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Etymology of Davis

What does the name Davis mean?

The Welsh Davis surname is a patronymic, meaning "son of David." Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name "David," meaning "beloved," the name became a popular given name throughout Medieval Europe due to the biblical King David of Israel. The popularity of the name was further increased in Britain due to it being the name of the Patron Saint of Wales. Little is known about Saint David, but he is thought to have been a 6th century monk and bishop. The name came to be used as a patronymic name by the Brythonic people of Wales. One of the most famous bearers of this personal name in Wales was David ap Gruffydd, the last Prince of North Wales, who was executed in 1276 by King Edward I of England.

Early Origins of the Davis family

The surname Davis was first found in Flintshire (Welsh: Sir y Fflint), a historic county, created after the defeat of the Welsh Kingdom of Gwynedd in 1284, and located in north-east Wales, where the distinguished Davis family held a family seat from very ancient times.

They were descended from Cynrig Efell, Lord of Eglwysegle, the twin son of Madog ab Maredadd, the great grandson of Bleddyn ap Cynvin, Prince of Powys, head of the honorable and worthy third Royal Tribe of Wales, who was traitorously murdered in 1073 by the men of Ystrad Tywi, after he had governed all of Wales for 13 years.

Directly descended from this line was John ap Davydd (John Davies of Gwasanau in the county of Flint).

Early History of the Davis family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Davis research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1575, 1600, 1605, 1623, 1625, 1633, 1646, 1648, 1667, 1670, 1672, 1675, 1680, 1687, 1688, 1689, 1690, 1692, 1693, 1715, 1716, 1718, 1719, 1722, 1739, 1760 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Davis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Davis Spelling Variations

The Welsh have an extremely large amount of spelling variations of their native surnames to their credit. It was up to the priest or the scribe taking the official records to determine how the spoken name was to be made literal. As time progressed, the old Brythonic names of Wales were recorded in English, which was especially problematic since the English language had extreme difficulty recording the highly inflected sounds of Cymraeg. Spelling variations were, however, also carried out according to an individual's design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The spelling variations of the name Davis have included Davies, Davis, Divis and others.

Early Notables of the Davis family

Prominent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was

  • John Davis (1550-1605), an English navigator who discovered the Falkland Islands and what is now known as the Davis Strait
  • James Davis (c. 1575-c. 1623) an English ship captain and author who was part of the expedition of the Virginia Company of Plymouth which established Popham Colony, also called "Northern Virginia"
  • Edward Davis or Davies (fl. c. 1680-1688) was an English buccaneer active in the Caribbean during the 1680's
  • Joseph Davis, (fl. 1692-1715), a Welsh captain in the Hudson's Bay Company who was dismissed because he was unable to deliver a year's worth of goods due to an ice jam

Davis World Ranking

In the United States, the name Davis is the 6th most popular surname with an estimated 1,193,760 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Davis is ranked the 58th most popular surname with an estimated 35,809 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Davis is the 863rd popular surname. 3 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Davis as 60th with 429 people. 4 Australia ranks Davis as 23rd with 51,740 people. 5 New Zealand ranks Davis as 21st with 6,052 people. 6 The United Kingdom ranks Davis as 52nd with 78,574 people. 7 South Africa ranks Davis as 723rd with 9,461 people. 8

Migration of the Davis family to Ireland

Some of the Davis family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 201 words (14 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Davis migration to the United States +

During the latter half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, the people of Wales journeyed to North America to find a new life. They made major contributions to the arts, industry and commerce of both Canada and the United States, and added a rich cultural heritage to their newly adopted societies. A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Davis:

Davis Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • James Davis, who arrived in Virginia in 1616 9
  • John Davis, who landed in Virginia in 1617 9
  • William Davis, aged 33, who landed in Virginia in 1618 aboard the ship "William and Thomas" 9
  • Mr. Nicholas Davis, aged 13, who arrived in Virginia in 1618 aboard the ship "Mary Gold" 10
  • Mr. Richard Davis, aged 22, who arrived in Virginia in 1619 aboard the "Bona Nova" 10
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Davis Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Faith Davis, who landed in Virginia in 1700 9
  • Henry Davis, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1701-1703 9
  • Hen Davis, who landed in Virginia in 1701 9
  • Edward Davis, who landed in North Carolina in 1701 9
  • Edward Davis, who arrived in North Carolina in 1701 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Davis Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hugh Davis, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1802 9
  • William Davis, William Davis, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803-1827 9
  • Hugh Davis, who arrived in New York, NY in 1804 9
  • William Davis, who landed in America in 1805 9
  • James Davis, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1806 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Davis Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mr. John T. Davis, (b. 1899), aged 4, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th October 1903 en route to Norway, Michigan, USA 11
  • Mrs. Mary E. Davis, (b. 1876), aged 27, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Philadelphia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th October 1903 en route to Norway, Michigan, USA 11
  • Mr. Stephen Davis, (b. 1875), aged 28, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Teutonic" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 9th April 1903 en route to Norway, Michigan, USA 11
  • Mr. Nicholas Davis, (b. 1873), aged 32, Cornish carpenter travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Brooklyn, New York, USA 11
  • Mr. Samuel Davis, (b. 1874), aged 31, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th July 1905 en route to Bourne, Oregon, USA 11
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Davis migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Davis Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Charles Davis, who arrived in Newfoundland in 1713 12
  • Folk Davis, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • Greenway Davis, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • James Davis, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • John Davis, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Davis Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Walter R Davis, who landed in Canada in 1831
  • Martha Davis, aged 20, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1833
  • John Davis, aged 20, a farmer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Edward Reid" in 1833
  • James Davis, who landed in Canada in 1833
  • Andrew Davis, aged 24, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Highlander" in 1834
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Davis Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Mrs. Davis, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
  • J B Davis, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907

