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.

Ella Davis1,2

F, b. circa 1855
FatherEdward Davis3,2 b. 4 Sep 1828, d. 15 Jan 1906
MotherAbagail P. Staples3,2 b. 12 Jun 1832, d. 14 Apr 1915
RelationshipsGreat-grandaunt of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
Great-grandaunt of Ellen June Smith
     Ella Davis, daughter of Edward Davis and Abagail P. Staples, was born circa 1855 at Maine.1,4

Census

     Ella appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of her parents, Edward and Abagail of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.5

     Ella appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of her parents, Edward and Abagail.6
Last Edited29 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. [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., Found on Page 7, Line 38, Wellington, Maine.
  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 13, Line 33.
  3. [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.
  4. [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., Found on Page 13, Line 33, Wellington, Maine.
  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 7, Line 35 thru 38.
  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 13, Line 30 thru 33.

Elzada Davis1

F, b. circa 1865
FatherMoody Davis1 b. 20 Jun 1830, d. 30 Sep 1881
MotherHannah Jane Staples1 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
     Elzada Davis, daughter of Moody Davis and Hannah Jane Staples, was born circa 1865 at Maine.1

Census

     Elzada appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Harmony, Somerset, Maine, in the household of her parents, Moody and Hannah.2
Last Edited5 Nov 2021

Citations

  1. [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 21, line 8.
  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 21, line 1 thru 9; It should be noted, Moody was also listed on 1870 Federal Census, Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 9.

Frances Davis1,2

F, b. circa 1859
FatherMoody Davis1 b. 20 Jun 1830, d. 30 Sep 1881
MotherHannah Jane Staples1 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
     Frances Davis, daughter of Moody Davis and Hannah Jane Staples, was born circa 1859 at Maine.1,2

     Frances, daughter of Moody Davis and Hannah Jane Staples, married Thomas Heal on 13 December 1882, at Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts. This was a second marriage for Thomas and a first for Frances.3

Census

     Frances appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of her parents, Moody and Hannah of Harmony, Somerset, Maine. This census has her name as "Hannah."4

     Frances appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Harmony, Somerset, Maine, in the household of her parents, Moody and Hannah.5

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

Family

Thomas Heal b. c 1845
Last Edited5 Nov 2021

Citations

  1. [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., Harmony, Maine, Page 52, line 40.
  2. [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 6.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915
    Name: Thomas Heal Age: 37 Birth Year: abt 1845
    Birth Place: Maine Marriage Date:     13 Dec 1882 Marriage Place:     Lowell, Massachusetts, USA Father: Charles Heal Mother: Ecsah Heal Spouse: Frances M Davis.
  4. [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., Harmony, Maine, Page 52, line 35 thru 40.
  5. [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 21, line 1 thru 9; It should be noted, Moody was also listed on 1870 Federal Census, Wellington, Maine, Page 14, line 9.
  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.

Gardner S. Davis1,2,3

M, b. May 1848
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
     Gardner S. Davis, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, was born in May 1848 at Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.1,3,4,5

     Gardner, at age 25, son of Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith, married Lizzie Tolman at age 28 on 23 March 1874 at Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts.6,7

Census

     Gardner appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.8

     Gardner appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine.9

     Gardner appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine, in the household of his parents, Luther and Jane.10

     Gardner S. Davis, and his wife, Lizzie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wellington, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of his parents, Luther Davis and Jane I. Smith. He was working on the farm.11

     Gardner and Lizzie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Athol, Worcester, Massachusetts, enumerated 3 July 1900 Gardner was listed as a farmer. Their children, Mable E. were listed as living with them.12

     Gardner appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Athol, Massachusetts, enumerated 6 May 1910. Gardner was listed as an inmate. Further search about the Almshouse was as follows:
(Visited August 22, 1898.) This almshouse, under new management, was found neat and clean, but it is poorly arranged and furnished. There is complete separation of the sexes at night, but none at meals or by day. The farm contains seventy-five acres, about twenty-five of which are tilled. There are ten inmates, three of whom are insane and one is idiotic and epileptic. The warden and matron receive a salary of $350. Transcribed by Candi Horton, 2007 © Genealogy Trails History Group.13


     Gardner appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, enumerated 10 January 1920. The census indicates Gardner was divorced at the time. He was a boarder in the home of Francis Knapp..14

Family

Lizzie Tolman b. Apr 1845
Child
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 13.
  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 22.
  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 15.
  4. [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., Found on Page 8, Wellington, Maine.
  5. [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., Athol, Massachsetts,Sheet 23 A, line 6.
  6. [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., Athol, Massachsetts, Sheet 23 A, line 6 and 7.
  7. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Her surname is from Massachusetts Marriage Records, her first marriage to a "Smith".
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [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 17 thru 20.
  12. [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., Athol, Massachusetts, Sheet 23 A, line 6 thru 8.
  13. [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., Athol, Massachustetts, Sheet 12 B, line 65.
  14. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Petersham, Massachusetts, Sheet 4 A, line 22.
  15. [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., Athol, Massachusetts, Sheet 23 A, line 8.
 
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