Caleb Davis1,2

M, b. 20 October 1849, d. 3 January 1901
FatherLuther Davis1,2 b. 26 Oct 1807, d. 26 Apr 1891
MotherJane I. Smith1,2 b. 1805, d. 19 May 1881
Relationships2nd great-granduncle of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd great-granduncle of Ellen June Smith
Caleb Davis, husband of 1st. Laura Smith, 2nd. Josephine Buzzell
     Caleb Davis, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, was born on 20 October 1849 at Maine.1,2

     Caleb and Laura Smith filed a marriage intention on 3 June 1872 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.3

     Caleb, at age 22, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, married Laura Smith, daughter of Nicholas Smith and Nancy A. Dove, on 9 June 1872 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, by Abram Lord.4

     Caleb Davis and Laura Smith were divorced in 1887.5

     Caleb and Josephine Buzzell filed a marriage intention on 5 July 1890 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.4

     Caleb, at age 40, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, married Josephine Buzzell at age 20, daughter of Turner H. Bussell and Mary B. Wentworth, on 12 July 1890 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, by Rev. Joseph Huff.6,4,7

     Caleb died on 3 January 1901 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 51. His cause of death was listed as 'neuralgia of the heart8,9' and was buried at Chadbourne Cemetery, Harmony, Somerset, Maine.10,11

Census

     Caleb appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.12

     Caleb appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.13

     Caleb appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.14

     Caleb and Laura appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Harmony, Somerset, Maine, enumerated 10 June 1880. Caleb was listed as a farmer and Laura was at home. Laura's mother, Nancy A. Smith, age 50, and her brother, Richard A. Smith, age 23, were there too Their children, Luther and Jennie M. were listed as living with them.15

     Caleb and Josephine appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 11 June 1900. He was listed as a farmer. They also had a boarder, a man from Italy, working as a farm hand. Their children, Hugh Clifton and Sibyl T. and Caleb's brother, Gilman S. were listed as living with them.16

Family 1

Laura Smith b. c 1851
Children

Family 2

Josephine Buzzell b. 25 Mar 1870, d. 13 Mar 1929
Children
Last Edited14 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Marked 409, line 14.
  2. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 16.
  3. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Bangor, Maine 03 April 2007, Town and vital records, 1828-1892 FHL US/CAN Film 12321;.
  4. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Bangor, Maine 03 April 2007, Town and vital records, 1828-1892 FHL US/CAN Film 12321.
  5. [S92] Unknown author, Maine Genealogy Web Site, Url: http://www.mainegenealogy.net, Libelant: Laura A. Davis Libelee: Caleb Davis Date of Divorce: 1887 County Where Divorced: Somerset Notes: Divorce case heard Mar. term, 1887.
    Source: Maine Supreme Judicial Court Records (Somerset Co.), 21/397 (docket no. 341).
  6. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, 'Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907,' index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4XX-B8S : accessed 25 Jan 2014), Caleb Davis and Josephine Bussell, 12 Jul 1890; GS Film number: 12321.
  7. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Marriage.
  8. [S131] Compiler: Carolyn Ballantyne, Marble Headstone Records, Call Number: 929.56 285m, Found on The cost of the stone was $4.00. The charge was to Josie. Located in section 58, page 149 of the reference. Book is in Bangor (Maine) Public Library.
  9. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Death.
  10. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 40737465.
  11. [S131] Compiler: Carolyn Ballantyne, Marble Headstone Records, Call Number: 929.56 285m, The cost of the stone was $4.00. The charge was to Josie (Buzzell) Davis. Book is in Bangor (Maine) Public Library.
  12. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Marked 409, line 2 thru 15.
  13. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 13, line 15 thru 24.
  14. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 5 thru 17.
  15. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Harmony, Maine, Page 8, line 4 thru 9.
  16. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Sheet 3 A lines 30 thru 34.
  17. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Harmony, Maine, Page 8, line 6.
  18. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Harmony, Maine, Page 8, line 7.
  19. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 32.
  20. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 33.

