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     *** Scarlett was the child of John Archibald Scarlett and Violet Elizabeth Martin. *** Scarlett died circa 1915; AT BIRTH.

     Marjorie Elizabeth McKie married William John Scarlett, son of Arthur Alfred Scarlett and Elise Melissa Lammy. Marjorie Elizabeth McKie also went by the name of Mickie. She was born on 2 July 1921. She died on 25 March 1978 at age 56.

     F. Thomas Bowker married an unknown person. He died after 9 September 1742.

     Elizabeth Stillwood was born in 1790 at Hanley, Staffordshire. She married Pinberrow Scarlett, son of Samuel Scarlett and Mary Bowker, on 11 November 1817 at Hanley Staffordshire. As of 11 November 1817,her married name was Scarlett. Elizabeth Scarlett appeared in the household of Pinberrow Scarlett in the 1871 census at 65 High Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

     Gloria Isobel Hill married Ralph Ernest Scarlett, son of Norman Scarlett and Gladys May Reynolds, at Orillia Ont. Gloria Isobel Hill was born in 1930 at Orillia Ont. She died on 6 December 1999 at Orillia Ont.

     Stephen Scarlett was the son of Ralph Ernest Scarlett and Gloria Isobel Hill. Stephen Scarlett died circa 1999.

     Andrew Thomson Served as an Ensign in the war of 1812. He was born circa 1795 at Montreal, Quebec. He was the son of Archibald Thomson and Elizabeth McKay. Andrew Thomson died after 8 March 1810.

     Edward William Thomson Servered as a Captian in the war of 1812 York Volunters. He was born on 15 January 1794 at Kingston Ont. He was the son of Archibald Thomson and Elizabeth McKay. Edward William Thomson died after 23 March 1815.

     Lyndia Terry married George Thomson, son of Archibald Thomson and Elizabeth McKay, in 1823. Lyndia Terry died after 1834.

     Elias Huffman (Hoffman) was buried at Riverview Cementary Napanee. He Came to Canada as a UEL in 1773. He married Nancy Reid. Elias Huffman (Hoffman) was born on 26 August 1768. He died on 29 April 1831 at age 62.

     Nancy Reid married Elias Huffman (Hoffman). Nancy Reid was buried at Riverview Cementary Napanee. She died on 22 April 1841.

     Arson G Reynolds was buried at Deseronto, Ont. He died on 7 March 1914.

     Kenneth Bertram Davis was born on 3 January 1910 at Moseley, Birmingham. He was the son of Arthur Bertram Davis and Gertrude Pickering. Kenneth Bertram Davis appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in the household of Arthur Bertram Davis at 115 Oxford Rd, Moseley; Arthur Bertram Davis, manager at paper works (26), with wife of 2 years Gertrude (26) & son Kenneth Bertram (1), & one general domestic servant. Kenneth Bertram Davis was authorised by the Post Office to receive wireless signals, using code no BRS2, which he did for a number of years: he also experimented with television in its earliest days, certainly before World War II. In post-War times, on his retirement, he became passionately interested in - and very knowledgeable about - Great Britain's stamps on 9 January 1923 at 140 Colege Rd., Moseley, Birmingham. He married Emily Mary Gateley MBE, daughter of Arthur John Gateley KSG and Emily Gertrude Hodgkiss, on 2 December 1939 at The Oratory, Birmingham; Elizabeth P-Brown was a bridesmaid. Kenneth Bertram Davis lived circa 1944 at Little Croft, Wootton Wawen. He was he went for three days on 18 May 1954 at Dusseldorf. He was and his wife returned from holiday at Hotel L'Horizon, St Brelade's Bay, Jersey - a rare forray abroad! On 6 September 1956. He lived in August 1966 at Tilletts' flat, Seaview House, Seaview; on holiday. He lived in August 1967 at Seaview House, Seaview; on holiday. He died on 7 January 1983 at age 73.

