William Davis1

#7359, (11 February 1878-23 April 1974)
Pedigree
Father*Harry John Davis2 b. 2 Sep 1858, d. 15 Oct 1936
Mother*Charlotte Wigmore2 b. 6 Aug 1847, d. 29 Jun 1946
ChartsThe Davis' of Christchurch, Hampshire.
Birth*11 FEB 1878 William Davis was born on 11 FEB 1878 at Bucklebury, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 
(Witness) Residence30 MAR 1881 He lived with Harry John Davis and Charlotte Wigmore at Scotland, Bucklebury, Berkshire, EnglandG, together with Ellen Louisa Davis.3 
Residence30 MAR 1891 William Davis and Tom Wigmore lived at Hillfoot Farm, Bucklebury, Berkshire, EnglandG.4 
Employment*MAR 1898 William Davis was employed as Shunter, GWR, Reading. at Reading, Berkshire, EnglandG.5 
Residence*30 MAR 1901 He lived at 55 Cardiff Road, Reading, Berkshire, EnglandG.6 
Marriage*27 MAY 1902 He married Annie Sheppard on 27 MAY 1902 at All Saints Church, Enford, Wiltshire, EnglandG, witnessed by Ellen Louisa Davis.7,8 
Employment2 APR 1911 William Davis was employed as Passenger train shunter.9 
Residence*2 APR 1911 He and Annie Sheppard lived at 146 Belmont Road, Reading, Berkshire, EnglandG, together with Henry William Davis, Cecil James Davis and Margaret Harriet Louise Davis.9 
Employment29 SEP 1939 William Davis was employed as Railway Inspector.10 
Residence29 SEP 1939 He and Annie Sheppard lived at Reading, BerkshireG.10 
(Witness) Residence1950 William Davis lived with Frederick Walter Davis and Phyllis Langridge at Reading, BerkshireG, together with Annie Sheppard.11 
Death*23 APR 1974 William Davis died on 23 APR 1974 at Fosters Lane, Woodley, Berkshire, EnglandG, aged 96.12 

Family

Annie Sheppard b. 19 May 1879, d. 28 Apr 1963
Marriage*27 MAY 1902 He married Annie Sheppard on 27 MAY 1902 at Enford, WiltshireG, witnessed by Ellen Louisa Davis.7,8 
Children
Last Edited12 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Bradfield, Berks., Jan-Mar 1878, vol 2c 336.
  2. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, age & birthplace.
  3. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  4. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, half-brothers.
  5. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, GWR staff records, Uniformed Staff, shunter, Reading, to 1915.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, boarder Ball family.
  7. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; William Davis, 24, father Harry, & Annie Shepherd, 23, father James, All Saints, Enford, Wilts. no 364, p 182.
  8. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Annie Sheppard & William Davis, Pewsey, Wilts., Apr-Jun 1902, vol 5a 297.
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  10. [S124] 1939 register.
  11. [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", Berkshire Electoral Rolls, Reading, 1950, p 3.
  12. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 96, Reading & Wokingham, Jun 1974, vol 19, 0417.
  13. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Reading, Berks, Apr-Jun 1905, vol 2c 348.
  14. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, age & place.