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Sir Simon de Creye Kt was born c 1235?. This date is estimated from the span of dated events in his life. He was the son of Simon de Creye.

Sir Simon de Creye Kt died after 1314.¹

Joan de Creye was born in 1240. (No source is noted for this date.) She was the daughter of Simon de Creye.

Joan de Creye married Richard de Dover, son of Richard de Dover and Matilda of Angus. This was Richard's second marriage.¹

Joan de Creye married Gilbert Peche in 1266. They had five sons, Gilbert, Knt. (1st Lord Pecche), William, John, Giles and Simon.^2,3

Joan de Creye was living in 1302.⁴

Gilbert Peche was also known as Gilbert de Pecche. He was born in 1218 in Corby, Bourne, Lincolnshire, England. (No is source noted either for the date or place.)¹

Gilbert Peche married Joan de Creye, daughter of Simon de Creye, in 1266. They had five sons, Gilbert, Knt. (1st Lord Pecche), William, John, Giles and Simon.^2,1

Gilbert Peche died on 25 May 1291.³

Sir William de Creye married Margery de Creye (married name). Sir William de Creye was born c 1260?. This date is estimated from other events in his life. He was the son of Simon de Creye.

William Haber Cree was born on 7 April 1863 in Pinxton, Derbyshire, England. He later gives his birth place as Westwood, Nottinghamshire which is about 3 miles (5 km.) S of Pinxton, and in 1911 says it was Selston which is about 2 miles (3 km) from both Westwood and Pinxton.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Cree and Mary Robinson. William Haber Cree was baptised on 31 May 1863 in Pinxton, Derbyshire.³

On 3 April 1881 William Haber Cree was living in 9 Roper Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire West Riding, England. He was a lodger aged 20, born in Westwood, Notts. and a railway porter.⁴

William Haber Cree married Sarah Jane Cass, daughter of John Cass, on 11 September 1882 in the Parish Church of All Saints, Silkstone, Yorkshire, England. William was shown as aged 25 and Sarah as 28. Both were living in Barnsley. He was a railway porter and did not give his father's name. Witnesses were John Walter Cass and Elizabeth Cass.^5,6

On 11 September 1882 William Haber Cree and Sarah Jane Cass were living in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.⁷

His daughter Florence Cree was born c May 1888 in Barnsley, Yorkshire West Riding, England.⁸

His son Lewis William H Cree died c August 1889 in Barnsley, Yorkshire.⁹

His son Lewis William H Cree was born c August 1889 in Barnsley, Yorkshire.¹⁰

On 5 April 1891 William Haber Cree and Sarah Jane Cass were living in 54 Lancaster Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire West Riding, England, along with Florence Cree. William was aged 30 and a colliery banksman and Sarah was 36. Florance (sic) was aged 3. Mary Chase aged 13 was shown as a "Nurse (domestic servant)." William's birth place was shown as Westwood, Nottinghamshire.¹¹

His son Walter Cree was born c May 1893 in Barnsley, Yorkshire West Riding.¹²

His son Walter Cree died c August 1893 in Barnsley, Yorkshire.¹³

On 31 March 1901 William Haber Cree and Sarah Jane Cass were living in 84 Ambler Street, Castleford, Yorkshire, England, along with Florence Cree. William is aged 37 and is a colliery banksman born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire; Sarah is 48 and born in Brghouse, Yorkshire. Florence is 13. A boarder aged 51 is also in the household.¹⁴

His wife Sarah Jane Cass died c November 1903 in Pontefract Reg Dist, Yorkshire, England.¹⁵

William Haber Cree married Annie Clara Taylor c November 1904 in Leeds Reg Dist, Yorkshire, England.¹⁶

On 2 April 1911 William Haber Cree and Annie Clara Taylor were living in 71 Queens Avenue, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. William was 47 and Annie 48. William was an above-ground colliery foreman.¹⁷

