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William Davis 1765–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1765

Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 31 Oct 1831

Death Location: Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Lucy Gibbs

Mother: Lucy Gibbs

Spouse(s): Mary Eastin

Children(s): James Davis

In 1765, William Davis entered the world in Orange County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Lucy Gibbs And Lucy Gibbs. In 1782, William Davis resided in 03 00, Mecklenburg County, VA. In 1806, William Davis resided in Mixed Townships, Chatham County, GA. William Davis married Mary Eastin, Nancy Easton, and had children including James Davis. William Davis passed away in 1831 in Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1765, William Davis entered the world in Orange County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Lucy Gibbs And Lucy Gibbs.
  • In 1782, William Davis resided in 03 00, Mecklenburg County, VA.
  • In 1806, William Davis resided in Mixed Townships, Chatham County, GA.
  • William Davis married Mary Eastin, Nancy Easton, and had children including James Davis.
  • William Davis passed away in 1831 in Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Davis's Ancestors

Self
William Davis
1765–1831
Birth Place: Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Lucy Gibbs
1738–1818
Lucy Gibbs
1738–1818
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Mary Debenham
1717–1755
Oakley, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
James Debenham
1684–1757
Hannah Tuffs
1684–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Debenham
1644–1694
Mary Debenham
1643–1687

William Davis's Descendants

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William Davis (7 Jan 1765–31 Oct 1831) m. Mary Eastin (1767–25 Oct 1822)
  1. 1. James Davis 1805–1859 m. Louisa (Edith) Hudson 1803–
    1. 1. Mary (Cobb) Davis 1824–
    2. 2. William (Hudson) Davis 1826–1879
    3. 3. Martha (W) Davis 1827–
    4. 4. Isaac (Newton) Davis 1830–
    5. 5. James (J) Davis 1832–1889 m. Virginia (L.) Davis 1838–1915
    6. 6. Anna (Tilman) Davis 1834–1872
    7. 7. David (Madison) Davis 1836–
    8. 8. Talitha (Cumi S) Davis 1838–
    9. 9. Louisa (E) Davis 1840–
    10. 10. Jesse (M) Davis 1842–
    11. 11. Elizabeth Davis 1844–

William Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1765
7 Jan 1765
Birth of William Davis in Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
1782
1782
Age 17
William Davis resided here in 03 00, Mecklenburg County, VA
03 00, Mecklenburg County, VA
1806
1806
Age 41
William Davis resided here in Mixed Townships, Chatham County, GA
Mixed Townships, Chatham County, GA
1831
31 Oct 1831
Age 66
Death of William Davis in Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 85
William Davis resided here in District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia, USA
District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 95
William Davis resided here in District 1, Augusta, Virginia, USA
District 1, Augusta, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1765
    Event Place: Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 333
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: M653_1333; Page: 538; Family History Library Film: 805333
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: M432_934; Page: 391A; Image: 369
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A Genealogy of the Davis Family

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 03 00, Mecklenburg County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Mixed Townships, Chatham County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: M432_934; Page: 391A; Image: 369

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: M653_1333; Page: 538; Family History Library Film: 805333

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1831
    Event Place: Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 333
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A Genealogy of the Davis Family

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