Elizabeth Isabella Davidson1,2,3

b. 1829, d. 25 February 1912
Last Edited17 Sep 2020

Family

Patrick Cosgrove b. c 1825, d. 8 Apr 1881
Marriage*9 February 1852Patrick Cosgrove; St. Peter Anglican Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Patrick Cosgrove, bachelor, of full age, and Isabella Davidson, of full age, were married in this church, after due publication of Banns on the ninth day of February, eighteen hundred and fifty-two..."
Signed by Patrick Cosgrove and Isabela Davidson
Witnesses: David Davidson and Amelia Davidson1,5 
Children 1.William Cosgrove8 b. 11 Dec 1852
 2.Mary Ellen Cosgrove+1 b. 5 Jan 1854, d. 17 Apr 1926
 3.James T. Cosgrove1 b. 1 Feb 1856, d. 4 Jul 1911
 4.John Cosgrove+1 b. 19 Jan 1858, d. 18 Oct 1939
 5.Caroline Cosgrove9 b. c 1859
 6.Patrick Cosgrove1 b. 6 Feb 1860, d. Jul 1876
 7.Elizabeth Jane Cosgrove4 b. 5 Feb 1862, d. 6 Jun 1865
 8.Sarah Ann Cosgrove4 b. 4 Mar 1864, d. 13 Jan 1866
 9.Isabella Sophia Cosgrove+ b. 17 Aug 1866, d. 15 Jul 1930
Birth*1829Quebec, Canada1,4 
Married Name9 February 1852Cosgrove1,4 
Marriage*9 February 1852Patrick Cosgrove; St. Peter Anglican Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Patrick Cosgrove, bachelor, of full age, and Isabella Davidson, of full age, were married in this church, after due publication of Banns on the ninth day of February, eighteen hundred and fifty-two..."
Signed by Patrick Cosgrove and Isabela Davidson
Witnesses: David Davidson and Amelia Davidson1,5 
(Witness) Death6 June 1865Elizabeth Jane Cosgrove; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 3 years, 4 months, and 20 days.6 
(Witness) Death13 January 1866Sarah Ann Cosgrove; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 1 year, 10 months.7 
(Witness) DeathJuly 1876Patrick Cosgrove; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 16 years, 5 months and 22 days, son of Patrick Cosgrove, farmer and of Elizabeth Isabella Davidson of this parish....3 
Death*25 February 1912St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 
Burial*February 1912St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 

Citations

  1. [S79] 1871 St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Census.
  2. [S211] Thomas Holton & Isabella Sophia Cosgrove, Church Marriage Record, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 1881 Boulevard Valcartier, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1876.
  4. [S435] E-mail Message. Ken Cosgrove.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec City, Saint Peter Anglican Church, Marriage of Patrick Cosgrove and Isabella Davidson 09 February 1852. Accessed on 17 September, 2020 at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/…
  6. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Deaths, 1865.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Deaths, 1866.
  8. [S285] Baptismal Records, William Cosgrove: LDS Microfilm #1,293,422 - Parish Records for St. Gabriel de Valcartier, 1843 -1876., 11 Dec 1852, St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
  9. [S71] "Canada, Census of 1861; Sub-census for St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec.

Everett W. Davidson1

Last Edited4 Apr 2019
Marriage*7 May 1920Mattie R. Blair; Tacoma, Tacoma County, Washington, United States1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Listing of the marriage of Everett W. Davidson and Mattier R. Cassin in Tacoma, Washington, USA on 7 May 1920.