Charles H. Davis1,2

M, b. 23 June 1871, d. 19 July 1940
FatherMoody Davis3 b. 20 Jun 1830, d. 30 Sep 1881
MotherHannah Jane Staples3 b. Dec 1835, d. 5 Aug 1913
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 3 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Charles H. Davis, husband of Lettie M. Moody
     Charles H. Davis, son of Moody Davis and Hannah Jane Staples, was born on 23 June 1871 at Harmony, Piscataquis, Maine.1,2

     Charles, at age 23, son of Moody Davis and Hannah Jane Staples, married Lettie M. Moody on 29 July 1894 at Maine.4

     Charles died at age 69, on 19 July 1940, at Plymouth, Penobscot, Maine,2 and was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Newport, Penobscot, Maine.5

Census

     Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Harmony, Somerset, Maine in the household of his parents, Moody and Hannah.6

Family

Lettie M. Moody b. c 1876, d. 19 Apr 1946

Obituary

CHARLES H DAVIS

PLYMOUTH July 13— Charles H. Davis, 69, died at hls home in Plymouth late this afternoon. A retired railway mail clerk, he was born in Harmony, June 23, 1871, the son of Moody and Hannah Staples Davis. He is survived by hls wife, Lettie Moody Davis; two sons Lyle M. and Clarence L; four daughters, Alta, Helen and Leola Davis of Plymouth, and Mrs. Victoria Small of Waterville. The funeral will be Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock DST at the home.2
Last Edited2 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Page 15, line 9.
  2. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 20 Jul 1940, Sat Page 21.
  3. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Harmony, Maine, Page 15, line 9.
  4. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996
    Name: Charles H Davis Gender: Male Residence: Harmony, ME Spouse's Name: Lettie M Moody Spouse's Gender: Female Spouse's Residence: Athens, ME Marriage Date:     29 Jul 1894 Marriage Place: Maine, USA.
  5. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, FindAGrave.com memorial # 183121782.
  6. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Harmony, Maine, Page 15, line 3 thru 9.

David Davis1,2,3

M, b. circa 1840
FatherLuther Davis1,2,3 b. 26 Oct 1807, d. 26 Apr 1891
MotherJane I. Smith1,2,3 b. 1805, d. 19 May 1881
Relationships2nd great-granduncle of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd great-granduncle of Ellen June Smith
     David Davis, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, was born circa 1840 at Maine.1,2,3

Census

     David appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.4

     David appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine. He was working as a farmer.5

     David appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.6
Last Edited29 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Marked 409, line 10.
  2. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 13, line 19.
  3. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 13.
  4. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Marked 409, line 2 thru 15.
  5. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 13, line 15 thru 24.
  6. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 5 thru 17.

Doris Sybil Davis1

F, b. 19 March 1928
FatherHugh Clifton Davis b. 10 Mar 1892, d. 23 Jul 1955
MotherEdith Lillian Carr b. c 1907
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
     Doris Sybil Davis, daughter of Hugh Clifton Davis and Edith Lillian Carr, was born on 19 March 1928 at Harmony, Somerset, Maine.1

     Doris, at age 20, daughter of Hugh Clifton Davis and Edith Lillian Carr, married Carl W. Lawrence on 8 October 1948 at Maine.2

Census

     Doris appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 15 April 1930, of Harmony, Somerset, Maine in the household of her parents, Hugh and Edith.3

Family

Carl W. Lawrence
Last Edited14 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S56] Unknown author, OneWorldTreeSM, Url: http://www.ancestry.com/, OneWorldTree This information needs further research.
  2. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number:
    Bride Name: Davis Doris S.; Bride Town/State: Harmony, Maine
    Groom Name: Lawrence Carl W.; Groom Town/State: Palmyra, Maine
    Date of Marriage: Friday October 8, 1948.
  3. [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Harmony, Maine, Sheet 4 B, line 58 thru 61.

