Birth
William Davie was born in 1826 and baptised 01 October 1826 at Tedburn, St Mary, Devon, England. He was the son of Richard Davie and Sarah Paddon. [1]
Marriage
William Davie married Jane Langdon in 1850 at Exeter, Devon, England. [2]
Occupation & Residence
William Davie was a Master Mason living at Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England. By 1861 he had his own business employing 4 other Masons.
William Davie is one of the 1861 census enumerators for Tedburn St Mary. He puts himself and his family down as the first entry. His signature is on the summary form for 17 April 1861.
Death
William Davie age 48, passed away 15 September 1873 at Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England. [3]
↑ Death: GRO Online Service Name: DAVIE, WILLIAM |Age at Death (in years): 48 |GRO Reference: 1873 December Quarter in ST THOMAS |Volume 05B Page 45
See also:
Baptism: "England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2M3-CQS9 : 15 March 2018), William Davie, Tedburn-St-Mary, Devon, England; citing Baptism, The Devon Record Office, Exeter. Name William Davie|Sex Male|Baptism Date 01 Oct 1826|Baptism Place Tedburn-St-Mary, Devon, England|Father's Name Richard Davie|Mother's Name Sarah Davie
"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2CH9-S47 : 13 December 2014), William Davie, 1850; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1850, quarter 2, vol. 10, p. 181, Exeter, Devon, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
"British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPC2-SG2Y : 18 April 2019), Mr Wm Davie, Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, 13 Jul 1850, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm .
"England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTR-NS4 : 24 May 2019), William Davie in household of Richard Davie, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
"England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGNY-2MC : 9 November 2019), William Davie, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England; citing Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England, p. 11, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
Free UK Genealogy "General Register Office: 1861 Census Returns database", FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a146b95f4040b9d6e624bbe : accessed 15 Apr 2022) [data about William DAVIE]; citing Piece: 1390 Place: Alphington Enumeration District: 7 Civil Parish: Tedburn St Mary Ecclesiastical Parish: Tedburn St Mary Folio: 58 Page: 1 Schedule: 1 Address: North East Cottage.
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2J1Q-SNQ : 31 December 2014), William Davie, 1873; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, St. Thomas, Devon, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPJM-N763 : 30 August 2018), William Davie, 12 Nov 1873; citing Probate, Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm . Name William Davie|Probate Date 12 Nov 1873|Probate Place Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom|Probate Place (Original) Exeter|Death Date 15 Sep 1873|Beneficiary's Name Jane Davie
Census Records
1841 England & Wales Census:
Davie's Cottage, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England United Kingdom
(Reg. No. HO107| Folio: 265 / 6 Page: 7)
Name
Sex
Age
Birthplace
Occupation
Richard Davie
M
40
Devon
Mason
Mary Davie
F
40
Devon
William Davie
M
15
Devon
Elizabeth Davie
F
9
Devon
Ann Davie
F
7
Devon
1851 England & Wales Census:
Part Tremletts Cottage, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England United Kingdom
(Reg. No. HO107| Folio: 1867 / 350 | Page: 11)
Name
Role
Marr
Sex
Age
Birthplace
Occupation
William Davie
Head
M
M
25
Tedburn, Devon
Mason
Jane Davie
Wife
M
F
27
Tedburn, Devon
Mary Jane Davie
Dau
S
F
4 m
Tedburn, Devon
1861 England & Wales Census:
North East Cottage, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, England United Kingdom
(Schedule: 1|RG9/1390| Folio: 58 | Page: 1)
Name
Role
Marr
Sex
Age
Birthplace
Occupation
William Davie
Head
M
M
35
Tedburn St Mary, Devon
Master Mason Emp 4 Masons
Jane Davie
Wife
M
F
37
Crediton, Devon
Post & School Mistress
William L Davie
Son
S
M
7
Tedburn St Mary, Devon
Scholar
James H Davie
Son
S
M
9m
Tedburn St Mary, Devon
Maria Kemble
Servant
S
F
12
Cheriton Bishop, Devon
General Servant
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