Florence Mary Foniata Davidson1

Last Edited12 Mar 2005
ChartsDescendants of Lawrence Corrigan

Family

John Lawrence Corrigan b. 13 Mar 1885
Marriage*19 June 1917John Lawrence Corrigan; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,2 
Children 1.Albert Corrigan1 d. b 2005
 2.Mary Corrigan1 d. b 2005
 3.Christine Corrigan1 d. b 2005
 4.(?) Corrigan1 d. a Mar 2005
 5.Florence Corrigan1 b. 1918, d. a Mar 2005
 6.Edmund Patrick Corrigan+1 b. 10 Sep 1921, d. 22 Mar 2005
Married NameCorrigan1 
Marriage*19 June 1917John Lawrence Corrigan; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,2 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Mary Handley (e-mail address) to Pat Balkcom, 11 March 2005.
  2. [S194] Eric Corrigan, "Files of Eric Corrigan", Gedcom File.

Georgianna Matilda Davidson1

b. 25 May 1873
Last Edited6 Jan 2011
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832
Georgianna Matilda Davidson (c1890s)
Birth*25 May 1873St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism1 June 1873St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were John Cosgrove and Elizabeth Davidson.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1873.

Georgina Mathilda Davidson1

b. 1 September 1893, d. 8 September 1961
Last Edited9 Feb 2013
FatherRobert Davidson1 b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 29 Mar 1916
MotherMary Ann Cleary1 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 16 Feb 1926

Family

John James McCune b. 28 Mar 1899, d. 16 Jun 1982
Marriage*19 May 1926John James McCune; St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Montreal, Montreal County, Quebec, Canada; "...James McCune of this parish, son of age of Robert McCune and of deceased Miriam Berry...and Mathilda Davidson of Valcartier, daughter of ge of deceased Robert Davidson and deceased Mary Ann Cleary...in the presence of John Theberge and Michael Davidson..."3 
Birth*1 September 1893St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism8 September 1893St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were John Cleary, uncle, and Georgina Davidson, aunt.1 
Misc*circa 1915Photograph.2 
Married Name19 May 1926McCune3 
Marriage*19 May 1926John James McCune; St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Montreal, Montreal County, Quebec, Canada; "...James McCune of this parish, son of age of Robert McCune and of deceased Miriam Berry...and Mathilda Davidson of Valcartier, daughter of ge of deceased Robert Davidson and deceased Mary Ann Cleary...in the presence of John Theberge and Michael Davidson..."3 
Death*8 September 19612 Witness: John James McCune

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Catholic Church, 1893.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Montreal County, Montreal, St. Aloysius, 1926.

Isabella Davidson1

b. 6 March 1825
Last Edited29 Jun 2017
FatherWilliam Davidson1 b. s 1800
MotherElizabeth (?)1 b. s 1800
Birth*6 March 1825St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism4 September 1825Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church. Baptism of Isabella Davidson, 4 September 1825.

Isabella Jane Davidson1

b. 11 October 1865
Last Edited6 Jan 2011
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832
Isabella Jane Davidson (c1890s)
Birth*11 October 1865St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism17 October 1865St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The godparents were Edward and Catherine Monaghan.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1865.

James Davidson1

b. 16 July 1859
Last Edited10 Mar 2007
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832

Family

Catherine Tobin
Marriage*3 June 1884Catherine Tobin; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 3rd of June l884, whereas the dispensation of two barnns of marriage was granted by the Reverend Cyrille E. Legare, Vicar General, and Administrator of the Archdiocese of Quebec, and also the publication of the third bann, made at the prones of the parochial Masses of St. Patricks of Quebec, and of St. Gabriel de Valcartier, between James Davidson, living in the United States and Mary Corcoran, of on the one part; and also between Catherine Tobin daughter of age of James Tobin and of the late Catherine Phelan, of Quebec, on the other part; not havjng found any impediment to the said marriage, we the undersigned Cure of St. Gabriel de Valcartier, have received their mutual conset to marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction in the presence of Michael Corcoran, cousin of the bridegroom, and Catherine Elizabeth Davidson sister of the bride, and also in the presence of a great number of friends among whom some have signed with the spouces.

