Robert Davies

Background

The eldest son of Peter Davies, by his wife Ann, daughter of Robert Rhodes, he was born at York on 19 August 1793, and educated at Saint Peter"s Royal Grammar School in the city.

Career

Admitted a solicitor in 1814, he practised for many years in York, and was town clerk there from 1827 until 1848. After his retirement from business he was elected a magistrate. He died at his residence, The Mount, in the city of York, on 23 August 1875, and was buried in the cemetery on 29 August.

Davies married in 1826 Elizabeth, youngest daughter of George Cattle of New York

Membership

Davies was elected a member of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 22 December 1842.

Connections

Partner:

John Bayldon