Fun Facts About the Davis Surname:
In the United States, Davis is the 7th most common surname, while the Davies variant comes in at 988. In Great Britain, this surname popularity is reduced; there Davies is the 6th most common surname overall, while Davis is the 54th most common surname.
1. Nathan Davis born c1853 Pontotoc, Mississippi. 1860 census he is living with Thomas DANDRIDGE. Allegedly Nathan was left on the DANDRIDGE doorstep with a note, This is Nathan Davis. Nathan married Mary Jane EDGE probably Lee County, MS about 1875. He died before 1895 possibly in Prairie County, Arkansas.
2. Mary Jane DAVIS, born c1838 Osage County, Missouri. She was the daughter of unknown DAVIS and Margaret QUICK. Mary Jane married Albert G. MEREDITH in 1855 Osage County, Missouri. She died after 1880 unknown. Her siblings were Jesse Davis (b1838- died unknown), Sarah Eveline Lousia Davis, born 1832 MO; Artemesia Davis (1834-1873).
3. Henry Davis, born 1827 Virginia- died 1877-1880 McNairy County, Tennessee. Wife was Elizabeth, born c1832 Virginia, died after 1880 probably McNairy County, Tennessee. Henry Davis' mother was Winney Unknown last name, born about 1804 Virginia and died after 1850 McNairy County, Tennessee. Henry's father, Mr. Davis, died prior to the 1850 census. It appears the family moved from Virginia to Tennessee about 1840 as Rebecca DAVIS is born about 1840 in Tennessee. Mr. Davis and Winney appear to have 10 children living on the 1850 census.
I have two Davis g-grandmothers: Hannah, who married John Arbogast -- they were the parents of my ggg-grandmother, Rachel Arbogast AND Mary Ann Davis, who was also my ggg-grandmother and married Levi White, son of David White.
I have a James Davis who married Mary Elizabeth Carter on December 25, 1738. James Davis was born on December 2, 1721. This is all I have on this Davis.
'My husband's grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth Davis born abt 1882 in TN. Her father was John Thomas Davis born in SC abt 1850, her mother was Mary Polly Fields born abt1855 in MS
Sarah E. Davis' first husband was Jack Fields(my husbands grandfather), 2nd was Charlie Adams and last was Wiley Lee Woods.
Anyone familiar with any of these names?
1. Benjamin Davis born 17 Feb 1800 Warwick, Orange County New York d. 24 Feb 1878 Cass County Michigan, married Hannah Holly born 31 Oct 1799 New York, d. 23 Apr 1876 Cass County Michigan
Charles Smith Davis born 29 Sep 1823 Warwick, Orange County New York d. 27 Jun 1912, Cassopolis, Cass County Michigan. m. Susan Batchelor b. Jun 1825 New York d. 2 Dec 1894 Jones Cass County Michigan.
3. Sarah Jane Davis b. 28 Nov 1848 Huron County Ohio d. 5 Mar 1945 Blue Mound, Livingston County Missouri m. Martin Van Buren Swihart b. 6 Jan 1841 Stark County Ohio d. 23 Sep 1913 Seneca Newton County Missouri.
My great grandmother's name was Carrie Lee Davis birth 17 Feb 1896, death 31 Jan 1948. Her married name was Rowell. She married Robert Louis Rowell. She lived and died in MS. I do not know much else about her. I would love to know who her parents were. I have been told she was a Native Indian but that is all hear say. I am hoping to tie into someones family tree.
Susan Ann Davis was one of my great great great grandmothers on my maternal side. She married Robert William Bobbitt. I have not conducted much research on this line yet.
Hi! My interest is in Charles Davis (m. Elizabeth Brown) and his sons, especially Levi, who were some of the first settlers in the Duck Creek/Olive area of Morgan Co Ohio. They came from Mass to Ohio around 1812.
This family group sheet is for anyone to fill out and it will make a huge database - try filling it out - like to get anyone with the names I am watching to fill it out - -
My family history indicates that we are descended from Jefferson Davis' sister Mary Ann Davis, who married Robert Davis.
I did a little research on the Internet and it only shows a sister Mary Ellen (who was married to Robert Davis) but they only show two children, not my ancestor Amanda Jane Davis.
I think there is something to this, Mary Ann can be confused with Mary Ellen, and Jefferson Davis had another sister named Amanda Jane.
