- W. C. Sharpe, History of Oxford (Seymour, CT, Record Print, 1885), 178.
- Norman Litchfield & Sabrina Connolly Hoyt, Ph.D., History of the Town of Oxford, Connecticut (1960), 160, 161.
- Norman Litchfield, History of St. Peter's Church in Oxford, Connecticut (1955-56), 65.
- The Diaries of Laura Davis 1856-1857.
- Historic House Committee of The Bicentennial Commission, Oxford, Connecticut, Early Houses of Oxford (Derby, CT, The Bacon Printing Company, 1976), #139.
- Compiled By Carole Magnuson, The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records - Oxford 1798-1850, 61.
... of Oxford ...
- 1875 Oxford Agricultural Society ((http://www.our-oxford.info/oxford-agricultural-society/oxford-ag-society.html)), 7.
Oxford Agricultural Society ...
Vice Presidents ...
Burritt Davis, D. P. Johnson, Nathaniel Walker.
- Ibid., 21.
Class III. - Sheep, Swine, Poultry
Superintendent. -Burritt Davis.
- 1840 Oxford Census.
- 1850 Oxford Census.
Farmer.
- 1860 Oxford Census.
Farmer.
- 1870 Oxford Census.
Farmer.
- 1880 Oxford Census.
Farmer.
- F. W. Beers, 1868 map (Reproduced for the Oxford Historical Society, Inc. 1977).
- B. H. Davis, Reminiscences of Oxford Homes and People (Seymour Record - 1913), Chapter 3.
At the death of Col John, Burrett, the youngest son came into possession of the place. He married Sarah E. Osborn, daughter of Hiram Osborn of Oxford. Burrett was a very public spirited man and took a great deal of interest in the town affairs. He represented the town in the legislature several times and was selectman for sixteen years, besides filling minor town offices.
He followed the business of getting ship timber for New York ship builders in his early life, when not engaged on the farm. The lumber was prepared in the woods and carted by ox teams to Derby Landing and sent to New York by sloop.
In May, 1849, the new home was completed, which is still standing. Five children were born to Burrett and Sarah E. (Osborn) Davis.
- Ibid., Chapter 9.
Next we come to the place known as the home of old Mother Couch, where about the year 1850 was noted as a subpostoffice, the mail being left there for the residents of Chestnut Tree Hill. Each one in their torn would go after it and deliver it across the hill. Nearly every farmer on the hill at that time was a subscriber for the New Haven Register, and it was called the "Farmer's Bible." Mrs. Couch died at the age of nearly a hundred years, about the year 1847. After her death, the place was sold to Burrett Davis.
- Ibid., Chapter 19.
As we proceed on our jnourney north we come to another old house which is well worth mention. This place is known as the Osborn homestead. The north portion of the house was built by Harvey Osborn about the year 1820. After the house was finished he married Eunice Smith of Oxford, June 10th, 1820. One son was born to them, George B. Osborn, who lived with Bennett Davis for many years and was instrumental in saving the life of the writer at the time of the fire that destroyed the farm house of Bennett Davis, Nov. 12, 1849.
The first wife of Harvey Osborn died July 16, 1828. On Jan. 15th, 1830, he married Nabby Davis, one of the twin daughters of Col. John Davis. He died in 1842. After his death Aunt Nabby lived at the old homestead until 1860 when she went to New Rochelle, N. Y., to live with a relative. She died there July 21st, 1874.
The place was afterwards sold to Edwin Alling and some time in the year 1909 the place was sold to Charles Baldwin of Seymour, who occupied it only a short time.
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http://www.our-oxford.info/davis-reminiscences/Davis-19.htmlNote from Karen Bauer Bryant:
George's mother died when he was young. Burritt Davis is the brother of his father's second wife, Abigail Davis. She is shown living with Burritt on the 1850 Oxford census.
The house that burned in 1849 belonged to Burritt Davis. Burritt's wife, Sarah Electa Osborn, was George's cousin. She was the daughter of Hiram Osborn, one of Harvey's brothers.]
- W. C. Sharpe, History of Oxford (Seymour, CT, Record Print, 1885), 62.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 12.
- George T. Davis, Genealogy of the Davis Descendants of Colonel John Davis of Oxford, Conn. (New Rochelle, N. Y., 1910), 274.
