An American Family History

Barnabas Davis and Patience James married July 1, 1625 in Teksbury, Gloucestershire, England. Tewksbury is about 100 miles west of London.

Samuel Davis, Sr. was born in 1630 in England.

Barnabas first came from England in July, 1635, in the ship Blessing.

Patience Davis Ridland was born on December 21, 1636. Barnabas Davis was born about 1638. The family immigrated to America in June, 1639. They settled in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where Barnabas was employed by John and William Woodcock to handle their affairs. He owned Lovell's Island and considerable other property in Charleston.

Nathaniel Davis was born in 1642 in Charlestown.

Barnabus was granted two acres on Lovells Island on August 11, 1643.

Hopewell Davis was born in 1644. James Davis was born about 1650.

Barnabas died in Charlestown in 1685 and Patience followed in 1690.

Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.