     Emily Mary Gateley MBE was born on 14 August 1916 at 21 Woodstock Rd, Moseley, Birmingham, a nursing home. She was christened at St. Anne's, Bristol Rd. B'ham. She was the daughter of Arthur John Gateley KSG and Emily Gertrude Hodgkiss. Emily Mary Gateley MBE was RC. She Convent Of The Holy Child, Olton, Birmingham; B'ham Univ. She received First Holy Communion on 19 March 1926. She was a voluntary social worker. She married Kenneth Bertram Davis, son of Arthur Bertram Davis and Gertrude Pickering, on 2 December 1939 at The Oratory, Birmingham; Elizabeth P-Brown was a bridesmaid. As of 2 December 1939,her married name was Davis. Emily Mary Gateley MBE was ill with a heart attack in 1972 at Arrow Old Rectory. As of 11 June 1988,her married name was Tillett MBE. She married Cyril Vernon Tillett on 11 June 1988 at Our Lady & St. Simon Stock, Putney, London. Emily Mary Gateley MBE died on 15 March 2003 at The Coach House, Arrow, near Alcester, Warwickshire, at age 86; following a massive stroke 10 days earlier. She was buried on 25 March 2003 at Arrow.

     Arthur Bertram Davis was born on 13 March 1885 at 156 Pershore Rd., Edgbaston, B'ham. He was C. of E. He was the son of Arthur Henry Davis and Emily Child. Arthur Bertram Davis appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Arthur Henry Davis at 139 Hagley Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham; (Head: Arthur H. Davis, an Estate Agent, aged 48, with wife,Emily 44, 2 sons, Harry W. 18 - architect's articled clerk - and Arthur B. 16, and 2 servants, cook and housemaid). Arthur Bertram Davis was employed by employed by J & W Mitchell, Bordesley Paper Works: he later became Chairman of the company on 16 September 1901. He married Gertrude Pickering, daughter of Henry Pickering and Mary Stanfield, on 26 August 1908 at St. Anne's, Moseley, Worcs.. Arthur Bertram Davis appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 115 Oxford Rd, Moseley; Arthur Bertram Davis, manager at paper works (26), with wife of 2 years Gertrude (26) & son Kenneth Bertram (1), & one general domestic servant. He was Chairman and joint Managing Director, J. & W. Mitchell Ltd., Bordesley Paper Works, with which he had then been associated for more than 30 years in November 1935 at 461 Coventry Road, Birmingham. He lived in December 1938 at 79 Reddings Road, Moseley, Birmingham. He married Mrs. Iris Byrne circa 1947. Arthur Bertram Davis died on 17 March 1957 at Queen Elizabeth Hosp., Edgbaston, B'ham, at age 72.

     Gertrude Pickering reg'd in King's Norton sub-district. She was born on 7 May 1884 at Upper Mary St., Balsall Heath. She was the daughter of Henry Pickering and Mary Stanfield. Gertrude Pickering appeared in the 1891 census at 99 Oakfield Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham; aged 6, scholar. She appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of Henry Pickering at 30 Park Hill, King's Norton, Birmingham; a soap and candle maker on his own account aged 50, with wife, 3 children (Ernest - a chemist's assistant) and 1 servant. Gertrude Pickering married Arthur Bertram Davis, son of Arthur Henry Davis and Emily Child, on 26 August 1908 at St. Anne's, Moseley, Worcs.. As of 26 August 1908,her married name was Davis. Gertrude Davis appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in the household of Arthur Bertram Davis at 115 Oxford Rd, Moseley; Arthur Bertram Davis, manager at paper works (26), with wife of 2 years Gertrude (26) & son Kenneth Bertram (1), & one general domestic servant. Gertrude Pickering lived with Arthur Bertram Davis in December 1938 at 79 Reddings Road, Moseley, Birmingham. Gertrude Pickering died on 12 March 1947 at 1 Blythe Way, Solihull, Wks., at age 62.

     Molly Davis was born on 13 July 1914. She was the daughter of Arthur Bertram Davis and Gertrude Pickering. Molly Davis married Richard Sladen Pocock Lt. Col. in 1940. Molly Davis died on 13 July 1977 at age 63.

