Edward Alexander DAVIESS

Edward was born on July 12th, 1867 in Bowden, SA.¹   Edward's father was John Alexander DAVIESS and his mother was Ada Emma PEARSON.  His paternal grandparents were Thomas DAVIESS and <Unknown>; his maternal grandparents were Thomas PEARSON and Louisa Maria BALLS. He had four brothers and three sisters, named Alexander, Alfred, Herman, Fredrick, Ada, Maud and Elizabeth.  He was the oldest of the eight children.