Alexander L. Davasher1

b. 31 January 1811, d. 4 August 1895
Birth*31 January 1811Alexander L. Davasher was born on 31 January 1811 in Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia.1 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the DAVASHER surname found in our research was Devasher.1 
Marriage*1834He married Catherine B. Lewis about 1834.2,1 
(Son) Land Records12 February 1837Alexander was likely the son of the unnamed Devasher who was identified as an adjacent neighbor to the 212 acres of land on Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, sold by Obadiah Britt Sr. on 12 February 1837 to his son John W. Britt.3 
(Neighbor) Land Records20 February 1837The Devasher family was also identified as an adjacent neighbor to the 120 acres of land on Barren County, Kentucky, sold by Obadiah Britt Sr. on 20 February 1837 to his daughter Martha Wheeler.4 
(Surety) Marriage6 February 1840A marriage bond was issued to Elisha Carver and Alexander Davasher on 6 February 1840 obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound Elisha Carver and Louisa Harrison. Robert Harrison, Louisa's father, had prepared a written statement for the County Clerk, dated 3 January 1840, confirming his approval for the marriage and explaining that he was unable to make the trip to town himself. He requested that his written document, which was witnessed by Alexander Davasher and Andrew Woodcock, be accepted by the Clerk, and that the marriage be permitted to take place. The marriage, we believe, was solemnized the same day the marriage bond was issued.5,6 
(Witness to Deed) Land Records20 November 1841Alexander L. Devasher signed his name as a witness to a deed whereby Charlotte Carver sold, and relinquished all of her right, title and dower interest in, a certain tract of land on the waters of Barren County, Kentucky, that had been owned by her deceased husband, William Carver, to her brother-in-law, Elisha Carver, who was the Administrator of her husband's estate. Our transcription of the deed follows:

This indenture made and entered into this 20th November 1841 between Charlotte Carver of the County of Barren and State of Kentucky of the one part and Elisha Carver of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that in and for the consideration of $150, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I have on this day bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain, sell and relinquish all of my right, title and dower interest in a certain tract of land on the waters of Peters Creek owned by William Carver, my husband, to the said Elisha Carver to have and to hold, to the said Elisha Carver during my life, and I bind myself to warrant and defend the title to the said land against the claim or claims of all persons or person whatever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date above written.

The signature of Charlotte Carver was sealed with her X mark and witnessed by Alexander L. Devasher, who signed his name, and by Barnett Young, who signed with his X mark.7 
(Neighbor) Land Records30 December 1843Alexander L. Devasher was identified as a neighbor whose land bounded the tract of land on Barren County, Kentucky, sold on 30 December 1843 by Robert and Susan Woodcock to John H. Page. Our transcription of the deed follows:

This indenture made and entered into this 30th day of December 1843 between Robert Woodcock and Susan Woodcock, his wife, of the County of Barren and State of Kentucky of the one part and John H. Page of the County of Allen and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that in and for the consideration of money heretofore received and $1.00 in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, we have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey to the said John H. Page, all of our right, title and interest whatsoever to a certain tract of land on Peters Creek whereon James D. Carver now lives, it being the survey that William Carver owned in his life time, and bounded by the lands of John Lewis, Benjamin Littrell, Alexander L. Devasher and George W. Page, and the Creek. To have and to hold to the said Page and his heirs forever, and we bind ourselves, our heirs and executors to warrant and defend the title to the said land against the claim of all and every person or persons whatever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date above written.

The signatures of both Robert Woodcock and Susan Woodcock were sealed with their marks, and the deed was recorded in Barren County, Kentucky on 21 March 1844.8 
(1st Neighbor) Court Action10 February 1846Alexander L. Devasher, a neighbor of Elisha Carver, deceased, was deposed as a witness in a lawsuit filed by Elisha's eldest daughter, Emily Jane, and her husband, Martin Wood.

Case# 1472 was filed on 10 February 1846 in the Circuit Court at Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, whereby Martin Wood and Emily Jane his wife, who had been married on 13 September 1845 by Henry Lee in Barren County, stated that Emily Jane was the daughter and one of the heirs of Elisha Carver, deceased, and that said Carver was possessed of a tract of land lying in Barren County on the waters of Peters Creek containing 280 acres, and that Carver at the time of his death had legal title to the land, and that he died intestate.

Elisha Carver left a widow, Louisa Carver, and the following children: Lucy Carver, since intermarried with James Carver, Elizabeth Carver, Marthy Ann Carver, James L. Carver, John Carver, Mary T. Carver, and Sarah F. Carver, who with Emily Jane (Carver) Wood, were his only children and legal representatives. The six last named, except Emily, being infants under 21 years of age.

Martin and Emily stated that the land was rapidly deteriorating in value, and would in a few years be seriously and irreparably damaged by exhausting the arable land, and cutting and destroying the timber.

They stated that the land could not be advantageously divided as the share of each of the heirs would be less than $100, and that it would be to the advantage of all to sell the land and divide the proceeds.

An amendment to the above bill stated that James Jameson, Sheriff of Barren County, was appointed by the Barron County court to administer the estate of Elisha Carver, deceased, and that H. P. Curd, Deputy Sheriff for Jameson, acted as Administrator. The Plaintiffs asked that Curd be made a Defendant to the suit, and made to state the amount of the estate that had come into his hands.

In another amendment dated 21 March 1846, the Complainants stated that they understood that Charlotte Carver or her children, Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, had some claim, or pretended claim, on the estate of Elisha Carver, deceased. For the purpose of contesting all things in this suit, they asked the court to make them and John G. Rogers, who had been appointed Guardian of Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, defendants to their suit and any other bills therein, and that they answer.

Charlotte Carver’s response was filed on 26 June 1846, stating that Elisha Carver’s estate was indebted to her children, Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, in the amount of $38 each, for a total of $76. Mr. Curd, representing Charlotte, explained the indebtedness. He stated that Charlotte was the Administratrix of her deceased husband, William Carver's, estate, and that Elisha Carver was her security. Elisha became uneasy, and by way of making him safe, she sold to him her dower interest in the tract of land on which her husband lived and died, for and in consideration of his assuming to pay to Susan (Carver) Woodcock, Joel Y. and Catherine Carver the sum of $38 each being the amount of their respective interests in the estate of William Carver, their father. Elisha Carver thereafter paid Susan Woodcock her $38, but never paid Joel Y. or Catherine their parts. Curd stated that Charlotte claimed nothing for herself out of the estate of Elisha Carver, just what he owed her children.

H. P. Curd's testimony was filed on 21 March 1845, in which he admitted that Elisha Carver departed his life intestate and that by an order of the court he, Curd, as deputy for James Jameson, Sheriff, was qualified to administer the estate, which he did. He sold the personal property, settled the debts, and had in his possession $59.55 belonging to the estate. He testified that Charlotte Carver or her children, Joel Y. and Catherine, were claiming a debt of said estate amounting to $76., which she was alleging was the amount of the balance of the price agreed to be paid by Elisha for the tract of land. Curd claimed to know nothing of his own knowledge of the justness of the claim, and stated that if the claim was justly due and owing that so much of said tract of land be ordered and decreed sold as would pay the balance of $76, first deducting the amount he had in his possession, and allowing him his reasonable costs in defending the suit, including an attorney’s fee.