     Richard Sladen Pocock Lt. Col. was born in 1912. He married Molly Davis, daughter of Arthur Bertram Davis and Gertrude Pickering, in 1940. Richard Sladen Pocock Lt. Col. died on 10 March 1964 at Calverley Lodge NH, 2 Penbury Rd, Tunbridge Wells.

     Nicholas Pocock died in ? At Car Crash. He was born on 2 February 1951 at Egypt. He was the son of Richard Sladen Pocock Lt. Col. and Molly Davis.

     Mrs. Iris Byrne married Arthur Bertram Davis, son of Arthur Henry Davis and Emily Child, circa 1947. As of circa 1947,her married name was Davis Mrs. Mrs. Iris Byrne died on 14 April 1968.

     Arthur Henry Davis was born on 5 May 1852 at Bromfield, Shropshire. He was the son of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries. Arthur Henry Davis was baptized on 17 February 1853 at Bromfield, Shropshire. He appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1861 census at Bickmarsh, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. Arthur Henry Davis off "to Evesham to learn land surveying with Mr. Webb" on 26 November 1866. He was confirmed on 6 April 1868 at Long Marston. He appeared in the household of Jane Davis in the 1871 census at Bickmarsh Hall, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. Arthur Henry Davis appeared in the 1881 census at 1 & 2 Compton Rd., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire; (Arthur H. Davies, married, 28, a surveyor - a boarder at Mrs. Cross's). He married Emily Child, daughter of William Child and Ann Taylor, on 1 September 1881 at St. Mark's, Wolverhampton, Staffs.. Arthur Henry Davis was appointed agent for Lord Calthorpe in 1895. He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 139 Hagley Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham; (Head: Arthur H. Davis, an Estate Agent, aged 48, with wife,Emily 44, 2 sons, Harry W. 18 - architect's articled clerk - and Arthur B. 16, and 2 servants, cook and housemaid). He was the agent for the Calthorpe Estate before 13 March 1903. He died on 13 March 1903 at 139 Hagley Rd., Birmingham, at age 50.

     Emily Child was born on 1 May 1856 at Wolverhampton; the youngest daughter of the family. She was the daughter of William Child and Ann Taylor. Emily Child appeared in the household of William Child in the 1861 census at Townwell Fold, Wolverhampton. Emily Child appeared in the household of William Child in the 1871 census at Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton. Emily Child appeared in the household of William Child in the 1881 census at 11 Clifton St., Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton. Emily Child married Arthur Henry Davis, son of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries, on 1 September 1881 at St. Mark's, Wolverhampton, Staffs.. As of 1 September 1881,her married name was Davis. Emily Child appeared on the census of 1901 at 139 Hagley Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham. She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Arthur Henry Davis at 139 Hagley Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham; (Head: Arthur H. Davis, an Estate Agent, aged 48, with wife,Emily 44, 2 sons, Harry W. 18 - architect's articled clerk - and Arthur B. 16, and 2 servants, cook and housemaid). Emily Child died on 6 January 1906 at 1 Fountain Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham, at age 49; aged 49, widow of "Alfred" (sic!) Henry, an estate agent - of chronic asthma and emphysema (25 years), influenza (11 days), pneumonia (6 days), cardiac failure (48 hours).

     Harry William Davis was born in 1882 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. He was the son of Arthur Henry Davis and Emily Child. Harry William Davis appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Arthur Henry Davis at 139 Hagley Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham; (Head: Arthur H. Davis, an Estate Agent, aged 48, with wife,Emily 44, 2 sons, Harry W. 18 - architect's articled clerk - and Arthur B. 16, and 2 servants, cook and housemaid). Harry William Davis witnessed the death of Emily Child on 6 January 1906 at 1 Fountain Rd., Edgbaston, Birmingham; aged 49, widow of "Alfred" (sic!) Henry, an estate agent - of chronic asthma and emphysema (25 years), influenza (11 days), pneumonia (6 days), cardiac failure (48 hours). Harry William Davis married Ethel Sophia Springthorpe, daughter of John Thomas Springthorpe of Moseley, B'ham and Edith (?), on 7 August 1906 at Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth. Harry William Davis died on 31 January 1954.

