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William Branscomb

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Branscomb was born in 1647 in Exmouth, Devon, England.

    William married Mary Crutchet or Critchard in 1676 /7 in Exmouth, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Arthur Branscomb  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1689 in Exmouth, Devon, England; died in 1751.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Arthur Branscomb Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1689 in Exmouth, Devon, England; died in 1751.

    Arthur married Elizabeth Callard in 1713 in Exmouth, Devon, England. Elizabeth (daughter of John Callard and Alice Hare) was born in 1687 in Withycombe Raleigh, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Arthur Branscomb  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1718; died in 1771.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Arthur Branscomb Descendancy chart to this point (2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in 1718; died in 1771.

    Notes:

    Arthur and Elizabeth possibly had a son named Arthur as there is a burial of an Arthur Branscomb a few days before Elizabeth's burial. It is believed that Arthur senior died in 1771 as Elizabeth remarried as a widow to Henry Radford.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth. Elizabeth died on 8 Sep 1800 in St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Mary Polly Branscomb  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1753 in St. John's, Newfoundland; was christened on 7 Jul 1753 in Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland; died in 1836.
    2. 5. William Roberts Branscomb  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 3 Mar 1757 in Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland; died on 20 Jan 1839 in St. John's, Newfoundland.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Mary Polly Branscomb Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in 1753 in St. John's, Newfoundland; was christened on 7 Jul 1753 in Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland; died in 1836.

    Mary married George Davis on 15 Jul 1782 in Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland. George died in 1789 in Carbonear, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. George Packingham Davis Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1788 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 5 Nov 1842 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

  2. 5.  William Roberts Branscomb Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was christened on 3 Mar 1757 in Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland; died on 20 Jan 1839 in St. John's, Newfoundland.

    William married Elizabeth Barnes on 11 Apr 1799 in Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland. Elizabeth was born in 1781; died on 27 Sep 1821 in St. John's Anglican Cathedral, St. Johns, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Amelia Branscomb  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1809 in St. John's, Newfoundland; died on 3 Nov 1890 in St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried in Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.


Generation: 5

  1. 6.  George Packingham Davis Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born about 1788 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 5 Nov 1842 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1833, Carbonear, Newfoundland; Mechanic

    Notes:

    Worked as a mechanic

    Family/Spouse: Susanna King. Susanna was born in 1800; died in 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. George Richard Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 23 Jun 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 25 Dec 1906 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland.
    2. 9. Amelia Jane Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 9 Aug 1830 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.
    3. 10. Mary Elizabeth Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1824? in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 23 Jun 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.
    4. 11. Leonora Sophia Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828? in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 23 Jun 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.
    5. 12. Edward Packingham Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1835 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 8 May 1838 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.
    6. 13. Frederick Reuben Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1837 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 8 May 1838 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

  2. 7.  Amelia Branscomb Descendancy chart to this point (5.William4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in 1809 in St. John's, Newfoundland; died on 3 Nov 1890 in St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried in Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Family/Spouse: Dr. John Winter, M.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 6

  1. 8.  George Richard DavisGeorge Richard Davis Descendancy chart to this point (6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in 1826 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 23 Jun 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 25 Dec 1906 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Will of George Richard Davis
    from Newfoundland will books volume 8 pages 228-229 probate year 1907

    In re
    George Richard Davis deceased.

    This is the last will and testament of me George Richard Davis, of Bay of Islands in Newfoundland, Planter:-
    First, I desire that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses shall be first paid out of my estate by my executor hereinafter named;
    Second, I appoint my son George Apsey Davis sole executor of this my will;
    Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my three sons Edward Peckingham, George Apsey and James Falconer, and my grandson John McLeod all lands, moneys goods, chattels and effects of every description of which I shall die possessed, to hold the same to my said three sons and grandson in equal shares as tenants in common forever;
    Fourth, in the event of my said grandson John McLeod dying without leaving a child or children him surviving it is my wish and desire and I hereby will and direct that the share of said property bequeathed to my said grandson John McLeod shall upon his dying without leaving a child or children him surviving vest in and become the absolute property of my said three sons Edward Peckingham, George Apsey and James Falconer in equal shares as tenants in common forever
    Witness my hand at St. John’s Newfoundland, this twelfth day of June A.D. 1906. George R. Davis Signed, published and declared by the said testator as and for his last will and testament in our presence, who in the presence of the testator and of each other, all present at the same time, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses D. Morison A.W. Knight

    Certified correct,
    D. M. Browning
    Registrar

    (Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
    Fiat
    Feby 11 07
    C.J.
    Probate
    Feby 12. 07
    granted to
    George Apsey
    Davis
    Estate sworn
    at $5000.00


    Source: https://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/davis-george-richard-8-228.shtml


    Christened:
    Baptized at age 7

    George married Mary Jane "Polly" Nicholl on 20 Feb 1857 in Carbonear, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of Captain John Nicholl and Diana Wagg) was born in Aug 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 12 Dec 1833 in Carbonear South, Newfoundland; died on 30 Jan 1913 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. John Davis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Florence P. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Edward Peckingham Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1858 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 14 May 1923 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland; was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Meadows, Newfoundland.
    4. 17. Susannah King Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1861 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 19 Nov 1861 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.
    5. 18. James Faulkner Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1873 in Summerside, Newfoundland; was christened on 15 Jul 1878; died on 13 Dec 1937 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 19. George Apsey Davis  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 9.  Amelia Jane DavisAmelia Jane Davis Descendancy chart to this point (6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was christened on 9 Aug 1830 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    No gender, age, or name given for child
    Father's occupation: blockmaker


  3. 10.  Mary Elizabeth DavisMary Elizabeth Davis Descendancy chart to this point (6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in 1824? in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 23 Jun 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Baptized at 9 years of age


  4. 11.  Leonora Sophia Davis Descendancy chart to this point (6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in 1828? in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 23 Jun 1833 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Baptized at 5 years of age


  5. 12.  Edward Packingham Davis Descendancy chart to this point (6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Mar 1835 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 8 May 1838 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

  6. 13.  Frederick Reuben Davis Descendancy chart to this point (6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Aug 1837 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 8 May 1838 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.


Generation: 7

  1. 14.  John Davis Descendancy chart to this point (8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1)

    John married Clara E. Vesper on 8 Oct 1896 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 15.  Florence P. DavisFlorence P. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1)

  3. 16.  Edward Peckingham Davis Descendancy chart to this point (8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in Apr 1858 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; died on 14 May 1923 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland; was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Meadows, Newfoundland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Fisherman

    Notes:

    Edward & Alice have a grandson named Austin, born somewhere around 1921.

    Birth:
    DOB from 1921 Census

    Edward married Alice May Brake on 11 Dec 1883 in Birchy Cove, Newfoundland. Alice (daughter of Edward Matthews Brake and Caroline Humber) was born on 4 May 1860 in Meadows, Newfoundland; died on 17 Sep 1947 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Meadows, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Anna Belle Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Humber Sound, Newfoundland; was christened on 1 Feb 1885.
    2. 21. Jane Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1885 in Humber Sound, Newfoundland; died on 22 Nov 1960 in Gillams, Newfoundland.
    3. 22. George Edward Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1887 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 10 Dec 1887.
    4. 23. Arthur Ingram Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1891 in Humber Sound, Newfoundland; was christened on 31 May 1891.
    5. 24. Clara Flossie Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1899 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 19 Feb 1900.
    6. 25. James F. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1905.
    7. 26. James Falkner Brake  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1905 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 10 Sep 1905.

  4. 17.  Susannah King DavisSusannah King Davis Descendancy chart to this point (8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Jun 1861 in Carbonear, Newfoundland; was christened on 19 Nov 1861 in Carbonear, Newfoundland.

  5. 18.  James Faulkner Davis Descendancy chart to this point (8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Aug 1873 in Summerside, Newfoundland; was christened on 15 Jul 1878; died on 13 Dec 1937 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

    Notes:

    Name:
    *Falconer (not Faulkner) is written in his father's will.


  6. 19.  George Apsey Davis Descendancy chart to this point (8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1)


Generation: 8

  1. 20.  Anna Belle Davis Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Humber Sound, Newfoundland; was christened on 1 Feb 1885.

    Notes:

    Anna Belle was living in Meadows when she got married.

    Anna married John Emmanuel Anderson on 2 Nov 1905 in McIvers, Newfoundland. John was born in 1876?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 21.  Jane DavisJane Davis Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 26 Dec 1885 in Humber Sound, Newfoundland; died on 22 Nov 1960 in Gillams, Newfoundland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1940-50s, Gillams Beach; Jane operated a general store on Gillams Beach in the 1940s and 1950s. The site is marked with a sign.

    Notes:

    baptism may be on 14 March 1886

    Jane married Seth Ellsworth on 16 Aug 1909 in Ch. of St. Mary the Virgin, Curling, Newfoundland. Seth (son of Andrew Miller Elsworth and Esther Roberts) was born on 6 Aug 1885 in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland; died on 27 May 1915 in Mount Moriah, Newfoundland; was buried in Salvation Army Cemetery, Mount Moriah, West Coast, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Edith Ellsworth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Ralph Ellsworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1909.
    3. 29. Arthur Alfred Ellsworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1910 in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland; died on 30 Mar 2005 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.
    4. 30. Clayton Ellsworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1910 in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland; died on 29 Aug 1983 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
    5. 31. Stewart Edward Ellsworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1914 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 6 Sep 1914 in Meadows, Newfoundland.

    Jane married John William Blanchard on 9 Oct 1918 in School Chapel, Meadows, Newfoundland. John (son of John W. Blanchard and Harriett Brake) was born on 30 Jan 1876 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland; was christened on 10 Feb 1876 in Bay of Islands, Newfoundland; died on 13 Feb 1950 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Meadows, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Lydia Mabel Blanchard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1921 in Gillams, Newfoundland; died on 8 May 1989 in Gillams, Newfoundland.
    2. 33. Nonia Alma Blanchard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1926 in Gillams, Newfoundland; died on 21 Jun 2013 in Gillams, Newfoundland.

    Family/Spouse: Morgan Foote. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 22.  George Edward Davis Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Oct 1887 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 10 Dec 1887.

    George married Edith Mary Taylor on 26 Mar 1913 in Ch. of St. Mary the Virgin, Curling, Newfoundland. Edith was born on 26 Mar 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Basil Owen Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1927 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 19 Apr 1927.
    2. 35. Nina Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1929?.
    3. 36. Stanley Clyde Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1914 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 12 Jul 1914; died in 1988; was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Meadows, Newfoundland.
    4. 37. John Edward Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1916 in Meadows, Newfoundland.
    5. 38. William Russell Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1918 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 16 Feb 1919.

  4. 23.  Arthur Ingram Davis Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Apr 1891 in Humber Sound, Newfoundland; was christened on 31 May 1891.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1923 Labourer 1927 Mechanic

    Family/Spouse: Irene. Irene was born about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Roland Leonard Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1921 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 16 Jan 1922.
    2. 40. Ena Vivian Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1923 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 15 Jul 1924.
    3. 41. Fern Louise Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1927 in Curling, Newfoundland; was christened on 18 Mar 1927.

  5. 24.  Clara Flossie Davis Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 2 Dec 1899 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 19 Feb 1900.

    Notes:

    married murphy in St John's or Bonavista.


  6. 25.  James F. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born in Aug 1905.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1927; Mechanic

    James married Cecilia Augusta Hilliard on 2 Jun 1927 in Rectory at Curling by Henry Pelty. Cecilia (daughter of Joseph Hilliard) was born about 1899 in Curling, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Roland Edward Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1928 in Curling, Newfoundland; was christened on 28 Mar 1928.

  7. 26.  James Falkner Brake Descendancy chart to this point (16.Edward7, 8.George6, 6.George5, 4.Mary4, 3.Arthur3, 2.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Aug 1905 in Meadows, Newfoundland; was christened on 10 Sep 1905.

    Notes:

    Edward and Alice Davis are probably not the natural parents of James.



 

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