Who was Sophia Davidson?

Sophia Davidson (1835–1905) was born in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Sophia?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sophia in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Sophia?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Sophia Davidson 1835–1905

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sophia Davidson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 29 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 13 Nov 1835 · Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 7 Aug 1905 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Father Cyrus Hiram Davidson

Mother Lavinia Benjamin

Spouse Charles H Young

Children Mary E Young

Siblings Amelia Davidson

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Sophia Davidson 1835–1905

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sophia Davidson 1835–1905

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1835, Sophia Davidson entered the world in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to cyrus hiram davidson and lavinia benjamin. Sophia Davidson married charles h young, and had children including mary e young. Sophia Davidson passed away in 1905 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1835

Birth of Sophia Davidson in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Birth

1905

Death of Sophia Davidson in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sophia Davidson

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada (1835) across 29 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Sophia Davidson (1835–1905) was born in Gaspereau, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Sophia 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.
: 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.