Testimony by attorney John G. Rogers, representing James Carver and Lucy Carver his wife, was filed on 15 June 1846. They admitted that Emily Wood was a daughter of Elisha Carver, deceased, and that he died intestate, that the heirs and legal representatives listed in the suit were correct, and that Lucy was one of the heirs and a child of Elisha Carver, deceased.

They denied that it would be to their interest to have the said land sold and the proceeds divided. They thought it would be better, and desired, that the land should be divided between the heirs, and that their portions be allotted to them even if the rest were to be sold.

The testimony of John G. Rogers, then testifying on his own behalf, was filed on 24 June 1846. He stated he was the Guardian of Joel Y. and Catherine Carver, the children of Charlotte Carver, and essentially made the same statements to the court that Charlotte had made. That Charlotte Carver was the wife of William Carver, and that her children were Susan Woodcock, Joel Y., and Catherine Carver. In addition, he told of the arrangement between Charlotte and Elisha Carver regarding her selling Elisha her dower interest in the land, that Elisha had paid Susan, and doubtless would have paid Joel Y. and Catherine if he had lived. He said Elisha died a short time thereafter.

Four deeds were submitted to the court as evidence in the court case:

John and Elizabeth Carver his wife, deed dated August 1828, sold to Elisha Carver for $118, one tract of land containing 75 acres on Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, it being part of the tract conveyed by Benjamin W. Clark and his wife unto John and William Carver.

Jesse Bewley and Mary his wife, deed dated 2 August 1831, sold to Elisha Carver for $100, one tract of land on Peters Creek in Barren County, Kentucky, being the tract of land whereon Carver then lived, and the appurtenances thereon.

Ann D. Shirley of the Borough of Norfolk, State of Virginia, by George M. Pryer, her attorney-in-fact, deed dated 17 August 1833, sold to Elisha Carver for $100, 200 acres of land situated on Peters Creek, Barren County, Kentucky, it being part of a 1,333 1/3-acre survey patented to the heirs of Robert Tompkins, deceased, by patent dated 1 March 1800.


Charlotte Carver, deed dated 20 November 1841, sold to Elisha Carver for $150, and relinquished all her right of dower, her interest in a certain tract of land on Peters Creek owned by her husband William Carver, to have and to hold during her life.

Alexander L. Devasher was deposed on 17 September 1846 and asked about the current condition of Elisha Carver’s land which was believed to be occupied at the time by James Carver, one of the defendants in the case. In response to questions, Devasher stated he lived about two miles from James Carver, who he thought lived on the land upon which Elisha Carver lived and died. He said there were two or three different surveys, but it was all the same tract, and he thought James Carver had lived on the land for about three years.

Devasher was asked if he knew of James Carver, the defendant, having cut a great deal of salable timber off the land and sold it, and if Devasher had or had not bought timber from James Carver which came off the land. His response was that Carver had cut a right smart amount, such as board timber, rail timber, etc., but didn’t know much about the property lines and didn’t know whether they came off Elisha Carver’s land or not. He didn’t know of any that had been sold, except what he had heard. He said he had bought some rails from him, but didn’t know whether they came off that land or not.

Asked whether James Carver owned any other land in that neighborhood off of which he could have gotten the board and rail timber etc. he had mentioned, Devasher said James Carver didn’t own any other land except his interest in Elisha Carver’s tract of land.

Asked whether he knew if that land had been much injured and was not worth near as much since James Carver first went upon it to live, Devasher responded that he knew the place had gone to rack, and was not in as good repair as when Elisha Carver died.

Asked whether he knew or did not know that the land was not so valuable now for timber as when James Carver went on it, Devasher stated that if all the timber that had been cut was on the land, it would not be so valuable, but he didn’t know if all the timber was from that land. He didn’t know where the property line was.

Asked if he knew or did not know that James Carver had taken down a house and hauled it to the woods and there permitted the logs to rot, Devasher said they hauled a house out, it was said for Tom Williams to live in, but he didn’t know who the head manager was or anything about it. The logs, he reconned, were lying there yet, and he didn’t know anything about them. He had not seen them since.

Asked if he had not recently contracted with James Carver for a parcel of rails which were either on the land or to be made from the land, Devasher said he and Carver had been talking about trading for some rails, which he reconned were on the land, but they had not traded yet.

Another neighbor, Benjamin Littrell, was also deposed on 17 September 1846. He was asked if he knew or did not know of James Carver, one of the defendants in the case, having cut a great deal of valuable timber off of the land on which he was then living and upon which Elisha Carver died. He responded that there had been a right smart cut there, but he didn’t know that he cut it all. He had heard it said that he cut it, but he never saw him at it. He didn’t know that there was a great deal of valuable timber. There was some board timber, and some for plank, and some for hogsheads, cut off.

Asked if he knew or did not know that the place was much less valuable now than when James Carver went upon it, Littrell responded that he would not give as much for it as it was right smartly out of repair.

Asked how much he would say, or if he knew, to what extent the place had been injured, he said he hardly knew but at a rough guess would suppose, taking everything into consideration, that it had been injured something like $100.

Asked if he would please state, if he knew, in what way James Carver had been living on the land. Had he paid rent for it or not? Littrell responded that he couldn’t tell. He understood that Carver was to pay rent the first year, but how they had managed since he didn’t know.

Asked if he had bought timber from James Carver, the defendant, which grew upon the land, or knew of him selling to any other person, Littrell said he had never bought any from him himself, but understood that he had sold some plank and hogshead timber, which was said to have come off the land.

Asked if he knew if Carver, the defendant, had ever paid any rent for the said land, he said no. I don’t know that he ever has.

