Notes of George Davis 1616-1667   George Davis born in Kent England came to New England as a young man. His name first appears in Salem, Mass reports in 1641 but he probably had been living there for several years before that. He married Sarah Clarke 1642 and their first 2 children were born in Salem. By 1664 he was living in Reading where he was a propriator and was admitted a freeman 26May1647. He was a selectman for Reading and was a man of property and influence. George was a weaver by trade and later in addition became a ship owner. In 1652 the town of Reading ordered lots to be laid out and George drew 11 lots; also drew additional lots in the "Division of the Great Swamp." Son Benjamin was choosen Clerk of the Market. Reading Vital Records show the birth of his 3rd daughter Sarah and 5 more siblings. George died at Cape Fear 14July1667 while on a voyage. He had written his will 7Dec1664 and it was proved 30Sept1667. In this will he named wife and son Benjamin as executors; bequethed his looms and the contents of his ship to son Joseph; and mentions 5 daughters under age. George and Sarah Clarke Davis had 8 children - 7 are listed here: Benjamin - resided in Lynn Joseph - 1643-1676 Hannah - b.3May1648 Married1669 John Boutwell Sarah - b.1Oct1651 Elizabeth - b.16Jan1654 Married1678 Timothy Wiley Mary - b.16Jan1657-8 John - b.20July1660 d. 4Nov1660 Susanna b.11May1662 (Intereting sidenote that is not sourced: After death of George, Sarah Clarke Davis married Nicholes Rist who bailed her out by petition after she was arrested for witchcraft.) This is a summary of info located in the following sources: Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical...Worcester Co MassVol2 by Ellery Bickwell Crane, Published 1907 Lewis Publishing Co pg 387. Genealogy History of the town of Reading Mass by Lillery Eaton, published 1874 A.Mudge & Sons, Printe