     Hilda (?) died in November 1968.

     Ethel Sophia Springthorpe was born circa 1882 at Birmingham. She was the daughter of John Thomas Springthorpe of Moseley, B'ham and Edith (?). Ethel Sophia Springthorpe appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of John Thomas Springthorpe of Moseley, B'ham; John Springthorpe solicitor in business on his own account, born Manton, Rutland (50) with wife (41), daughters Ethel & Helen (19 & 17) and sons Gerald & Roy (13 & 4) all born in B'ham, and one domestic servant. Ethel Sophia Springthorpe married Harry William Davis, son of Arthur Henry Davis and Emily Child, on 7 August 1906 at Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth. Ethel Sophia Springthorpe died on 29 December 1967.

     Peter Davis was living. He was born on 17 January 1812 at Burford, Shropshire; His daughter noted the month and day in her diaries. He was the son of Samuel Davis Sr. and Elizabeth Reynolds. Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Go to Oldwood in afternoon to see my Father's brother, Edwe'd (?) Davis who is unwell and leave him a ticket to be admitted to the dispensary." on 23 May 1836 at Oldwood, Tenbury Wells. He was recording in his diary: "Mrs. Reynolds accompanies us to Burford Church and stays dinner at Burford" on 5 June 1836. He was recording in his diary: "Mrs. Reynolds (of Burcott) accompanies from Lodge party to stay the night here [that is, Dean Park, Burford]" on 9 June 1836. He was recording in his diary: "Put Samuel's horse to Mrs. Reynolds carriage and take her home to Burcott. Get there to dinner... Return to Burford to sleep." [It's about 25 miles from Burford up to Burcote.] on 13 June 1836. He was recording in his diary: "...back to Badger to Tea. Go from thence on horseback to Kemberton to visit my uncle, Peter Reynolds. Stay the night there." on 15 June 1836. He was recording in his diary: "Fine day. Sunday. Eliza & I dine with Father at Burford." on 19 June 1836. He witnessed the marriage of William Trumper and Eliza Davis on 9 August 1836 at Nash Chapel, Burford; mentioned in Peter Davis's diary: "Eliza and Mr Trumper are married at the Nash Chapel." Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Take Tea at Burford along with Sam and his bride, a truly affectionate and estimable person." on 12 August 1836. He lived on 2 September 1837 at Burford Rectory, Salop. He witnessed the burial of Samuel Davis Sr. on 2 September 1837 at Burford; "In memory of Samuel Davis who died 30 August 1837 aged 69 years", it says on his gravestone in Burford churchyard (near to the S-E end of the church) "Slight storms. AM. Fine afternoon. The funeral day of my poor dear Father. The chief mourners, my brothers..William & Saml , Mrs Trumper and myself. The Pallbearers, eight in number, viz. Mr Wm Reynolds, Mr Partridge, Mr B Edwards, Mr E Edwards, Mr B Giles, Mr C Williams, Mr J Nott of Eastham & Mr Wm Mytton of Deptcroft. The underbearers 6 of the workmen viz. Thos Phillips, James Porton, John Dewis??, John Jones, Wm Bayliss & Thos Peade??. Mr Rushout & Mr Rodwell , the clergymen. The former performed the burial service. Also present Mr H Davis, the surgeon, & Mr Anderson, the Attorney who prepared the will, Morgan the coffinmaker, Mills the tomb builder. The pallbearers wore hatbands and scarfs. The workmen hatbands and gloves took 5/ each in money. All the rest of workmen at Park, Nash and Burford who were not bearers gloves and 5/ each in money. Mr Russell the undertaker. On returning home Mr Anderson read the will. Only Saml & Aunt Partridge stay dinner with me. The Executors, my two brothers and myself. The trustee for my sister Mr Wm Reynolds. All passes off in the greatest and pleasantest manner possible and may the Lord have mercy on the soul of the departed. A better Father, a better husband or a more upright and honest man never was in existence." Peter Davis witnessed the probate of the estate of Samuel Davis Sr. after 6 September 1837; Probate of their father's will was granted to Wm, Samuel (Junior) and Peter Davis - personal effects under £2000. Peter Davis was taking on an additional 16 acres of farmland at Court of Hill, slightly north of Nash on 31 October 1837. Heappeared in the 1841 census at The Lodge, Broncroft Farm, Diddlebury, Shropshire. He lived in 1845 at Milton, Pembridge, Herefs. at time of wedding. He married Jane Jeffries, daughter of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith, on 30 January 1845 at Parish Church, Pembridge; by licence; the officiating minister being The Rev. William Lee, the bride's uncle by marriage, and the witnesses mostly being relations of the bride - her father's sister Mary Anne; her brother EJJ, and her mother's brothers John & Henry, brother-in-law John Morgan, and nieces Anna Maria Mitchell and Mary Ann Morgan - plus two called William and Jane, surnames illegible. The licence (dated 20 Jan. 45) says the groom was 33 and the bride 19, both of Pembridge parish, the bride's mother (a widow) consenting to the match. Peter Davis lived in 1846 at Pembridge. He lived in 1850 at Titley, nr. Lyonshall. He lived in 1851 at King’s Head Farm, Bromfield, Shropshire; which is on the West of the village. He appeared in the 1851 census at Village Fm. House, Bromfield, Shropshire. He lived on 28 September 1860 at Bickmarsh Hall, Warwickshire; "We have a copy of sale particulars dated 1858 (ref. CR1596/Box 82/16) for the Hall and the Bickmarsh estate (995 acres) when the tenant was John Bursell. We also have a valuation of the fixtures at the Hall dated 28th September 1860 (ref. CR 2433/31/47) at the handover from Bursell to Peter Davis." NB The particulars were for a sale of 995 acres (freehold) of the Bickmarsh Estate, including the Hall, due to take place by auction on 30th Sept. 1858. He appeared in the 1861 census at Bickmarsh, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. He appeared in the household of Mary Anne Jeffries in the 1871 census at Lower House, Stapleton Court Farm, Presteigne, Herefordshire. Peter Davis died on 3 October 1873 at Bickmarsh Hall, Bickmarsh, Warwickshire, at age 61. He was buried at Dorsington Churchyard, Worcs.. His estate was probated at District Probate Registry, Birmingham; PD, late of Bickmarsh Hall, Welford, Warwickshire, Farmer, administratrix: Jane Davis of BH, widow (sureties: Henry Jeffries, 23 High St. Guildford, wholesale druggist, and John Davis of Grimley, farmer). Effects under £8,000. No leaseholds. Extracted by Preston & Davis, Tenbury.