In January 1940 William Haber Cree and Annie Clara Taylor were living in 43 Ripon Terrace, Halifax, Yorkshire, England.¹⁸

William Haber Cree died in January 1940 in Halifax Reg Dist, Yorkshire, England.^19,18

His wife Annie Clara Taylor died in January 1940 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.¹⁸ William Haber Cree was buried on 31 January 1940 in Haley Hill, Yorkshire, England. He was buried on the same day as his wife Annie.¹⁸

James Harvey Yoders was born on 20 September 1854 in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA. The source says "probably."¹

James Harvey Yoders married Sarah M. Cree, daughter of William J. Cree and Martha Phillips, on 9 September 1882. Children of the marriage were Martha Viola "Ola" Yoders, born August 1883, and Ella Vesta Yoders, 23 September 1885, died 17 September 1886, age 11 months. Sarah had two further children, father unknown, but with surname Yoders: Lena Loreen born 18 August 1899 and Jacob Eugene born 17 September 1908.¹

James Harvey Yoders died on 13 January 1887 in Green Mount Cemetery, Section 3, Waynesburg, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹

Pauline Cree was the daughter of Omie Francis Cree and Rosa Belle Zimmerman.

Pauline Cree married Professor James B Schroyer.

Professor James B Schroyer married Pauline Cree, daughter of Omie Francis Cree and Rosa Belle Zimmerman.

Professor James B Schroyer was a professor of physical education in 1962 in Waynesburg College, USA.¹

Frederick Cree Schroyer was the son of Professor James B Schroyer and Pauline Cree.

Bertha Alice Hays was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport Township, Ohio, USA.¹ She was born on 25 November 1870 in Newport Township, Washington County, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Preston Hays and Mary Rea.

Bertha Alice Hays married James Albert Cree, son of David Hamilton Cree and Louisa Caroline Heintzlman, on 1 March 1899 in Washington County, Ohio, USA.¹

Her son Eugene Hays Cree was born in 1902.¹

Her son Eugene Hays Cree died in 1902.¹

Her daughter Ruth Alberta Cree died in 1906.¹

Her daughter Ruth Alberta Cree was born in 1906.¹

Her son James Everett Cree was born on 18 July 1909 in Utica, Ohio, USA.¹

Bertha Alice Hays died on 30 November 1937 in Utica, Ohio.¹

His daughter Bertha Alice Hays was born on 25 November 1870 in Newport Township, Washington County, Ohio, USA.¹

Her daughter Bertha Alice Hays was born on 25 November 1870 in Newport Township, Washington County, Ohio, USA.¹

Ruth Alberta Cree died in 1906.¹ She was born in 1906.¹ She was the daughter of James Albert Cree and Bertha Alice Hays.

Eugene Hays Cree died in 1902.¹ He was born in 1902.¹ He was the son of James Albert Cree and Bertha Alice Hays.

James Everett Cree was born on 18 July 1909 in Utica, Ohio, USA.¹ He was the son of James Albert Cree and Bertha Alice Hays.

His mother Bertha Alice Hays died on 30 November 1937 in Utica, Ohio.¹

His father James Albert Cree died on 8 December 1943 in Utica, Ohio.¹

James Everett Cree died in October 1980 in Utica, Ohio.¹

John McGowan was born in 1761 or 1762. From age at death.¹

John McGowan married Elizabeth Cree, daughter of James Cree and Margaret Hunter, c 1790?.

John McGowan and Elizabeth Cree were living in Ballyblack, County Down, Ireland. This is about a mile (1.6 km) from the Cree farm at Ballycastle.²

His wife Elizabeth Cree died on 14 November 1838 in Ballyblack, County Down, Ireland.³ John McGowan was buried in 1848 in Movilla Abbey churchyard, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland. "John McGowan of Ballyblack... aged 86."²

John McGowan died on 13 January 1848. He was aged 86.²

Thomas Roddy was born in 1749 or 1750. From age 68 at death.¹

Thomas Roddy married Ann Cree, daughter of James Cree and Margaret Hunter, c 1784?.

