Edward Davis

Husband of Elizabeth Triplett — married 8 Aug 1798 in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Husband of Mary Tillette — married about 1809 in Loudoun County, Virginia

Descendants

Died about 1815 in Loudoun County, Virginia

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Biography

Notes

No known records indicate the birthdate, parents, or origin of Edward Davis. His whereabouts before 1798 are unknown.

Records of First Marriage

An entry in a compilation of marriage bonds of Loudoun County, Virginia, shows the marriage in Shelburne Parish on 8 August 1798 of Edward Davis and Elizabeth Triplett, daughter of Francis Triplett. ^[1]

Edward Davis to Elizabeth Triplett -- Spinster -- Shelburne.

Aug. 8, 1798 - Edward Davis and Peter Pierce.

Francis Triplett, her father, gives written consent.

A marriage record in Loudoun County, Virginia, shows the marriage on 8 August 1798 of Edward Davis and Eliza Triplett. The records were reported by John Littlejohn. ^[2]

Further research finds that Rev. John Littlejohn was a Methodist preacher.

Record of Second Marriage

A marriage record in Loudoun County shows the marriage of Edward Davis and Mary Tillette in Loudoun County. The marriage occurred sometime between 25 December 1808 and 25 December 1809. ^[3]

Probate Records

Probate records in Loudoun County, Virginia, include an entry dated 8 May 1815 regarding the estate of Edward Davis. Mary Davis (widow) was administrator. An inventory of the estate is dated 12 June 1815. The estate included livestock, including 15 sheep and 8 lambs, and househoold goods. ^[4]

1 Cow and calf $12 one yearling $8 — 20.00

15 old Sheep and 8 Lambs — 75.00

1 Sow & 3 Shoats $8 one Bay horse $20 — 28.00

1 Sorel Mare and Colt — 40.00

1 Waggon and Gears — 20.00

1 Desk $15 and Walnut Table $2 — 17.00

3 Old Windsor Chairs $1.50 4 old chairs $1.17 — 3.17

1 Old Pine table 75 cents 1 Small looking glass 75 cents — 1.50

Earthen ware Glass & China $2.50 4 Silver tea Spoons $2 — 4.50

1 pr Steelyards $2 on pr Sheep Shears 50 Cents — 2.50

1 pr And Irons $1 two candle sticks $1 — 2.00

5 old Books $1 one Trunk $2 — 3.00

1 Bed Bedstead & furniture $25 one D[itt]o D[itt]o $25 — 50.00

1 D[itt]o d[itt]p $20 one d[itt]o d[itt]o $15 one D[itt]o d[itt]p $10 — 45.00

2 Blankets and Bed Quilt — 3.00

Spun yarn cotton and thread — 4.00

1 Barshear Plow Clevis & Swingletree — 2.50

2 Pitchforks 75 cents old Cuting Boa[rd] & knife — 1.25

1 Spinning Wheel $2.50 on old Table & Juge 50 cts — 3.00

1 Flax Wheel $4 and one old Spinning Wheel $2 — 6.00

1 Reel $1.50 one small table 25 cts Wool $1.60 — 3.35

1 pr Old Saddle baggs and old Cards — 0.25

One old trunk & wearing apparel — 12.00

one old Barrel with Sundries — 0.25

1 old Barrel with Sundries — [no value given]

1 old Axe 50 cents one pr Iron Wedges 50 cents — 1.00

1 Hatchet Addze & hammer — 1.00

A parcel old iron 50 cts old tire iron & coffee mill $1 — 1.50

1 pr Iron [Spansels?] & chizzel — 0.33

1 Grind Stone 50 Cts 21 old Barrels $2.62 1/2 — 3.12 1/2

2 Small Casks $1 one Half Bushel 75 cents — 1.75

Sundries of kitchen furniture — 8.00

a parcel hay in Stack $10 D[itt]o & corn [blades?] in stable $10 — 20.00

Cash on hand at decedents death as reported to us by the Adm– Mary Davis — 103.00

An account of the debts and sale of the estate Edward Davis is dated 26 May 1815. The estate was settled 14 September 1818. His debts include payments of rent. The entry mentions two unnamed daughters of the deceased. The records were signed by John Littlejohn ME (Methodist Episcopal). ^[5]

Probate Records of Father-in-Law

Probate records of Loudoun County, Virginia, include the will of Francis Triplett of the town of Leesburg County of Loudoun, dated May 9, 1821 and proved June 12, 1823. The will names his heirs as sons Thomas Triplett, John Triplett, Nathaniel Triplett, Daniel Triplett, Francis Triplett, William Triplett; daughters Nancy Triplett, Charlotte Smith; granddaughters Catharine Davis, Charlotte Davis. ^[6]

This shows that Francis Triplett's deceased daughter Eliza Triplett, wife of Edward Davis, had two daughters: Catharine Davis and Charlotte Davis.

Research Notes

No deeds in Loudoun County, Virginia, are found for Edward Davis.

Deeds through 1812 should be indexed here: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-PSNW-4

Deeds from 1813 should be indexed here: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-PSFY-W

His probate records include payments of rent, so perhaps he owned no land.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage record. Loudoun County, Virginia. Film # 007579005, image 17 of 503. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89XF-2CLY
2. ↑ Marriage record. Loudoun County, Virginia. Film # 007579005, image 283 of 503. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89XF-2ZG9
3. ↑ Marriage record. Loudoun County, Virginia. Film # 007579005, image 297 of 503. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99XF-2ZMP
4. ↑ Probate record. Loudoun County, Virginia. Will Book L,, pages 212–14. Film # 007645414, images 115–116 of 554. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P6-R76F
5. ↑ Probate record. Loudoun County, Virginia. Will Book N, pages 4–6. Film # 007645414, images 361–62 of 554. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P6-R75M
6. ↑ Will. Loudoun County, Virginia. Will Book O, page 258. Film # 007645415, image 151 of 274. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P6-RCY3