John Keese of Portsmouth. Will dated 2 Dec 1700, proved 13 Jan 1700/1, p. 264. Wife Ann. Sons: William eldest < 21, John < 21 and Shadrach <21. Daughters: Alice Keess, Patience Keess and Ann Keess all under age 18.
At a Meetinge of the free-Inhabitants of the Towne of Portsmouth Held the 28't day of Novemb'r 1673 ... John Kease [and others] propounded to be ffree men of this Towns.