Does anyone have any idea why this missing daughter might have been skipped in the history, or can they come up with another solution to the mystery for me??
Thanks, glad to be on board, whether we are descended from Jefferson Davis' sister or not ...
Looking for information for Leila Pauline Davis born in 1880 in Illinois and died in 1918 in Texas, or New Mexico or Mexico. Mother was Susan J. Baird of MS.
I am researching Thomas William Davis b. 10 April 1828, TM, South Wales m.1861 Meiggs County, Ohio to Sophia Caroline Vickery d. 5 aug 1892 Huntington, Emery, Utah. I would like to know how and when they moved to Utah. Any help at all, is appreciated.
My mother is a Davis. Her grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather worked at the New York Evening Post. They were Robert Davis, George Williams Davis and Robert Davis. Her great-great-grandfather, Robert Davis, was an editor and had begun working for the NYEP when he was a boy.
The family is from New York, with a bit of time spent in New Jersey.
I'm looking for information on Davis- This is what I have:
John H. Davis married to Elizabeth (Ireland) they had James H. Davis he married Jane McLaughlin in Ireland. They had Patrick Joseph Davis he married Zua Willameta Bradely and they had Helen Margaret Davis (my great grandmother). Does anyone have any information?
I am looking for information on Sterling G Davis, census dates show multiple birth years, 1812, 1816, 1820, Georgia. He was married to Frances Byrd and Mary Daniels. Sterling and Frances had 6 children, Reubin, Allen, Eugenia, Melvina, Amanda and Louisa. I am looking for some more info on Sterling Davis. My husband is really interest in his Davis line, and we've hit a brick wall with Sterling. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Deirdre, who are the wives of your Robert Davis (both). I have a Robert Davis who was married to a Mary Ann or Mary Ellen Davis. There may be a Jefferson Davis connection. Sorry, I don't have the states or dates ...
Carole, one of the Roberts (b. 1888) was married to Louise Vida Faber. Then George Williams (b. 1863) was married to Augusta. The other Robert (possibly b. abt. 1840s), I'm not sure who he was married to. Do you have names of any of their children? Robert and George Williams are family names, carried through 3 or 4 generations. I've been told that, going much further back, one of the Davis' was bookkeeper to George Washington in Virginia.
I am looking for my Great-Grandfather by the name of George Davis. All I know about him is he had a son named Marion Lavender Davis whom he left the day he was being born. Marion was my Grandfather.
Moses Davis b @ 1718 and lived in Willistown, Chester County. Children were Moses, Hester, Gamaliel, Enoch, Sarah, David, and more that are unknown. Moses died in Willistown 1799. First wife was Eleanor (not the Eleanor davis single woman killed by thieves in Tredyffrin). Second wife was Mary. Moses had a brother or two according to family genealogy. Any help would be wonderful.
Looking for descendants of John Davis, born early 1800s in England, who settled around Pittsburgh, PA, in the 1850s. He was an iron worker. His wife's name is unknown. His daughter Ellen, born about 1837 in England, is my ancestor. She married Holmes Stoddard. Other children unknown.
I want to communicate with Wilma Fleming Haynes. I am worried that she has passed away. Does anyone know how to reach her?
Cynthia Hines; cynthia_hines@sbcglobal.net
Totally stuck on David T. Davis, b. in Carolinas c. 1780, md. in Frederick Co VA 1806 Elizabeth Hedges, her family been there 2 generations, 1812 Betsy Young, Adams Co OH 1825 Permelia Bayless, killed, accident, Adams Co late 1827. Ch by all wives, only 3 found. Looking for a Davis family in MD/VA 18th c who had members move to the Carolinas. Think David must have been returning to roots.
Christine, I have the following: Benjamin Davis, Sr. was b. abt 1743 in Southhampton, VA; m. Hannah Walls abt 1759 in Wake Co., NC where he died in Aug 1802 (Hannah in 1816). I have 7 children listed for him b. between 1765 and abt 1790. There could have been more. My line is through his son, Aaron and his descendants moved to GA, MS, AL, FL, TX, OK, etc. I do not have a David in my database born before the 20th century.
Researching Davis / Davice family in Wolcott, Vermont and possibly Maine around 1800 - 1830. My 2nd great grandfather Michael Dean Davis was born in Wolcott in 1828, his father and grandfather were possibly Thomas T. and Thomas Davis or Davice.