- Compiled by Carole Magnuson, The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records - Oxford 1798-1850. (Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2000), 39.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 431.
- George T. Davis, Genealogy of the Davis Descendants of Colonel John Davis of Oxford, Conn. (New Rochelle, N. Y., 1910), 274.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 12.
Davis, Ellen J., wife of B. J., died July 24, 1863, age 30 yrs.
Davis, Burritt, born July 12, 1806, died May 24, 1893
Davis, Sarale Electa, wife of Burritt, born May 6, 1808, died Jan. 4 1889.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 433.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 12.
- Record of the Returns made by Sextons of Cemeteries.
- St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery Photograph - Oxford, CT.
- The Diaries of Laura Davis 1856-1857.
Monday 27th Rained all day..... Uncle Burritt & Aunt Electa came up after some oats. Aunt Electa helped us quilt some.
- Compiled By Carole Magnuson, The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records - Oxford 1798-1850, 61.
... of Oxford ...
- 1850 Oxford Census.
Electa S.
- 1860 Oxford Census.
Sarah E.
- 1870 Oxford Census.
Sarah E.
- 1880 Oxford Census.
Sarah E.
- W. C. Sharpe, History of Oxford (Seymour, CT, Record Print, 1885), 105.
Sarah Josephine Adeline Pardee, sponsors, C. M. Hatch, Electa Davis, Delia E. Fairchild, Feb. 9, 1858.
- B. H. Davis, Reminiscences of Oxford Homes and People (Seymour Record - 1913), Chapter 3.
At the death of Col John, Burrett, the youngest son came into possession of the place. He married Sarah E. Osborn, daughter of Hiram Osborn of Oxford. Burrett was a very public spirited man and took a great deal of interest in the town affairs. He represented the town in the legislature several times and was selectman for sixteen years, besides filling minor town offices.
He followed the business of getting ship timber for New York ship builders in his early life, when not engaged on the farm. The lumber was prepared in the woods and carted by ox teams to Derby Landing and sent to New York by sloop.
In May, 1849, the new home was completed, which is still standing. Five children were born to Burrett and Sarah E. (Osborn) Davis.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 431.
Electa Osborn.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 12.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 433.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 12.
Davis, Ellen J., wife of B. J., died July 24, 1863, age 30 yrs.
Davis, Burritt, born July 12, 1806, died May 24, 1893
Davis, Sarale Electa, wife of Burritt, born May 6, 1808, died Jan. 4 1889.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 433.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 12.
- W. C. Sharpe, History of Oxford (Seymour, CT, Record Print, 1885), 178.
- Harriet's Friendship Quilt (Oxford Historical Society).
- 1850 Oxford Census.
Burr J.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 433.
- B. H. Davis, Reminiscences of Oxford Homes and People (Seymour Record - 1913), Chapter 3.
Burr Jay married Ellen Fairchild of Oxford. He was proprietor of the Oxford Hotel for two years and was elected to the legislature for one term. His wife died July 26, 1863. In 1863 he located in Oswego, N. Y., was proprietor of the Central house in that city from 1871 to March 1, 1879, when he bought the Almago House. He was elected sheriff of Lioga country for one term and was appointed sheriff by Gov. Hill to fill vacancy for one term. He married 2nd, Sarah F. Sperry of New Haven, June 5, 1870. He died in Oswego, N.Y., March 6th, 1897, aged 67 years and 6 months. His widow and three children lived in Oswego.
- George T. Davis, Genealogy of the Davis Descendants of Colonel John Davis of Oxford, Conn. (New Rochelle, N. Y., 1910), 275.
- Ibid., 275.
- Ibid., 275.
- Harriet's Friendship Quilt (Oxford Historical Society).
- 1850 Oxford Census.
Sarah E.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 433.
- B. H. Davis, Reminiscences of Oxford Homes and People (Seymour Record - 1913), Chapter 3.
Sarah E., daughter of Burrett and Electa Davis, was born Oct. 11th, 1832. She married Frederick O. Cable of Oxford April 24, 1863. She died at Pelham Heights, N.Y. aug. 15, 1902, aged 70.
- Ibid., Chapter 3.
