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William T. (William Thomas) Davis
1822–1907
A Plymouth lawyer and local historian, he spent decades preserving the stories, records, and landmarks of one of New England’s most famous towns. His books remain valuable for readers interested in early Plymouth history, genealogy, and community memory.
2 Audiobooks
Plymouth memories of an octogenarian
by William T. (William Thomas) Davis
Who were the Pilgrims?
by William T. (William Thomas) Davis
About the author
Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1822, he graduated from Harvard in 1842, studied medicine for a time, and then turned to law. Alongside his legal career, he became deeply involved in documenting Plymouth’s past and was widely known as a careful local historian.
His best-known works include History of the Town of Plymouth, Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth, and Plymouth Memories of an Octogenarian. He also edited Bradford's History of Plymouth Plantation, helping keep one of the foundational texts of early New England history in circulation for later readers.
Davis wrote with the close knowledge of someone rooted in the place he described. His work is especially useful for readers who enjoy town history, family history, and firsthand reflections on old Plymouth.