Davis migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Davis Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Davis Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Davis, (b. 1770), aged 30, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Earl Cornwallis" in August 1800, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Mr. John Davis, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Earl Cornwallis" in August 1800, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Mr. John Davis, British Convict who was convicted in Stafford, Staffordshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Earl Cornwallis" in August 1800, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Miss Maria Davis, (b. 1774), aged 26, British Convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Earl Cornwallis" in August 1800, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Mr. James Davis, British convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Calcutta" in February 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, the settlement was listed as abandoned and most of the convicts transported to Tasmania on the "Queen" in 1804 15
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Davis migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Davis Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Charles O Davis, who landed in Bay of Islands, New Zealand in 1831
  • Mr. David Davis, Cornish settler travelling from Launceston, UK aboard the ship "Brazil Packet" arriving in Hokianga, North Island, New Zealand in 1836 16
  • T Davis, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1837
  • James Davis, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
  • James Davis, who landed in Otakou, Otago, New Zealand in 1840
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Davis Settlers in New Zealand in the 20th Century
  • Arthur Davis, aged 29, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "S. S. Waimana" in 1926

Davis migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 17
Davis Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Edward Davis, who landed in Barbados in 1671 9
  • Henery Davis, aged 18, who arrived in Barbados in 1682 9
Davis Settlers in West Indies in the 18th Century
  • Anthony Davis, who arrived in Jamaica in 1757 9

