delivered its verdict on 13 June 1671.
Info on his origins and ancestry are from George Erwin Howell. Source is
probably the one cited in They Came West, Vol.2, by Robert Edwin Withers.
Children:
James Withers ( 1680/1681- 8 JUN 1746) m. Elizabeth Keene (ABT 1682-26 JUL 1749) on ABT 1700 at probably,Stafford Co.,Virginia, children: 1. Elizabeth Withers (23 DEC 1701-26 JUL 1798), 2. Thomas Withers (21 DEC 1707-21 JUL 1723), 3. "Ursly" Ursula Withers (20 SEP 1709- 1793), 4. Mary Withers (29 SEP 1711-BEF 1783), 5. Martha Withers (29 SEP 1711-BEF 1783), 6. John Withers (29 JAN 1713/1714-25 OCT 1794), 7. Keene Withers (29 JAN 1715-ABT 1715), 8. Bridget Withers (29 JAN 1715-ABT 1715), 9. James Withers (11 FEB 1716-20 JAN 1784), 10. Irvine Withers (20 JUN 1718-ABT 1718), 11. Anne Sophia Withers (20 JUN 1718-ABT 1718), 12. Brideot Withers (20 JUL 1720-), 13. Ann Withers ( 2 OCT 1722-BEF 1765), 14. Thomas Withers (15 FEB 1723/1724- 5 NOV 1794), 15. William Withers (16 APR 1726- 6 JAN 1804), 16. Keene Withers (13 FEB 1727/1728- NOV 1756).
Father: Joseph Barber Briggs
Mother: Hannah Meiks
Birth: 21 FEB 1815 New York
Death: 1864 New York
- Notes:
- David R. Briggs removed after his second marriage to Mobil, Ala, taking with
him his son David R. Jr., his daughter Ann Amanda and his wife #2, Jane (--)
Briggs. Later with Ann Amanda he returned to N.Y. on a business trip and died
there in 1864 (cause unknown) intestate. At the surrogate's court of the
County of New York, Hall of Records, 31 Chambers St., N.Y. 7, N.Y., papers
granting administration of his property names his son Theodore I. and George
Street administrators.
He was a stage carpenter. His and his 2 wives's burial location is unknown.
!Census (1850): David R. Briggs, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, p. 39.
!Birthdate: Bible of Gabriel & Ann Case
m: Julia Ann Case (10 JAN 1818- 5 NOV 1856)
Children:
Theodore I. Briggs ( 1837-)
Oscar Briggs ( 1839-)
Emeline Briggs ( 1841-)
Adelaide Briggs ( 1845- 1888) m. William Hutchins ( 1830- 1895)
David R. Briggs (13 JAN 1849-23 MAR 1921) m. Cornelia Elizabeth Bowrosan (23 OCT 1853-15 JUL 1932) on 19 MAR 1872 at Brooklyn,New York, children: 1. Ida Briggs (12 JUL 1880-13 DEC 1947), 2. Cornelia Elizabeth Briggs (19 JUN 1878- 8 JUL 1940), 3. Wallace Edward Briggs (17 DEC 1895- 2 JUN 1945), 4. David R. Briggs ( 7 APR 1883-28 OCT 1960), 5. Lilian May Briggs (25 JUN 1889- NOV 1976), 6. Henrietta Briggs ( 7 OCT 1885- 6 MAY 1918), 7. Ann Eliza Briggs (17 FEB 1873-26 MAR 1896).
Ann Amanda Briggs (15 AUG 1852- 6 MAR 1931) m. Benjamin A. Ronzone (25 SEP 1848- 2 JAN 1927) on 22 JUN 1870 at New York City,New York, children: 1. Benjamin William Ronzone (21 MAR 1871-11 APR 1935), 2. Antonio Ronzone ( 1 MAY 1872- 1 JUL 1872), 3. Carlotta H. Ronzone (30 AUG 1873- MAR 1946), 4. Ada Amanda Ronzone (19 JUN 1875-18 JUN 1957), 5. Lillian Nina Ronzone (10 JUL 1877-21 JUN 1950), 6. Garfield A. Ronzone ( 3 JUL 1881- FEB 1882), 7. Adele Eliza Ronzone (26 FEB 1883-29 JUL 1977), 8. David Banks Ronzone (16 DEC 1892-15 FEB 1950).
m: Jane [---] ( 1839-AFT 1880)
on ABT 1859/1860
Children:
George M. Briggs ( 1861-AFT 1900)