His son Thomas Roddy was born in 1802 or 1803.²

His son John Roddy was born in 1804 or 1805.² Thomas Roddy was buried in 1818 in Movilla Abbey churchyard, Newtownards, County Down, Ireland.¹

His wife Ann Cree died on 8 February 1818.¹

Thomas Roddy died on 11 March 1818. He was aged 68.¹

Male#1 Cree was born c 1720?. He was the son of (Male) non-Cree and (Female) Cree.

His son Robert Cree (of Tyrone Township PA) was born between 1750 and 1757 in County Down, Ireland.³

His son William Cree (of Jefferson Township PA) was born on 20 November 1751 in County Down.³

James Crie (of Ballybuttle) was born in 1647. He was the son of Harrie Crie and Agnes Lamb. James Crie (of Ballybuttle) was baptised on 4 July 1647 in Perth, Scotland. The father's first name was spelt "Hearie". Witnesses were Jon Lamb and James Crie.¹

James Crie (of Ballybuttle) was the father of five, six or possibly more individuals born in County Down between 1675 and about 1692. The townland of Ballybuttle is adjacent to Millisle (Ballymacruise townland) and quite close to Donaghadee where his wife Christian Barclay was buried.

It has been conjectured for some time that James Crie, the son of Harrie Crie and Agnes Lamb of Perth, Scotland, is the same person as James Crie (of Ballybuttle) whose wife Christian Barclay was buried in Donaghadee, Ireland. This conjecture is now supported by YDNA test results which show that Trevor Cree, a descendant of James Crie (of Ballybuttle) through Robert Cree of Newtownards, Co. Down), is related to descendants of the of the Perth Burgesses whose ancestors have not lived in Ireland. This makes the conjecture closer to certainty. There is still room for doubt of course as 100% certainty is not possible at this distarnce of time.

James Crie (of Ballybuttle) married Christian Barclay. No records of children of this marriage have been found. It is not suggested that Christian Barclay was the mother of John Cree of Millisle, since she died before his birth. If she and James Crie had children, it would have been likely that he remarried soon after her death at age 27. The second wife could then be the mother of John Cree and possibly of David and James Cree.²

In 1674 James Crie (of Ballybuttle) and Christian Barclay were living in Ballybuttle, Donaghadee parish, County Down, England.² Christian Barclay was buried in the parish churchyard, Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland. Her tombstone reads, "Here lyeth the bodie of Cresten Barklai wife to Iames Crie of Beliebvtl [Ballybuttle near Millisle] who deceased the 13 day of Ianvarie Anno. Dom. 1674 and of her age the 27 year. Also hear is ..."

Of significance here is the spelling of the surname as CRIE. It is the only known occurrence of this spelling in Ireland, although it was the standard spelling of the surname in Scotland at that period. The name Christian was a common Scots girls' name of the period, not often found amongst the later County Down people of Scots descent. The spelling Cristen is also unusual but is known from another Cristen Barcley who was married in Fife, Scotland in 1647. These spellings would seem to link James and Christian more closely with Scotland than any other Cree that we have found in County Down.

As Christian has died at age 27, it is likely that the fragment "Also hear is..." refers to a child. The most common cause of death amongst women of that age was childbirth and the child would often die too.³

James Crie (of Ballybuttle) married 2nd wife Cree after 15 January 1674.

His son John Cree was born in 1675 or 1676.⁴

His son David Cree was born in 1680.

His son James Cree was born in 1683.⁵

His daughter Esther Cree was born in 1688 or 1689.

His son Robert Cree (of Newtownards, Co. Down) was born in 1692 or 1693.⁶

His daughter (Female) Cree was born c 1693 in Ireland.