     Jane Jeffries was born on 8 October 1825 at Church House, Lyonshall. She was the daughter of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith. Jane Jeffries was baptized on 23 October 1825 at Lyonshall. She appeared in the household of Jane Meredith in the 1841 census at Sheriffs, Lyonshall. Jane Jeffries married Peter Davis, son of Samuel Davis Sr. and Elizabeth Reynolds, on 30 January 1845 at Parish Church, Pembridge; by licence; the officiating minister being The Rev. William Lee, the bride's uncle by marriage, and the witnesses mostly being relations of the bride - her father's sister Mary Anne; her brother EJJ, and her mother's brothers John & Henry, brother-in-law John Morgan, and nieces Anna Maria Mitchell and Mary Ann Morgan - plus two called William and Jane, surnames illegible. The licence (dated 20 Jan. 45) says the groom was 33 and the bride 19, both of Pembridge parish, the bride's mother (a widow) consenting to the match. As of 30 January 1845,her married name was Davis. Jane Davis appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1851 census at Village Fm. House, Bromfield, Shropshire. Jane Jeffries appeared in the 1861 census at Bromfield, Shropshire. She owned a silver napkin ring with her initials on it, which was hallmarked in 1867 in Birmingham, this ring being in the ownership of Bruce Coates of NB, Canada. She appeared in the 1871 census at Bickmarsh Hall, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire; (Head "pro tem": Jane Davis, married, aged 45, living with 8 children, John J 25; Laura J M 21; Arthur H 18 "a surveyor"; Georgiana R 14; Eliza A 12; Constance A 11; Flora M 8 and Alice M 4; and her mother Jane Jeffries, widow, 67, a 48-y-o female boarder/governess Martha E Smith and an agricultural pupil, plus three servants (2 domestic and 1 farm). She witnessed the probate of the estate of Peter Davis at District Probate Registry, Birmingham; PD, late of Bickmarsh Hall, Welford, Warwickshire, Farmer, administratrix: Jane Davis of BH, widow (sureties: Henry Jeffries, 23 High St. Guildford, wholesale druggist, and John Davis of Grimley, farmer). Effects under £8,000. No leaseholds. Extracted by Preston & Davis, Tenbury. Jane Jeffries appeared in the 1881 census at Dowles Rectory, Dowles, Shropshire; (Head: Jane Davis widow 55, her 4 daughters Laura J M Lutwyche 31, widow, Constance A Davis 21, Flora May Davis 18 and Alice M Davis 14, and granddaughter Mary G Freer, 6, and one servant). She gave her late husband's 1836/7 diary to her daughter Gertrude in 1884. She appeared in the household of Dr. Trevor Webster in the 1891 census at 42 High Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire. Jane Jeffries died on 18 June 1891 at Bewdley at age 65. She was buried on 20 June 1891 at Dorsington Churchyard, Worcs..

