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"I well remember as an old valiant soldier and often did I listen to his feats under Marlborough" (William Davy's letter to Henry Roberts, August 14, 1826).
Lived with brother George at Fordton House.
Her family was still living in Crediton in 1826 (William Davy's letter to Henry Roberts, August 14, 1826).
George Davy (1704-ca. 1766)
Erected a mill worked by horses and machinery for preparing, dying and finishing shalloons, which he exported to Portugal.
Built Fordton House, Crediton.
Owned "Prince Frederick Inn", several houses at Crediton and Fringle Mill, Moretonhampstead.
"Of a very open hearted liberal turn and a staunch Presbyterian" (William Davy's letter to Henry Roberts, August 14, 1826).
Died in bankruptcy.
Sarah Davy, née Lethbridge (born 1711).
" A woman of excellent character, talent and respectability" (William Davy's letter to Henry Roberts, August 14, 1826).