James Davidson Michael Corcoran
Katie Tobin Elizabeth Davidson
H. McGratty, priest."2 
Birth*16 July 1859Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism20 July 1859St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The godfather was Patrick Corcoran.1 
Marriage*3 June 1884Catherine Tobin; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 3rd of June l884, whereas the dispensation of two barnns of marriage was granted by the Reverend Cyrille E. Legare, Vicar General, and Administrator of the Archdiocese of Quebec, and also the publication of the third bann, made at the prones of the parochial Masses of St. Patricks of Quebec, and of St. Gabriel de Valcartier, between James Davidson, living in the United States and Mary Corcoran, of on the one part; and also between Catherine Tobin daughter of age of James Tobin and of the late Catherine Phelan, of Quebec, on the other part; not havjng found any impediment to the said marriage, we the undersigned Cure of St. Gabriel de Valcartier, have received their mutual conset to marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction in the presence of Michael Corcoran, cousin of the bridegroom, and Catherine Elizabeth Davidson sister of the bride, and also in the presence of a great number of friends among whom some have signed with the spouces.

James Davidson Michael Corcoran
Katie Tobin Elizabeth Davidson
H. McGratty, priest."2 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1859.
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1884.

James Davidson1

d. before 20 February 1860
Last Edited24 Apr 2005

Family

Agnes Kendrick
Marriage*Agnes Kendrick1 
Child 1.Amelia Davidson+1 b. 7 Dec 1837
Marriage*Agnes Kendrick1 
Death*before 20 February 18601 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1860.

James Davidson1

Last Edited23 Jun 2007

Family

Catherine Tobin
Marriage*Catherine Tobin1 
Child 1.David James Davidson1 b. 1887, d. Jul 1887
Marriage*Catherine Tobin1 
(Witness) DeathJuly 1887David James Davidson; Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1887.

James Davidson1

b. 20 July 1900
Last Edited9 Feb 2013
FatherRobert Davidson1 b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 29 Mar 1916
MotherMary Ann Cleary1 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 16 Feb 1926
Birth*20 July 1900Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.

James Davidson1

b. circa 1858
Last Edited17 Sep 2020
FatherWilliam Davidson1 b. c 1832
MotherSarah Sophia Cosgrove1 b. c 1834, d. 5 Sep 1899
Birth*circa 1858Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 14; Family No: 82 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1577/…

Jean G. Davidson1

b. circa 1922
Last Edited31 Mar 2019

Family

Harold Edward Kindelan b. 13 Dec 1917, d. 21 Aug 1984
Marriage*3 September 1948Harold Edward Kindelan; Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States1 
Birth*circa 1922Montreal, Montreal County, Quebec, Canada1 
Married Name3 September 1948Kindelan1 
Marriage*3 September 1948Harold Edward Kindelan; Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 database. Marriage record for Harold E. Kindelan, son of John Kindelan and Elsie Taylor on 03 September 1948 to Jean G. Davidson in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

John Davidson1

b. circa 1857
Last Edited17 Sep 2020
FatherWilliam Davidson1 b. c 1832
MotherSarah Sophia Cosgrove1 b. c 1834, d. 5 Sep 1899
Birth*circa 1857Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 98; Family No: 381 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1578/…

Joseph Davidson1

b. circa 1873
Last Edited17 Sep 2020
FatherWilliam Davidson1 b. c 1832
MotherSarah Sophia Cosgrove1 b. c 1834, d. 5 Sep 1899
Birth*circa 1873Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 14; Family No: 82 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1577/…

Joseph Erold Davidson1

b. 25 July 1891
Last Edited11 Dec 2007
FatherPatrick John Davidson1 b. 10 Apr 1857, d. 25 Nov 1921
MotherBridget Cleary1 b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 10 Aug 1903

Family 1

Dell Staten d. b 1941
Marriage*Dell Staten1 

Family 2

W. Charney d. b 1941
Marriage*W. Charney1 
Birth*25 July 1891St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism21 August 1891St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 21th day of August 1891, we the undersigned, parish priest, have baptized Joseph Erold, born on the 25th inst., son of the lawfUl marriage of Patrick John Davidson, farmer of this parish and Cecilia Cleary. The sponsors were Joseph Davidson, the child's uncle and Susanna Florence Davidson, the child's aunt, who declared they could not sign. The father was absent. This act was duly read.