Note: No legal resolution, judgment or disposition of the suit was found in the court's case documents, although several deeds have been found in the records of Barren County, Kentucky that indicate that some actions to benefit Elisha's minor children were ordered by the Circuit Court, and some other deeds were found regarding various sales of pieces of his property by his heirs.9,10 
(Husband) Death30 June 1882Alexander became a widower when Catherine B. (Lewis) Davasher died on 30 June 1882 at age 66.2 
Death*4 August 1895He died on 4 August 1895 in Barren County, Kentucky, at age 841 
Burial* and was buried in Devasher Cemetery, Austin, Barren County.1 

Family

Catherine B. Lewis b. 4 Jun 1816, d. 30 Jun 1882
Children 1.John Devasher11 b. 5 Sep 1836
 2.Eliza Catherine Devasher12,1 b. 31 Aug 1856, d. 30 Sep 1899

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Alexander L. Devasher Sr., Memorial# 100302071. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catharine B. (Lewis) Devasher, Memorial# 109798401.
  3. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209727, Digital# 8568124, Book P, page 214, image# 129 of 576; John W. Britt, grantee, from Obadiah Britt Sr., grantor, 212 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  4. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209727, Digital# 8568124, Book P, pages 214-215, image# 129 of 576; Martha Wheeler, grantee, from Obadiah Britt Sr., grantor, 120 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  5. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued in Barren County, Kentucky, to Elisha Carver and Alexander Davasher obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound Elisha Carver and Louise Harrison, both of Barren County; attaching a note from Louisa's father, Robert Harrison, stating his approval of the marriage and that he was unable to come to town in person, his note dated 3 January 1840 and witnessed by Alexander Davasher and Andrew Woodcock, FHL Digital# 005552451, image# 473-474 of 1160. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Harrison) Carver, Memorial# 114351052.
  7. [S2249] Kentucky. Circuit Court (Barren County), Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931. Microfilm of originals in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index. FHL catalog warns that years are mixed and instructs to look up name in index, find bundle number, and look through bundle number until name is found: Film# 218713, Digital# 8685854, Case# 1472 filed 10 February 1846, Martin and Emily J. Wood vs. other heirs of Elisha Carver (1801-1842), image# 172-208 of 765, deed dated 20 November 1841, recorded the same day, Charlotte Carver to Elisha Carver, image# 208 of 765; on 144 microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931 (Barren County, Kentucky Circuit Court).
  8. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209728, Digital# 8192154, Volume R, pages158-159, image# 115-116 of 601, Robert and Susan (Carver) Woodcock to John H. Page; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  9. [S2237] Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions, online at www.ancestry.com. Grouped within this source title are a variety of documents, transcriptions of documents, information from Bible records, written reports by past genealogists and researchers, and other miscellaneous information we have found attached to a variety of Ancestry public trees and used to increase our understanding of the extensive Britt family of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. We thank all of the individuals who have made this information available; Martin and Emily Jane (Carver) Wood vs. the Heirs of Elisha Carver, deceased, Equity Case# 1472, filed 10 February 1846, abstracted, five pages copied by Gladys B. Wilson in 1975 at the Barren County Court House, Glasgow, Kentucky; originally shared by cczink on 11 August 2009, viewed on 29 August 2021, online beginning at https://www.ancestry.com/mediaui-viewer/tree/18383251/…. Hereinafter cited as Britt Family Documents and Transcriptions.
  10. [S2249] Kentucky. Circuit Court (Barren County), Equity judgments with general index ca. 1813-1931 (Barren County, Kentucky Circuit Court): Film# 218713, Digital# 8685854, Case# 1472 filed 10 February 1846, Martin and Emily J. Wood vs. other heirs of Elisha Carver (1801-1842), image# 172-208 of 765; on 144 microfilm reels.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Devasher, Memorial# 109799320.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Catherine (Devasher) Britt, Memorial# 109790359.

Abigail Davenport1

b. 20 February 1733
Father*John Davenport1 b. 21 Nov 1703, d. 27 Nov 1735
Mother*Abigail Hutchinson2
Birth*20 February 1733Abigail Davenport was born on 20 February 1733 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2 
Marriage*20 July 1758She married Timothy Prout on 20 July 1758 in Boston.3,2,4 
(Heir) Will9 November 1776Abigail Prout, described as his beloved niece, was named as a beneficiary of the Reverend Ebenezer Turell in his will dated 9 November 1776 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress). Turell's will gave Abigail (Davenport) Prout, or her heirs in the case of her decease, 5 pounds sterling.5 

Family

Timothy Prout

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  2. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 116.
  4. [S180] Boston, Massachusetts Marriages, 1700-1809, online at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Marriages, 1700-1809.
  5. [S485] Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (886 microfilm reels of original records in the Middlesex County Courthouse, Cambridge, Massachusetts), LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Ebenezer Turell 1778 probate packet# 23046, FHL Film# 421543. Hereinafter cited as Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Addington Davenport1

b. 3 August 1670, d. 2 April 1736
Father*Eleazer Davenport2 d. 8 Oct 1678
Mother*Rebecca Addington2 b. 1648
Birth*3 August 1670Addington Davenport was born on 3 August 1670.2 
Education*1689He graduated from Harvard College, Boston, in 1689.2 
Marriage*10 November 1698He married Elizabeth Wainwright of Ipswich on 10 November 1698 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). Their marriage was performed by Isaac Addington, Justice of the Peace, and recorded in Boston.3,4 
Biographical Info* After college he had traveled extensively, visiting England, Spain and the West Indies. When he returned to Boston he was Registrar of Deeds for the county of Suffolk and was one of the founders of Brattle Square Church in 1698. He later held some of the most responsible offices in the government. He was Clerk of the House of Representatives, of the Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas, a member of the Council and, in 1715, was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court, an office he held until his death.5 
Death*2 April 1736He died on 2 April 1736 in Boston at age 65.6,4 

Family

Elizabeth Wainwright d. 1756
Children 1.Addington Davenport+7 b. 16 May 1701, d. 8 Sep 1746
 2.John Davenport7 b. 31 May 1702, d. Sep 1702
 3.John Davenport+7 b. 21 Nov 1703, d. 27 Nov 1735
 4.Elizabeth Davenport+1 b. 20 Dec 1704
 5.Rebecca Davenport7 b. 18 May 1707
 6.Eleazer Davenport7 b. 21 Nov 1709, d. 28 Jan 1710
 7.Eleazer Davenport7 b. 19 May 1712, d. 30 May 1712
 8.Lucy Davenport8,9 b. 11 Jun 1714, d. 17 May 1759

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 126. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 111. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  3. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Boston Births, Marriages, Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  4. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 112.
  5. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", pages 111-112.
  6. [S948] Boston Deaths, 1700-1799, online at www.americanancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Boston Deaths, 1700-1799.
  7. [S929] Brattle Square Church, Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872, page 128.
  8. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  9. [S1004] Oliver Ayer Roberts, History of the Military Company of the Massachusetts, now called The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, 1637-1888, in four Volumes, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Alfred Mudge & Son, Printers, 1895-1901), Volume II, 1738-1821, page 7. Hereinafter cited as Artillery Company of Massachusetts, 1637-1888.

