Research Notes: Kee Descendants Notes

Descendants of Matthew Kee

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Generation 4
11 Sep 2025

6. David4 KEE (child of John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[188],[189] born 26 Jun 1848 at Sandhill, Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada);[142],[190],[191],[192] 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;[193],[194] died of heart failure, and interstitial nepheristis 3 May 1911 at Lot 31, Con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 62.[145],[107],[195]

He and John Kee lived in 1873 at lot 12, con 4, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[127] He and Sarah McClure lived in 1877 at 13 E½, con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[196] 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.[197] 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.[198] 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.[199] He and Sarah McClure lived in 1911 at Lot 31, Con 1, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[200],[201]

Sarah MCCLURE[202],[203] was born on 21 Aug 1845 at Norval, Chinguacousy Twp., Peel Co., Canada West (Ontario), British North America (Canada).[204],[205],[206] She died of atherosclerosis, age 80 on 21 Mar 1925 at lot 13, con 5, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 79.[107],[207] She was buried on 23 Mar 1925 at Caledon East Public Cemetery, Lot 9, Con. 6E, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[208] 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.[209] She lived circa 1922 at lot 13, con 5, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[210]

Children of David4 Kee and Sarah McClure were as follows:

  • i. Joanna5 Kee;[211],[211] born 18 Dec 1876 at Peel Co., Ontario, Canada;[212],[213],[214] died 10 Mar 1962 at age 85;[215] buried at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[216]

  • 7. ii. John David Kee, born 6 Mar 1879 at Ontario, Canada; married Margaret Ellen Martin.

  • iii. Olive Beatrice Kee;[217],[217] born 12 Mar 1881 at Ontario, Canada;[218] married Edward Francis Rossney 6 Nov 1909 at St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[219],[220] died 27 Apr 1964 at age 83;[221] buried at St. John's Cemetery, Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[222]

    As of Apr 1881, she was also known as Elizabeth KEE.[223] 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.[224] Olive and Edward had no children.[225]

  • iv. Henry Herbert Kee;[226],[226] born 26 Oct 1883;[227],[215] died "aged 4" 19 Dec 1887 at age 4;[228],[215] buried at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[216]

  • v. Wilbert Kee;[217],[217] born 5 Apr 1888 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; the twin of Lawrence;[218],[229] died 20 Nov 1968 at age 80;[230],[231],[232] buried at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[216]

    He farmed near Caledon East, and did not marry.[233]

  • vi. Lawrence Kee;[217],[217] born 5 Apr 1888 at Ontario, Canada; the twin of Wilbert;[218] died 29 Aug 1959 at age 71.[234],[235]

    He farmed near Caledon East, and like his twin brother, did not marry.[236]



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Generation 5
11 Sep 2025

7. John David5 KEE (child of David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[237],[238] born 6 Mar 1879 at Ontario, Canada;[239],[240] 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;[241],[242] died 14 Mar 1943 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, at age 64;[243] buried at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[216]

He appeared on the census of 1911 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada; where only John (32) was present.[244]

Margaret Ellen MARTIN[245],[246] was born on 4 Sep 1888 at Mono Mills, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[247],[248],[249] 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.[243],[250] She was buried on 15 Aug 1923 at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[251]

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.



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Generation 6
11 Sep 2025

8. John Kenneth6 KEE (child of John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[252],[253] born 18 Feb 1913 at Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada;[243],[254],[255] married Daisy Alvira Newlove, daughter of William Allison Newlove and Pearl Assels, 19 May 1945 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada;[256] died 21 Jan 2000 at Shelburne District Hospital, Shelburne, Ontario, Canada, at age 86;[107],[257] buried 25 Jan 2000 at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, after a service at Caledon East United Church.[107],[258]

Daisy Alvira NEWLOVE[259],[260] was born on 3 Aug 1919 at Albion Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada.[243] She died on 26 Jul 1993 at Dufferin Area Hospital, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, at age 73.[107],[261],[262] She was buried on 29 Jul 1993 at Caledon East Cemetery, Caledon Twp., Peel Co., Ontario, Canada, after a service in the chapel of Egan Funeral Home, Bolton.[243],[263]

Children of John Kenneth6 Kee and Daisy Alvira Newlove were as follows:



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9. Margaret Edith6 KEE (child of John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[264],[264] born 12 Mar 1920;[265],[266] married Charles Henry Lyness;[267] died 20 Jun 2003 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, at age 83;[268] buried at Adjala United Church, #1608 Concession Road 4, Adjala Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada.[269]

She lived in 2000 at Loretto, Ontario, Canada.[257]

Charles Henry LYNESS was born on 9 Oct 1912.[266] He died on 8 Jul 1982 at age 69.[270],[266] He was also known as Harry.[271]

Children of Margaret Edith6 Kee and Charles Henry Lyness were as follows:

  • 13. i. Eleanor7 Lyness, born 16 Feb 1948 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; married Keith Porter; married James McDevitt.

  • ii. Alvin Lyness[272],[272] is living.

  • iii. John Lyness[273],[273] is living.



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10. Anne Mildred6 KEE (child of John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[264],[264] born 13 Aug 1923;[274] married Henry Herbert Henderson;[267] died 1996.[275]

Henry Herbert HENDERSON died in 1998.[276]

Children of Anne Mildred6 Kee and Henry Herbert Henderson are as follows:

  • i. Allen7 Henderson[277],[277] is living.