At the death of Col John, Burrett, the youngest son came into possession of the place. He married Sarah E. Osborn, daughter of Hiram Osborn of Oxford. Burrett was a very public spirited man and took a great deal of interest in the town affairs. He represented the town in the legislature several times and was selectman for sixteen years, besides filling minor town offices.
He followed the business of getting ship timber for New York ship builders in his early life, when not engaged on the farm. The lumber was prepared in the woods and carted by ox teams to Derby Landing and sent to New York by sloop.
In May, 1849, the new home was completed, which is still standing. Five children were born to Burrett and Sarah E. (Osborn) Davis.
- Ibid., Chapter 4.
Fred'k O. Married Sarah E. Davis, daughter of Burritt and Electa Davis. ... Of the ten children only three are living. Frederick O. now in his 83rd year, lives at Yorkville Heights, N. Y. with his daughter, Mrs. Lincoln Pierce;.
- Ibid., Chapter 3.
Julia, born May 8, 1847; died Nov. 21, 1849.
John H., born Sept. 20, 1834, died Nov. 6, 1834.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 16.
Davis, Julia E., daughter of Burritt, & Electa, died Nov. 21, 1849, age 2 yrs.
Davis, John Hiram, son of Burritt & Electa, died Nov. 6, 1835, age 1 yr.
Davis, David, Col. John, died Nov. 27, 1848, age 93 yrs.
Davis, Sheldon, son of Col. John & Mrs. Mehitable, died May 30, 1813, age 13 yrs.
Davis, Mrs. Sarah, daughter of Col. John & Mrs. Mehitable, died Dec. 6, 1808, age 26 yrs.
- Ibid., 16.
- St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery Photograph - Oxford, CT.
- George T. Davis, Genealogy of the Davis Descendants of Colonel John Davis of Oxford, Conn. (New Rochelle, N. Y., 1910), 275.
Bernard Humphrey.
- 1850 Oxford Census.
Bennet H.
- 1860 Oxford Census.
Bernard E.
- 1880 Rome, Oneida, New York Census.
Bernard H. / Clerk.
- Rev. Hollis A. Campbell, William C. Sharpe and Frank G. Bassett, Seymour Past and Present (Seymour, Connecticut, W. C. Sharpe, 1902), 433.
- B. H. Davis, Reminiscences of Oxford Homes and People (Seymour Record - 1913), Chapter 3.
Bernard H. Son of Burrett and Electa Davis, was born in Oxford, May 22, 1843, lived at home until his 17th year, when he engaged with Frederick beecher to learn the carpenter trade. After working there for three years he went to Oswego, N.Y., and entered the employ of his brother. B. J. Davis, in the hotel business. He marries 1st, Harriett Hunt of Oswego, N.Y., Nov. 12, 1873; 2nd Ida E. Eckter. Two children were born to them -- Harry S. and Clayton F. Both are married and live in Naugatuck. He returned to Oxford in 1881 and since then has worked at his trade in Oxford and surrounding towns. He is at present building a house in Oxford for M. J. Cassidy.
- Ibid., Chapter 3.
Julia, born May 8, 1847; died Nov. 21, 1849.
John H., born Sept. 20, 1834, died Nov. 6, 1834.
- Charles Elwell, 1935 WPA Headstone Inscriptions - Episcopal Cemetery (St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery), 16.
Davis, Julia E., daughter of Burritt, & Electa, died Nov. 21, 1849, age 2 yrs.
Davis, John Hiram, son of Burritt & Electa, died Nov. 6, 1835, age 1 yr.
Davis, David, Col. John, died Nov. 27, 1848, age 93 yrs.
Davis, Sheldon, son of Col. John & Mrs. Mehitable, died May 30, 1813, age 13 yrs.
Davis, Mrs. Sarah, daughter of Col. John & Mrs. Mehitable, died Dec. 6, 1808, age 26 yrs.
- Ibid., 16.
- St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery Photograph - Oxford, CT.
- George T. Davis, Genealogy of the Davis Descendants of Colonel John Davis of Oxford, Conn. (New Rochelle, N. Y., 1910), 274.
- Compiled By Carole Magnuson, The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records - Oxford 1798-1850, 39, 61.
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