Samuel Davies

[nutmeg138]

I can find Samuel's marriage record to Frances Elizabeth Murray, (2/7/1822 St Andrew's, Holborn) and it is witnessed by Ebenezer Davies and William Davies. (Also witnessed by Frances Jones, bride's mother, and Mary Reacey). I have not been able to find a birth record for Samuel, but am wondering if either Ebenezer or William is Samuel's father? Approximate birth date and place (1801, Westminster) have been obtained from census records. Samuel was a law stationer, and so was Ebenezer, and Samuel's son, Alfred Christopher Davies. Any help to trace Samuel's origins would be very much appreciated, please.  Regards, nutmeg138

[lizdb]

Is there a reason this is on Essex Board?

[nutmeg138]

Being from Oz, I have no clear understanding of the lines drawn between Sussex, Middlesex and Essex, and also, although I think the Davies family was mostly from London, I don't KNOW that for a fact. Sorry if the question is not for you. Thanks for the reply. nutmeg

[trish1120]

Hi nutmeg138,
It is very difficult to pinpoint his Christening unfortunately.
Have you tried Familysearch Pilot ?.

Re Ebenezer you say he was a Law Stationer also.
When was he born according to the Census you have for him?
If he was close in age to Samuel this may be of interest;

England/Wales Non Conformist Records Indexes (RG4-8)
SAMUEL Davies;
Birth 21 January 1802, Cripplegate, London to SAMUEL and SARAH Davies
EBENEZER Davis:
Birth 29 March 1800, Cripplegate, London to same Parents

Other possible Children to Sam/Sarah;
MARY, 28 July 1797
JOSIAH HOSKEN, 20 July 1799
SARAH, 19 August 1800
HEPZIBAH, 18 Sept 1808
SOPHIA, 03 March 1810

All from Familysearch Pilot

Trish

[nutmeg138]

Thanks Trish, I had tried FamilySearch pilot, putting in 'Samuel Davies, any event 1790-1850 in London, England United Kingdom. What I received from that search was Samuel's marriage records, his children's births or christenings. Nothing on Samuel's birth, so am wondering what info you put into the search engine? I would love to try it.
Re Ebenezer, I have his birth 27/11/1788, christening St Clement Danes, Westminster, parents William Davies and Mary Morris. 2 Marriages, 1/1/1821 St A Holborn to Susan Merrick; 11/11/1845 St A Holborn to Mary Bryers (aged 49 and father John Thomas - his surname - and Ebenezer, burial 20/12/1846, Highgate cemetery, Pancras. All this from Ancestry.com. Unfortunately, no census or other common records to tie Ebenezer and Samuel together except Sam's marriage cert. I do enjoy searching records for my ancestors, but sometimes it's all just too confusing. Thanks for your efforts, nutmeg138.

[nutmeg138]

Hi Trish, I tried Family search Pilot search and found all but Ebenezer for Samuel and Sarah Davies.  I note you give their birth address as Cripplegate, whereas the five other names you gave me were born or baptised a St Saviour's, Southwark (first three) or Newington, Surrey (Hepzibah and Sophia). Is this possible considering Samuel and Ebenezer's births at Cripplegate?
There were several marriages for Samuel/Sarah, but one Samuel/Sarah Holder, 25/3/1792, St Michael's, Crooked Lane, London England or Samuel/Sarah Sims 25/12/1807 at St Clement Danes. I thought this was a bit late, and also all these people have the surname Davis, rather than Davies. I know spellings are not always a guide, but would like your thoughts, please.
I wish I could meet them all and explain how hard it is when they keep using the same christian names! Regards, Meg