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Ellen Davidson 1792–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1792

Birth Location: Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 12 Nov 1879

Death Location: Harvey Settlement, York County, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Thomas Davidson

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): John Moffat, John Moffitt

Children(s): Agnes Moffitt, Andrew Moffitt

The story of Ellen Davidson began in 1792 in Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England. Ellen Davidson married John Moffat, John Moffitt, and had children including Agnes Moffitt, Andrew Moffitt. Ellen Davidson passed away in 1879 in Harvey Settlement, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Ellen Davidson began in 1792 in Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England.
  • Ellen Davidson married John Moffat, John Moffitt, and had children including Agnes Moffitt, Andrew Moffitt.
  • Ellen Davidson passed away in 1879 in Harvey Settlement, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Davidson
1777–
Birth Location: Sebergham, Cumberland, England
TD
Mary None
1782–
Birth Location: Corby, Cumberland, England
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Spouses(s)

John Moffat
1794–
Birth Location: –
JM
John Moffitt
1791–1859
Birth Location: Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
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Children(s)

Agnes Moffitt
1815–1886
Birth Location: Lanton, Scotland
AM
Andrew Moffitt
1823–1891
Birth Location: Lanton, Northumberland, England
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Ellen Davidson's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Davidson
1792–1879
Birth Place: Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
Parents
Thomas Davidson
1777–
Sebergham, Cumberland, England
Mary
1782–
Corby, Cumberland, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ellen Davidson's Descendants