  • ii. Marjory Henderson[277],[277] is living.

  • iii. Pat Henderson[277],[277] is living.

  • iv. Gary Henderson[277],[277] is living.

  • v. Lincoln Henderson[277],[277] is living.



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Generation 7
11 Sep 2025

11. Barbara Elaine7 KEE (child of John6, John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1) is living.

Paul Robert SNEYD was born on 10 Jan 1943 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.[278] He died on 26 Aug 2025 at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 82.[279] It was said, "He graduated from Port Hope High School. He was employed by the Ministry of Revenue, Province of Ontario, from the early 1960's, retiring in 1994. Paul and his family visited Big Rideau Lake in the early years. He worked on the lake as a teen and eventually bought property there. He spent 55 summers at the lake property starting in tents, then a trailer and eventually a cottage. Paul learned to play piano and the clarinet. He was involved in bands and various choirs. He started his stamp collection 75 years ago. He loved the Toronto Maple Leaf's and attended the game when they won the Stanley Cup in 1967. Paul was a Christian from his early years, being baptized while his family lived in Daytona Beach in the 1950's. After moving back to Canada (Port Hope) in 1958 he joined the BYPU at Calvary Baptist Church in Port Hope and continued BYPU at Calvary Baptist Church in Toronto at 72 Main St., where his uncle Dr. Robert Sneyd, was the minister. Paul sang in the church choir for 60 years and occupied many of the church offices. He enjoyed going to Camp Manitomono on Beausoleil Island for many years. Paul was involved in the church's refugee work and then the East End Refugee Committee involving many churches. He led the Mission team for years and was involved with the Grace Pascoe Care Centre and Ganaraska Retreat Centre. Paul was a founding Director of Affordable Housing East (AHE) from the mid 1990's, retiring from their Board in 2022. Paul became a member of the Kiwanis Club of Riverdale in 1994. He was invited to join the board of the Broadview Foundation (Chester Village) more than 20-years ago. He also served on the Board of Hope Centre until 2024. Paul and Barbara traveled (mainly cruised) to many countries in their 55-years of married life together."[280]

Children of Barbara Elaine7 Kee and Paul Robert Sneyd all born at Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, are as follows:



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12. Brian Douglas7 KEE (child of John6, John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[281],[281] born 26 Feb 1952;[107] married Valerie (--?--);[282] died 18 Feb 2022 at Alberta, Canada, at age 69.

Valerie (--?--) is living.

Children of Brian Douglas7 Kee and Valerie (--?--) are as follows:

  • i. Douglas8 Kee[283],[283] is living.

  • ii. Jeanine Kee[283],[283] is living.



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13. Eleanor7 LYNESS (child of Margaret6Kee, John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1);[284],[284] born 16 Feb 1948 at Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada;[285] married Keith Porter;[286] married James McDevitt;[287] died 12 May 2024 at age 76.[288]

"She leaves behind her loving husband James (Jimmy) and her children Brian (Virginia), Michael (Claudia), Julie (Steve) and Diane (Steve). As well as her nine grandchildren, James, Amanda, Matthew, Lauren, Megan, Brandon, Lacey, Owen and Tristan. Forever in the hearts of her brothers John (Jan) Lyness and Alvin (Jenny) Lyness. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Edith Lyness. Eleanor was born in Toronto. She grew up on the family farm in Adjala township, with her two younger brothers Alvin and John. She married her first husband (the late Keith Porter) and they raised their 4 children on a severed lot of that same farmland. Eleanor was fortunate enough to meet and marry her second husband, James McDevitt. They shared over 20 years of happiness together."[288]

Keith PORTER died.[287]

Children of Eleanor7 Lyness and Keith Porter are as follows:

  • i. Brian8 Porter[289],[289] is living.

  • ii. Michael Porter[290],[290] is living.

  • iii. Julie Porter[291],[291] is living.

  • iv. Dianne Porter[292],[292] is living.

James MCDEVITT is living.

There were no children of Eleanor7 Lyness and James McDevitt.



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    Generation 8
    11 Sep 2025

    14. Susan Pauline8 SNEYD (child of Barbara7Kee, John6, John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1) is living.

    Donald William Martyn BONE is living.

    Children of Susan Pauline8 Sneyd and Donald William Martyn Bone both born at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, are as follows:

    • i. Oscar William Martyn9 Bone is living.

    • ii. Malcolm Donald Albery Bone is living.



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    15. James Herbert Kenneth8 SNEYD (child of Barbara7Kee, John6, John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1) is living.

    Kimberly Dawn UPTON is living.

    Children of James Herbert Kenneth8 Sneyd and Kimberly Dawn Upton are:

    • i. Mackenzie Kameron9 Sneyd is living.



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    16. Stephen Christopher8 SNEYD (child of Barbara7Kee, John6, John5, David4, John3, Samuel2, Matthew1) is living.

    Megan Catherine MACDONALD is living.

    Children of Stephen Christopher8 Sneyd and Megan Catherine MacDonald both born at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, are as follows:

    • i. Madeleine Bella9 Sneyd is living.

    • ii. Charlotte Helen Margaret Sneyd[293],[293] is living.