Davis (1) Family
Charles Davis, was born about 1700-1710, probably in England, and �brought over the ocean, and sold to pay his passage� (Refer to-Cane Creek Marriage book, located in vault of Guilford College, North Carolina)
He was married 12mo 9da 1732/3, probably in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Hannah Matson, daughter of John Matson. They lived in Blockly, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. They had 8 children. Their second son was John.
John Davis I, son of Charles Davis and Hannah Matson, was born 28da 9mo 1735 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
He was married to Mary Chamness, daughter of Anthony Chamness and Sarah Cole, insert link.
John Davis died 21 November 1806, in Cane Creek, Orange County, North Carolina. Mary died 22 July 1819, in Cane Creek.
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William Davis, son of John Davis I and Mary Chamness, was born 24d 10mo 1763, in Orange County, North Carolina.
He was married to Ann Marshill, who was born 21da 6mo 1764 daughter of William Marshill and Rebecca ___.
Children:
Joseph Davis, son of William Davis and Ann Marshill, was married to Catherine Farmer.
Children:
John Davis III, son of Joseph Davis and Catherine Farmer, married Caroline Chamness Williams, daughter of 4. George Williams and Catherine Davidson.
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