YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Davis 1844–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1844

Birth Location: Shipley, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 3 Dec 1913

Death Location: Swinton, St Margaret's, Yorkshire, England

Father: JAMES DAVIES

Mother: ANN FRETWELL

Spouse(s): Mary Davis

Children(s): Maria Davies

The story of William Davis began in 1844 in Shipley, Derbyshire, England. In 1861, William Davis resided in Cotmanhay and Shipley, Shipley, Derbyshire, Englan. In 1871, William Davis resided in Derbyshire, England. William Davis married Mary Davis, and had children including Maria Davies. William Davis passed away in 1913 in Swinton, St Margaret's, Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for William Davis
WD

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

  • The story of William Davis began in 1844 in Shipley, Derbyshire, England.
  • In 1861, William Davis resided in Cotmanhay and Shipley, Shipley, Derbyshire, Englan.
  • In 1871, William Davis resided in Derbyshire, England.
  • William Davis married Mary Davis, and had children including Maria Davies.
  • William Davis passed away in 1913 in Swinton, St Margaret's, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

JAMES DAVIES
1801–1886
Birth Location: Shipley Wood, Derbyshire, England
JD
ANN FRETWELL
1801–1875
Birth Location: Heanor, Derbyshire, England
AF

Spouses(s)

Mary Davis
1844–1904
Birth Location: Staveley, Derbyshire, England
MD

Children(s)

Maria Davies
1887–1960
Birth Location: Swinton, South Yorkshire
MD

William Davis's Ancestors

Self
William Davis
1844–1913
Birth Place: Shipley, Derbyshire, England
Parents
JAMES DAVIES
1801–1886
Shipley Wood, Derbyshire, England
ANN FRETWELL
1801–1875
Heanor, Derbyshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Davis's Descendants

1.
WD
William Davis (1844–3 Dec 1913) m. Mary Davis (1844–January 1904)
  1. 1. Maria Davies 1887–1960 m. Ernest Morris 1883–1924 m. James (Arthur) Storey 1876–1906
    1. 1. Ernest Morris 1914–1984 m. Phyllis Morris 1916–2003
      1. 1. Brian Morris 1939–2004 m. Pamela Morris 1940–2020
    2. 2. Lily Morris 1911–1987
    3. 3. Albert Storey 1902–1963
    4. 4. Luther Storey 1904–1977

William Davis's Timeline

8 Records

1844
1844
Birth of William Davis in Shipley, Derbyshire, England
Shipley, Derbyshire, England
1861
1861
Age 17
William Davis resided here in Cotmanhay and Shipley, Shipley, Derbyshire, England
Cotmanhay and Shipley, Shipley, Derbyshire, England
1871
1871
Age 27
William Davis resided here in Derbyshire, England
Derbyshire, England
1881
1881
Age 37
William Davis resided here in Swinton in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Swinton in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 47
William Davis resided here in Wath upon Dearne, Wath upon Dearne All Saints, Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire, England
Wath upon Dearne, Wath upon Dearne All Saints, Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 67
William Davis resided here in Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1913
Oct 1913
Age 69
Death of William Davis in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
1913
3 Dec 1913
Age 69
Burial of William Davis in Swinton, St Margaret's, Yorkshire, England
Swinton, St Margaret's, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Shipley, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3854; Folio: 49; Page: 41; GSU roll: 6098964
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4682; Folio: 117; Page: 38; GSU roll: 1342132
    [4] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3480; Folio: 42; Page: 35; GSU roll: 839429
    [5] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 2435; Folio: 116; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542970
    [6] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [7] Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2000, Doncaster Council; Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England; Parish Registers relating to the borough of Doncaster; Book: ST MARGARET'S, SWINTON, Burial Register, 1913-1917; Reference: P591C10
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Cotmanhay and Shipley, Shipley, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 2435; Folio: 116; Page: 20; GSU roll: 542970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3480; Folio: 42; Page: 35; GSU roll: 839429

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Swinton in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4682; Folio: 117; Page: 38; GSU roll: 1342132

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Wath upon Dearne, Wath upon Dearne All Saints, Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3854; Folio: 49; Page: 41; GSU roll: 6098964

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Wath upon Dearne, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yorkshire
    Record Source: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2000, Doncaster Council; Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England; Parish Registers relating to the borough of Doncaster; Book: ST MARGARET'S, SWINTON, Burial Register, 1913-1917; Reference: P591C10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1913
    Event Place: Rotherham, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2000, Doncaster Council; Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England; Parish Registers relating to the borough of Doncaster; Book: ST MARGARET'S, SWINTON, Burial Register, 1913-1917; Reference: P591C10
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1913
    Event Place: Swinton, St Margaret's, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2000, Doncaster Council; Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England; Parish Registers relating to the borough of Doncaster; Book: ST MARGARET'S, SWINTON, Burial Register, 1913-1917; Reference: P591C10
Find more search results for William Davis

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