Who was Owen Davison?

Owen Davison (1860–1934) was born in Nova Scotia,Canada and died in Nova Scotia,Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Owen Somerville Davison 1860–1934

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 APR 1860 · Nova Scotia,Canada

Died 03 SEP 1934 · Nova Scotia,Canada

Father Silas Hibbert Davison

Mother Mary Ellen Reid

Spouse Harriet Jane Coldwell

Children Delia Jane Davison, Elsie May Davison

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Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Hibbert Davison

Mary Ellen Reid

Spouse(s)

Harriet Jane Coldwell

Children

Delia Jane Davison

Elsie May Davison

Biography

Owen Somerville Davison was born in 1860 in Nova Scotia,Canada, the child of silas hibbert davison and mary ellen reid. Owen Somerville Davison married harriet jane coldwell, and had children including delia jane davison, elsie may davison. Owen Somerville Davison passed away in 1934 in Nova Scotia,Canada.

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Life Timeline

1860

Birth of Owen Somerville Davison in Nova Scotia,Canada

Birth

1934

Death of Owen Somerville Davison in Nova Scotia,Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Owen Davison

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Nova Scotia,Canada (1860) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Owen Davison (1860–1934) was born in Nova Scotia,Canada and died in 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 Owen 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 29 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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