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Evan David Davis 1685–1748 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: JUL 1685

Birth Location: Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America

Death Date: MAY 1748

Death Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA

Father: Morgan David

Mother: Catherine Howell

Spouse(s): Jane Reese

Children(s): Evan Davis, Benjamin Davis, John Davis, Samuel Davis, Joseph Davis, Hannah Davis

The story of Evan David Davis began in 1685 in Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America. Evan David Davis married Jane T Reese, and had children including Benjamin Davis, Evan Davis, Hannah Davis, John Davis, Joseph Davis, Samuel Davis. Evan David Davis passed away in 1748 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Evan David Davis began in 1685 in Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America.
  • Evan David Davis married Jane T Reese, and had children including Benjamin Davis, Evan Davis, Hannah Davis, John Davis, Joseph Davis, Samuel Davis.
  • Evan David Davis passed away in 1748 in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Morgan David
1622–1694
Birth Location: Lantwidvoyrde, Glamorgan, Wales
MD
Catherine Howell
1658–1741
Birth Location: Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales
CH

Spouses(s)

Jane Reese
1693–1723
Birth Location: New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, United States
JR

Children(s)

Evan Davis
1722–1765
Birth Location: Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
ED
Benjamin Davis
1719–1797
Birth Location: Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
BD
John Davis
1714–1779
Birth Location: Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
JD
Samuel Davis
1722–1759
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
SD
Joseph Davis
1716–
Birth Location: –
JD
Hannah Davis
1723–1768
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
HD

Evan Davis's Ancestors

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Evan Davis
1685–1748
Birth Place: Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America
Parents
Morgan David
1622–1694
Lantwidvoyrde, Glamorgan, Wales
Catherine Howell
1658–1741
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Grandparents
William (David **) Davis
1594–1673
Lantwidvoyrde, Glamorgan, Wales
Maude (Elizabeth) Morgan
1594–1660
Llanfedw, Glamorgan, Wales
William Howell
1646–1710
Bigt Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Frances Vicars
1640–1710
Wales
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1570–1640
Joan Syssett**
1574–1640
Watkin Morgan
1565–1593
Gwenllian Powell
1548–1613
Morgan Howell
1619–1710
Mrs Howell
1623–1710
Thomas Vicars
–1689
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Leuan Davis
1540–1637
Angharadd Jevan
1550–1637
GWILLIN x1
1550–1590
Alyss Gruffyd
1557–1590
Morgan Vychan
1525–1577
Dacy Gwilym
1525–
John Powell
1525–1589
Margred Herbert
1505–
Sir HOWELL
1595–1635
Margaret EDWARDS
1597–1627