Addington Davenport1

b. 16 May 1701, d. 8 September 1746
Father*Addington Davenport2 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright2 d. 1756
Birth*16 May 1701Addington Davenport was born on 16 May 1701 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),3 
Baptism18 May 1701 and was baptized on 18 May 1701 at Brattle Square Church, Boston. The church record noted his age as one week.1 
Education*1719Addington graduated from Harvard College, Boston, in 1719.4 
Marriage*23 December 1729He married first Jane Hirst, daughter of Grove Hirst and Elizabeth Sewall, on 23 December 1729 in Boston.4 
Occupation* He had studied for the law, and entered upon his profession when he was called to the ministry instead.4 
(Husband) Deathbefore 1738Addington became a widower when Jane (Hirst) Davenport died before 1738.4 
Marriage9 May 1738He married second Ann Faneuil, daughter of Benjamin Faneuil, on 9 May 1738 in Boston.4,5 
Religion* He was second clergyman of St. Andrew's church in Scituate, Plymouth County, from 1730 to 1737, and next assistant minister of King's Chapel in Boston from April 1737 to May 1740 when he left to become the first rector of Trinity Church.4 
(Husband) Death15 November 1744Addington became a widower for the second time when Ann (Faneuil) Davenport died on 15 November 1744.4,6 
Death*8 September 1746He died on 8 September 1746 in Boston at age 45.4 

Family

Jane Hirst b. 4 Sep 1709, d. b 1738
Children 1.Addington Davenport4 b. 1731
 2.Jane Davenport4 b. 1733
 3.Elizabeth Davenport4

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 125. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S929] Brattle Square Church, Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872, page 128.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  4. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 113.
  5. [S337] Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850.
  6. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.

Addington Davenport1

b. 1731
Father*Addington Davenport1 b. 16 May 1701, d. 8 Sep 1746
Mother*Jane Hirst1 b. 4 Sep 1709, d. b 1738
Birth*1731Addington Davenport was born in 1731.1 

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 113. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Eleazer Davenport1

b. 21 November 1709, d. 28 January 1710
Father*Addington Davenport2 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright2 d. 1756
Birth*21 November 1709Eleazer Davenport was born on 21 November 1709 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3 
Baptism27 November 1709He was baptized on 27 November 1709, the church record noting his age as one week, at Brattle Square Church, Boston,1 
Death*28 January 1710 and died two months later on 28 January 1710.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 129. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S929] Brattle Square Church, Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872, page 128.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  4. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 112, noting the date as 29 Jan.

Eleazer Davenport1

b. 19 May 1712, d. 30 May 1712
Father*Addington Davenport2 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright2 d. 1756
Birth*19 May 1712Eleazer Davenport was born on 19 May 1712 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).3 
Baptism25 May 1712He was baptized on 25 May 1712 at Brattle Square Church, Boston,1 
Death*30 May 1712 and died five days later on 30 May 1712.1 

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 132. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S929] Brattle Square Church, Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872, page 128.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Eleazer Davenport1

d. 8 October 1678
Marriage*He married Rebecca Addington, daughter of Isaac Addington.1 
Death*8 October 1678He died on 8 October 1678.1 

Family

Rebecca Addington b. 1648
Children 1.Addington Davenport+1 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
 2.Eleazer Davenport1 b. 13 Apr 1674
 3.Rebecca Davenport1 b. 7 Aug 1676, d. 15 May 1718
 4.Nathaniel Davenport1 b. 20 Jun 1678

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 111. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Eleazer Davenport1

b. 13 April 1674
Father*Eleazer Davenport1 d. 8 Oct 1678
Mother*Rebecca Addington1 b. 1648
Birth*13 April 1674Eleazer Davenport was born on 13 April 1674.1 

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 111. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Elizabeth Davenport1

b. 20 December 1704
Father*Addington Davenport2 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright3 d. 1756
Birth*20 December 1704Elizabeth Davenport was born on 20 December 1704 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),4 
Baptism24 December 1704 was baptized on 24 December 1704 at Brattle Square Church, Boston.2 
Marriage*10 March 1721She married William Dudley Esq., son of Governor Joseph Dudley and Rebecca Tyng, on 10 March 1721 at the Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). They were married by the Reverend Benjamin Colman.1,4 
(Wife) Death10 August 1743Elizabeth became a widow when Colonel William Dudley died on 10 August 1743.5 

Family

Colonel William Dudley b. 20 Oct 1686, d. 10 Aug 1743
Children 1.Elizabeth Dudley6 b. 16 May 1724, d. 1 Nov 1805
 2.Rebecca Dudley6,7 b. 28 May 1726, d. 30 Jan 1809
 3.Lucy Dudley+1 b. 15 Feb 1727, d. 18 Nov 1768
 4.Catharine Dudley6 b. 27 Dec 1729, d. 28 Jun 1769
 5.Thomas Dudley6 b. 9 Sep 1731, d. 9 Nov 1769
 6.Joseph Dudley6 b. 1732, d. 27 Sep 1767
 7.Mary Dudley+6 b. 10 Aug 1736, d. 6 Feb 1796
 8.Ann Dudley8 d. 1775

Citations

  1. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Boston Marriages, 1720-1751. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  2. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 126. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  3. [S979] Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Boston Births, Marriages, Deaths.
  4. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  5. [S1013] Unidentified author, "Gov. Thomas Dudley and his Descendants", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 10, pages 133-142 and pages 337-340 (April and October 1856): page 338. Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Dudley and his Descendants."
  6. [S1013] Unidentified author, "Thomas Dudley and his Descendants."
  7. [S1015] Rev. Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton, "The Family of Capt. John Gerrish: Old Boston Families, Number Two", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 67, pages 105-115 (April 1913): pages 113-115, noting her mother's name incorrectly as "Rebecca" Davenport. Hereinafter cited as "The Family of Capt. John Gerrish."
  8. [S1013] Unidentified author, "Thomas Dudley and his Descendants", page 340.

Elizabeth Davenport1

Father*Addington Davenport1 b. 16 May 1701, d. 8 Sep 1746
Mother*Jane Hirst1 b. 4 Sep 1709, d. b 1738
Birth*Elizabeth Davenport was born.1 
Marriage*She married ______ Hatch.2 
(Heir) Will9 November 1776Elizabeth Hatch, described as his beloved niece, was named as a beneficiary of the Reverend Ebenezer Turell in his will dated 9 November 1776 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress). Turell's will gave Elizabeth (Davenport) Hatch, or her heirs in the case of her decease, 5 pounds sterling and to both Elizabeth and Jane Faneuil their grandfather's and grandmother's deuce-paste pictures.3 

Family

______ Hatch

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 113. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  2. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 116.
  3. [S485] Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (886 microfilm reels of original records in the Middlesex County Courthouse, Cambridge, Massachusetts), LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Ebenezer Turell 1778 probate packet# 23046, FHL Film# 421543. Hereinafter cited as Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Jane Davenport1

b. 1733
Father*Addington Davenport1 b. 16 May 1701, d. 8 Sep 1746
Mother*Jane Hirst1 b. 4 Sep 1709, d. b 1738
Birth*1733Jane Davenport was born in 1733.1 
Marriage*9 June 1753She married Benjamin Faneuil Jr., son of Benjamin Faneuil, on 9 June 1753 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).2,3 
(Heir) Will9 November 1776Jane Faneuil, described as his beloved niece, was named as a beneficiary of the Reverend Ebenezer Turell in his will dated 9 November 1776 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress). Turell's will gave Jane (Davenport) Faneuil, or her heirs in the case of her decease, 5 pounds sterling and to both Jane and Elizabeth Hatch their grandfather's and grandmother's deuce-paste pictures.4 