Contemporary Notables of the name Davis (post 1700) +

  • Spencer David Nelson Davis (1939-2020), Welsh musician and founder of the 1960s beat band the Spencer Davis Group
  • David Brion Davis (1927-2018), American authority on slavery and abolition in the Western world and is the Sterling Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University, he was awarded the 1967 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
  • Ruth Amy Davis (1943-2025), American diplomat, 24th Director General of the United States Foreign Service (2001-2003)
  • Francis John Davis (1946-2025), American author and journalist, jazz critic for The Village Voice and a contributing editor for The Atlantic, 1994 recipient of the Pew Fellowships in the Arts
  • Mary F. Davis (1912-6888), American private in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
  • Ursula Virginia Davis (1921-6888), American private in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
  • Elizabeth Mary Davis, American private in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
  • Ella Mae Davis, American private in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
  • Eula Gray Davis, American private in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
  • Bob Davis (1945-2025), American sportscaster, known for his work broadcasting Kansas City Royals baseball games and Kansas Jayhawks football and basketball games
  • ... (Another 104 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Arrow Air Flight 1285
  • Mr. James A Davis (1956-1985), American Sergeant from Knoxville, Tennessee, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 18
  • Mr. Thomas E Davis (1957-1985), American Staff Sergeant from Woodbury, New Jersey, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 18
  • Mr. Jimmy Dean Davis (1962-1985), American Specialist 4th Class from Aliceville, Alabama, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 18
Empress of Ireland
  • Mr. John Davis, British Fireman from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland (1914) and survived the sinking 19
  • Mr. Peter Davis, British Fireman from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland (1914) and survived the sinking 19
Flight 191
  • Mrs. Pat Davis (d. 1979), American passenger from Ashville, North Carolina, USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 20
  • Mrs. Mary Davis (d. 1979), American passenger from Chicago, Illinois, USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 20
Fraterville mine
  • Mr. Thomas Davis (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died 21
Halifax Explosion
  • Mrs. Helena Mary  Davis (1877-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who survived the Halifax Explosion (1917) but later died due to injuries 22
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen  Davis (1888-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 22
  • Mr. Charles W.  Davis (1903-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 22
HMAS Sydney II
  • Mr. Stanley Roy Davis (1918-1941), Australian Leading Seaman from Hobart, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 23
  • Mr. Thomas Edgar Davis (1919-1941), Australian Lieutenant from Geralton, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 23
HMS Dorsetshire
  • Ilted Charles John Davis (d. 1945), British Engine Room Artificer 4th Class aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 24
  • Harold Victor Davis (d. 1945), British Stoker 1st Class aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 24
  • Arthur Edward Miles Davis (d. 1945), British Engine Room Artificer 4th Class aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 24
HMS Hood
  • Mr. Percy J Davis (b. 1915), English Stoker 1st Class serving for the Royal Navy from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 25
  • Mr. Herbert A Davis (b. 1902), English Marine serving for the Royal Marine from Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 25
  • Mr. Gordon E Davis (b. 1918), English Able Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Leicester, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 25
HMS Prince of Wales
  • Mr. Thomas A G Davis, British Petty Officer, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 26
  • Mr. Sidney John Davis, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking, was listed as missing and presumed killed during the evacuation of Singapore 1942 26
  • Mr. P F Davis, British Able Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 26
HMS Repulse
  • Mr. Charles Davis, British Leading Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 27
HMS Royal Oak
  • Robert Edgar Davis (1920-1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 28
  • Joseph Frank Davis (d. 1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 28
  • E. Davis, British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 28
Monongah Mine
  • Mr. G. L. Davis (b. 1867), Slavic coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah Mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
  • Mr. Frank Davis (b. 1869), American Polish coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
Pan Am Flight 103 (Lockerbie)
  • Shannon Davis (1969-1988), American Student from Shelton, Connecticut, America, who flew aboard the Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit, known as the Lockerbie bombing in 1988 and died 30
Prince of Wales colliery
  • Mr. Daniel Davis (b. 1854), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 31
  • Mr. David Davis (b. 1857), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 31
  • Mr. William Davis (b. 1830), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 31
  • Mr. William Davis (b. 1860), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 31
  • Mr. James Davis (b. 1849), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 31
  • ... (Another 7 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
RMS Lusitania
  • Mrs. Anna Davis, Canadian 2nd Class passenger from Welland, Ontario, Canada, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking and was recovered 32
  • Miss Emily Davis, Canadian 1st Class Passenger, Maid to the Allen family from Montréal, Quebec, Canada, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 33
RMS Titanic
  • Mr. Stephen James Davis (1873-1912), aged 39, English Able Seaman from Landport, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 34
  • Miss Mary Davis, aged 28, English Second Class passenger from London, England who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 13 34
SS Alcoa Puritan
  • W.S. Davis, American from Ridgeland, South Carolina, who was travelling aboard the SS Alcoa Puritan having been rescued from a prior torpedoed ship, when the SS Alcoa Purtian (1942) was torpedoed by U-boat U-507; he survived the sinking 35
SS Atlantic
  • Mr. Samuel Davis, British crew member who was aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, survived the sinking
SS Newfoundland
  • Mr. Charles Davis (1886-1914), Newfoundlander from St. John's, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he died during this time
USS Arizona
  • Mr. Elvin C. Davis, American Seaman First Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 36
  • Mr. Carl E. Davis, American Gunner's Mate Third Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 36
  • Mr. Myrle Clarence Davis, American Fireman Third Class from Iowa, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 36
  • Mr. Thomas Ray Davis, American Shipfitter First Class from California, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 36
  • Mr. Virgil Denton Davis, American Private from Missouri, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 36
  • ... (Another 4 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
USS Indianapolis
  • James Clark Davis, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 37
  • Kenneth Graham Davis, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 37
  • Stanley Gilbert Davis, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 37
  • Thomas Edward Davis, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 37
  • William Holmes Davis, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 37
Winter Quarters coal mine
  • Mr. Daniel Davis (b. 1842), Welsh mine worker from Carmarthanshire, Wales residing in Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 38
  • Mr. David Davis (b. 1850), Welsh mine worker from Glamorganshire, Wales residing in Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 38
  • Mr. David John Davis (b. 1885), American mine worker from Rock Springs, Wyoming who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 38
  • Mr. George Owen Davis (b. 1881), American mine worker from Lehi, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 38
  • Mr. John Owen Davis (b. 1878), American mine worker from Lehi, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion 38
  • ... (Another 7 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Davis Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Heb Dhuw heb ddym, Dhuw a digon
Motto Translation: Without God without anything, God is enough.

Suggested Readings for the name Davis +

  • From the Rhondda Valley to the Clinch River Valley and Beyond: A Genealogy of the Descendants of John Davies (also Daivis) by Billie Ruth McNamara.
  • Amos Williams Davis: Family History, Including His Ancestors and Descendants by Eunice Freese Payne.
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  4. The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
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