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John Davis Captain 1543–1575 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1543

Birth Location: Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England

Death Date: 15 October 1575

Death Location: Crediton, Devon, England

Father: Sir Davie

Mother: ELIZABETH BARDOLPH

Spouse(s): Faith Fulford, MARGARET SOUTHCOTT

Children(s): John Davis

The story of John Davis Captain began in 1543 in Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England. In 1582, John Davis Captain established residence. John Davis Captain married Faith Fulford, Margaret Southcott, and had children including John Davis. John Davis Captain passed away in 1575 in Crediton, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Davis Captain began in 1543 in Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England.
  • In 1582, John Davis Captain established residence.
  • John Davis Captain married Faith Fulford, Margaret Southcott, and had children including John Davis.
  • John Davis Captain passed away in 1575 in Crediton, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Captain's Ancestors

Self
John Captain
1543–1575
Birth Place: Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England
Parents
Sir Robert Davie
1517–1580
Sandridge, Devon, England
ELIZABETH (JOLIAN TRENT) BARDOLPH
1515–1610
Crediton, Devon, England
Grandparents
William (Dyve or) Davies
1475–1578
London, England
Anne Appryce
1476–1587
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
John (Trent Hayden) Sir
1506–1580
Ottery St Mary, Cadhay, Devon, England
Jane (Trent (Hayden)) (Coreham)
1506–1600
Woodbury, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Haydon
1484–1533
Joan Trent
1488–1536
Richard Knight
1484–1533
Joan Mary
1488–1510
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Captain's Descendants

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John (Davis) Captain (Oct 1543–15 October 1575) m. Faith Fulford (29 May 1561–1604) m. MARGARET SOUTHCOTT (22 Jul 1566–20 JAN 1614)
  1. 1. John Davis 1582–1609 m. Ann Shinton 1584–1611
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Mary) Davis 1608–1683 m. William (W Peck ,) Deacon 1604–1694 m. Henry Peck 1601–1651
      1. 1. Jeremiah Peck 1623–1699 m. Johannah Kitchell 1627–1711
        1. 1. Samuel Peck 1658–1746 m. Ruth Ferris 1659–1682
        2. 2. Anna Stanley 1665–1718
        3. 3. Ruth Atwater 1661–1726
        4. 4. Rachel Peck 1709–1785
        5. 5. Caleb Peck 1663–1724
        6. 6. Jeremiah Peck 1667–1752
        7. 7. Joshua Peck 1673–1736
      2. 2. Deacon (Paul) PECK 1620–1695
      3. 3. Joseph Peck 1641–1718
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Davis) Peck 1643–1683
      5. 5. Alice Peck 1626–1661
      6. 6. John Pecke 1640–1639
    2. 2. William (Henry Hinkley) Davies 1601–1683

John Captain's Timeline

4 Records

1543
Oct 1543
Birth of John Davis Captain in Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England
Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England
1575
15 October 1575
Age 32
Death of John Davis Captain in Crediton, Devon, England
Crediton, Devon, England
1582
1582
Age 39
John Davis Captain resided here
None
1605
29 Dec 1605
Age 62
Death of John Davis Captain in Malay Peninsula, Singapore or off Bintang near Sumatra; killed by pirates
Malay Peninsula, Singapore or off Bintang near Sumatra; killed by pirates

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1543
    Event Place: Sandridge, Stoke Gabriel, Dartmouth, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 Oct
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 2234/2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1582
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1605
    Event Place: Malay Peninsula, Singapore or off Bintang near Sumatra; killed by pirates

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 October 1575
    Event Place: Crediton, Devon, England

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