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William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA 1617–1683

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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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William MA in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Apr 1617 · Caermarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Died 9 Dec 1683 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father David Davis Royal Blood
Mother Mary Davis
Children John Davis
Siblings Evan John Davis, Foulk Philip Davis, Gov James I Immigrant Davis Gentleman Ship S Captain Marine, Howell David, Lewis Davis, Margaret Crawford, Morgan David Davis, Owen Ap Ieuan Ap Jenkin Ap David, Rose Davis, William Ieuan Davis

Researchers connected through William MA 1617–1683

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
John Davis

Biography

The story of William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA began in 1617 in Caermarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales. William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA had children including john davis. William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA passed away in 1683 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record Wiltshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1922

Life Timeline

1617
Birth of William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA in Caermarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Birth
1683
Death of William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1874
William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA was baptized in Wiltshire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from William MA

This ancestor line traces from St. Mellons, Monmouthshire, Wales (1450) to Llanfedw, Glamorgan, Wales (1594) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William MA (1617–1683) was born in Caermarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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.

William MA's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Christopher Davis (Bacon Branch) of Roxbury, MA PTP
1617–1683
Caermarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Parents
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Grandparents
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William MA's Descendants