YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Gershom Davis 1702–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Sep 1702

Birth Location: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death Date: 29 Apr 1790

Death Location: Cobb Hill Cemetery, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Joseph Davis

Mother: Hannah Cobb

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sturgis, Mary Hinkley

Children(s): Mary Davis, Marcey Davis, Samuel Davis, James Davis, Robert Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Margy Davis, Abegail Davis, Abigail Davis

The story of Gershom Davis began in 1702 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Gershom Davis married Elizabeth Sturgis, Mary Hinkley, and had children including Abegail Davis, Abigail Davis, Elizabeth Davis, James Davis, Marcey Davis, Margy Davis, Mary Davis, Robert Davis, Samuel Davis. Gershom Davis passed away in 1790 in Cobb Hill Cemetery, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Find more search results for Gershom Davis
GD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Gershom Davis began in 1702 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts.
  • Gershom Davis married Elizabeth Sturgis, Mary Hinkley, and had children including Abegail Davis, Abigail Davis, Elizabeth Davis, James Davis, Marcey Davis, Margy Davis, Mary Davis, Robert Davis, Samuel Davis.
  • Gershom Davis passed away in 1790 in Cobb Hill Cemetery, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gershom Davis's Ancestors

Self
Gershom Davis
1702–1790
Birth Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Joseph Davis
1664–1735
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Hannah Cobb
1671–1739
Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Robert (Tobias) Davis
1608–1693
Benefield, Northamptonshire, England
Anne Kingman
1626–1699
Weymouth, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
Ichabod Davis
1556–1615
Susanna Dollard
1573–1673
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rees Esq.
1535–1589
Mary Kirby-Davis
1535–1580

Gershom Davis's Descendants

1.
GD
Gershom Davis (05 Sep 1702–29 Apr 1790) m. Elizabeth Sturgis (01 Dec 1703–06 Jun 1727) m. Mary Hinkley (01 Dec 1703–31 Mar 1756)
  1. 1. Mary Davis 1748–1748
  2. 2. Marcey Davis 1748–1748
  3. 3. Samuel Davis 1734–1791 m. Martha W‎illiams 1742–1824 m. Mary Gorham 1735–1777
    1. 1. John Davis 1766–1822
    2. 2. Eleanor Davis 1764–1852
    3. 3. Gershom Davis 1758–1848
    4. 4. Samuel (Davis) Jr 1762–1856
    5. 5. Ebenezer Davis 1765–1818
    6. 6. Jesse Davis 1769–1859
    7. 7. Mary Davis 1753–1753
    8. 8. Prince Davis 1767–1767
    9. 9. Abiathar Davis 1754–1840 m. Lydia Embree 1759–1802 m. Rachel Mote 1759–1802
      1. 1. John (W) Davis 1787–1853 m. Lydia Coate 1793–1826 m. Elizabeth ((Eleman Davis Jones)) Haworth 1793–1826
        1. 1. Henry (Coate) Davis 1811–1891 m. Eve Newman 1816–1883
        2. 2. Samuel (H) Davis 1813–1906 m. Sarah McConnell 1821–1884
        3. 3. Jonathan Davis 1817–1904 m. Eleanor (C.) Jones 1820–1903
        4. 4. Isaac (Coate) Davis 1815–1897 m. Permelia (Maria) Heath 1820–1886 m. Susan Feese 1832–1912 m. Rebecca Vore 1821–1880 m. Susanna Vore 1826–1854
        5. 5. Mary (Coate) Davis 1820–1853 m. Eli (R) Hoover 1820–1892
      2. 2. Rhoda Davis 1783–1817
      3. 3. Samuel Davis 1785–1870
      4. 4. Rachel Davis 1781–1860
      5. 5. John Davis 1787–1856
      6. 6. Amos Davies 1779–1850
      7. 7. Sarah Davis 1796–1826
      8. 8. Lydia Davis 1798–1852
      9. 9. Benjamin Davis 1793–1876
      10. 10. John Davis 1774–1853
      11. 11. Mary Davis 1789–1866
      12. 12. Sabilla Davis 1791–
    10. 10. William Davis 1771–1771
    11. 11. Elisabeth Davis 1777–1777
    12. 12. Elizabeth Davis 1778–1778
    13. 13. Catherine Davis 1780–1870
    14. 14. Mary (Elizabeth) Davis 1780–1851
    15. 15. Mary Davis 1774–1834
    16. 16. Samuel Davies 1771–1843
    17. 17. Daniel Davis 1768–1805
  4. 4. James Davis 1727–1796
  5. 5. Robert Davis 1732–1738
  6. 6. Elizabeth Davis 1736–1811
  7. 7. Margy Davis 1743–1743
  8. 8. Abegail Davis 1744–1744
  9. 9. Abigail Davis 1746–1746

Gershom Davis's Timeline

2 Records

1702
05 Sep 1702
Birth of Gershom Davis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts
1790
29 Apr 1790
Age 88
Death of Gershom Davis in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Sep 1702
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1790
    Event Place: Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cobb Hill Cemetery, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE