Person:Gershom Davis (1)
Deacon Gershom Davis
b.5 Sep 1702 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
d.29 Apr 1790 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Mar 1694/95
  1. Robert Davis1695/96 - 1765
  2. Joseph Davis1697/98 -
  3. James Davis1700 - 1745
  4. Deacon Gershom Davis1702 - 1790
  5. Hannah Davis1704/05 - 1755
  6. Mary Davis1707 - 1782
  7. Lydia Davis1708/09 - 1763
  8. Daniel Davis1713 - 1799
Spouse and Children
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m. 28 Feb 1726
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Deacon Gershom Davis1702 - 1790
  • W.  Mary Hinckley1703/04 - 1756
m. 23 Sep 1731
Spouse and Children
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m. 25 Mar 1758
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Deacon Gershom Davis
Alt Name Gersham _____
Gender Male
Birth[2] 5 Sep 1702 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Christening[3] 18 Apr 1703 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage 28 Feb 1726 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United Statesto Elizabeth Sturgis
Marriage 23 Sep 1731 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United Statesto Mary Hinckley
Marriage 25 Mar 1758 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United Statesto Thankful Gorham
Death[4][6] 29 Apr 1790 Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Burial[5] Cobb's Hill Cemetery, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
References
  1. ↑ White, Elizabeth Pearson. John Howland of the Mayflower: The First Five Generations. (Rockland, Maine: Picton Press, 1990-2008)
    178.
  2. ↑ Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Vital Records 1625-1903. (Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society)
    Vol. 1, p. 22.

    Joseph Davis & Hannah Cob Married March 1695 P'r Mr Thacher
    ...
    Gershom [born] 5 Sep't 1702
    [Also see MD, Vol. 4, p. 223.]

  3. ↑ Hinckley, Gustavus A.; Robert J. Dunkle; and Ann Smith Lainhart. Barnstable, MA: Church Records, 1639-1892. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2002)
    p. 108.

    April 18, 1703
    ...
    Gershom of Hannah wife of (Joseph) Davis [baptized]

  4. ↑ Hinckley, Gustavus A.; Robert J. Dunkle; and Ann Smith Lainhart. Barnstable, MA: Church Records, 1639-1892. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2002)
    p. 346.

    1790
    May - Dean Gershom Davis {{vrtype|died]] [April 29] - 88th

  5. ↑ Totten, John R. "Thacher-Thatcher Genealogy", in The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record. (New York, New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society)
    Vol. 43, p. 46.

    Goodspeed's Hill (West) Burying-ground
    "In Memory of Deacon Gershom Davis; he died April 29th, 1790, in his 87th year."

  6. ↑ Massachusetts. Probate Court (Barnstable County). Probate records, 1686-1894. (Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2002).

    Vol. 27, p. 60 Will of "Gershom Davis of Barnstable ... yeoman being advanced in years", dated 18 Jan 1789, proved 8 Jun 1790 Vol. 24, p. 84, names wife Thankful Davis; son James Davis; two daughters Elizabeth Crocker and Mary Wood; grandsons the sons of my son Samuel deceased; grandchildren Henry Wood, Martha Wood and Abigail Wood. Wife Thankful and son James to be executors.
    Vol. 30, p. 219 : Inventory of Gershom Davis late of Barnstable deceased: Person:$15.83.3, real:$226.00, by Eleazer Cobb, Eben Sturgis, Jethro Thacher.
    Vol. 34, p. 243 25 Feb 1800: Letters of administration de bonis non granted to Matthew Wood deceased, James Davis since dec'd.
    Vol. 30, p. 433 4 Nov 1800: First account of Matthew Wood of Barnstable Adm'r de bonis non to Gerhsom Davis late of Barnstable dec'd, allowed.
    Vol. 31, p. 269 8 Dec 1801: Second account of Matthew Wood Adm'r with will annesec of Gershom Davis, late of Barnstable, dec'd, allowed.
    Vol. 31, p. 268 8 Dec 1801: Distribtion of balance to daughter Elizabeth Crocker one quarter; to daughter Mary Wood one quarter part to go to her children Henry Wood, Martha and Abigail, unless she becomes a widow and indigent; to son James Davis one quarter part; one quarter part to grandsons, sons of son Samuel Davis dec'd.

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