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Title: davis of grimscote
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 10:24 GMT (UK)
hello everyone
i have just discovered after 10 years that i have made a mistake with a link to my davis family tree
i had william davis 1880 born in oldham, lancashire.
i have just discovered he was born in 1880 in openshaw in lancashire and his father samuel davis 1853 was born in grimescote in northampton and his father william 1823 was born in fosters booth northampton. i have found them on the census of 1851-1891, but have not been able to find william davis born 1823 baptism or his marriage to a elizabeth !!! there first child is john born 1843 i think.
the areas were they resided are : fosters booth, grimscote, eastcote, astcote,kislingbury.
there occupation varied from boot cleaners/polishers/maker
to agricultural labourer.
if any one could find any further information on this family, ie: baptism etc as i have not been able to find any parish records for that area, yet on the 1851 census there seems to be other davis families, which could well be william davis 1823 brothers or parents.

any help would be much appreciated
kindest regards
michael
Title: Re: davis
Post by: 'Tricia on Saturday 05 November 05 10:47 GMT (UK)
In 1851 the registration area where they lived is Towcester.
 In 1842 there is a reference to a William Davis marrying an Elizabeth registered in Towcester. Perhap this is him? Have you seen this? There is, however, a birth registered for a John Davis ending Sept 1842 in Towester. Trouble is - it is such a common name.

 
 Airis, Hannah 1842 December  Towcester
 Aivis, Hannah 1842 December Towcester
DAVIS, William 1842 December  Towcester
 HEELE, Thomas 1842 December  Towcester
 Hinton, Charlotte Matilda 1842 December  Towcester
 HOWES, Martha 1842 DecemberTowcester
LAUNDON, Samuel 1842 December  Towcester
 Marriott, Elizabeth 1842 December  Towcester
Russell, Robert Howes 1842 December  Towcester

DAVIS, William
 Marriage Quarter ending December 1842
Towcester 
Northamptonshire
Volume 15
Page 739

Davis, John
Birth Quarter ending Sept 1842
Towcester 
Northamptonshire
Volume: 15
Page: 355
 
 
Tricia


Title: Re: davis
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 11:07 GMT (UK)
hello Tricia
many many thanks for that information, i will send for that wedding certificate of William Davis and Elizabeth Marriott.
in your opinion would you say lowcester would cover grimescote, eastcote, fosters booth etc .

kindest regards
Michael
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 11:24 GMT (UK)
Hi walkerlad

31st Oct 1842 Pattishall William DAVIS otp, bachelor, age 19, labourer, father Joseph, labourer Elizabeth MARRIOTT of Astcott, spinster, age 19, father John, labourer

The places are correct but wrong father re: your information.

7-Jun 1841 Lutton BT's William DAVIS of Washingley, bachelor, of full age, labourer, father Samuel, labourer Elizabeth BAKER of Washingley, spinster, of full age, father William, labourer 

Astcote, Dunscote, Grimscote, Eastcote etc are tiny hamlets in the area of Fosters Booth and Pattishall (being the largest area) district.

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 11:27 GMT (UK)
Hi again Walkerlad

This web link may be of interest to you .

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/%7Ecoleen/pattishall.html

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: 'Tricia on Saturday 05 November 05 11:41 GMT (UK)
Perhaps the best option would be to send for one of the children's birth certs which will record Elizabeth's surname

Here is another one which must be theirs, hopefully

 Davis, Emma Elizabeth
 Birth Quarter ending December 1846
Towcester 
Northamptonshire
Volume 15
Page 390

Good Luck,
 
Tricia
Title: Re: davis
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 11:44 GMT (UK)
hello sandy
i am over the moon with that link
many many thanks for that.
it seems that william davis married elizabeth marriott in 1842 his children were named john, mary,emma,joseph, ellis,samuel,william,charlotte,hannah.
so i can now say that joseph is william davis 1823 father

i cant thank you enough
regards
michael
Title: Re: davis
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 11:47 GMT (UK)
hello tricia
i cant find any of the childrens birth recorded, i thought with a unusual name of ellis born c1850 that would stick out, my link is samuel davis 1853 grimscote.

i cant thank you all enough
you's are so helpful
Title: Re: davis
Post by: 'Tricia on Saturday 05 November 05 11:55 GMT (UK)
Do you actually have the 1851 census record for William?

Tricia
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 12:12 GMT (UK)
HI walkerlad

It was only with trisha's post that I was able to comfirm the marriage.

Anyway 1841 Paulespury (near to Pattishall) H.O.107/796/10/Pg22 Folio 15 Church End there is a family who could be yours but you really need to confirm with a certficate for one of your brood.

Joseph Davis 65 Ag Lab Y
Harriet 45 Y
William 20 Y
Mary 15 Y
Pg 23
Elizabeth 15 Y
Thomas 10 Y
Harriet 9 Y
Abraham 1 Y

Cheers Sandy

Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 12:20 GMT (UK)
Hi again walkerlad

In 1851 the family are in Cold Higham saying children all born Eastcote till Emma Elizth, Astcote and Joseph Grimscote.