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 113. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  2. [S180] Boston, Massachusetts Marriages, 1700-1809, online at www.Ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Boston Marriages, 1700-1809.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 116.
  4. [S485] Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (886 microfilm reels of original records in the Middlesex County Courthouse, Cambridge, Massachusetts), LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Ebenezer Turell 1778 probate packet# 23046, FHL Film# 421543. Hereinafter cited as Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

John Davenport1

b. 31 May 1702, d. September 1702
Father*Addington Davenport2 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright2 d. 1756
Baptism*31 May 1702John Davenport was baptized on 31 May 1702 at Brattle Square Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). The church record noted his age as one day1,3 
Death*September 1702 and died a few months later in September 1702.1 

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 125. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S929] Brattle Square Church, Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872, page 128.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112, noting his date of birth as 31 May 1702. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

John Davenport1

b. 21 November 1703, d. 27 November 1735
Father*Addington Davenport2 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright2 d. 1756
Birth*21 November 1703John Davenport was born on 21 November 1703 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),3 
Baptism28 November 1703 and was baptized on 28 November 1703 at Brattle Square Church, Boston. The church record noted his age as one week.1 
Marriage*24 August 1732He married as her first husband Abigail Hutchinson, daughter of Thomas Hutchinson, on 24 August 1732 in Boston.4 
Death*27 November 1735He died on 27 November 1735 in Boston at age 32.5,4 

Family

Abigail Hutchinson
Child 1.Abigail Davenport3 b. 20 Feb 1733

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 126. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S929] Brattle Square Church, Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872, page 128.
  3. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  4. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  5. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", page 116.

Lucy Davenport1

b. 11 June 1714, d. 17 May 1759
Father*Addington Davenport2,1 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright3 d. 1756
Birth*11 June 1714Lucy Davenport was born on 11 June 1714 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),1,3,4 
Baptism13 June 1714 and was baptized on 13 June 1714 at Brattle Square Church, Boston.5 
Marriage*23 October 1735She married as his second wife Reverend Ebenezer Turell, son of Samuel Turell and Lydia Stoddard, on 23 October 1735.1,4 
Death*17 May 1759She died on 17 May 1759 in Medford, Middlesex County, at age 451,2 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 290, in her husband's Turell Family Tomb, in the Salem Street Burying Ground, Medford.6,7 

Family

Reverend Ebenezer Turell b. 5 Feb 1702, d. 5 Dec 1778

Citations

  1. [S1004] Oliver Ayer Roberts, History of the Military Company of the Massachusetts, now called The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, 1637-1888, in four Volumes, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: Alfred Mudge & Son, Printers, 1895-1901), Volume II, 1738-1821, page 7. Hereinafter cited as Artillery Company of Massachusetts, 1637-1888.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Boston Births, Marriages, Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.
  4. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."
  5. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 134. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucy (Davenport) Turell, Memorial# 26920867. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Reverend Ebenezer Turell, Memorial# 26920869, created by BobBoston.

Nathaniel Davenport1

b. 20 June 1678
Father*Eleazer Davenport1 d. 8 Oct 1678
Mother*Rebecca Addington1 b. 1648
Birth*20 June 1678Nathaniel Davenport was born on 20 June 1678.1 

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 111. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Rebecca Davenport1

b. 18 May 1707
Father*Addington Davenport1 b. 3 Aug 1670, d. 2 Apr 1736
Mother*Elizabeth Wainwright1 d. 1756
Birth*18 May 1707Rebecca Davenport was born on 18 May 1707 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England),2 
Baptism25 May 1707 and was baptized on 25 May 1707 at Brattle Square Church, Boston.1 

Citations

  1. [S929] Brattle Square Church, The Manifesto Church, records of the Church in Brattle Square, Boston, with lists of communicants, baptisms, marriages, and funerals, 1699-1872, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. Microreproduction of original published in Boston by The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches, 1902. (Salt Lake City, Utah: filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), page 128. Hereinafter cited as Brattle Square (Boston) Church records, 1699-1872.
  2. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 112. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Rebecca Davenport1

b. 7 August 1676, d. 15 May 1718
Father*Eleazer Davenport1 d. 8 Oct 1678
Mother*Rebecca Addington1 b. 1648
Birth*7 August 1676Rebecca Davenport was born on 7 August 1676.1 
Marriage*5 October 1699She married George Walker on 5 October 1699.1 
Death*15 May 1718She died on 15 May 1718 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at age 41.1 

Family

George Walker

Citations

  1. [S1016] Henry Davenport, "Genealogical Notice of the Descendants of Eleazer Davenport", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 4, pages 111-116 (April 1850): page 111. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Eleazer Davenport."

Richard Davenport1

Residence*circa 1700Richard was from Weymouth and settled in south Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England), circa 1700.2 
Land Records*2 June 1731Richard Davenport of Bridgewater, a yeoman, purchased land in Bridgewater for the sum of £250 from Enoch Leonard of Bridgewater, a husbandman, on 2 June 1731. The property was described as a certain tract of land in Bridgewater, it being a part of the homestead where Enoch then lived and containing by estimation 50 acres, more or less. The boundaries of the land began at a stake on the south side of the brook by the dam, then bounded by the brook as the brook ran about 70 rods to a stake standing by the brook, then running south 58 degrees west 52 rods to the south east corner of a ditch, then running 8 degrees west 42 rods to a white oak stump with stones about it, then south 72 degrees east 82 rods to a stone pitched in the ground, then north 10 degrees east 92 rods to a stake in the swamp, then south 58 degrees east 49 rods to a stake and stones, then north 25 degrees 12 rods to a stake and stones, then south 54 degrees east 15 rods and a half to a stake and stones, then north 16 degrees east 15 rods to a stake and stones, then running north 50 degrees west 79 rods to the bounds first mentioned. The deed further stated that Enoch was the true, sole and lawful owner of the premises sold, and was lawfully possessed of it in his own right having received the property as an "absolute estate of inheritance in fee simple" and had the full power and lawful authority to sell it. The deed was witnessed by Enoch's nephew Ephraim Leonard and Edmond Hobart on 2 June 1731 and recorded in Plymouth County on 24 October 1734.3 
Land Records10 November 1732Richard Davenport of Bridgewater, a yeoman, purchased land in Bridgewater for the sum of £40 from William Leonard of Bridgewater, a cordwainer, on 10 November 1732. The property was described as a certain house and about one acre of land around it in Bridgewater, it being a part of the homestead of Enoch Leonard. The boundaries of the sale were described as beginning at a stake and heap of stones, then running south south west 12 rods to a stake and stones being the proper corner bounds of the said Enoch Leonard homestead, and from there north west 15 rods and a half to a stake and a heap of stones, and from there running north north west 12 rods to a stake and heap of stones, and from there to the bounds first mentioned. The deed was witnessed by William's brother-in-law Michael May and Ephraim Leonard, whose relationship to William, if any, has not been determined, on 10 November 1732, confirmed by William Leonard on 21 February 1732/33 and recorded in Plymouth County on 24 October 1734.4 
Court Action*May 1742In the Plymouth County Court Records of May 1742, Richard Davenport of Bridgewater was sued by Enoch Leonard of the County of Essex in the East Jerseys, yeoman.5 
(1st Neighbor) Land Records17 April 1744Richard Davenport was described as a neighbor when Enoch Leonard, cordwainer of Bridgewater and his wife Abigail signed a deed agreement on 17 April 1744 to sell land in Bridgewater to Silvanus Blossom, also of Bridgewater and a cordwainer, for the sum of £97. The property was described as a certain piece of land in Bridgewater's South Precinct, being about 20 acres of their homestead. It was bounded as follows: beginning at a stake and heap of stones, the southerly corner of Richard Davenport's land, from there running southerly about 75 poles to a stake and heap of stones to the highway, then running easterly about 42 poles to the corner post and a heap of stones, then running northerly about 53 poles by Seth Hayward's land to a red oak tree marked on two sides, and from there about 45 poles in a straight line to the bounds first mentioned. The deed further stated that Enoch had received the property as an "absolute estate of inheritance in fee simple" and had the full power and lawful authority to sell it. Silas Willis, William Lunt, Daniel Snell and Zachariah Whiten signed as witnesses and the deed was recorded in Plymouth County on 30 June 1744.6,1 

