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James Elliott (Bill) Davis 1907–1953

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Oct 1907 · Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia

Died 27 Jul 1953 · Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Father James Elliott Davis

Mother Rosina Clara Martha Wass

Spouse May Louisa Farrell

Children Lesley Margaret Davis, Private

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Australia, Army Militia Service Records, …

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Researchers connected through James Davis 1907–1953

Immediate Family

Parents

James Elliott Davis

Rosina Clara Martha Wass

Spouse(s)

May Louisa Farrell

Children

Lesley Margaret Davis

Private

Biography

The story of James Elliott (Bill) Davis began in 1907 in Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia. James Elliott (Bill) Davis married may louisa farrell, and had children including lesley margaret davis, private. James Elliott (Bill) Davis passed away in 1953 in Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Australia, Army Militia Service Records, 1901-1940

Life Timeline

1907

Birth of James Elliott (Bill) Davis in Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia

Birth

1953

Death of James Elliott (Bill) Davis in Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Davis

This ancestor line traces from Richmond, Tasmania, Australia (1876) to Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia (1907) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Davis (1907–1953) was born in Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia and died in Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. 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 James 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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