H. McGratty, priest."1 
Marriage*Dell Staten1 
Marriage*W. Charney1 
(Witness) Deathbefore 1941Dell Staten1 
(Witness) Deathbefore 1941W. Charney1 

Citations

  1. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Baptisms, 1891.

Julia Ann Davidson1

b. 18 July 1896, d. 3 March 1911
Last Edited9 Feb 2013
FatherRobert Davidson1 b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 29 Mar 1916
MotherMary Ann Cleary1 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 16 Feb 1926
Birth*18 July 1896Quebec, Canada1 
Death*3 March 1911Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Burial*5 March 1911St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Tombstone states: "In memory of our beloved daughter who has departed this life with us at the age of 14 years and 4 months, May her soul rest in peace. Amen."2 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  2. [S641] Gravestone, unknown cd.

Mary Davidson1

b. circa 1862
Last Edited17 Sep 2020
FatherWilliam Davidson1 b. c 1832
MotherSarah Sophia Cosgrove1 b. c 1834, d. 5 Sep 1899
Birth*circa 1862Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 14; Family No: 82 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1577/…

Mary Ann Davidson1

b. 13 October 1855
Last Edited9 Feb 2013
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832

Family

James Elmer Bennett
Marriage*say 1889James Elmer Bennett3 
Child 1.Elizabeth Florence Bennett4 b. Oct 1890, d. 19 Jul 1891
Mary Ann Davidson (c1900s)
Birth*13 October 1855Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism2 November 1855St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The godparents were James Simpson and Elizabeth Connor.1 
Misc*say 1880Photograph.2 
Married Namesay 1889Bennett3 
Marriage*say 1889James Elmer Bennett3 
(Witness) Death19 July 1891Elizabeth Florence Bennett; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  3. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Marriages, 1891.
  4. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Burials, 1891.

Mary Ida Davidson1

b. 8 November 1889
Last Edited9 Feb 2013
FatherRobert Davidson1 b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 29 Mar 1916
MotherMary Ann Cleary1 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 16 Feb 1926

Family

James Tobin
Marriage*27 October 1914James Tobin; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...James Tobin, living in Quebec, son of age of the late James Tobin and late Catherine Cummings of St. Patrick's of Quebec...and Mary Davidson, daughter of age of Robert Davidson, farmer, and of Annie cleary of Valcartier...in the presence of Johnny Theberge and Robert Davidson..."4 
NicknameMae Davidson2 
Birth*8 November 1889St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
Baptism10 November 1889St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 8th day of November 1889, we the undersigned parish priest, have baptized Mary Ida, born on the 6th inst., daughter of the legitimate marriage of Robert Davidson, farmer of this parish, and Mary Ann Cleary. The sponsors were Patrick John Davidson, the child's uncle, farmer of this parish, who could not sign, and Bridget Cleary, his wife, who signed. The father was absent.
This act was duly read.
Bridget Cleary
Marginal note: Married October 21- 1914 to James Tobin. J. A. A. M. pst.)

H. MCGratty, priest."3 
Married Name27 October 1914Tobin4 
Marriage*27 October 1914James Tobin; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...James Tobin, living in Quebec, son of age of the late James Tobin and late Catherine Cummings of St. Patrick's of Quebec...and Mary Davidson, daughter of age of Robert Davidson, farmer, and of Annie cleary of Valcartier...in the presence of Johnny Theberge and Robert Davidson..."4 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1889.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Catholic Church, 1889.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Catholic Church, 1914.