     John Jeffries Davis was born on 9 November 1845 at Pembridge, Herefordshire. He was the son of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries. John Jeffries Davis was baptized on 17 March 1846 at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire. He appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1851 census at Village Fm. House, Bromfield, Shropshire. John Jeffries Davis appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1861 census at Bickmarsh, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. John Jeffries Davis appeared in the household of Jane Davis in the 1871 census at Bickmarsh Hall, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. John Jeffries Davis witnessed the probate of the estate of Peter Davis at District Probate Registry, Birmingham; PD, late of Bickmarsh Hall, Welford, Warwickshire, Farmer, administratrix: Jane Davis of BH, widow (sureties: Henry Jeffries, 23 High St. Guildford, wholesale druggist, and John Davis of Grimley, farmer). Effects under £8,000. No leaseholds. Extracted by Preston & Davis, Tenbury. John Jeffries Davis married Catherine ("Kate") Freer, daughter of Leacroft Freer and Eliza Powell Dudley, on 29 April 1874 at Ventnor, Isle Of Wight; They were engaged by 5th June 1872. John Jeffries Davis appeared in the 1881 census at Grimley, Holt, Worcs; (Head: John J Davis, 35 Farmer - he employed 16 men and 9 boys (and was a tenant of Lady Dudley) - with his wife Catherine, 36, and children Eliza J 6, Katherine J 4, Annie J 3 and Henry J 1; and sister-in-law Helena Freer, 24; and 2 servants). He was selling his Herefordshire cattle, and moving to Stevenage! In October 1886 at Grimley. He lived in 1887 at Broadwater, Stevenage. He lived in 1888 at Cross-o'-the-Hill Farm; about 500 acres, let from Mr Smith-Ryland. He was buried after 28 December 1896 at Dorsington Church. He died on 29 December 1896 at Cross-o'-the-Hill Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon, at age 51; pneumonia: his obituary says he was not a stockman, but an outstanding horticulturist. His estate was probated on 25 February 1897; letters of administration granted to Catherine Davis: effects £8,121.6.2d.

