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George Henry Davison 1833–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 September 1833

Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 1881

Death Location: Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Capt. ll

Mother: Sophia #2

Spouse(s): Elma Averill

Children(s): Albert #2

In 1833, George Henry Davison entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to Capt Pliney Henry Davison Ll And Sophia Mozart Forbes Wife 2. In 1850, George Henry Davison resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1855, George Henry Davison resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. George Henry Davison married Elma Lavinia Averill, and had children including Albert Herman Davison Husband 2. George Henry Davison passed away in 1881 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1833, George Henry Davison entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to Capt Pliney Henry Davison Ll And Sophia Mozart Forbes Wife 2.
  • In 1850, George Henry Davison resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1855, George Henry Davison resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • George Henry Davison married Elma Lavinia Averill, and had children including Albert Herman Davison Husband 2.
  • George Henry Davison passed away in 1881 in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt. ll
1804–1873
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Sophia #2
1805–1878
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
S#

Spouses(s)

Elma Averill
1830–1896
Birth Location: Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
EA

Children(s)

Albert #2
1858–1909
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
A#

George Davison's Ancestors

Self
George Davison
1833–1881
Birth Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Capt. Pliney Henry Davison ll
1804–1873
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Sophia ((Mozart) Forbes Wife) #2
1805–1878
Nova Scotia
Grandparents
Pliney (H Davison) Sr
1766–1836
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Woodbury
1773–1825
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Oliver Davidson
1742–1797
Hannah Davis
1750–1807
Jabez Woodbury
1749–1775
Abigail Andrews
1746–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Davison
1705–1792
Mary Cady
1718–1752
Capt. Jr
1703–1773
Deborah Haynes
1703–1778
Caleb Jr
1728–1800
Lois Merchant
1729–
Jonathan Andross
1713–1780
Anna Tarr
1720–1809

George Davison's Descendants

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George (Henry) Davison (9 September 1833–1881) m. Elma (Lavinia) Averill (23 Oct 1830–March 7 1896)
  1. 1. Albert (Herman Davison Husband) #2 1858–1909 m. Josephine (Josie) Tinkham 1863–1944
    1. 1. George (Pliney) Davison 1885–1972
    2. 2. Herman (Albert) Davison 1888–1975
    3. 3. Louis (DeVerde) Davison 1890–1971
    4. 4. Leonard (Woodbury) Davison 1892–1976
    5. 5. Vinnie (Gloria) Davison 1894–1985
    6. 6. Percy (Gordon) Davison 1895–1982
    7. 7. Jessie (Elma) Davison 1897–1989
    8. 8. Annie (Naomi) Davison 1899–1990
    9. 9. Delila (Mae) Davison 1900–1992
    10. 10. Gertrude (Merle) Davison 1903–1977
    11. 11. John (Francis) Davison 1904–1981
    12. 12. Bernard Davison 1905–1905

George Davison's Timeline

7 Records

1833
9 September 1833
Birth of George Henry Davison in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1850
1850
Age 17
George Henry Davison resided here in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 22
George Henry Davison resided here in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 27
George Henry Davison resided here in Gloucester, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 37
George Henry Davison resided here in Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1881
11 September 1881
Age 48
Death of George Henry Davison in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1881
1881
Age 48
Burial of George Henry Davison in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 September 1833
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_650; Page: 19B
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_499; Page: 374; Family History Libra
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Gloucester, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_499; Page: 374; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Chelsea, Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_650; Page: 19B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 September 1881
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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