Citations

  1. [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 15, James Chilton and Richard More. Note: Volume 2, Parts I and II (1975), Chilton and More, were revised and replaced in 1997 by this Volume 15, Chilton and More. (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1997), Person# 56, Enoch Leonard, pages 56-57. Hereinafter cited as James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five).
  2. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Davenport, page 145. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  3. [S625] Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, microfilm of original manuscript on 462 microfilm reels. Includes Grantor and Grantee indexes: FHL Film# 558823, Book 29, pages 66A-66B, filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County.
  4. [S625] Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County, FHL Film# 558823, Book 29, pages 66B-67A.
  5. [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five), Person# 56, Enoch Leonard, pages 56-57, citing Plymouth County Court records, Volume 6, page 323.
  6. [S625] Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County, FHL film# 558826, Book 36, pages 192A-192B, Image# 449 viewed and downloaded from familysearch.org.

David Davern1

b. 16 March 1841, d. 6 November 1914
Birth*16 March 1841David Davern was probably born on 6 or 16 March 1841 in Ontario Province, Canada. David and his family had difficulty remembering how old they were. His birth year appears as early as 1823 on the 1910 U.S. Census, and as late as 1846 on the 1900 U.S. Census. The year we believe to be most accurate is 1841, because he was likely born in March and reported his age as 25 at his marriage in January 1867.2,1,3 
Marriage*24 January 1867He married Mary Ann Crocker on 24 January 1867 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph, Corunna, Lambton County, Ontario Province. David was 25 years of age and Mary Ann was age 18.2,4 
Census Canada 1871*2 April 1871Mary A. and David Davern were enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of 2 April 1871 in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. David was 30 years of age and a farmer, and Mary Ann was 23 years of age. They were Roman Catholic and were enumerated with their three children. Rosanna was 4 years old; Francis E. was 3; and Bridget E. had been born in August and was 8 months old.5 
Census Canada 1881*4 April 1881Mary and David Davern were enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province. David was 41 years of age and a farm labourer, and Mary was 30 years of age. They were of Irish nationality and their religion was Roman Catholic. Seven children were enumerated with the couple in 1881. The four oldest, Rosanna, Francis, Elizabeth and Margaret, ages 13, 11, 9 and 7, respectively, were all going to school; and the younger children were the twins, William and Mary, who were age 4, and the baby John, who was one year old.1 
Immigration*1882Mary Ann and David Davern immigrated with their children from Canada to the United States about 1882.6,4 
Census US 1900*20 June 1900Mary A. and David Davern were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 20 June 1900 in McMillan, Luce County, Michigan. David's age was recorded as 54, although he would have been about 59, and he worked as a laborer, and Mary Ann was recorded as 46 years of age, although she was actually about 51 years of age. They had been married for 48 years, although the years were recorded as 28, they owned their house free of mortgage, and Mary Ann had given birth to twelve children, four of whom were living. Frank and Hattie were the only two enumerated with their parents in 1900. Frank was recorded as 25 years of age, although he was about age 31, and worked as a laborer; and Hattie was 16 years old and at home.4 
Census US 1910*15 April 1910Mary Ann and David Davern were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 on Truman Avenue, McMillan Township, Luce County, Michigan. David was recorded as 87 years of age, although he was actually only about age 69, and he worked as a hire-out laborer, and Mary Ann was 61 years of age. They owned their home free of mortgage, were recorded as having been married for 40 years, although they had actually been married for 43 years, the only marriage for each, and Mary Ann had given birth to twelve children, only three of whom were living. Only Frank was enumerated with his parents in 1910. He was single, recorded as 29 years of age, although he was actually about age 41, and worked as a laborer in a chemical plant. The couple's two surviving daughters, Rose (Davern) Taylor and Elizabeth (Davern) Hinds, and their husbands, Arthur Taylor and William Hinds, respectively, were also enumerated in Michigan in 1910. Rose and Arthur lived in Chippewa County, and Lizzie and William lived on Truman Avenue in McMillan Township. the same Avenue as Lizzie's parents.7 
Death*6 November 1914He died on 6 November 1914 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan, at age 733 
Burial* and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry.3 

Family

Mary Ann Crocker b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Children 1.Rosanna Davern1 b. 1867, d. 1955
 2.Francis E. Davern1 b. 18 Nov 1868, d. 15 Feb 1917
 3.Elizabeth Davern1 b. Aug 1870, d. 3 Dec 1943
 4.Margaret Davern1 b. 1873
 5.William Davern1 b. 2 May 1877
 6.Mary Addie Davern1 b. 2 May 1877
 7.John Evangelist Davern8,1 b. 7 Dec 1879
 8.Hattie Davern4 b. Jul 1883

Citations

  1. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.
  2. [S2132] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of David "Daverin", age 25, born about 1842, son of Timothy "Daverin" and Ann "Fichet", and Mary Ann "Crother", age 18, daughter of William "Crother" and Rosa Ann "Murrey", married on 24 January 1867 in Corunna, Ontario, Canada, referencing Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, Diocese of London (Ontario), London, Ontario. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, David Davern, Memorial# 46842514. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary A. "Daveren", McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240726. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2124] 1871 Census of Canada, online at www.ancestry.com, David and Mary A. Davern, (transcribed as "Daoome"), Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C-9894; Page: 24; Family No: 82. Hereinafter cited as 1871 Census of Canada.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Lizzie "Hynds", McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240726.
  7. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary Ann Davern, McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Roll: T624_658; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374671. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2132] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of John Evangelist Davern, age 0, born on 7 December 1879, son of David Davern and "Margaret" Crocker, baptized on 8 December 1879 at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Sombra, Ontario, Canada, referencing Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, Diocese of London (Ontario), London, Ontario.