     Catherine ("Kate") Freer was born on 21 March 1846 at Birmingham; Another source gives 24th April 1845 as her date of birth. She was the daughter of Leacroft Freer and Eliza Powell Dudley. Catherine ("Kate") Freer appeared in the household of M. Howard Freer in the 1871 census at Grange House, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. Catherine ("Kate") Freer married John Jeffries Davis, son of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries, on 29 April 1874 at Ventnor, Isle Of Wight; They were engaged by 5th June 1872. As of 29 April 1874,her married name was Davis. Catherine ("Kate") Davis appeared in the household of John Jeffries Davis in the 1881 census at Grimley, Holt, Worcs.. Catherine ("Kate") Freer died on 27 December 1906 at 86 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, at age 60; (and was buried at Dorsington). Her estate was probated on 11 April 1907; executors: Tom Watkins Baker Gent., Helena Freer and Eliza Jeffries Davis: effects £1,444.1.7d.

     Samuel Davis Sr. was born between 1 September 1768 and 29 August 1769. He was the son of Edward Davis. Samuel Davis Sr. married Elizabeth Reynolds, daughter of Peter Reynolds and Mary Reynolds, on 26 June 1804 at Nash Chapel, Burford, Salop; groom spelled Davies in the Register, by licence. Witnesses Wm. Reynolds, presumably the bride's brother, and WalterTolley. Samuel Davis Sr. lived before 1822 at Lower Nash, Salop. He lived in 1822 at Dean Park, Burford, Salop; (Note, that on 8th February 1685, three children of John & Elizabeth Hall, of Deane Park, were baptised; and on 29th February 1691, Jon Hill, keeper of Deane Parke, was buried. So this was a long-established place of residence.). He was a farmer. He was a witness when Peter Davis was recording in his diary: "Fine day. Sunday. Eliza & I dine with Father at Burford." on 19 June 1836. Samuel Davis Sr. witnessed the burial of Edward Davis on 30 July 1836 at Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire; mentioned in Peter Davis's diary: "Father goes to attend the funeral of his late brother from Mr. Potts’s Oldwood to Tenbury Church." Samuel Davis Sr. lived before 1837 at Burford Rectory, Burford, Salop. He died on 30 August 1837 at Burford, Salop; of dropsy: "Warm clear day. This morning about ¼ to 5 o’clock my poor dear Father departed this life without a struggle having bourne a lingering illness of nearly 3 months. In the 69^th year of his age. May the Lord have mercy upon the soul of my best friend upon earth. All the family present besides Samuel who arrived at Park by this day’s mail." (His tombstone states he died aged 69.). He was buried on 2 September 1837 at Burford; "In memory of Samuel Davis who died 30 August 1837 aged 69 years", it says on his gravestone in Burford churchyard (near to the S-E end of the church) "Slight storms. AM. Fine afternoon. The funeral day of my poor dear Father. The chief mourners, my brothers..William & Saml , Mrs Trumper and myself. The Pallbearers, eight in number, viz. Mr Wm Reynolds, Mr Partridge, Mr B Edwards, Mr E Edwards, Mr B Giles, Mr C Williams, Mr J Nott of Eastham & Mr Wm Mytton of Deptcroft. The underbearers 6 of the workmen viz. Thos Phillips, James Porton, John Dewis??, John Jones, Wm Bayliss & Thos Peade??. Mr Rushout & Mr Rodwell , the clergymen. The former performed the burial service. Also present Mr H Davis, the surgeon, & Mr Anderson, the Attorney who prepared the will, Morgan the coffinmaker, Mills the tomb builder. The pallbearers wore hatbands and scarfs. The workmen hatbands and gloves took 5/ each in money. All the rest of workmen at Park, Nash and Burford who were not bearers gloves and 5/ each in money. Mr Russell the undertaker. On returning home Mr Anderson read the will. Only Saml & Aunt Partridge stay dinner with me. The Executors, my two brothers and myself. The trustee for my sister Mr Wm Reynolds. All passes off in the greatest and pleasantest manner possible and may the Lord have mercy on the soul of the departed. A better Father, a better husband or a more upright and honest man never was in existence." His estate was probated after 6 September 1837; Probate of their father's will was granted to Wm, Samuel (Junior) and Peter Davis - personal effects under £2000.