My Davis connection is through my Mother's side of the family. My late Grandfather was US Army MSGT. Mercer Fullilove "Dick" Davis, born in Alabama. We still have family down their. And have quite a bit of info to share, if anyone wants it.
Hello everyone! I am so glad to have found this site. I have been beating my head against a brick wall for quite some time trying to find a Sophia Davis, who was born around 1812 in Indiana. She is my great great grandmother. She married Eli Roberts in 1832 in Knox, IL. They lived in Schuyler County, IL until sometime between 1870 and 1880 where they then show up in Ravenna Town, Fannin County, Texas. Prior to having married Eli, I have found NO history on either Sophia or Eli.
Hey Jefferson Davis fans... I too think my late husband was also related to JD. I've seen an early picture of him and a picture of my husband were the spitin image.
So anyway I bought a book "Jefferson Davis by: William J. Cooper, Jr. and on page three there is a letter from JD to his sister Amanda. He's addressing their fathers death. Amandawas married to: David Bradford and they had two childrennamely, Benjamin and David. I'm sure there are more answers to your question in there but I haven't read it all yet. So go look in the Library or go buy it I'm sure it'll help.
I am on the trail of one Isaac newton Davis born 1848, son of Lucinna (Lucinda?Lucy?) and John W. Davis born 1824. 1850 census has them in District 1, White, Tennessee. With other siblings.....
Latest news I am gathering is that he may have been adopted. I am hoping someone out there has more information on this.
hi there, i ahve been researching the Davis side....hard as its so common, MY gg greandfather was hamilton cloyd davis of belmont county ohio, he was married to a lillian taylor,
Is anyone looking at the Davis Family in Pennsylvania, particularly Philadelphia area and Chester County? I'm trying to identify the parents of Ann R. Davis, b. 1811, supposedly in Philadelphia. She married Paul Conard of Chester County. Most likely he was a Quaker, but I have no information on Ann's religion. When Ann was widowed she lived with a niece in Camden, NJ (1890's).
I am stuck bad. I cannot ask any of my elders because they are all deceased. My oldest living relative is 64 years old who doesn't know much at all. I'm expecting twins and want to be able to tell them where they come from. Any help appreciated or can email me billyjoedavis35@gmail.com
Other surnames are Hollis/Wafford/Goodin/Adams/Cantrell
John Davis (born abt 1848) marries Lucy Hollis (also born in alabama don't know when) they move to Tennessee and have a son WILLIAM ELZIE DAVIS born July 31,1888 in Kenton, Obion County, Tennessee.
William Elzie Davis July 31 1888 til Oct 28 1961 Dunklin County MIssouri) marries Mary L (born 12-22-1895 to 1-14-1964 Dunklin County) and has 3 children
Pauline in Missouri (deceased in Missouri) born 1919 William Huey in Arkansas (or Huey William)(deceaed in Missouri Dunklin County) born 1925 Claude C in Missouri( deceased Missouri Piedmont area)
7-1-1947 William Elmer ( he hated Elzie)Davis marries Corine Wafford in Paw Paw,Van Buren County, Michigan. They have 2 children Born Aug 6 1948 Joseph Rayburn Davis in Coloma Michigan (my father)still living Born May 8 1950 Bonita Lorraine Davis in Holcomb,Missouri (deceased Missouri Dunklin County)
Hopefully someone can help. Family is from AL/TN/MO/MS/AR
Sorry! Added too soon. Most of my problem is from David Davis back. If any one can help me out I'd really appreciate it! David was in Maryland, Charles started in MD, moved to VA. Isaac ended up in KY, and that's where they stayed until my grandmother moved to Kansas after her marriage.
I have been looking for information on my great grandfather was William Shockley Davis. I am trying to find out who his parents were. There are a couple of possibilities so I thought I would see if anyone has any info on them. James & Mary with a brother Anderson on the 1870 Census or could be William & Sarah on the 1880 census, these are all Stonewall Dist. of Wayne County, West Virginia. Silas & Elloreen in Reedy, Roane, West Virginia on the 1880 census are the third possibility. I think it’s James & Mary but not sure.
