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Thomas Davis 1760–1845

Public Tree Person

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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 Thomas Davis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 22 MAR 1760 · Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Died 20 MAR 1845 · Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Spouse Nancy Rivers (1767–1853)
Children Elizabeth Rebecca Davis, Huldah Davis, Isaac Jacob Davis, John Calvin Davis, Jonathan Daniel Davis, Mary Polly Davis, Michael Davis, Nancy Davis, Samuel Davis, Sarah Jane Davis, Susannah Davis, William Davis

Researchers connected through Thomas Davis 1760–1845

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Biography

The story of Thomas Davis began in 1760 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina. Thomas Davis married nancy rivers, and had children including elizabeth rebecca davis, huldah davis, isaac jacob davis, john calvin davis, jonathan daniel davis, mary polly davis, michael davis, nancy davis, samuel davis, sarah jane davis, susannah davis, william davis. Thomas Davis passed away in 1845 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Thomas Davis in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Birth
1845
Death of Thomas Davis in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Davis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Davis (1760–1845) was born in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina and died in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina. 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 Thomas 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 1 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.

Thomas Davis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Davis PTP
1760–1845
Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Davis's Descendants

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Thomas Davis PTP 1760–1845 m. Nancy Rivers PTP 1767–1853