There are 3 Joseph DAVIS that have been confused in some internet trees
- born 1809 Australia
- died 1873 Australia
- father Joseph Davis, Convict “Minerva” 1800
- mother Ann Davis, Convict “William Pitt” 1806
- born 1813
- unknown biological parents
- adopted father William Davis, Convict "Friendship" 1800
- adopted mother Catherine Davis, Convict "Alexander" 1806
Joseph Davis, Free Settler “Midas” 1825
- born 1798
- died 1835 Australia
- married Margaret Davis, Free Settler “Midas” 1825 (daughter of Catherine Davis, Convict "Alexander" 1806)
The sources confirming that these are NOT the same people
Joseph DAVIS 1798-1835
- married in Ireland in 1825
- Two 1826 newspaper article Joseph DAVIS lately arrived in the colony assaulted his mother in law Catherine DAVIS
- 1843 William DAVIS will noted that Joseph was deceased
Joseph DAVIS born 1813
- 9 January 1823 - admitted to orphan school age 10
- Feb 1834 - adopted child of William DAVIS
Joseph DAVIS 1809-1873
- 1809 birth record
- 1822 Census aged 12
- 9 October 1823 running his fathers business and supporting his mother and siblings
Sources are attached to the profiles.
There are 2 Elizabeth DAVIS that have become confused in internet trees
- born 1807 Australia
- died 1890 New Zealand
- father Joseph Davis, Convict “Minerva” 1800
- mother Ann Davis, Convict “William Pitt” 1806
- born 1821
- unknown biological parents
- adopted father William Davis, Convict "Friendship" 1800
- adopted mother Catherine Davis, Convict "Alexander" 1806
The sources confirming that these are NOT the same people
Elizabeth DAVIS born 1821
- 1823 census - Elizabeth aged 2
Elizabeth DAVIS 1807 - 1890
- 1807 birth record
- 1822 census aged 13 with father Joseph
- 1823 newspaper - being supported by brother Joseph
- 1824 letter to colonial secretary by mother Ann requesting financial support
Sources are attached to the profiles.
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