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William Davison 1680 – 1723 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1680

Birth Location: Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland

Death Date: 30 Aug 1723

Death Location: Shankill Parish, Armagh, , Ireland

Father: William Davison

Mother: Margaret Cooke

Spouse(s): Lady Armstrong

Children(s): George Davidson

The story of William Davison began in 1680 in Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland. William Davison married Lady Sarah Elizabeth Armstrong, and had children including George Davidson. William Davison passed away in 1723 in Shankill Parish, Armagh, , Ireland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Davison began in 1680 in Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland.
  • William Davison married Lady Sarah Elizabeth Armstrong, and had children including George Davidson.
  • William Davison passed away in 1723 in Shankill Parish, Armagh, , Ireland.

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William Davison's Ancestors

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William Davison
1680 – 1723
Birth Place: Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland
Parents
William Davison
1640 – 1696
Legacorry, Shankill, Armagh, Ireland
Margaret (Mary) Cooke
1640 – 1705
Ballinakilly, Ireland
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William Davison's Descendants

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William Davison (1680 – 30 Aug 1723) m. Lady (Sarah Elizabeth) Armstrong (1670 – 1715)
  1. 1. George Davidson (1700 – 16 Aug 1760) m. Rachel Jones, (11 Feb 1702 – 1742)
    1. 1. Mary Davidson (1725 – 29 Nov 1794) m. Samuel (Wilson) Sherrill, (1 Oct 1725 – 22 Jun 1800)
      1. 1. Samuel (Wilson) Sherrill (21 Mar 1748 – Nov 1791)
      2. 2. Susan Sherrill (1750 – 1785)
      3. 3. Catherine ("Bonny Kate") Sherrill (3 Aug 1754 – 7 Oct 1836) m. Brig (Gen John) Sevier, (23 Sep 1745 – 24 Sep 1815)
        1. 1. Catherine (Sherrill) Sevier (1781 – 31 May 1827)
        2. 2. George (Washington) Sevier (1 Feb 1782 – 9 Feb 1849)
        3. 3. Joanna (Goad) Sevier (11 Nov 1784 – 31 Jul 1823)
        4. 4. Samuel Sevier (16 Jun 1785 – 25 Oct 1849)
        5. 5. John Sevier (8 Jul 1788 – 1845)
        6. 6. Robert Sevier (1794 – 1855)
      4. 4. Agnes Lowrance (10 Dec 1754 – Sep 1817)
      5. 5. John Sherrill (1756 – 18 Nov 1823)
      6. 6. Samuel (Uriah) Sherrill (12 Feb 1757 – Apr 1838)
      7. 7. William Sherrill (1758 – 23 Jan 1841)
      8. 8. Elisha (Franklin) Sherrill (28 Feb 1758 – 24 May 1831)
      9. 9. Adam Sherrill (10 Mar 1758 – 22 Jun 1827)
      10. 10. George (Davidson) Sherrill (Sep 1762 – 18 Mar 1840)

William Davison's Timeline

2 Records

1680
1680
Birth of William Davison in Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland
Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland
1723
30 Aug 1723
Age 43
Death of William Davison in Shankill Parish, Armagh, , Ireland
Shankill Parish, Armagh, , Ireland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Legacorry Parish, Armagh County, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1723
    Event Place: Shankill Parish, Armagh, , Ireland

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