Patrick John Davidson1,2

b. 10 April 1857, d. 25 November 1921
Last Edited9 Mar 2008
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832
Birth*10 April 1857Quebec, Canada; Although the baptismal transcription states 10 April 1867, I believe this should be 1857, based on census of 1861 and date of death of 64 in 1921.1,3 
Baptism9 June 1875St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 9th day of June 1875, We the undersigned priest have baptized conditionaly , Patrick John Davidson, born on the lOth of April 1867, of the lawful marriage of David Davidson, farmer, and of Mary Corcoran of this parish Godfather, the Reverend Prosper Vincent, Cure of this parish who has signed with us. Act read.

P. Vincent, priest
C. Baillargeon, priest."3 
Marriage*22 October 1889Bridget Cleary; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada4 
(Witness) Death10 August 1903Bridget Cleary; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada5 
Death*25 November 1921St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 
Burial*28 November 1921St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 

Citations

  1. [S71] "Canada, Census of 1861; Sub-census for St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec.
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1881.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1875.
  4. [S431] Web site: Ancestry.com - Janice Copeman's family tree.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier (St-Gabriel), 13 Aug. 1903.
  6. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Baptisms, 1891.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1892.

Robert Davidson1

b. 5 March 1861, d. 29 March 1916
Last Edited18 Jan 2015
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832

Family

Mary Ann Cleary b. 24 Feb 1865, d. 16 Feb 1926
Marriage*9 October 1888Mary Ann Cleary; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Robert Davidson, farmer, living in St. Gabriel de Valcartier, son of age of the late David Davidson, farmer and of Mary Corcoran of St. Gabriel de Valcartier; and Mary Ann Cleary, living in the same parish, daughter of age of John Cleary, farmer,
and of julis Coughlin of this parish...in the presence of Patrick John Davidson, brother of the groom, and Jane Cusack, and Kate Landrigan and Margaret Ann Conway..."2 
Children 1.Mary Ida Davidson6 b. 8 Nov 1889
 2.Elizabeth Florence Davidson7 b. 17 Apr 1892, d. 17 Nov 1979
 3.Georgina Mathilda Davidson8 b. 1 Sep 1893, d. 8 Sep 1961
 4.David Michael Davidson3 b. 29 Jan 1895, d. 27 Feb 1970
 5.Julia Ann Davidson3 b. 18 Jul 1896, d. 3 Mar 1911
 6.James Davidson3 b. 20 Jul 1900
 7.Cornelius Joseph Anthony Davidson3 b. 11 Dec 1902, d. 6 Jan 1938
Birth*5 March 1861St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism8 March 1861St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Patrick Corcoran and Elizabeth Lennox.1 
Marriage*9 October 1888Mary Ann Cleary; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Robert Davidson, farmer, living in St. Gabriel de Valcartier, son of age of the late David Davidson, farmer and of Mary Corcoran of St. Gabriel de Valcartier; and Mary Ann Cleary, living in the same parish, daughter of age of John Cleary, farmer,
and of julis Coughlin of this parish...in the presence of Patrick John Davidson, brother of the groom, and Jane Cusack, and Kate Landrigan and Margaret Ann Conway..."2 
Residence*circa 1915St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Photo of house of Robert Davidson and Mary Ann Cleary, located in the 4th Range, close to Majella Murphy's farm.3 
Will*19 February 1916St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 19th February 1916
Will of Robert Davidson
Husband of Mary Ann Cleary

From Notary Records of Cyrille Renaud
No. 6825
Transcribed from the original at the Quebec Archives


On this nineteenth day of February one thousand nine hundred and sixteen, before me Cyrille Renaud, Public Notary residing at Loretteville, personally appeared Robert Davidson, Farmer, residing at St. Gabriel of Valcartier, who being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding hath requested me the said Notary to write down and receive in due form of law his last will and testament which he has declared in manner and form following, that is to say:

1º I desire that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid by my Executrix hereinafter named as soon as possible after my death.

