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Gideon Nathaniel Davison 1829–1909

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon Davison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1829 · Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 15 Feb 1909 · Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father James Davison
Mother Ruth Maxwell
Siblings Amy Davison, Asa Woodworth Davison, James Maxwell Davison, Martha Zilpha Davison, Maxwell G Davison, Nancy Davison, Rebecca Davison, Sarah Davison, Thomas Andrew Davison
Records
1871 Census of Canada 1881 Census of Canada 1891 Census of Canada 1901 Census of Canada
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gideon Nathaniel Davison began in 1829 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Gideon Nathaniel Davison passed away in 1909 in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1871 Census of Canada

  2. 2
    Census 1881 Census of Canada

  3. 3
    Census 1891 Census of Canada

  4. 4
    Census 1901 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1829
Birth of Gideon Nathaniel Davison in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1909
Death of Gideon Nathaniel Davison in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Davison

This ancestor line traces from Beverley, Yorkshire, England (1469) to Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1829) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gideon Davison (1829–1909) was born in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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 11 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

James Davison
Father
Ruth Maxwell
Mother

Gideon Davison's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gideon Nathaniel Davison PTP
1829–1909
Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Gideon Davison's Descendants

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Gideon Nathaniel Davison PTP 1829–1909