YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Woodbury Davison 1838–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 March 1838

Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA

Death Date: 4 March 1921

Death Location: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Capt. ll

Mother: Elizabeth Staten

Spouse(s): Lavisa White

Children(s): Joseph Davison, Gaetano Davison, John Davison, George Davison, Charles Davison, S. Davison, Cora Davison, Winnie Davison, Guitane Davison, Roland Davison

In 1838, John Woodbury Davison entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, born to Capt Pliney Henry Davison Ll And Elizabeth Betsy Atkins Staten. In 1870, John Woodbury Davison resided in Winthrop, East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1880, John Woodbury Davison resided in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. John Woodbury Davison married Lavisa P White, and had children including Charles U Davison, Cora Maud Eunice Davison, Gaetano Lanza Davison, George W Davison, Guitane L Davison, John Davison, Joseph Ethan Davison, Roland Erie Davison, S Ineselta Davison, Winnie Emma Davison. John Woodbury Davison passed away in 1921 in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for John Davison
JD

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:
A
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

  • In 1838, John Woodbury Davison entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, born to Capt Pliney Henry Davison Ll And Elizabeth Betsy Atkins Staten.
  • In 1870, John Woodbury Davison resided in Winthrop, East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1880, John Woodbury Davison resided in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • John Woodbury Davison married Lavisa P White, and had children including Charles U Davison, Cora Maud Eunice Davison, Gaetano Lanza Davison, George W Davison, Guitane L Davison, John Davison, Joseph Ethan Davison, Roland Erie Davison, S Ineselta Davison, Winnie Emma Davison.
  • John Woodbury Davison passed away in 1921 in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt. ll
1804–1873
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Cl
Elizabeth Staten
1804–1844
Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Lavisa White
1837–1909
Birth Location: Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, USA
LW

Children(s)

Joseph Davison
1877–
Birth Location: –
JD
Gaetano Davison
1874–1939
Birth Location: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
GD
John Davison
1865–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
JD
George Davison
1866–
Birth Location: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
GD
Charles Davison
1866–
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
CD
S. Davison
1869–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
SD
Cora Davison
1870–
Birth Location: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
CD
Winnie Davison
1872–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
WD
Guitane Davison
1874–
Birth Location: Massachusetts
GD
Roland Davison
1882–1963
Birth Location: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
RD

John Davison's Ancestors

Self
John Davison
1838–1921
Birth Place: Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA
Parents
Capt. Pliney Henry Davison ll
1804–1873
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy" Atkins) Staten
1804–1844
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Pliney (H Davison) Sr
1766–1836
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah Woodbury
1773–1825
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Henry (Staten) Sr
1770–1823
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Morgan
1797–1823
Great-Grandparents
Oliver Davidson
1742–1797
Hannah Davis
1750–1807
Jabez Woodbury
1749–1775
Abigail Andrews
1746–1820
Elias \Statton
1748–1777
Elizabeth Pew
1752–1775
Isaac Morgan
1741–
Abigail Tucker
1743–1818
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
Robert Morgan
1707–1787
Hannah Gray
1707–1787
Stephen Tucker
1705–1770
Hannah Parks
1718–1750

John Davison's Descendants

1.
JD
John (Woodbury) Davison (8 March 1838–4 March 1921) m. Lavisa (P) White (March 1837–March 26 1909)
  1. 1. Joseph (Ethan) Davison 1877–
  2. 2. Gaetano (Lanza) Davison 1874–1939
  3. 3. John Davison 1865–
  4. 4. George (W.) Davison 1866–
  5. 5. Charles (U) Davison 1866–
  6. 6. S. (Ineselta) Davison 1869–
  7. 7. Cora (Maud Eunice) Davison 1870– m. Samuel (Grandy) Irwin 1868–1953
    1. 1. Robert (Woodbury) Irwin 1899–1971
    2. 2. Lovicy (I) Irwin 1907–
  8. 8. Winnie (Emma) Davison 1872–
  9. 9. Guitane (L) Davison 1874–
  10. 10. Roland (Erie) Davison 1882–1963

John Davison's Timeline

7 Records

1838
8 March 1838
Birth of John Woodbury Davison in Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA
Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
John Woodbury Davison resided here in Winthrop, East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
John Woodbury Davison resided here in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
John Woodbury Davison resided here in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
John Woodbury Davison resided here in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 82
John Woodbury Davison resided here in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1921
4 March 1921
Age 83
Death of John Woodbury Davison in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1838
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 690; Volume #: Roll 0690 - Certificates: 60750-60999, 31 Jan 1919-01 Feb 1919
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_742; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 678
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 552; Page: 36d; Enumeration District: 575
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_650; Page: 252A
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 690; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 1577
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 1691; FHL microfilm: 1374639
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Boston Globe; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1921; Publication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ,0.7168432,0.8710749,0.73245597&xid=3355
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Winthrop, East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_650; Page: 252A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 552; Page: 36d; Enumeration District: 575

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 690; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 1577

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_626; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 1691; FHL microfilm: 1374639

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_742; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 678

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Winthrop, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; NARA Series: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Roll #: 690; Volume #: Roll 0690 - Certificates: 60750-60999, 31 Jan 1919-01 Feb 1919

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 March 1921
    Event Place: Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Boston Globe; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1921; Publication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ,0.7168432,0.8710749,0.73245597&xid=3355
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for John Davison

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