Who was Charles Davis?

Charles Davis (1789–1863) was born in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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Charles Davis 1789–1863

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1789 · Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Died 21 Nov 1863 · Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

Father Philip Capt Davis

Mother Christina Crosby

Siblings Philip Davis

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Immediate Family

Parents

Philip Capt Davis

Christina Crosby

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles Davis began in 1789 in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. Charles Davis passed away in 1863 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1789

Birth of Charles Davis in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1863

Death of Charles Davis in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Davis

This ancestor line traces from Edmonds, Suffolk, , England (1397) to Mansfield, CT (1789) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Davis (1789–1863) was born in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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