Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Caauwe and Sommerfeld Families

Thomas Davis
1. Thomas Davis was born on 3 Oct 1673 in Cranfield, England; died on 13 Sep 1718 in West Hyde, England. Family/Spouse: Mary North. Mary was born in 1677 in Cardington, England; died in 1713 in Luton Parish, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Charles Davis
was born on 18 Apr 1706 in England; died on 13 May 1801 in Chatham, NC.
- 2. Charles Davis
Generation: 2
2. Charles Davis
(1.Thomas1) was born on 18 Apr 1706 in England; died on 13 May 1801 in Chatham, NC. Family/Spouse: Hannah Matson. Hannah was born in 1712 in Chester Co., PA; died on 25 Oct 1812 in Snow Camp, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. John Matson Davis
was born on 28 Sep 1735 in Chester Co., PA; died on 21 Nov 1806 in Mitchell Co., NC.
- 3. John Matson Davis
Generation: 3
3. John Matson Davis
(2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 28 Sep 1735 in Chester Co., PA; died on 21 Nov 1806 in Mitchell Co., NC. Family/Spouse: Mary Chamness. Mary was born on 11 Nov 1743 in Frederick, Maryland; died on 22 Jun 1819 in Chatham, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Davis
- 4. Davis
Generation: 4
4. Davis
(3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1)Family/Spouse: Hannah Rebekah Doane. Hannah was born on 6 Mar 1764 in Orange Co., NC; died on 14 Jan 1837 in Randolph, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Lydia Annie Davis
was born on 11 Feb 1786 in Montgomery Co., VA; died on 7 Oct 1850 in Grayson Co, VA.
- 5. Lydia Annie Davis
Generation: 5
5. Lydia Annie Davis
(4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 11 Feb 1786 in Montgomery Co., VA; died on 7 Oct 1850 in Grayson Co, VA. Family/Spouse: Jeremiah Wilson, II. Jeremiah was born on 2 Jan 1784 in Grayson Co., VA; died on 28 Aug 1862 in Grayson Co., VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Jesse Wilson
was born on 4 Nov 1808 in Grayson, VA; died on 26 Jan 1884 in Homer, MO.
- 6. Jesse Wilson
Generation: 6
6. Jesse Wilson
(5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Nov 1808 in Grayson, VA; died on 26 Jan 1884 in Homer, MO. Family/Spouse: Willa Milly Galyean. Willa (daughter of Samuel /Galyean Gallion and Mary “Molly” Toliver) was born in 1807 in North Carolina, United States; died in 1884 in Homer Township, Bates, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Martin Wilson
was born on 4 Jan 1838 in Virginia; died on 4 Feb 1901 in Vernon, MO.
- 7. Martin Wilson
Generation: 7
7. Martin Wilson
(6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Jan 1838 in Virginia; died on 4 Feb 1901 in Vernon, MO. Family/Spouse: Sarilda Jane Brown. Sarilda (daughter of John A Brown and Nancy Roberts Anderson) was born on 6 Oct 1847 in Pettis, MO; died on 3 Dec 1925 in Elk, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Wilma Elizabeth Wilson
was born on 8 Oct 1875 in Missouri; died on 24 Aug 1962 in Gordon, Ne.
- 8. Wilma Elizabeth Wilson
Generation: 8
8. Wilma Elizabeth Wilson
(7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 8 Oct 1875 in Missouri; died on 24 Aug 1962 in Gordon, Ne. Family/Spouse: Frederick Tice Davis. Frederick (son of Jesse B Davis and Clarinda Campbell Bates) was born on 13 Jan 1867 in Toledo, IA; died on 4 Aug 1914 in Weeping Water, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Nellie Annia Davis
was born on 9 Oct 1897 in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska, United States; died on 12 Sep 1976 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States.
- 9. Nellie Annia Davis
Generation: 9
9.
