The Mysterous Davisons

Life's Lessons

Nice to be back - playing with family history.

Things have been quiet on the blog because we lost a beloved daughter-in-law last month. Priorities changed dramatically- as you have all experienced I'm sure.

It is sort of ironic that I relish the research of ancestors who have passed on, but find it so painful to loose a family member from our own immediate circle.

The experience has served to reinforce the fact that we are part of larger family groups and need to watch out for each other.  In visiting with individuals who have stepped in to lend a hand, we discovered family relationships.  Many kind neighbors and friends turned out to be distant cousins on both sides of our family.

As a grandmother, I consider it one of the "tender mercies" that sensitive and gentle individuals are placed in our path during times of crisis, especially to help those we love most.  And it is an added blessing when they turn out to be family. 

Now for the Mysterous Davisons

Annie Rebecca Seward's mother in law, Mary Ann Davison Kennington has prompted further research.  We blogged about Jenny's discovery of Mary Ann's  birth record and her parents' marriage record last May.

The search continues in Caistor and adjacent parishes of North Kelsey, South Kelsey, Nettleton, Cabourn, Limber Magna, Clixby and Grasby.

The name appears to be mis-transcribed to Dawson in different places.  We need to look for the obvious Davison, then Davidson, Dawson, Dawsonn, Dawsonne, Davyson, Davisson etc.  The variety is almost endless.  Keep an eye out for any Thomas and Jane D.... with perhaps more than one daughter.  It looks like they had a strong tradition of farming or farm laboring.  Good luck.