Evan Davis's Descendants

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Evan (David) Davis (JUL 1685–MAY 1748) m. Jane (T) Reese (1693–1 DEC 1723)
  1. 1. Evan Davis 1722–1765 m. Mary (Lydia) Emory 1733–1780
    1. 1. Ruhamah Davis 1776–1845 m. John (Madison) Dearing* 1773–1845
      1. 1. Martha (Patsy) Dearing 1807–
      2. 2. John (R) Deering 1802–1883
      3. 3. MaryPolly Dearing 1804–1880
      4. 4. James (Madison) Dearing 1814–1890
      5. 5. Anthony Dearing 1797–
      6. 6. William (J) Dearing 1798–
      7. 7. Elizabeth Dearing* 1794–1886
      8. 8. Ruhama Deering 1810–1857
    2. 2. Samuel (Emory) Davis 1756–1824
  2. 2. Benjamin Davis 1719–1797 m. Elizabeth Bowen 1755–1827 m. Rachal (Port) Hinson 1732–1800
    1. 1. Ann (Catherine) Davis 1758–1824 m. Abraham Giles 1752–1790 m. John Dozier 1741–1807
      1. 1. Henry Dozier 1793–
    2. 2. James Davis 1757–1801 m. Sarah (Ann) Davis 1763–1811
      1. 1. Samuel Davis 1780–1831
    3. 3. Joseph Davis 1759–1828 m. Ann Keene 1758–1810
    4. 4. Thomas (Evan) Davis 1767–1860 m. Rebecca Bryant 1764–1830
      1. 1. Mary Davis 1806–1880 m. Campbell (C) Carver 1798–1880
        1. 1. George (W) Carver 1832–1880
        2. 2. Nancy Carver 1835–
        3. 3. Cornelius (Campbell) Carver 1825–1891
        4. 4. Thomas (W) Carver 1823–1896
      2. 2. Lydia Davis 1786–1860
        1. 1. Jane Wilson 1807–
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Davis 1762–1825 m. Robert (Commander) Dunnam 1760–1813
    6. 6. Benjamin Davis 1754–1802 m. Elizabeth Harrod 1749–1860 m. Nancy Bellune 1750–1777
      1. 1. Elizabeth Davis 1775–1850 m. Henry (H.) Davis 1773–1862
        1. 1. Joseph (William) Davis 1804–1881
        2. 2. Henry (Jackson) Davis 1817–1866
      2. 2. Nimrod Davis 1785–1786
      3. 3. Elizabeth Davis 1775–1789
      4. 4. Frances (Dunham) Davis 1786–1808
      5. 5. Hannah Davis 1783–1797
      6. 6. Mary Davis 1774–1840
      7. 7. Martha Davis 1775–1850
    7. 7. Henry Davis 1752–1823 m. Rachel (Elizabeth) McCants 1755–1841 m. Susan (Mary) Dunham 1753–1825 m. Mary White 1754–1800
      1. 1. William Davis 1769–1833
      2. 2. Mabon (Francis) Davis 1773–1843
      3. 3. Ann (Elizabeth) Davis 1798–
      4. 4. Julia Davis 1794–
      5. 5. Mary (R) Davis 1775–
      6. 6. Sarah Davis 1777–
      7. 7. Henry (McCants) Davis 1781–1829
      8. 8. Lucretia Davis 1784–
      9. 9. James Davis 1789–
      10. 10. John Davis 1786–1851
      11. 11. Phillip Davis 1792–
      12. 12. Daniel Davis 1787–
      13. 13. David Davis 1773–1843
      14. 14. Jane Davis 1779–1853
    8. 8. Rachel Davis 1769–1827 m. Richard Godfrey 1761–1817
      1. 1. Richard Godfrey 1806–1861 m. Charlotte 1800–
        1. 1. John (J) Godfrey 1833–
        2. 2. Charlotte (S) Godfrey 1840–
      2. 2. Rev. (James Ervin) Godfrey 1809–1889 m. Agnes (M) Taylor 1813–
        1. 1. James (Ervin) Godfrey 1834–
    9. 9. David Davis 1755–1798 m. Rebecca (L Keziah) Godfrey 1755–1820
      1. 1. William Davis 1787–1822 m. Margaret (Ann) Allison 1794–1821
        1. 1. David (Rogerson William) Davis 1813–1867
        2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Davis 1821–1896
        3. 3. Frances (Jeannet) Davis 1811–
      2. 2. Henry Davis 1795–1863 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bostick 1831–1880
        1. 1. Fany DAVIS 1851–
        2. 2. Benjamin (F W) DAVIS 1859–
        3. 3. John (Charles) DAVIS 1855–1932
        4. 4. Preston (B) DAVIS 1857–1900
        5. 5. David (B.) DAVIS 1853–
      3. 3. Rachel (R) Davis 1792–1860 m. James (Hugh) Allison 1788–
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Keziah) Davis 1784–
      5. 5. David (Jr) Davis 1789–1801
      6. 6. Benjamin (m) Davis 1781–1834
      7. 7. Frank (Francis) Davis 1778–1837
    10. 10. Capt. (William Ransom) Davis 1750–1820 m. Susan (Mary) Dunham 1753–1825 m. Priscilla Grimes 1750–1824
      1. 1. Desdemona Davis 1782–1855 m. Richard Woodberry 1780–1832
        1. 1. John (W.) Woodberry 1802–1886
        2. 2. Martha Woodberry 1803–
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Bellune) Woodberry 1803–1826
        4. 4. George (Washington) Woodberry 1819–
      2. 2. John Davis 1775–1832 m. Sarah Munroe 1779–1845
        1. 1. Samuel DAVIS 1799–1868
        2. 2. James Davis 1804–1880
        3. 3. Daniel (G) DAVIS 1801–
        4. 4. George (David) DAVIS 1796–1850
        5. 5. John (S) Davis 1794–1872
      3. 3. Henry (H.) Davis 1773–1862 m. Elizabeth Davis 1775–1850
      4. 4. Evan Davis 1779–1862 m. Sarah Holliman 1785–1866
        1. 1. Aaron (Holliman) Davis 1804–1830
        2. 2. Jonathan (Price) Davis 1805–1880
        3. 3. Eliza Davis 1809–1880
        4. 4. Elisha (L) Davis 1821–
        5. 5. George (Alfred) Davis 1817–1900
        6. 6. Rebecca (Anne) Davis 1825–1911
        7. 7. Evan (Talbot) Davis 1813–1896
        8. 8. Asa (Thomas) Davis 1807–
        9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Davis 1818–
        10. 10. Samuel (S) Davis 1814–