Elizabeth Davern1,2

b. August 1870, d. 3 December 1943
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Father*David Davern3 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker3 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*August 1870Elizabeth Davern was born in August 1870 in Ontario Province, Canada.4 
Name VariationHer full name was Bridget Elizabeth Davern.4,3 
(Daughter) Census Canada 18712 April 1871Bridget E. was enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of 2 April 1871 in the household of her parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. She had been born in August and was 8 months old.4 
Name VariationShe was called Lizzie.1,2 
(Daughter) Census Canada 18814 April 1881Elizabeth was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of her parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province. She was 9 years old and going to school.3 
(Daughter) Immigration1882Lizzie immigrated with her parents and siblings from Canada to the United States about 1882.1,5 
Marriage*1888She married William Hinds, son of Beatty Hinds and Elizabeth Boldrow, in 1888.1 
Census US 1900*13 June 1900Lizzie and William Hinds were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 13 June 1900 in McMillan, Luce County, Michigan. William was 33 years of age and worked as an electrician, and Lizzie was recorded as 24 years of age. They had been married for 12 years, owned their house with a mortgage, and Lizzie had given birth to two children, one of whom was living, and Eva, who was 8 years old and attending school, was enumerated with her parents.1,2 
Census US 1910*15 April 1910Elizabeth and William Hinds were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 on Truman Avenue, McMillan Township, Luce County, Michigan. William was 43 years of age and an electrician with the Electric Light Works, and Elizabeth was 38 years of age. They owned their house free of mortgage, had been married for 21 years, and Elizabeth had given birth to two children, one of whom was living. Elizabeth's parents, Mary Ann and David Davern, also lived on Truman Avenue in McMillan Township in 1910.6 
Census US 1920*11 February 1920Lizzie and William Hinds were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 11 February 1920 on Newberry Road, Pentland, Luce County, Michigan. William was recorded as 50 years of age and he worked as a plumber for the State Hospital, and Lizzie was recorded as 43 years of age. They rented their home.7 
Census US 1930*23 April 1930Elizabeth and William Hinds were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 23 April 1930 in Pentland, Luce County, Michigan. William was recorded as 80 years of age and he worked as a general plumber at an institution, and Elizabeth was recorded as 60 years of age. They rented their home for $10 a month and did not own a radio set.8 
Census US 1940*11 April 1940Elizabeth and William Hinds were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 11 April 1940 at the State Hospital Location, Pentland, Luce County, Michigan. William was recorded as 74 years of age and worked as a repair man at the State Hospital, and Elizabeth was recorded as 72 years of age. They rented their home for $10 a month and had lived in the same house on 1 April 1935. William had completed Elementary School through the 3rd Grade, and Elizabeth had completed Elementary School through the 2nd Grade.9 
(Wife) Death15 May 1941Lizzie became a widow when William Hinds died on 15 May 1941 at age 74.10,11 
Death*3 December 1943She died on 3 December 1943 in the home of her daughter at 5045 Seminole Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 7312 
Burial*5 December 1943 and was buried on 5 December 1943 in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry, Luce County, Michigan.12 

Family

William Hinds b. 25 Dec 1866, d. 15 May 1941

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Lizzie "Hynds", McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240726. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2120] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Eva E Hinds of Newberry, age 18, born about 1892 in Michigan, parents William Hinds and Lizzie Davern, married Ezra J Cronk on 22 March 1910 in Newberry, Luce, Michigan, USA, record# 635, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 103, "1910 Lenawee-1910 St Clair". Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  3. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.
  4. [S2124] 1871 Census of Canada, online at www.ancestry.com, David and Mary A. Davern, (transcribed as "Daoome"), Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C-9894; Page: 24; Family No: 82. Hereinafter cited as 1871 Census of Canada.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary A. "Daveren", McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240726.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Hinds, (his surname transcribed by Ancestry as "Hinks"), McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Roll: T624_658; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374671. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Willliam and Lizzie "Hines", Pentland, Luce, Michigan; Roll: T625_782; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 199. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth Hinds, Pentland, Luce, Michigan; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340743. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Elizabeth "Hines", Pentland, Luce, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01781; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 48-6. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Hinds, Memorial# 46689593. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  11. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Hinds, age 74, married to Elizabeth who was age 71, William was an electrician, born on 25 December 1866 in Ontario, Canada to Beattie Hinds and Catherine ______, died on 15 May 1941 in Pentland, Luce, Michigan, USA, burial on 17 May 1941 in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry, referencing File# 001605, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952.
  12. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Elizabeth Hinds, age 74, widow of William Hinds, born about 1869 in Canada, Ontario, died on 3 December 1943 at 5045 Seminole Avenue, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, informant Eva Cronk of 5045 Seminole Avenue, Detroit, burial on 5 December 1943 in the cemetery at Newberry, Michigan, referencing File# 315111, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records.

Francis E. Davern1,2

b. 18 November 1868, d. 15 February 1917
Father*David Davern2 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker2 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*18 November 1868Francis E. Davern was born on 18 November 1868 in Ontario Province, Canada.1,2,3 
(Son) Census Canada 18712 April 1871Francis E. was enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of 2 April 1871 in the household of his parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. He was 3 years old.1 
(Son) Census Canada 18814 April 1881Francis was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of his parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province. He was 11 years old and going to school.2 
Name VariationHe was called Frank.3 
(Son) Census US 190020 June 1900Francis was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 20 June 1900 in the household of his parents in McMillan, Luce County, Michigan. He was recorded as 25 years of age, although he was about age 31, and worked as a laborer.4 
Occupation*He was a locomotive engineer.3 
Death*15 February 1917He died on 15 February 1917 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan, at age 483 
Burial* and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry.3 

Citations

  1. [S2124] 1871 Census of Canada, online at www.ancestry.com, David and Mary A. Davern, (transcribed as "Daoome"), Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C-9894; Page: 24; Family No: 82. Hereinafter cited as 1871 Census of Canada.
  2. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank Davern, Memorial# 46842363. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary A. "Daveren", McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240726. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Hattie Davern1

b. July 1883
Father*David Davern1 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker1 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*July 1883Hattie Davern was born in July 1883 in Michigan.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190020 June 1900Hattie was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 20 June 1900 in the household of her parents in McMillan, Luce County, Michigan. She was 16 years old and at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary A. "Daveren", McMillan, Luce, Michigan; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240726. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

John Evangelist Davern1,2

b. 7 December 1879
Father*David Davern1,2 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker1,2 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*7 December 1879John Evangelist Davern was born on 7 December 1879 in Ontario Province, Canada,1 
Baptism8 December 1879 and was baptized on 8 December 1879 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. John's, Sombra, Lambton County, Ontario Province.1 
(Son) Census Canada 18814 April 1881John was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of his parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. He was one year old.2 

Citations

  1. [S2132] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of John Evangelist Davern, age 0, born on 7 December 1879, son of David Davern and "Margaret" Crocker, baptized on 8 December 1879 at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Sombra, Ontario, Canada, referencing Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, Diocese of London (Ontario), London, Ontario. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923.
  2. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.

