Son of Timothy Davis (1662 – 1723) and Sarah Perry (1669 – 1723) of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Nicholas Davis had three wives; Mary Summers (1695-1724?); Hannah Wood (1693-1729?); and Ruth Tucker (1701-1744). The first two presumed to have died in childbirth. Nicholas Davis was an early Massachusetts Quaker. As was his father, Timothy Davis 1662-1723.
Writer located a biography of Nicholas Davis in the Sandwich, Mass library. (See Photos) The biography is written by Ebenezer Allen, clerk of the Sandwich Meeting in 1761.
"He was something severe against obstinate offenders. But to those under affliction his words were as healing balm and his speech as the dew of heaven on the tender grass. He strove to live in peace with all men, and was generally well beloved by those with whom he was acquainted... He traveled twice into the Westward parts of North America in the service of truth. Once he went so far as North Carolina where he made a general visit among friends." It goes on to say he passed away while visiting the Oblong in Dutchess County New York, at the home of William Russell. It does not say where he is buried. Maybe next to the Friends Meeting House on Quaker Hill, Pawling, New York.
Writer, Caroline Hoag, is Nicholas and Ruth Davis' 6th Great Granddaughter.
Sarah Davis Vail is not Nicholas Davis' daughter, please unlink.
Son of Timothy Davis (1662 – 1723) and Sarah Perry (1669 – 1723) of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Nicholas Davis had three wives; Mary Summers (1695-1724?); Hannah Wood (1693-1729?); and Ruth Tucker (1701-1744). The first two presumed to have died in childbirth. Nicholas Davis was an early Massachusetts Quaker. As was his father, Timothy Davis 1662-1723.
Writer located a biography of Nicholas Davis in the Sandwich, Mass library. (See Photos) The biography is written by Ebenezer Allen, clerk of the Sandwich Meeting in 1761.
"He was something severe against obstinate offenders. But to those under affliction his words were as healing balm and his speech as the dew of heaven on the tender grass. He strove to live in peace with all men, and was generally well beloved by those with whom he was acquainted... He traveled twice into the Westward parts of North America in the service of truth. Once he went so far as North Carolina where he made a general visit among friends." It goes on to say he passed away while visiting the Oblong in Dutchess County New York, at the home of William Russell. It does not say where he is buried. Maybe next to the Friends Meeting House on Quaker Hill, Pawling, New York.
Writer, Caroline Hoag, is Nicholas and Ruth Davis' 6th Great Granddaughter.
Sarah Davis Vail is not Nicholas Davis' daughter, please unlink.
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