I know he was born in Wayne County according to his Sept. 1909 marriage license to my great grandmother Dollie Skeens. I can find him on the 1900 census married to a Mary living with their 3 children and his brother in law Sylvester Ramey. Mary died in Feb. 1907 they were married in Oct. 1896.
On the 1910 census he was with my g-grandmother with his children from his previous marriage and children they had and one she had from a previous marriage. I found a death certificate, for him and he died in June 1914. His death is listed twice once on the 11th reported by Doliver Davis and once on the 12th by Dr. O.T. Hines.
He was born between 1866 and 1870 from the dates on those documents. I have not found a birth record for him. I don’t know where he is buried and I haven’t found a obit for him. Wayne County News has then that go back that far but you have to go into the office or the library, and I live in Texas so I can’t make it there to check.
IIGS Ex Director
Son of David (beloved).
Jun 23, 2009
IIGS Ex Director
In the United States, Davis is the 7th most common surname, while the Davies variant comes in at 988. In Great Britain, this surname popularity is reduced; there Davies is the 6th most common surname overall, while Davis is the 54th most common surname.
Jun 23, 2009
BeNotForgot
benotforgot.blogspot.com
Jul 10, 2009
Margaretann
1. Nathan Davis born c1853 Pontotoc, Mississippi. 1860 census he is living with Thomas DANDRIDGE. Allegedly Nathan was left on the DANDRIDGE doorstep with a note, This is Nathan Davis. Nathan married Mary Jane EDGE probably Lee County, MS about 1875. He died before 1895 possibly in Prairie County, Arkansas.
2. Mary Jane DAVIS, born c1838 Osage County, Missouri. She was the daughter of unknown DAVIS and Margaret QUICK. Mary Jane married Albert G. MEREDITH in 1855 Osage County, Missouri. She died after 1880 unknown. Her siblings were Jesse Davis (b1838- died unknown), Sarah Eveline Lousia Davis, born 1832 MO; Artemesia Davis (1834-1873).
3. Henry Davis, born 1827 Virginia- died 1877-1880 McNairy County, Tennessee. Wife was Elizabeth, born c1832 Virginia, died after 1880 probably McNairy County, Tennessee. Henry Davis' mother was Winney Unknown last name, born about 1804 Virginia and died after 1850 McNairy County, Tennessee. Henry's father, Mr. Davis, died prior to the 1850 census. It appears the family moved from Virginia to Tennessee about 1840 as Rebecca DAVIS is born about 1840 in Tennessee. Mr. Davis and Winney appear to have 10 children living on the 1850 census.
Jul 10, 2009
Margaret Kerr Beckwith
Jul 11, 2009
Deborah Ann (Dorscher) Anderson
Jul 12, 2009
Gloria Fields
Sarah E. Davis' first husband was Jack Fields(my husbands grandfather), 2nd was Charlie Adams and last was Wiley Lee Woods.
Anyone familiar with any of these names?
Jul 12, 2009
Brenda Buck
Charles Smith Davis born 29 Sep 1823 Warwick, Orange County New York d. 27 Jun 1912, Cassopolis, Cass County Michigan. m. Susan Batchelor b. Jun 1825 New York d. 2 Dec 1894 Jones Cass County Michigan.
3. Sarah Jane Davis b. 28 Nov 1848 Huron County Ohio d. 5 Mar 1945 Blue Mound, Livingston County Missouri m. Martin Van Buren Swihart b. 6 Jan 1841 Stark County Ohio d. 23 Sep 1913 Seneca Newton County Missouri.
Jul 12, 2009
Cheryle Hoover Davis
Davis' of Texas/Oklahoma
Davis' of Georgia
Davis' of Alabama
Quaker Davis'
and Davis' of Virginia/Ohio/Kentucky
Jul 15, 2009
Angela Garrett
Jul 15, 2009
Jennifer Eklund, PLCGS
Jul 15, 2009
Tracey Houck Davis
Jul 17, 2009
Gene Davies
https://share.acrobat.com/adc/document.do?docid=bb1909a7-9c4e-419d-9b32-2eca13f1306b
Jul 19, 2009
Carole A. Chapman
I did a little research on the Internet and it only shows a sister Mary Ellen (who was married to Robert Davis) but they only show two children, not my ancestor Amanda Jane Davis.
I think there is something to this, Mary Ann can be confused with Mary Ellen, and Jefferson Davis had another sister named Amanda Jane.