Edward Davis1,2

M, b. 4 September 1828, d. 15 January 1906
FatherLuther Davis1,2 b. 26 Oct 1807, d. 26 Apr 1891
MotherJane I. Smith1,2 b. 1805, d. 19 May 1881
Relationships2nd great-grandfather of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd great-grandfather of Ellen June Smith
     Edward Davis, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, was born on 4 September 1828 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.1,2,3,4,5

     Edward and Abagail P. Staples filed a marriage intention on 22 April 1852 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.6,7,8

     Edward, at age 23, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, married Abagail P. Staples at age 19, daughter of Samuel D. Staples and Mary C. Whittier, on 23 April 1852 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, (The date of marriage varies on the month, based on reference.)7,8,9,10

     Edward Davis purchased for five hundred dollars. A certain parcel of real estate situated in said Wellington, it being the North part of Lot number fifteen (15) and containing sixty acres more or less - - the same formerly occupied by Joseph Cook. February 7, 1855. on 21 October 1854 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.11

     Edward Davis died on 15 January 1906 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 77. His cause of death was listed as general debility.12,13 He was buried at Chadbourne Cemetery, Harmony, Somerset, Maine.14

Census

     Edward Davis appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane. He was working as a farmer.15

     Edward and Abagail appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 5 July 1860. He worked as a 'millman', listing his property value at $1000.00 and personal property at $400.00. Their children, Alfonso Seth and Ella were listed as living with them.16

     Edward and Abagail appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated August 1870. He was listed as a farmer. His real estate valued at $1200.00 and his personal property at $400.00. Their children, Alfonso Seth and Ella were listed as living with them.17

     Edward appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.18

     Edward and Abagail appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 8 June 1880. Edward listed his work as a farmer. Additionally, they had Emma C. Staples, age 14, and John Staples, age 10, living with them. Their son, Alfonso Seth was listed as living with them.19

     Edward and Abagail appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated, 11 June 1900. Edward listed his work as a farm laborer. Their son, Alfonso Seth was listed as living with them.20

Family

Abagail P. Staples b. 12 Jun 1832, d. 14 Apr 1915
Children
Last Edited2 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Marked 409, line 4.
  2. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 8.
  3. [S49] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1910 Thirteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1910 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine.
  4. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, The actual day was provided from LDS film #0012321, viewed at Bangor History Center.
  5. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Birth.
  6. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, This information is from a copy of an old record and microfilm at Folger Library, University of Maine.
  7. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Bangor, Maine 03 April 2007, Town and vital records, 1828-1892 FHL US/CAN Film 12321.
  8. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of marriage record.
  9. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, 'Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907,' index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F46H-BXG : accessed 25 Jan 2014), Mr Edward Davis and Miss Abigail P Staple, 12 May 1852; GS Film number: 9774.
  10. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer on 24 Jun 1852 p3: “MARRIAGES---In Wellington, 12th ult. by S. D. Staple, Esq. Edward Davis to Abigal P. Staple.”.
  11. [S35] Unknown author, Piscataquis Land Deeds, This information is from a copy of the deed located at Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds.; Davis 1.4.
  12. [S53] Unknown author, Wellington Records, Record Type: Town Records, Compiler Viewed original book entry.
  13. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of a Death.
  14. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 174073644.
  15. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Marked 409, line 2 thru 15.
  16. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 7, Line 35 thru 38.
  17. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 13, Line 30 thru 33.
  18. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 5 thru 17.
  19. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 8, line 31 thru 35.
  20. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Sheet 3 A, lines 14 thru 19.
  21. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 7, Line 37.
  22. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 13, Line 32.
  23. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 8, line 33.
  24. [S131] Compiler: Carolyn Ballantyne, Marble Headstone Records, Call Number: 929.56 285m, This source shows the purchase of a stone for infant daughter of Edward and Abigail P. Davis. Died 3 Mar 1854. Aged one week. Cost of stone was $5.00.
  25. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 7, Line 38.
  26. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wellington, Maine, Page 13, Line 33.
 
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