Margaret Davern1

b. 1873
Father*David Davern1 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker1 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*1873Margaret Davern was born about 1873 in Ontario Province, Canada.1 
(Daughter) Census Canada 18814 April 1881Margaret was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of her parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. She was 7 years old and going to school.1 

Citations

  1. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.

Mary Addie Davern1,2

b. 2 May 1877
Father*David Davern1 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker1 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*2 May 1877Mary Addie Davern was born on 2 May 1877 in Ontario Province, Canada,1,2 
Baptism6 May 1877 and was baptized on 6 May 1877 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. John's, Sombra, Lambton County, Ontario Province.2 
(Daughter) Census Canada 18814 April 1881Mary was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of her parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. She was 4 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.
  2. [S2132] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Mary Addie Davern, age 0, born on 2 May 1877, daughter of David Davern and Mary Ann "Croker", baptized on 6 May 1877 at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Sombra, Ontario, Canada, referencing Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, Diocese of London (Ontario), London, Ontario. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923.

Rosanna Davern1,2

b. 1867, d. 1955
Father*David Davern1 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker1 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*1867Rosanna Davern was born about 1867 in Ontario Province, Canada.2,1 
(Daughter) Census Canada 18712 April 1871Rosanna was enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of 2 April 1871 in the household of her parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. She was 4 years old.2 
(Daughter) Census Canada 18814 April 1881Rosanna was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of her parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province. She was 13 years old and going to school.1 
Name VariationShe was called Rose.3 
Marriage*12 October 1904She married Arthur Taylor, son of James Taylor and Susan Bell, on 12 October 1904 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan. Arthur was 31 years of age and a steamfitter, and Rose, whose age was actually about 37, was reported as 30 years of age and a dressmaker.3 
Census US 1910*27 April 1910Rose J. and Arthur Taylor were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 27 April 1910 in Whitefish, Chippewa County, Michigan. Arthur was 37 years of age and worked as a surfman for the United States Life-Saving Service, and Rose was 35 years of age. They owned their home free of mortgage, had been married for five years, and Rose had given birth to two children, both of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1910. Francis J. was 4 years old and his brother, David D., was 17 months. Three boarders were also enumerated in the Taylor home in 1910. George Johnson was 34 years of age; William J. McGraw was 25 years of age; and Bernie Sullivan was age 21; they all worked with Arthur as surfmen for the United States Life-Saving Service.4 
(Wife) Death18 April 1939Rose became a widow when Arthur Taylor died on 18 April 1939 at about age 65.5,6 
Death*1955She died in 1955 at about age 887 
Burial* and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry, Luce County, Michigan.7 

Family

Arthur Taylor b. 25 Dec 1873, d. 18 Apr 1939

Citations

  1. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.
  2. [S2124] 1871 Census of Canada, online at www.ancestry.com, David and Mary A. Davern, (transcribed as "Daoome"), Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C-9894; Page: 24; Family No: 82. Hereinafter cited as 1871 Census of Canada.
  3. [S2090] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Rose Davern of Newberry, age 30, dressmaker, born about 1874 in Canada, parents David Davern and Mary Ann Crocker, married Arthur Taylor of Newberry, age 31, steamfitter, born about 1873 in England, parents James Taylor and Susan Bell, married on 12 October 1904 in Newberry, Luce, Michigan, USA, record# 452, citing Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Film# 82, "1904 Kent-1904 Roscommon". Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Arthur and Rose J. Taylor, Whitefish, Chippewa, Michigan; Roll: T624_641; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374654. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Arthur Taylor, Memorial# 49444825. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S2121] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Arthur Taylor, age 64, married to Rose Taylor, retired lighthouse keeper, born on 25 December 1874 in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, died on 18 April 1939 in Newberry, Luce, Michigan, USA, referencing File# 001491, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan, Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rose Taylor, Memorial# 49444643.

William Davern1

b. 2 May 1877
Father*David Davern1 b. 16 Mar 1841, d. 6 Nov 1914
Mother*Mary Ann Crocker1 b. 24 Jan 1849, d. 17 Mar 1914
Birth*2 May 1877William Davern was born on 2 May 1877 in Ontario Province, Canada,1,2 
Baptism6 May 1877 and was baptized on 6 May 1877 at the Roman Catholic Church of St. John's, Sombra, Lambton County, Ontario Province.2 
(Son) Census Canada 18814 April 1881William was enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of 4 April 1881 in the household of his parents in Sombra, Bothwell District, Ontario Province, Canada. He was 4 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S1868] 1881 Canadian Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Mary "Daverin", Sombra, Bothwell, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 49; Family No: 232. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Canadian Census.
  2. [S2132] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of William Davern, age 0, born on 2 May 1877, son of David Davern and Mary Ann "Croker", baptized on 6 May 1877 at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Sombra, Ontario, Canada, referencing Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923, Diocese of London (Ontario), London, Ontario. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1760-1923.

Catherine David1

Father*Ellis David1,2
Marriage*1714She married Isaac Haines, son of John Haines and Esther Borton, in 1714 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.1,2 

Family

Isaac Haines
Child 1.Josiah Haines1,2 b. c 1733, d. 6 Feb 1822

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , page 224. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1409] J. Smith Futhey and Gilbert Cope, History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, with Genealogical and Biographical Sketches, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Louis H. Everts, 1881), John Haines, pages 576-577. Hereinafter cited as History of Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Ellis David1

Family

Child 1.Catherine David+1,2

Citations

  1. [S1416] Gilbert Cope, Henry Fishwick and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Genealogy of the Sharpless Family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682 : together with some account of the English ancestry of the family, including the results of researches by Henry Fishwick, and the late Joseph Lemuel Chester, and a full report of the bi-centennial reunion of 1882, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. John Sharples (d.1685) married Jane Moor and, as Quakers, the family emigrated in 1682 from England to Chester County, Pennsylvania. Descendants (spelling the surname Sharpless) and relatives lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and elsewhere. Includes ancestry in England to the 1200s A.D. Includes index. (Washington DC: Photoduplication Service, 1968 ( a microreproduction of the original published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the family, under the auspices of the Bi-centennial committee, in 1887), , page 224. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Sharpless Family.
  2. [S1409] J. Smith Futhey and Gilbert Cope, History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, with Genealogical and Biographical Sketches, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Louis H. Everts, 1881), John Haines, pages 576-577. Hereinafter cited as History of Chester County, Pennsylvania.