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Reverend William Davis 1663–1745 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1663

Birth Location: Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales

Death Date: 18 Apr 1745

Death Location: Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA

Father: William Davis

Mother: Alice Thorpe

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Brisley, Elizabeth Pavior

Children(s): Thomas Davis, Mary Davis, William Davis, Reverend Davis, Joseph Davis, Edward Davis, Joseph DAVIS, James Davis, Edward Davis, Lydia Davis, William Davis, William Davis, Martha Davis, Lydia Davis

In 1663, Reverend William Davis entered the world in Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales, born to William Davis And Alice Thorpe. Reverend William Davis married Elizabeth Brisley, Elizabeth Pavior, and had children including Edward Davis, Elizabeth Davis, James Davis, Joseph Davis, Lydia Davis, Martha Davis, Mary Davis, Reverend John Davis, Thomas Davis, William Davis. Reverend William Davis passed away in 1745 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1663, Reverend William Davis entered the world in Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales, born to William Davis And Alice Thorpe.
  • Reverend William Davis married Elizabeth Brisley, Elizabeth Pavior, and had children including Edward Davis, Elizabeth Davis, James Davis, Joseph Davis, Lydia Davis, Martha Davis, Mary Davis, Reverend John Davis, Thomas Davis, William Davis.
  • Reverend William Davis passed away in 1745 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reverend Davis's Ancestors

Self
Reverend Davis
1663–1745
Birth Place: Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales
Parents
William Davis
1640–1714
Lanstephen, Radnorshire, Wales
Alice Thorpe
1644–1667
Suffolk, England
Grandparents
William Davis
1617–1683
South Wales, Erie, New York, United States
Elizabeth
1620–1658
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Henry Thorpe
1600–1672
Barnam, Suffolk, England
Anne Martyn
1604–1660
Barnham, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
GovernorCapt. Davis
1590–1623
Rachel Keyes
1590–1633
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davies
1550–1601
Lady Lawerance
1552–1601
Thomas Keyes
1570–1630
Martha (Keyes)
1570–1630

Reverend Davis's Descendants

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Reverend (William) Davis (1663–18 Apr 1745) m. Elizabeth Brisley (1670–2 May 1706) m. Elizabeth Pavior (1680–11 July 1762)
  1. 1. Thomas Davis 1702–1786
  2. 2. Mary Davis 1700–1789 m. Joseph Eaton 1679–1749
  3. 3. William Davis 1690–1791
  4. 4. Reverend (John) Davis 1692–1754 m. Elizabeth Maxson 1695–1751
    1. 1. Thomas (William Davis Sr. (in church) records) 1719–1795 m. Tracy Crandall 1721–1795
      1. 1. Nathan Davis 1740–1814 m. ANN GIFFORD 1742–1820
        1. 1. William (Gifford Jersey Billy) Davis 1762–1840 m. Sarah (Catherine (goes by Catherine)) JOHNSTON 1762–1800 m. Elizabeth (Stooky) Jeffrey 1770–1806
        2. 2. Nathan Davis 1772–1866
        3. 3. Stephen (C) Davis 1781–1869
        4. 4. Mary Davis 1779–1868
        5. 5. Joshua (G) Davis 1764–1839
        6. 6. Joseph Davis 1770–1854
        7. 7. Ann Davis 1778–1811
        8. 8. Hannah Davis 1769–1788
        9. 9. David Davis 1766–1767
        10. 10. Tracy Davis 1774–1775
        11. 11. John Davis 1769–1769
        12. 12. Ananias Davis 1784–
        13. 13. John Davis 1784–
      2. 2. John Davis 1754–1842
      3. 3. William Davis 1758–1845
      4. 4. Martha Davis 1760–1854
      5. 5. Mary (S) Davis 1750–1806
      6. 6. Elizabeth Davis 1746–1807
      7. 7. William Davis 1739–1740
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Davis Maxson) Sutton 1746–1807
      9. 9. Reverand (John II) Davis 1754–1842
      10. 10. John ((Died young)) Davis 1738–1740
      11. 11. Martha (Davis Babcock) Smalley 1760–1854
      12. 12. Mary (S) Davis 1750–1806
      13. 13. William Davis 1739–1740
      14. 14. William ("Greenbrier Billy") Davis 1758–1845
    2. 2. Experience Davis 1735–1795
    3. 3. Judith Davis 1731–1785
    4. 4. John Davis 1723–1792
    5. 5. Martha Davis 1721–1756
    6. 6. Mary Davis 1737–1785
    7. 7. Joseph Davis 1726–1798
    8. 8. Elizabeth Davis 1717–1753
    9. 9. Anna Davis 1728–1786
  5. 5. Joseph Davis 1706–1771
  6. 6. Edward Davis 1704–1794
  7. 7. Joseph DAVIS 1714–1753
  8. 8. James Davis 1720–1777 m. Judith Maxson 1727–1773
    1. 1. William Davis 1754–1834
  9. 9. Edward Davis 1704–1794
  10. 10. Lydia Davis 1718–
  11. 11. William Davis 1715–
  12. 12. William Davis 1719–1795
  13. 13. Martha Davis 1688–1782
  14. 14. Lydia Davis 1718–

Reverend Davis's Timeline

8 Records

1663
1663
Birth of Reverend William Davis in Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales
Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales
1664
1664
Age 1
Birth of Reverend William Davis in Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales
Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales
1665
14 Jan 1665
Age 2
Reverend William Davis was baptized in Bisley, Gloucestershire, England
Bisley, Gloucestershire, England
1680
1680
Age 17
Reverend William Davis - Education
None
1684
1684
Age 21
Reverend William Davis immigrated in , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1713
1713-1717
Age 50
Reverend William Davis - Property
None
1717
16 may 1717
Age 54
Reverend William Davis - Property in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1745
18 Apr 1745
Age 82
Death of Reverend William Davis in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1664
    Event Place: Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 314
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 321
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1663
    Event Place: Lanstephan, Radnorshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1665
    Event Place: Bisley, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Reference Number: P47 IN 1/1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 1680

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1684
    Event Place: , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 1713-1717

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 16 may 1717
    Event Place: Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1745
    Event Place: Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 314
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 321
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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