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Mary Elizabeth Davis 1685–1756

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Davis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 4 independent trees

Born 12 May 1685 · Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America
Died 12 Feb 1756 · St Annes Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia
Spouse Ralph Banks

Researchers connected through Mary Davis 1685–1756

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Ralph Banks
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1685, Mary Elizabeth Davis entered the world in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America. Mary Elizabeth Davis married ralph banks. Mary Elizabeth Davis passed away in 1756 in St Annes Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia.

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Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Davis in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America
Birth
1756
Death of Mary Elizabeth Davis in St Annes Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Davis

This ancestor line traces from Carnarvon Castle, Penrhyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales (1500) to Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America (1685) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Davis (1685–1756) was born in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America and died in St Annes Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 7 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.

Mary Davis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Elizabeth Davis PTP
1685–1756
Brunswick County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Davis's Descendants

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MD
Mary Elizabeth Davis PTP 1685–1756