John Kees

Maleabout 1471–

Brief Life History of John

John Kees was born about 1471, in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England. He married Mrs. John Kees in 1505, in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter.

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Family Time Line

John Kees
1471–
Mrs. John Kees
1474–
Marriage: 1505
Margaret Kees
1506–1573

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Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1505Old Buckenham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

    • Children (1)

    World Events (4)

    1549 · Book of Common Prayer

    Age 78

    Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.

    1558 · Act of Uniformity

    Age 87

    The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.

    1569 · State Lottery

    Age 98

    A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

    Name Meaning

    Dutch and German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Cornelius .

    German: variant of Kase 2 or possibly 1.

    English (mainly Essex) and Scottish (mainly Dunbartonshire): variant of Kee , with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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    Story Highlight

    John Kees, 1476, by Myrtle S. Hyde

    Searches have failed to learn any more about John Kees than is on an old pedigree published by the Norfolk Record Society. The residence given for the family is Old Buckenham, Norfolk. The o …

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