Ellis could have been with grandparents or somewhere else in village will have a look.

Cheers Sandy

Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 12:57 GMT (UK)
From Alan Clarke's marriage index.

Alderton's B.T's 28 Mar 1842
William Davis of Paulerspury bachelor minor labourer father Joseph labourer to
Harriet Blundell otp spinster of full age father George labourer

Cheers Sandy



Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 17:28 GMT (UK)
Hi walkerlad

Just got home and found some more information re: your Davis family.

A bit more information about the marriage certificate for William.
Pg 15 No 30  both sign with their marks. Wiltnesses John Davis sign with his mark and Elizabeth Warwick? signs with her mark.

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 17:36 GMT (UK)
Hi again

It does look as though Joseph widower may be the father of your William as he and Elizabeth baptised a son William who dies although his age  is slightly out.
Baptism
Pg 11 No 85 Decr 8th 1822 Cold Higham P.C.
William to Joseph and Elizabeth Davis Cold Higham Labourer

Burial
Pg 9 No 71 Oct 30th 1823 Cold Higham P.C.
William aged 7 months Grimscote

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 17:47 GMT (UK)
Okay walkerlad

I think this is your William's baptism at Cold Higham P.C.

Pg 14 No 108 26th Decr 1824
William to Joseph and Elizabeth Davis Foster's Booth Labourer

And these are his children's

Pg 47 No 370 Novr 4th 1849 at Cold Higham P.C.
Joseph to William and Elizabeth Davis Grimscote Labourer

Pg 47 No 371 Novr 4th 1849 at Cold Higham P.C.
Emma to William and Elizabeth Davis Grimscote Labourer

Pg 47 No 372 Novr 4th 1849 at Cold Higham P.C.
Mary Ann to William and Elizabeth Davis Grimscote Labourer

Then the one who could be Ellis?
Pg 49 No 386 Novr 2nd 1851 at Cold Higham P.C.
Elise? (it really is) Jeffrey to William and Elizabeth Davis Cold Higham Labourer

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 18:46 GMT (UK)
hello sandy
after researching the davis family of oldham then gloucester and spent hundred of pounds for certificates and research material and then to find i was wrong i did feel like giving up the research altogether, but thanks to you and all the information you have given me, i will continue once again, many many thanks again sandy.
if i knew your address i would send you a box of chocolates

kindest regards
michael
ps and many thanks to tricia also i owe you a box of chocolates as well
xx
Title: Re: davis
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 19:01 GMT (UK)
the baptism of william 26dec1824 to joseph and elizabeth.
i have joseph married to dorcas spencer then harriett harris
would one of those be the elizabeth  !!!.

regards
michael
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 20:34 GMT (UK)
Hi walkerlad

I thought I was following the correct line as they were the only families in the village but by re-reading it I could have been mistaken and I certainly would not direct someone on the wrong lineage intentionally.

All I can say for certain is that the Vicar made entries after the events and therefore could have noted the wife's name wrongly or I am incorrect.

So you may not accept the Joseph and Elizabeth baptism for the 2 Williams but I have verified everything else and it is correct.

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: walkerlad on Saturday 05 November 05 20:49 GMT (UK)
hello sandy
i never thought for a minute you would send me down the wrong line, but i have found other baptism of children to joseph davis and elizabeth 1827-1837 and i was wondering if the marriages of joseph davis to harriett harris 1819 is the same couple as joseph and elizabeth.
regards
michael :-*
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 20:50 GMT (UK)
Hi walkerlad

I did take the details of Joseph's 2 marriages and they are the wife's previously stated only thing I can do (when able) is to re-check the Parish Records again as I did not see any Joseph and Harriet baptising any children.

Cheers Sandy
Title: Re: davis
Post by: seahall on Saturday 05 November 05 20:59 GMT (UK)
HI walkerlad

Your post went on just before mine.

Believe me I can mistakes I am not perfect. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D

I will give you the next entries to William's Baptism and you will see what I mean.

It was not unusual for the vicar to write up the reigster after the event and sometimes if you cross-reference Bishop's Transcripts they will be different.

Pg 14 No 109 Novr 14th  1824
Sarah to Thomas and Elizabeth Judkins Cold Higham Labourer

Pg 14 No 110 Novr 28th  1824
Emma to John and Ann Clark Cold Higham Labourer

In the left hand column between 108-110 he has writed copied.

Anyway will have to sleep on it as not able to correct if wrong today.

Cheers Sandy
 
Title: Re: davis
Post by: kjud54 on Thursday 30 March 06 16:49 BST (UK)
If you can look on rootsweb worldconnect you may find that the Davis family of Cold Higham are part of my family tree. If you contact me on my e-mail address (*) I'll help if at all possible.

regards

Keith Judkins


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Title: Re: davis of grimscote
Post by: Jacqui16 on Sunday 14 May 23 01:11 BST (UK)
Davis of Grimston was one of my great grandfathers