OWEN DAVID: HIS GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY

by Thomas David, Catherine David

This book is an illustrated narrative about the life and family history of Owen David, a Welsh immigrant to colonial Delaware, and his son, the Reverend Enoch David. In addition to original art by the author, the book contains numerous excerpts from personal letters; copies of and references to vital documents, church records, and historical documents; selections from the personal diary of a Revolutionary War chaplain; and, samples of the simple, direct, and poignant poetry memorializing the deaths of family members. Appendixes include a descendancy chart of over 5000 names, images of handwritten notes made in the margins of a family Bible, timelines showing the significant moments in the lives of Owen and Enoch, copies of miscellaneous 200-year-old documents, and a chart showing of the chain of title to the Fox Hall plantation with citations. And, much more.

398 pages, Paperback

Published February 14, 2023