Display Patriot - P-145176 - Robert DAVISON/DAVIDSON
Robert DAVISON/DAVIDSON
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P-145176
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Author: Robert J Drummond
Robert Davidson was born on 02 Nov 1729 in Monmouth County, NJ to William Davison and Ane Brinson. The first Davisons arrived in New Jersey in 1685. They were farmers through the first three generations and held a variety of occupation from then on. Early family land holdings were in the general vicinity of the Tennent Church near present day Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ. Several Davidsons were original members of Tennent church and served as Deacons and Elders.
Tennent church was also located on the Monmouth battlefield in 1778. Colonial trips and artillery were positioned on the Davison property during the battle. Family tradition holds the Mollie Pitcher served the Colonial Artillery which was located on the Davison land.
Robert Davidson served as a private in the 3d New Jersey Regiment from 1776 to 1777. His cousin, William Davison served in the 2d New Jersey Regiment and his nephew, John Davison served in the 1st New Jersey Regiment.
He married Susanna prior to 1760. They had three children: Margaret (1760), Susanna (1762) and Robert (1767).
Robert died on 16 July 1803 in Monmouth County, NJ. He is buried in the Brainerd Cemetery, 1st Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, NJ.
References: DAR RC 889564 DAR Patriot A030122 NJ, REV WAR, COMP OF REV WAR SLIPS & UNDOCUMENTED MATERIALS FROM OTHER SOURCES, FHL ROLL #568708 East Jersey Colonial Records (Wills and Deeds) Cranbury Past and Present (Ruth Berg Walsh)
Author: Robert Jeffrey Drummond
Robert Davison was born 2 November 1729 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey to William Davison and Anna Brinson. Robert was the Grandson of William Davison, a Covenanter banished from Scotland to the New Jersey Colony in 1685.
Robert married Susanna (last name unknown) in Middlesex County, NJ. They had six children, three of whom lived to adulthood; Margaret, Susanna, and Robert.
Robert served as a Private in the Company of Captain Aaron Longstreet, Third Regiment, Middlesex County Militia. He was on the muster rolls as of October 2, 1776.
Robert resided in Middlesex County, New Jersey until his death on 16 July 1803. He is buried with Susanna in Brainerd Cemetery, Cranbury, New Jersey.
Service Source:
NJ, REV WAR, COMP OF REV WAR SLIPS & UNDOCUMENTED MATERIALS FROM OTHER SOURCES, FHL ROLL #568708
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