        11. 11. John (James) Davis 1811–1892
      5. 5. James Davis 1780–1850 m. Rachel Kennison 1775–1880
        1. 1. Hiram Davis 1798–1880
      6. 6. Daniel Davis 1770–1801 m. Mary West 1750–1820
        1. 1. Polly (Ann) Davis 1801–
        2. 2. Reuben Davis 1799–1866
        3. 3. Wiley Davis 1796–1822
        4. 4. William Davis 1792–
        5. 5. Margaret Davis 1794–1862
        6. 6. Benjamin (F) Davis 1781–1824
      7. 7. Thomas (Evan) Davis 1771–1827 m. Sarah Gregg 1774–1830
        1. 1. Nimrod Davis 1799–1862 m. Sarah (Brownlee) Ellis 1800–1844
        2. 2. William Davis 1794–1866
        3. 3. James Davis 1797–
        4. 4. Sarah DAVIS 1792–1845
        5. 5. John (L) Davis 1800–
        6. 6. Thomas (S) Davis 1796–
        7. 7. Mary Davis 1798–
      8. 8. Benjamin Davis 1780–1860 m. Elizabeth (F) Daniell 1769–1845
        1. 1. Sophia Davis 1810–1890
      9. 9. Rachel Davis 1777–1805 m. Judge (John James) Carmichael 1775–1847
        1. 1. Sarah (Davis) Carmichael 1805–1851
      10. 10. Isaac Davis 1788–1842
      11. 11. William Davis 1781– m. Nancy Cook 1796–1856 m. Lovica ("Lovis") Davis –1856
        1. 1. Isaac (J.) Davis 1826–1884
        2. 2. Catherine ("Katie") Davis 1825–1864
        3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Davis 1826–
        4. 4. Margaret ("Peggy") Davis 1814–
      12. 12. Archibald Davis 1798–1850 m. Elizabeth Caddale 1796–1856
        1. 1. John Davis 1833–
        2. 2. Isaac (Newton) Davis 1834–1909
        3. 3. Martha Davis 1836–1930
        4. 4. Jerome (Bonaparte) Davis 1828–1883
        5. 5. Nancy (Jane) Davis 1830–1883
        6. 6. Rush Davis 1831–1884
        7. 7. Samuel (Caddell) Davis 1826–1906
        8. 8. Hiram (Green) Davis 1827–1900
        9. 9. Elizabeth Davis 1838–
        10. 10. Permelia Davis 1823–1900
      13. 13. Mary Davis 1788–1869 m. Fortescue Whittle 1776–1858
        1. 1. Francis (McNiece) Whittle 1823–1902
        2. 2. Jane (Eliza) Whittle 1827–1840
        3. 3. Lewis (Neale) Whittle 1818–1886
        4. 4. WILLIAM (CONWAY) WHITTLE 1805–1880
        5. 5. Powhaton (Bolling) Whittle 1829–1905
        6. 6. James (Murray) Whittle 1806–1885
        7. 7. Stephen (Decatur) Whittle 1821–1870
        8. 8. Conway (Davies) Whittle 1809–1892
        9. 9. Stafford Whittle 1816–1850
        10. 10. Mary (Ann Davies) Whittle 1825–1862
        11. 11. Fortescue Whittle 1807–1861
        12. 12. Littleton (Tazwell) Whittle 1810–1811
        13. 13. John (Samuel) Whittle 1813–1859
        14. 14. Elizabeth (Julia) Whittle 1819–1863
      14. 14. Nathan Davis 1786–1865 m. Amelia Fowler 1800–1820 m. Emily (W McCluster or) McAluster 1805–1870
        1. 1. Henry Davis 1852–
        2. 2. Robert (A Bob) Davis 1839–
        3. 3. Alonzo (S Lon) Davis 1844–
        4. 4. William (Anderson) Davis 1829–1911
        5. 5. Richard (W Dick) Davis 1841–
        6. 6. Levi (Fowler) Davis 1819–1888
        7. 7. Nathan (Kendrick Ken) Davis 1832–
        8. 8. Nancy (Jane) Davis 1835–
        9. 9. Joseph (T Temp) Davis 1837–
        10. 10. James (Green Jim) Davis 1827–1871
      15. 15. Hiram (H) Davis 1798–1850 m. Betsey Burk 1778–1871
        1. 1. Juliet (G) Davis 1813–1901
        2. 2. Sarah Davis 1820–1893
        3. 3. Lucien (Bonaparte) Davis 1818–1865
        4. 4. Naomi (Amie) Davis 1812–1880
        5. 5. Addison Davis 1809–1906
      16. 16. Abraham Davis 1790–1855 m. Sarah (Sally) Moore 1789–1880
        1. 1. Dianah Davis 1823–1874 m. Levi (Sheppard) Woodyard 1824–1905
        2. 2. Luemma (Jane) Davis 1830– m. Doctor (A) Dudley 1836–1863
        3. 3. John (A) Davis 1817– m. Sarah (Nancy) Buchanan 1819–
        4. 4. Matilda Davis 1834–1917 m. Hiram Rider 1820–1901
      17. 17. Samuel Davis 1795–1868
      18. 18. Mary (Polly) Davis 1784–1819
      19. 19. Susannh Davis 1780–1862
      20. 20. Nimrod Davis 1799–1862
      21. 21. Nancy Davis 1783–1864
      22. 22. Peter Davis 1773–
      23. 23. William Davis 1769–1833
    11. 11. John Davis 1754–1791 m. Mary White 1754–1800 m. Mary Newell 1750–1831
      1. 1. Unity Davis 1790–
      2. 2. Mary Davis 1777–1836
      3. 3. Zabon (Francis) Davis 1773–1843
      4. 4. Thomas (John) Davis 1773–1860
      5. 5. Rhoda Davis 1785–1854
      6. 6. Clara Davis 1770–1832
      7. 7. Absalom (Newell) Davis 1771–1851
    12. 12. Francis Davis 1761–1800 m. Abigail Boatwright 1761–1822
      1. 1. William Davis 1783–1874 m. Margaret (Mary) Lambert 1790–1853
        1. 1. Ruthey Davis 1820–
        2. 2. Lambert Davis 1823–
        3. 3. Aaron Davis 1826–
        4. 4. Jesse Davis 1828–1903
      2. 2. Abigail Davis 1785–1850 m. Bailey 1785–1850
      3. 3. John (Calhoun) Davis 1781–
      4. 4. Abijah Davis 1791–
      5. 5. Mary Davis 1787–
      6. 6. Ann Davis 1789–
      7. 7. Michael Davis 1779–
    13. 13. Margaret Davis 1765–
    14. 14. Daniel Davis 1743–1801
  3. 3. John Davis 1714–1779
  4. 4. Samuel Davis 1722–1759
  5. 5. Joseph Davis 1716–
  6. 6. Hannah Davis 1723–1768

