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William Walter Davey 1862–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1862

Birth Location: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Death Date: 27 Jul 1935

Death Location: Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Father: Arthur Davey

Mother: Jane Crow

Spouse(s): Minnie None

Children(s): Arthur Davey, Eric Walter, Ray None, Estelle Davey, Sylvia None, Christina Davey, Willy None, Irene Davey

In 1862, William Walter Davey entered the world in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, born to Arthur Luke Davey And Jane Crow. In 1890, William Walter Davey was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. In 1891, William Walter Davey resided in Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. William Walter Davey married Minnie, and had children including Arthur Luke Stevenson Davey, Christina Ellen Davey, Eric James Walter, Estelle Florence Elizabeth Rosalie Davey, Irene Hilma Davey, Ray, Sylvia, Willy. William Walter Davey passed away in 1935 in Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

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Biography

  • In 1862, William Walter Davey entered the world in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, born to Arthur Luke Davey And Jane Crow.
  • In 1890, William Walter Davey was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • In 1891, William Walter Davey resided in Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • William Walter Davey married Minnie, and had children including Arthur Luke Stevenson Davey, Christina Ellen Davey, Eric James Walter, Estelle Florence Elizabeth Rosalie Davey, Irene Hilma Davey, Ray, Sylvia, Willy.
  • William Walter Davey passed away in 1935 in Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Davey's Ancestors

Self
William Davey
1862–1935
Birth Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Parents
Arthur Luke Davey
1830–1892
Chevening, Kent, England
Jane Crow
1834–1895
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Davey's Descendants

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William (Walter) Davey (1 Jan 1862–27 Jul 1935) m. Minnie (7 Sep 1867–28 Dec 1939)
  1. 1. Arthur (Luke Stevenson) Davey 1893–1974
  2. 2. Eric (James) Walter 1897–1980 m. Bessie (Frances) Edgell 1896–1983
    1. 1. James (Walter) Davey 1928–2000
    2. 2. Barbara (Frances) Davey 1926–2016
  3. 3. Ray 1910–1986 m. Laura (Elizabeth) Cooney 1905–1989
  4. 4. Estelle (Florence Elizabeth Rosalie) Davey 1892–1978
  5. 5. Sylvia 1895–1983 m. Robert (Martin) Shott 1899–1964
    1. 1. Dare Shott 1929–1998
    2. 2. John (William Robert) Shott 1926–1978
  6. 6. Christina (Ellen) Davey 1899–1985 m. Louis (Allan) Thompson 1900–1978
  7. 7. Willy 1901–1903
  8. 8. Irene (Hilma) Davey 1891–1978

William Davey's Timeline

12 Records

1862
1 Jan 1862
Birth of William Walter Davey in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1890
Bet 1890 and 1891
Age 28
William Walter Davey was employed in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1891
1891
Age 29
William Walter Davey resided here in Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1892
Bet 1892 and 1924
Age 30
William Walter Davey was employed in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1892
1892
Age 30
William Walter Davey resided here in Gunn St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Gunn St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1893
1893
Age 31
William Walter Davey resided here in Dry St, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Dry St, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1895
Bet 1895 and 1935
Age 33
William Walter Davey resided here in 294 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
294 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1899
Bet 1899 and 1910
Age 37
William Walter Davey was employed in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1919
Bet 1919 and 1928
Age 57
William Walter Davey was employed in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1935
25 Jul 1935
Age 73
Death of William Walter Davey in 294 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
294 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1935
27 Jul 1935
Age 73
Burial of William Walter Davey in Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1935
9 Sep 1935
Age 73
William Walter Davey - Probate in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1862
    Event Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source: AU Birth Register: DAVEY William Walter, 1 Jan 1862, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33140 No 50

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1935
    Event Place: 294 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery Record, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    [2] Obituary: DAVEY William Walter, 27 Jul 1935
    [3] Probate File: DAVEY William Walter, Tasmania Probate Office: 1935, Resource AD960-1-60 No 21090 Will - Filed 9 Sep 1935
    [4] Death Notice: DAVEY William Walter, 25 Jul 1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1935
    Event Place: Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery Record, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    [2] Find A Grave Memorial: DAVEY William Walter (1 Jan 1862 - 25 Jul 1935), Memorial No. 212026082, Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet 1890 and 1891
    Event Place: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] NZ Baptism Register: DAVEY Irene Hilma, 3 May 1891, Holy Trinity, Anglican Church, Avonside, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Vol 2, 1245
    [2] NZ Church Marriage Register: DAVEY William Walter - STEVENSON Mary Ellen, 17 Feb 1890, Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Vol 3, 283

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: NZ Baptism Register: DAVEY Irene Hilma, 3 May 1891, Holy Trinity, Anglican Church, Avonside, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Vol 2, 1245

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet 1892 and 1924
    Event Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Probate File: DAVEY Mary Ellen, Tasmania Probate Office: 1940, Resource AD960-1-64 No 23730 Will - Filed 19 Mar 1940
    [2] Probate File: DAVEY William Walter, Tasmania Probate Office: 1935, Resource AD960-1-60 No 21090 Will - Filed 9 Sep 1935
    [3] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Estelle Florance Elizabeth Rosalie, 21 Feb 1892, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33173 No 171
    [4] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Arthur Luke Stevenson, 26 Mar 1893, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33175 No 231
    [5] AU Birth Register: DAVEY William George, 19 Sep 1901, Launceston, Tasmania, Reg No 449
    [6] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Elsie May, 25 Sep 1895, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33179 No 498
    [7] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Eric James Walter, 16 May 1897, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33183 No 271

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Gunn St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source: AU Birth Register: DAVEY Estelle Florance Elizabeth Rosalie, 21 Feb 1892, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33173 No 171

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Dry St, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source: AU Birth Register: DAVEY Arthur Luke Stevenson, 26 Mar 1893, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33175 No 231

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet 1895 and 1935
    Event Place: 294 Charles St, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Obituary: DAVEY William Walter, 27 Jul 1935
    [2] 1922 Tasmania Electoral Roll - Bass, Launceston East
    [3] 1928 Tasmania Electoral Roll - Bass, Launceston East
    [4] 1919 Tasmania Electoral Roll - Bass, Launceston East
    [5] AU Birth Register: DAVEY William George, 19 Sep 1901, Launceston, Tasmania, Reg No 449
    [6] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Elsie May, 25 Sep 1895, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33179 No 498
    [7] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Eric James Walter, 16 May 1897, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33183 No 271
    [8] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Christina Eleanor, 12 Aug 1899, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33187 No 339
    [9] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Raymond Victor, 7 Sep 1910, Launceston, Tasmania, Reg No 588

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet 1899 and 1910
    Event Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Christina Eleanor, 12 Aug 1899, Launceston, Tasmania, RGD33187 No 339
    [2] AU Birth Register: DAVEY Raymond Victor, 7 Sep 1910, Launceston, Tasmania, Reg No 588

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet 1919 and 1928
    Event Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1922 Tasmania Electoral Roll - Bass, Launceston East
    [2] 1928 Tasmania Electoral Roll - Bass, Launceston East
    [3] 1919 Tasmania Electoral Roll - Bass, Launceston East

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1935
    Event Place: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source: Obituary: DAVEY William Walter, 27 Jul 1935

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1935
    Event Place: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source: Probate File: DAVEY William Walter, Tasmania Probate Office: 1935, Resource AD960-1-60 No 21090 Will - Filed 9 Sep 1935

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