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Ellen Davidson (1792–12 Nov 1879) m. John Moffat (1794–) m. John Moffitt (1791-06-28–1859-08-08)
  1. 1. Agnes Moffitt 1815–1886 m. Matthew Piercy 1814–1889
    1. 1. Jane Piercy 1847–1933 m. Henry (Harry) Swan 1843–1928
      1. 1. James (W.) Swan 1867–1894
      2. 2. Matthew (William Smith) Swan 1868–1927
      3. 3. Jane (Agnes (Aggie)) Swan 1871–1955
      4. 4. Ella (May) Swan 1880–1888
      5. 5. George (Frederick) Swan 1876–1937
      6. 6. Henry (Ernest) Swan 1882–1954
      7. 7. George (Davidson Georgie) Swan 1873–1875
    2. 2. Eleanor (Ellen) Piercy 1842–1925
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Piercy 1845–1911
    4. 4. Margaret (Maggie) Piercy 1849–1889
    5. 5. Matthew (Henry) Piercy 1851–1909
    6. 6. Isabella Piercy 1853–1915
    7. 7. Agnes Piercy 1863–1936
    8. 8. John Piercy 1840–1917
    9. 9. Agnes Grieve 1863–1936
    10. 10. Elizabeth Piercy 1857–1872
    11. 11. Samuel (Johnson) Piercy 1855–1914
    12. 12. Walter (Henderson) Piercy 1860–1892
    13. 13. Thomas (Henry) Piercy 1838–1904
  2. 2. Andrew Moffitt 1823–1891 m. Margaret (Jane) Piercy 1826–1898
    1. 1. Robert Moffitt 1865–1930 m. Mary (Isabella "Bella") Hay 1869–1909
      1. 1. John (Wesley) Moffitt 1890–1950 m. Ella (Maud) Manzer 1891–1982
        1. 1. Alvin (Andrew) Moffitt 1933–2013
        2. 2. Earl (Wesley) Moffitt 1925–2014 m. Myrtle (Helen) Piercy 1926–
        3. 3. Vesta Moffitt 1920–
        4. 4. Ray Moffitt 1918– m. Lillian (Elizabeth) Piercy 1923–
        5. 5. Isabel Moffitt 1916–
      2. 2. Jannie (Vern) Moffitt 1892–1956
      3. 3. George (McLean) Moffitt 1898–
      4. 4. Amos (Alexander) Moffitt 1896–1952 m. Eleanor (Selina) Wilson 1893–
      5. 5. Robert (Allen) Moffitt 1900–1950 m. Lillian (Annie) NOBLE 1900–1971
      6. 6. James (Melvin) Moffitt 1902–1962
      7. 7. Agnes (Isabell) Moffitt 1904–1904
      8. 8. Charlotte (Elizabeth "Lottie") Moffitt 1894–1979 m. Norman (George) GASS 1898–1975
      9. 9. Lewis (Andrew) Moffitt 1889–1956
    2. 2. Margaret (Agnes) MOFFITT 1867–1921 m. John Messer 1867–1937
      1. 1. Jeanie (N) Messer 1889–
      2. 2. Margaret (Bell) Messer 1891–1941 m. Charles (Alexander) Bell 1882–1943 m. Charles (A) Bell 1882–
        1. 1. Miles Bell 1920–
        2. 2. Mabel Bell 1918–
        3. 3. Inez Bell 1913–
        4. 4. Mildred Bell 1910–
        5. 5. Norman (John) Bell 1916–1920
      3. 3. George (C.) Messer 1900–1988
      4. 4. Roy (W.) Messer 1899–1980
      5. 5. Emma (Elizabeth) Treadwell 1905–2007
      6. 6. Doris (Mildred Christina) Davis 1907–1997
      7. 7. Don Messer 1909–1973
      8. 8. Norman (Alwood) Messer 1893–1979
      9. 9. Alice Messer 1885–
    3. 3. Isabella (S. Bella) Mofitt 1862–1950 m. William Noble 1854–
      1. 1. Alfred (Joseph) Noble 1894–
      2. 2. Charles (A) Noble 1891–
      3. 3. Donald (B) Noble 1896–
      4. 4. Alice (B) Noble 1889–
      5. 5. Adam (J) Noble 1883–
      6. 6. Lottie (A) Noble 1881–
      7. 7. Bessie (V) Noble 1884–
    4. 4. Thomas (Tom) Moffitt 1859–1927 m. Mary (Ann) Wightman 1864–1953
      1. 1. Roy Moffitt 1904–1990
        1. 1. Murray Moffitt 1933–2009
      2. 2. Alice (E) Moffitt 1908–
      3. 3. A (Russell) Moffitt 1899–1988
      4. 4. Emma (C) Moffitt 1901–
      5. 5. Arden (Andrew) Moffitt 1887–1964
      6. 6. Frederick Moffitt 1894–1964
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Bess) Moffitt 1857–1938 m. George Cleghorn 1851–1919
      1. 1. Cora Cleghorn 1901–
      2. 2. Alward Cleghorn 1898–
      3. 3. Celia Cleghorn 1893–
      4. 4. Rosie Cleghorn 1889–
      5. 5. Tina (Agnes) Cleghorn 1894–1919
    6. 6. Helena (Jane) Moffitt 1855–1938
    7. 7. Andrew (Daniel) Moffitt 1853–1917
    8. 8. George Moffitt 1851–1935 m. Emily Jones 1859–1930
      1. 1. Andrew (Wilbert) Moffitt 1880–1905 m. Susie (May) Fraser 1886–
      2. 2. Cred Moffitt 1883–
      3. 3. Thomas Moffitt 1882–1911
      4. 4. Frank (W.) Moffitt 1888–1940 m. Annie (N) Moffitt 1888–1971
        1. 1. Austin Moffitt 1913–1996 m. Carrie (Alice Elizabeth) Swan 1913–1998
        2. 2. Leona (Gertrude) Moffitt 1925–2018
        3. 3. G (Willis) Moffitt 1912–1997 m. Edrie McCullock 1912–1966
      5. 5. Edwin Moffitt 1882–
    9. 9. Eleanor ("Ellen") Moffitt 1850–1935 m. John (Murdoch) McKenzie 1848–1898
      1. 1. John (Andrew) MacKenzie 1880–1951
      2. 2. Hattie MacKenzie 1883–1935
      3. 3. Maple ("Mable") MacKenzie 1889–
      4. 4. Robert MacKenzie 1885–
      5. 5. Lavina (Ann) MacKenzie 1882–1932
      6. 6. Murdoch MacKenzie 1886–1957
      7. 7. Sara (Jane) MacKenzie 1875–1948 m. James Hayden 1869–
        1. 1. James (N) Hayden 1905–
      8. 8. Mary (Helen) MacKenzie 1877–1960 m. William (Worcester) Ramsay 1877–1936
        1. 1. Harry (McKenzie) Ramsay 1900–1983
        2. 2. Dorothy (M) Ramsay 1903–1988
      9. 9. Edna (Manetta) MacKenzie 1887–1963
      10. 10. Catherine (Elsie) MacKenzie 1879–1958
      11. 11. Harriet MacKenzie 1884–1935
      12. 12. Mourdoch Mckenzie 1877–
      13. 13. Robert ("Bob") MACKENZIE 1874–
      14. 14. Mabel (Lucinda) MACKENZIE 1874–
    10. 10. Mary (Ann) Moffitt 1846–1918 m. William (A) Speedy 1842–1921
      1. 1. Thomas (Alex\Alexander) Speedy 1866–1936
      2. 2. Andrew (Tait) Speedy 1869–1937
      3. 3. John (Alexander) Speedy 1872–1886
      4. 4. Margaret (isabella) Speedy 1875–1905
      5. 5. William (Allen) Speedy 1877–1935
      6. 6. George (Albert) Speedy 1878–1953
      7. 7. Robert (Nelson) Speedy 1881–1953
      8. 8. Eva (May) Speedy 1883–1973
      9. 9. Mary (Agnes) Speedy 1884–1980
      10. 10. Archibald (Noble "Archy") Speedy 1889–1940
      11. 11. Olive (Murtle\Mytrle) Speedy 1891–1977
      12. 12. Jane (Ellen\Eleanor) Speedy 1870–1965
    11. 11. John Moffitt 1848–1931 m. Jane Lister 1856–1917
      1. 1. Albion (Andrew) Moffitt 1879–1938 m. Elizabeth (Mabel) Thomas 1883–1956
        1. 1. Gilbert ((Gib) Alward) Moffitt 1909–1956
        2. 2. Donald Moffitt 1912–1992 m. Beatrice (Elizabeth) Ross 1915–1986
      2. 2. Agnes Moffitt 1880–1903
      3. 3. William ("Billy" E.) Moffitt 1885–1971 m. Bernice (C) Bell 1883–1970
      4. 4. Bertha (Maud) Moffat 1901–1930 m. John Mackay 1893–1958
      5. 5. Sidney (Alward) Moffat 1892–1893
      6. 6. Nellie (Jane) Moffitt 1889–1959 m. Daniel (Lymon) Dow 1889–1962
        1. 1. James (Robert) Dow 1919–1942
        2. 2. John Dowe 1918–
        3. 3. Maxine (E.) Dow 1913–1994
        4. 4. Bertha (Pauline) Dow 1912–2013
        5. 5. Jack (Moffatt) Dow 1918–2004
      7. 7. David (Irvine) Moffitt 1883–1960 m. Effie (Lorena) Embleton 1883–1947
        1. 1. JOHN (PHILIP) MOFFATT 1916–2010 m. HELEN (JOSEPHINE) BOLES 1928–1980
        2. 2. Mary (Lorena) Moffatt 1907–2003
        3. 3. Graydon (Irvine Embleton) Moffatt 1911–1963 m. Rita (Mary) Flewelling 1917–1992
        4. 4. Bessie (Irene) Moffitt 1913–2003
        5. 5. Mildred (Jean) Moffitt 1914–1944 m. Malcolm Jamieson 1911–1993
        6. 6. Cameron (David) Moffatt 1918–2006 m. Hattie (Margaret) Smith 1916–
        7. 7. Winnifred (Katherine) Moffatt 1920–1996 m. Arthur (Murray) Madsen 1920–2005
      8. 8. Andrew Moffitt 1878–1938
      9. 9. Manzer (Eugene) Moffitt 1887–1984 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Marshall 1891–1966
        1. 1. Phyllis Moffitt 1924– m. Stanley Hoyt 1920–
        2. 2. Neva (Beatrice) Moffitt 1926–1932
        3. 3. John (Manzer) Moffitt 1919–1978
        4. 4. Sara (Jean) Moffitt 1913–1973 m. Lloyd (H) Clark 1909–1974
        5. 5. Pauline (Agnes) Moffitt 1916–1990 m. Charles (W) Whitehead 1913–1974
        6. 6. Marion (Elizabeth) Moffitt 1913–1958 m. Daniel (thomas Green) Jr 1902–1973

