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James Davis

Male 1619 - 1694  (~ 75 years)


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  1. 1.  James Davis was christened on 4 Jul 1619 in Saint Mary's Parish, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England (son of James Davis and Cicely Thayer); died on 18 Jul 1694 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Dec 1648, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; (1) Elizabeth Eaton, the daughter of John and Ann Eaton. She was christened on 31 January 1629/30 in Hatton, Warwickshire, England. She died 21 January 1683 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Davis (1650-1650) 2. Esther Davis (1651-____) 3. Elizabeth Davis (1654-____) 4. Ann Davis (1655-____) 5. Sarah Davis (1658-____) 6. James Davis (1660-____) 7. John Davis (1664-____) 8. Daniel Davis (1666-____) 9. Elisha Davis (1670-____) 10. Constance Davis (1674-____)
    • Freeman: 1666
    • Oath: 1677; He took the oath of Allegiance and Fidelity.
    • Will: 18 Jul 1694; It mentions his wife, Mary, who had brought property into the marriage. He wrote it on the day he died.
    • Probate/Proved: 2 Aug 1694

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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Davis was born on 1583 to 1588 in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England; died on 29 Jan 1678/79 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 1634/35, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved To: Abt 1640, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; James and Cicely moved from Newbury, Massachusetts.They were one of the first settlers of Haverhill.
    • Offices Held: 1646, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; 1646 - Selectman
    • Legal: 14 Apr 1663; He deposed 14 (2) 1663 giving his age as about 60 years.
    • Will: 17 Mar 1675/76, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; James Davis wrote a codicil to his will on 22 Jan 1678/79 in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
    • Probate/Proved: 1680

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    James married Cicely Thayer. Cicely was christened on 1 May 1600 in Saint Mary's Parish, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England; died on 28 May 1673 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Cicely Thayer was christened on 1 May 1600 in Saint Mary's Parish, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England; died on 28 May 1673 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: Abt 1640, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; James and Cicely moved from Newbury, Massachusetts.

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    Children:
    1. Samuel Davis died on 10 Sep 1696 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. Sarah Davis died on 15 Feb 1696/97 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. Ephraim Davis died on 28 Sep 1679 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Judith Davis was born in England; died in May 1667 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 1. James Davis was christened on 4 Jul 1619 in Saint Mary's Parish, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England; died on 18 Jul 1694 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Ensign John Davis was born in 1623 in England; died about 1686.