Percy Davis
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Percy Coleman Davis (1875 - 1955)

Rev Percy Coleman Davis
Born in Russell, Northland, New Zealandmap
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Son of and
Brother of , and
Husband of — married 1927 [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 79 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealandmap
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Biography

Percy was born in 1875. He was the son of Richard Coleman Davis and Rose Mary Coney. [1]

His Mother died in July of 1877 (aged 39 years) and his Father died in February of 1879 (aged 34 years) leaving Percy and his three brothers to be cared for by different members of their extended family.

He started his Schooling at Devonport District School (New Zealand); admission date 25 July 1888, Reg. No; 1453. He was living with his Grandfather James Davis at the time.

During the 1st World War Percy was Chaplain to the Forces (4th Class). He spent time ministering on the Hospital ship Maheno. His next of kin was recorded as Mrs F. Black (cousin), Hauraki Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. SERVICE NUMBER WWI: 3/3557

Percy married Ruth Mary Gardner in 1927.[2] They remained childless.

He died in 1955 at the age of 79.[3]

Last Known Residence Address: 7 Hawera Rd, Kohimarama, Auckland

Burial

5 February 1955 - Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank, Auckland, New Zealand. Location: Block J, Row 10, Plot 24[4]

Sources

  1. ↑ New Zealand Birth, Death and Marriages online. Registration Number: 1875/13354. Family Name: Davis. Given Name(s): Percy Coleman. Mother's Given Name(s): Mary. Father's Given Name(s): Richard Coleman. Accessed November 25, 2020. https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search
  2. ↑ New Zealand Birth, Death and Marriages online. Registration Number: 1927/6166. Bride's Family Name: Gardner. Bride's Given Name(s): Ruth Mary. Groom's Family Name: Davis. Groom's Given Name(s): Percy Coleman. Accessed November 25, 2020. https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search
  3. ↑ New Zealand Birth, Death and Marriages online. Registration Number: 1955/18541. Family Name: Davis. Given Name(s): Percy Coleman. Age at Death: 79Y. Accessed November 25, 2020. https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/search
  4. ↑ https://www.purewa.co.nz/view/?id=26677
  • Devon port District School records held at Northshore Library
  • Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph [[1]]




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