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Christopher Davis 1740–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jan 1740

Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 6 Apr 1786

Death Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States

Father: Henry Davis

Mother: Mary Whitfield

Spouse(s): Mary Henderson

Children(s): Arthur Davis

In 1740, Christopher Davis entered the world in Anson, North Carolina, United States, born to Henry Davis And Mary Anna Whitfield. Christopher Davis married Mary Henderson, and had children including Arthur Davis. Christopher Davis passed away in 1786 in Anson, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1740, Christopher Davis entered the world in Anson, North Carolina, United States, born to Henry Davis And Mary Anna Whitfield.
  • Christopher Davis married Mary Henderson, and had children including Arthur Davis.
  • Christopher Davis passed away in 1786 in Anson, North Carolina, United States.

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Christopher Davis's Ancestors

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Christopher Davis
1740–1786
Birth Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Henry Davis
1700–1788
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Mary (Anna) Whitfield
1717–1785
Anson, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Davis
1661–1753
Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA
Susanna Ware
1683–1763
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
William Whitfield
1689–1770
Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia
Mary (Elizabeth) Goodman
1693–1773
Gates, Gates, North Carolina Colony
Great-Grandparents
John Davis
1635–1692
Mary Haines
1640–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Davis
1598–1646
Mary DURHAM
1598–1646

Christopher Davis's Descendants

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Christopher Davis (14 Jan 1740–6 Apr 1786) m. Mary Henderson (11 Mar 1733–1771)
  1. 1. Arthur Davis 1750–1830 m. Mary Vick 1760–1840
    1. 1. James Davis 1787–1857 m. Mary Burgess 1785–1820 m. Elizabeth Patterson 1797–1888
      1. 1. James (Madison) Davis 1816–1865 m. Rebecca ('Beckie') Carter 1820–1855
        1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betsie") Davis 1838–1909 m. John (Jacob* "Jake") Griffis 1845–1932
        2. 2. Joseph (William Davis) Sr 1842–1915
        3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Davis 1839–
        4. 4. Temperance Davis 1846–
        5. 5. Rachel Davis 1845–1926
        6. 6. Daniel Davis 1849–
        7. 7. James (Christopher Columbus) Davis 1838–1923
      2. 2. Hester Davis 1834–1835
      3. 3. Richard Davis 1825–
      4. 4. Melissa Davis 1836–1900
      5. 5. Hope (Harley) Davis 1848–
    2. 2. Abner Davis 1807–
    3. 3. Rhoda Davis 1805–1861
    4. 4. Lewis Davis 1783–1852
    5. 5. Early (Absolum) Davis 1785–1838

Christopher Davis's Timeline

2 Records

1740
14 Jan 1740
Birth of Christopher Davis in Anson, North Carolina, United States
Anson, North Carolina, United States
1786
6 Apr 1786
Age 46
Death of Christopher Davis in Anson, North Carolina, United States
Anson, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1740
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1786
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, Will Abstracts

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