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William Davis 1753 – 1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1753

Birth Location: Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England

Death Date: 1823

Death Location: Dorset, England

Father: William Davis

Mother: Hannah Davis

Spouse(s): Ann Symes

Children(s): Richard Davis

The story of William Davis began in 1753 in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England. William Davis married Ann Symes, and had children including Richard Davis. William Davis passed away in 1823 in Dorset, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Davis began in 1753 in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England.
  • William Davis married Ann Symes, and had children including Richard Davis.
  • William Davis passed away in 1823 in Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Davis's Ancestors

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William Davis
1753 – 1823
Birth Place: Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
Parents
William Davis
1721 – 1799
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
Hannah Davis
Grandparents
WILLIAM DAVIS
1695 – 1768
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
Mary (Ann) Bulgar
1695 – 1802
Thornford, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Davis
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Davis's Descendants

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William Davis (1753 – 1823) m. Ann Symes (1756 – )
  1. 1. Richard Davis (18 Jan 1790 – 27 May 1864) m. Mary (Ann) Crocker (19 Oct 1788 – 1 Feb 1837)
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Davis (18 October 1812 – 18 Aug 1892) m. Joseph Matthews (26 Nov 1808 – 03 Nov 1895)
      1. 1. Ernest (William Davis) Matthews (30 Nov 1847 – 30 Oct 1933) m. Marion (Annie) Masters (1846 – 18 May 1919)
        1. 1. Ernest (Clement) Matthews (29 November 1867 – 9 May 1952) m. Amy (Margaret) Puckey (11 Oct 1872 – 18 Jan 1954)
    2. 2. Matilda Puckey (1814 – 15 July 1884)
    3. 3. Mary (Serena) Butt (1816 – 19 November 1901)
    4. 4. James Davis (14 January 1818 – 3 April 1889) m. Frances (Anne) Goodwyn (1846 – June 1929)
      1. 1. Marianne (Estelle) Davis (1885 – )
    5. 5. William Davis (1821 – 10 February 1893)
    6. 6. Jane Williams (1 January 1823 – 3 October 1906)
    7. 7. John (Noble 'Coleman') Davis (12 August 1825 – 24 July 1841)
    8. 8. Margaretta (Eleanor Marcella) Bedggood (13 January 1828 – 1 May 1883)
    9. 9. Sophia (Louisa) Kemp (1 January 1830 – 26 April 1915)

William Davis's Timeline

5 Records

1753
1753
Birth of William Davis in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
1763
28 Dec 1763
Age 10
William Davis was baptized in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
1788
14 Jan 1788
Age 35
William Davis was married
None
1789
14 January 1789
Age 36
William Davis was married in Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
1823
1823
Age 70
Death of William Davis in Dorset, England
Dorset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1753
    Event Place: Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1763
    Event Place: Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PE/PDT:RE1/2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1788

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 January 1789
    Event Place: Piddletrenthide, Dorset, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Dorset, England

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