2º I give and bequeath to my wife Mary Ann Cleary all my moveable and immoveable properties wherever the same may be found and to whatever the same shall amount hereby constituting my said wife my universal legatee at the charge and conditions following:
     -1- To leave and bequeath my immoveable properties to any one or three sons according to the disposition of her last will.
     -2- In the case of second marriage of my wife, the immoveable properties shall belong to my sons as aforesaid and the moveable properties shall be divided between all my children in equal shares. But if my said wife not contract a second marriage, at her death, my daughter Elizabeth Davidson, wife of John Théberge, shall have the sum of fifty dollars and my other daughter Mary Davidson, wife of Mr. Tobin, shall have the sum of one hundred dollars, and the remainder shall follow the dispositions of said will of my wife or donation deed.

I nominate and appoint my said wife as Executrix of this my will and testament and I declare the present to be my true last will and testament.

Done and passed at St. Gabriel under notarial number six thousand eight hundred and twenty five after the reading of the present will by the Notary to the Testator in presence of Jos. E. Verret, Doctor, and John Murphy, Farmer, the first of Loretteville the second of Valcartier, the Testator, the Notary and witnesses have signed in the presence of each other.

Robert Davidson, his signature,
Dr. J.E. Verret, his signature;
John Murphy, his signature;
Cy. Renaud, N.P., his signature
_____________________________________

Transcribed by Gerald Neville, 2011
Notes by Patricia Balkcom: John died six weeks later on March 29th at the age of 55 years. He and his wife had three sons as mentioned in the will: David, James and Cornelius. They had four daughters: Mary, Elizabeth, Georgina, and Julia (who had died in 1911).4 
Death*29 March 1916St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...spouse of Mary Ann Cleary...aged 55 years..."5 
Witness: Mary Ann Cleary
Burial*1 April 1916St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Present were Patrick John Davidson and James Tobin, and Michael Murphy.5 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1861.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin collection for Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques Cartier Catholic Church, Portneuf County, Quebec, 1988.
  3. [S435] E-mail Message. From Leonard Conway.
  4. [S909] Will of Robert Davidson; Transcribed from the original will.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Catholic Church, 1916.
  6. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1889.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1892.
  8. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Catholic Church, 1893.

Suzanne Florence Davidson1

b. 11 December 1871
Last Edited27 Feb 2008
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary Corcoran1 b. c 1832
Birth*11 December 1871St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism14 January 1872St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Thomas Murphy and Catherine Monahan.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1872.

William Davidson1

b. circa 1832
Last Edited17 Sep 2020
FatherDavid Davidson1 b. c 1813, d. 13 Jun 1873
MotherMary O'Brien1 b. c 1811, d. 22 Sep 1851

Family

Sarah Sophia Cosgrove b. c 1834, d. 5 Sep 1899
Marriage*18 September 1855Sarah Sophia Cosgrove; St-Roch Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between William Davidson, labourer, son of age of David Davidson and the late Mary O'Brien, of Quebec on the one part; and Sara Sophia Cosgove, daughter of age of John Cosgrove and the late Mary McGrath of this parish on the other part...in the presence of John O'Donnell and Phillipa B??..."2 
Children 1.John Davidson3 b. c 1857
 2.James Davidson4 b. c 1858
 3.William Davidson4 b. c 1860
 4.Mary Davidson4 b. c 1862
 5.Ann Davidson4 b. c 1864
 6.David Davidson4 b. c 1865
 7.Caroline Davidson4 b. c 1869
 8.Joseph Davidson4 b. c 1873
 9.Catherine Davidson4 b. c 1875
Birth*circa 1832Canada1 
Marriage*18 September 1855Sarah Sophia Cosgrove; St-Roch Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...between William Davidson, labourer, son of age of David Davidson and the late Mary O'Brien, of Quebec on the one part; and Sara Sophia Cosgove, daughter of age of John Cosgrove and the late Mary McGrath of this parish on the other part...in the presence of John O'Donnell and Phillipa B??..."2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec City, St-Roch Catholic Church, Marriage of William Davidson and Sara Cosgrove on 18 September 1855. Accessed on 17 September, 2020 at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/…
  3. [S370] 1871 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 98; Family No: 381 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1578/…
  4. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 14; Family No: 82 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1577/…