Christian Barclay was also known as Cresten Barklai. This is the version on her gravestone. The other spelling is my interpretation. However the letter 'e' was at that period pronounced 'ee' so this is closer to the English Christine than to the Scots girls' name Christian.¹ She was born in 1646 or 1647. (It is possible that she was the Barclay baptised in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, on 22 March 1646. There is no proof of the relationship.)²

Christian Barclay married James Crie (of Ballybuttle), son of Harrie Crie and Agnes Lamb. No records of children of this marriage have been found. It is not suggested that Christian Barclay was the mother of John Cree of Millisle, since she died before his birth. If she and James Crie had children, it would have been likely that he remarried soon after her death at age 27. The second wife could then be the mother of John Cree and possibly of David and James Cree.³

In 1674 Christian Barclay and James Crie (of Ballybuttle) were living in Ballybuttle, Donaghadee parish, County Down, England.³

Christian Barclay died on 13 January 1674.² She was buried in the parish churchyard, Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland. Her tombstone reads, "Here lyeth the bodie of Cresten Barklai wife to Iames Crie of Beliebvtl [Ballybuttle near Millisle] who deceased the 13 day of Ianvarie Anno. Dom. 1674 and of her age the 27 year. Also hear is ..."

Of significance here is the spelling of the surname as CRIE. It is the only known occurrence of this spelling in Ireland, although it was the standard spelling of the surname in Scotland at that period. The name Christian was a common Scots girls' name of the period, not often found amongst the later County Down people of Scots descent. The spelling Cristen is also unusual but is known from another Cristen Barcley who was married in Fife, Scotland in 1647. These spellings would seem to link James and Christian more closely with Scotland than any other Cree that we have found in County Down.

As Christian has died at age 27, it is likely that the fragment "Also hear is..." refers to a child. The most common cause of death amongst women of that age was childbirth and the child would often die too.²

Sarah Charlesworth was born in 1764 or 1765.¹

Her son Job Charlesworth was born c July 1787 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.² Sarah Charlesworth was buried on 20 September 1846 in Bolsover, Derbyshire, England.³

Martha Cree was born in 1811 or 1812.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Cree and Elizebeth Cutts.

Her daughter Sarah Cree was born on 2 October 1834 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England.^2,3,4

Her son Charles Cree was born c August 1837 in Basford Reg Dist, Nottinghamshire, England.^5,6

Martha Cree died on 22 October 1838 in Basford, Nottinghamshire.⁷ She was buried on 23 October 1838 in Pinxton, Derbyshire, England.⁸

James Charles Coffey QC was a barrister-at-law and a County Court Judge.¹ He was born on 24 December 1815.¹

James Charles Coffey QC married Anna Maria Wilkinson in 1841. It was her second marriage.¹

His daughter Louisa Anna Coffey was born on 24 February 1843 in Dublin, Ireland.^2,1
James Charles Coffey QC held the office of Chairman of the County Westmeath on 19 August 1863.³

James Charles Coffey QC died on 31 July 1880 in Seapoint, County Dublin, Ireland.¹

Anna Maria Wilkinson married James Charles Coffey QC in 1841. It was her second marriage.¹

Her daughter Louisa Anna Coffey was born on 24 February 1843 in Dublin, Ireland.^2,1

Her husband James Charles Coffey QC died on 31 July 1880 in Seapoint, County Dublin, Ireland.¹

Anna Maria Wilkinson died on 12 July 1889.¹

Herbert Larner was born c 1888.

Herbert Larner married Laura Stanley.

His daughter Dorothy Isobel Larner was born on 17 October 1914 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.^1,2

Laura Stanley was born in 1890.¹

Laura Stanley married Herbert Larner.

Her daughter Dorothy Isobel Larner was born on 17 October 1914 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.^1,2

Albert Edward Healey was born in 1904.¹

Albert Edward Healey married Norah Hunt.

Norah Hunt was born in 1906.¹

Norah Hunt married Albert Edward Healey.

Bernard Lloyd was born in 1932.¹