Nellie Annia Davis
(8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 9 Oct 1897 in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska, United States; died on 12 Sep 1976 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. Nellie married James Calvin Annable on 1 May 1916 (MARR) in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States. James (son of Orsemus "Sim" Ebenezer Annable and Margaret Elizabeth Barnhouse) was born on 30 Nov 1893 in Adams Township, Gage, Nebraska, United States; died on 28 Dec 1961 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1961 in Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Ruby Mae Annable
was born on 4 Dec 1916 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 23 Nov 2004 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States. - 11. Eva Joean Annable
was born on 12 Nov 1920 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Mar 1947 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, United States. - 12. Dorothy Maxine Annable
was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 29 Nov 1997 in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. - 13. Betty Jean Annable
was born on 14 Feb 1926 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 19 Nov 2000 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. - 14. Barbara Louise Annable
was born on 28 Sep 1930 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Jul 1931 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. - 15. Richard Lee Annable
was born on 27 Sep 1932 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 13 Apr 2009 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States; was buried on 15 Apr 2009 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
- 10. Ruby Mae Annable
Generation: 10
10. Ruby Mae Annable
(9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Dec 1916 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 23 Nov 2004 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States. 11. Eva Joean Annable
(9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 12 Nov 1920 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Mar 1947 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, United States. 12. Dorothy Maxine Annable
(9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 29 Nov 1997 in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. 13. Betty Jean Annable
(9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 14 Feb 1926 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 19 Nov 2000 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. 14. Barbara Louise Annable
(9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 28 Sep 1930 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Jul 1931 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. 15.
Richard Lee Annable
(9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 27 Sep 1932 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 13 Apr 2009 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States; was buried on 15 Apr 2009 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Richard married Doris Ruth Leister on 18 Jul 1954 (MARR) in Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States. Doris (daughter of Russell William Leister and Gladys Missouri Myers) was born on 19 Apr 1930 in Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 12 May 2009 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States; was buried on 14 May 2009 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. James Russell Annable
was born on 19 Sep 1956.
- 16. James Russell Annable
Generation: 11
16.
James Russell Annable
(15.Richard10, 9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 19 Sep 1956. James married Theresa Anne Caauwe on 24 Nov 1979 in Fremont, NE. Theresa (daughter of Russel Dean Caauwe and Bjorg Solvadottir) was born on 9 Jan 1956 in Loring AFB, Limestone, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Katie Annable
was born on 7 Jul 1980. - 18. Alexander Annable
was born on 10 Mar 1983. - 19. Andrew Annable
was born on 14 Jun 1989. - 20. Victoria Leigh Annable
was born on 16 Aug 1996. - 21. Jenna Rose Annable
was born on 16 Aug 1996.
- 17. Katie Annable
Generation: 12
17.
Katie Annable
(16.James11, 15.Richard10, 9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 7 Jul 1980. Family/Spouse: Matthew Phillip Feist. Matthew was born on 7 Oct 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Sabrina Claire
was born on 15 Apr 2003. - 23. Sarah Feist
was born on 14 Aug 2006. - 24. Simone Feist
was born in Dec 2009.
- 22. Sabrina Claire
18.
Alexander Annable
(16.James11, 15.Richard10, 9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 10 Mar 1983. 19.
Andrew Annable
(16.James11, 15.Richard10, 9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 14 Jun 1989. Andrew married Alexandra Lynn Mura in 2018. Alexandra was born on 29 Jan 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Austin Annable
- 25. Austin Annable
20.
Victoria Leigh Annable
(16.James11, 15.Richard10, 9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Aug 1996. Family/Spouse: Connor Croney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. June Marie Croney
was born on 12 Jun 2017. - 27. Alice Croney
was born on 13 Nov 2025.
- 26. June Marie Croney
21.
Jenna Rose Annable
(16.James11, 15.Richard10, 9.Nellie9, 8.Wilma8, 7.Martin7, 6.Jesse6, 5.Lydia5, 4.4, 3.John3, 2.Charles2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Aug 1996. Jenna married Troy Running on 26 Sep 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