William Davidson1

b. circa 1788, d. 15 December 1835
Last Edited31 Jan 2010
Birth*circa 17881 
Death*15 December 1835St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 47 years old.1 
Note*18 December 1835Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; A coroner's investigation found that he died of "congestion of the internal organs".2 
Burial*20 December 1835Aubigny Church of England, Aubigny, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Aubigny Church of England, Levis, 20 Dec. 1835.
  2. [S431] Web site: BANQ, pistard database search of "Enquêtes des coroners des districts judiciaires de Beauce, 1862-1947; de Charlevoix, 1862-1944; de Montmagny, 1862-1952; de Québec, 1765-1930; et de Saint-François (Sherbrooke), 1900-1954", File #82.

William Davidson1

b. circa 1856, d. circa 1894
Last Edited14 Mar 2014

Family

Elizabeth Atkins b. c 1858, d. 11 Mar 1936
Marriage*Elizabeth Atkins1 
Child 1.(?) Davidson3 b. 7 Sep 1894, d. 7 Sep 1894
Birth*circa 1856Date based on age in burial record. 
Marriage*Elizabeth Atkins1 
Death*circa 1894There is a burial record for a William Davidson in the Church of England, Sherbrooke, Quebec records stating that a William Davidson died "on the twentieth day of October, 1894 in the thirtyeighth year of his age, and was buried on the 22nd...". It does not identify a spouse or parent of William. A burial record one month EARLIER (of a son of the Late William Davidson and Elizabeth Atkins) would indicate that he would have died before September 8th when that child was buried. No other burial records for William have been found other than this one mentioned.1,2 
Witness: Elizabeth Atkins
(Witness) Death7 September 1894(?) Davidson; Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "...who died before being baptized. Present Patrick Flynn and ?, the former who has signed with us..."1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, St. Patrice, 1894.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, Church of England, 1894.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, St-Patrice, 1894.

William Davidson1

b. say 1800
Last Edited29 Jun 2017

Family

Elizabeth (?) b. s 1800
Marriage*(Bride) Elizabeth (?)1 
Child 1.Isabella Davidson1 b. 6 Mar 1825
Birth*say 18001 
Marriage*(Bride) Elizabeth (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church. Baptism of Isabella Davidson, 4 September 1825.

William Davidson1

b. circa 1860
Last Edited17 Sep 2020
FatherWilliam Davidson1 b. c 1832
MotherSarah Sophia Cosgrove1 b. c 1834, d. 5 Sep 1899
Birth*circa 1860Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S378] 1881 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec City, Montcalm Ward; Roll: C_13211; Page: 14; Family No: 82 of William and Sarah Davidson. Ancestry Image at https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1577/…

Johanna Davies1

Last Edited21 Apr 2005

Family

Martin Britt d. b 1 Oct 1857
Marriage*Martin Britt1 
Child 1.James Britt+1
Married NameBritt1 
Marriage*Martin Britt1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.14.

Mary Davies1

d. before 9 April 1828
Last Edited9 Apr 2015

Family

Daniel Maher
Marriage*Daniel Maher1 
Child 1.Patrick Maher+2
Marriage*Daniel Maher1 
Married NameMaher1 
Death*before 9 April 18281 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), Loretteville (St-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette), 1828.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Ambroise-de-Le-Jeune-Lorette, Marriage Record for Patrick Magher and Ellen Donaven, 28 April 1828. Digital Image #8 at Ancestry.com.