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Descendants of Griffith Davis

Generation No. 3


      14. Johnathan3 Davis (Caleb2, Griffith1) was born Abt. 1770 in Chester Co., PA, and died Bet. 1840 - 1845 in Cattawissa Twp., Columbia Co., PA. He married Rebecca Edwards July 1791 in Chester Co., PA. She was born Abt. 1773 in Chester Co., PA, and died Bet. 1830 - 1840 in Cattawissa Twp., Columbia Co., PA.

Notes for Johnathan Davis:
Proof of lineage- Will of his father Caleb lists Jonathan as his son. Monthly Meeting at New Garden (August 6, 1791) shows he was disowned for marriage out of unity. Also shows that he was married by magistrate. Michener, by SL and AE Shaddinger "Still More Micheners in America" Vol. 3 c. 1997 shows name of Jonathan's wife and daughter Rebecca; Hist'l & Bio'l Annals of Columbia and Montour Cos. PA Vol. 1 p. 524 Jonathan Davis an early settler; 1840 PA Columbia Co. census showing Jonathan living alone in age 70-80 bracket; 1850 census J. Davis is not living with daughter Rebecca. Petition filed in 1820 by wife Rebecca Davis for guardianship for their two youngest children, Franklin and Rosianna. Shows that Jonathan left the family. Daughter Rebecca and husband John Hauer are given guardianship.


According to his father's will, Jonathan and Rebecca had seven children. Four are known.

Notes for Rebecca Edwards:
Proof: A petition filed in Cattawissa in November of 1820, shows Rebecca living alone. It was stated (excerpt) "The petitioners husband Jonathan Davis of Cattawissa Twp. hath for several years past forsaken the bed and the company of the petitioner and taken no care of his children and their property."
Resource; Orphan's Court; Book 1,p 250 1814-1827. Columbia Co., PA

It is not apparent why Rebecca was asking for guardianship. She may have been sick or didn't have the means to support her children.

More About Johnathan Davis and Rebecca Edwards:
Marriage: July 1791, Chester Co., PA
     
Children of Johnathan Davis and Rebecca Edwards are:
+ 25 i.   Caleb4 Davis, born 1791 in Chester Co., PA; died Abt. 1858 in Madison Twp., Clarion Co., PA.
  26 ii.   Rebecca Davis, born 1798.
  27 iii.   Franklin Davis.
  28 iv.   Rosianna Davis.


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