Ellen Davidson's Timeline

13 Records

1791
17 Apr 1791
Birth of Ellen Davidson in Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
1791
11 May 1791
Ellen Davidson was baptized in Branton, Northumberland, England
Branton, Northumberland, England
1791
11 May 1791
Ellen Davidson was christened in Presbyterian,Branton,Northumberland,England
Presbyterian,Branton,Northumberland,England
1792
1792
Birth of Ellen Davidson in Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
1792
1792
Birth of Ellen Davidson in Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
1792
1792
Birth of Ellen Davidson in Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
1792
1792
Birth of Ellen Davidson
None
1792
1792
Birth of Ellen Davidson in Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
1852
1852
Age 60
Ellen Davidson resided here in York County, New Brunswick, Canada
York County, New Brunswick, Canada
1861
1861
Age 69
Ellen Davidson resided here in Manners-Sutton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Manners-Sutton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
1879
12 Nov 1879
Age 87
Death of Ellen Davidson in Harvey Station,York,New Brunswick,Canada
Harvey Station,York,New Brunswick,Canada
1879
12 Nov 1879
Age 87
Death of Ellen Davidson
None
1879
12 Nov 1879
Age 87
Death of Ellen Davidson in Harvey Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada
Harvey Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1791
    Event Place: Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1007
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 2388; Folio: 350; Page: 5; GSU roll: 87066

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Source Citation: Year: 1851; Census Place: Kingsclear,York County,New Brunswick; Schedule: I; Roll: C_998; Page: 38; Line: 22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: Norham,Lanton,Northumberland,England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1792
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: Norham, Lanton, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 May 1791
    Event Place: Branton, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 11 May 1791
    Event Place: Presbyterian,Branton,Northumberland,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: York County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Source Citation: Year: 1851; Census Place: Kingsclear,York County,New Brunswick; Schedule: I; Roll: C_998; Page: 38; Line: 22

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Manners-Sutton, York, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Harvey Station,York,New Brunswick,Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1879
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Harvey Station, York, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harvey Settlement, York County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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