James Davis was born on July 30, 1700 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay, son of Joseph Davis (~1664–1735) and Hannah Cobb (1671–1739).[1]
James Davis of Barnstable, yeoman died intestate and on 12 March 1745/46, Isaac Hinckley of Barnstable was granted the administration of his estate.[3]
His inventory was taken on 14 March 1745/46 in Barnstable.[4]
In 1746, his brother Robert Davis of Barnstable was appointed guardian of his minor children, Hannah, Benjamin, and Joseph. Isaac Hinckley, Jr., of Barnstable, was appointed guardian of his minor children, Eunice, Thankful, and James. And Gershom Davis was appointed guardian of his minor son, David.[5]
In 1755, his estate was set out to his eldest son, Joseph Davis, who would pay the other heirs their share, viz., Hannah, wife of Isaac Davis, James Davis, Benjamin Davis, David Davis, Thankful Davis, and Eunice Davis. An account of his estate by Isaac Hinckley included doctor, appraisers, debts paid, and administration fees.[6]
↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-PLC3 : Fri Mar 08 18:12:22 UTC 2024), Entry for James Davis and Thankfull Hinckly, 04 Jan 1727.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88975571/james-davis: accessed June 15, 2024), memorial page for James Davis (30 Jul 1700–6 Oct 1745), Find a Grave Memorial ID 88975571, citing Cobb's Hill Cemetery East and West, Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 47206585).
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