William Davies

William Davies was a colonel in the Continental Army who served in the Virginia Line for the duration of the American Revolutionary War.

Early life William Davies was born to Jane (née Holt) and Samuel Davies in Delaware. His uncle was William Holt, mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia. He graduated from Princeton College. He was an aide to George Washington and at one point aide to Marquis de Lafayette.

Davies was appointed by President Washington as a collector for the Port of Norfolk. He held that role until Jefferson's administration. He then was appointed to settle war accounts between Virginia and the federal government. During this time, he lived in New York City and Philadelphia.

Personal life Davies married Mary Murray Gordon, daughter of James Murray and widow of Alexander Gordon. They had four children, including Mary Ann.

Davies died at around 56 years of age at his "Davies" (later "Millbank") estate in Mecklenburg County. He was buried at the estate.