Evan Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1685
1685
Birth of Evan David Davis in Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
1685
1685
Birth of Evan David Davis in Merion, Pennsylvania, USA
Merion, Pennsylvania, USA
1685
1685
Birth of Evan David Davis in Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
1685
JUL 1685
Birth of Evan David Davis in Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America
Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America
1706
1706
Age 21
Evan David Davis resided here in Upper No. Side Patapsco, Baltimore County, MD
Upper No. Side Patapsco, Baltimore County, MD
1748
1748
Age 63
Death of Evan David Davis in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, United States
New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, United States
1748
1748
Age 63
Death of Evan David Davis in New Castle, Germany
New Castle, Germany
1748
MAY 1748
Age 63
Death of Evan David Davis in New Castle, Delaware, United States
New Castle, Delaware, United States
1748
MAY 1748
Age 63
Death of Evan David Davis in Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 370.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CDB
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 371.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CDB

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1654 AND 1663
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: Ancestry.com, <i>U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index , 1500s-1900s<i> (N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc;, n.d.), Place: America; Year: 1654-1663; Page Number: 67

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1706
    Event Place: Upper No. Side Patapsco, Baltimore County, MD
    Record Source: Ancestry.com, <i>Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index , 1772-1890<i> (N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc;, n.d.)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 AUG 1748
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: New Castle County, Delaware Wills

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 AUG 1748
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: National Park Service, <i>U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865</i> (N.p.: N ame: Ancestry.com Operations Inc;, n.d.)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Merion, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 370.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CDB
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 371.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CDB

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Merion, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: JUL 1685
    Event Place: Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1659
    Event Place: Barbados

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: New Castle, Germany

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: MAY 1748
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: MAY 1748
    Event Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
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