Looking for Information on My Great Grandfather William Fredrick Davies

By jdavies3 November 11, 2013 1121 views 0 comments

INFORMATION ON WILLIAM FREDRICK DAVIES

Davies family owned a business in Wales that was established in 1704 and was sold around 1870. The business may have been involved with the manufacture of farm machinery. At some point the business received a commendation from the King/Queen of England.

Born between 1855 and 1859 in Wales

Immigrated from Wales in 1881

Arrived in USA May 2, 1881 on the Arizona

Worked at the Bellaire Steel Works (Carnegie Steel) Bellaire, Ohio - Forman

Married to Sarah “Sadie” Potts June 21, 1887

Naturalized in July 1888 in Belmont County, Ohio

Joined Masonic Lodge #267 in 1888 – also a Knights Templar – Hope Commandery No. 26 – Bellaire, Ohio

Three children: Carrie O’dessa 1890, John Henry 1893, and Edith Florence 1897

Lived at 4461 Jefferson Street, Bellaire, Ohio

Died October 1, 1898 due to injuries sustained in an accident at Bellaire Steel Works Sept 29, 1898

Buried Greenwood/Rose Hill Cemetery Bellaire, Ohio

I need to find his date of birth, parents name, where he was from in Wales.

Related Surnames:
DAVIES

No comments yet.