Does anyone have any idea why this missing daughter might have been skipped in the history, or can they come up with another solution to the mystery for me??
Thanks, glad to be on board, whether we are descended from Jefferson Davis' sister or not ...
Aug 5, 2009
Blythe Andrea Stokes
Sep 13, 2009
Charlene Gillespie
Sep 13, 2009
Deirdre Piccini
The family is from New York, with a bit of time spent in New Jersey.
Does anyone have any relation to these Davis'?
Dec 22, 2009
Justine O'Neil
John H. Davis married to Elizabeth (Ireland) they had James H. Davis he married Jane McLaughlin in Ireland. They had Patrick Joseph Davis he married Zua Willameta Bradely and they had Helen Margaret Davis (my great grandmother). Does anyone have any information?
Dec 27, 2009
Traci Davis
Jan 5, 2010
Sandra Bates Ellenburg
Came from Tennnesse to Texas.
Jan 5, 2010
Carole A. Chapman
Jan 7, 2010
Deirdre Piccini
Looks like we're both stuck LOL
Jan 7, 2010
Carole A. Chapman
My Robert Davis was married to either Mary Ann or Mary Ellen and had a daughter Amanda Jane Davis. See my post below for more details :-)
Thanks,
Carole
Jan 8, 2010
Marlene Davis Hill
Jul 2, 2010
Marlene Davis Hill
Jul 2, 2010
Cynthia Hines
C. H.
Oct 23, 2010
JudithE.Davis
Oct 24, 2010
Marlene Davis Hill
Oct 26, 2010
Kay Fordham
Oct 26, 2010
Cynthia Hines
Cynthia Hines; cynthia_hines@sbcglobal.net
Oct 26, 2010
Marlene Davis Hill
Oct 31, 2010
christine henderson
Totally stuck on David T. Davis, b. in Carolinas c. 1780, md. in Frederick Co VA 1806 Elizabeth Hedges, her family been there 2 generations, 1812 Betsy Young, Adams Co OH 1825 Permelia Bayless, killed, accident, Adams Co late 1827. Ch by all wives, only 3 found. Looking for a Davis family in MD/VA 18th c who had members move to the Carolinas. Think David must have been returning to roots.
Jan 14, 2011
EVELYN DAVIS COURTNEY
Jan 14, 2011
S C Brown
Jan 14, 2011
Terri Davis
Jan 16, 2011
Judy Ritter
Apr 15, 2011
Tera Davis
Jul 25, 2011
christine henderson
Jul 25, 2011
JudithE.Davis
Hey Jefferson Davis fans... I too think my late husband was also related to JD. I've seen an early picture of him and a picture of my husband were the spitin image.
So anyway I bought a book "Jefferson Davis by: William J. Cooper, Jr. and on page three there is a letter from JD to his sister Amanda. He's addressing their fathers death. Amandawas married to: David Bradford and they had two childrennamely, Benjamin and David. I'm sure there are more answers to your question in there but I haven't read it all yet. So go look in the Library or go buy it I'm sure it'll help.
Jul 25, 2011
Judy Ritter
Christine,
I have been able to locate a Pamela Davis 1821 Ohio - 1901 Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana. Interred at Syracuse Cemetery (Find a Grave #36988754).
Her husband was Nathaniel Davis 1826 - 1888. He is interred next to her, along with their daughter Amanda Davis 1849 - 1872.
There is a listing of other children for them. Amanda, Pamela, Nathaniel (Jr. ?), Lida, and Malen at Find a Grave.
I guess thery are all interred there together. I'll check my genealogy list to see if I have any connections to them.
Hope this helps a bit.
Jul 26, 2011
christine henderson
Jul 26, 2011
Aaron Davis
I am on the trail of one Isaac newton Davis born 1848, son of Lucinna (Lucinda?Lucy?) and John W. Davis born 1824. 1850 census has them in District 1, White, Tennessee. With other siblings.....
Latest news I am gathering is that he may have been adopted. I am hoping someone out there has more information on this.
Jan 9, 2012
kim zywczyk
hi there, i ahve been researching the Davis side....hard as its so common, MY gg greandfather was hamilton cloyd davis of belmont county ohio, he was married to a lillian taylor,
Apr 14, 2012
Nina (Penny) Fuller
Is anyone looking at the Davis Family in Pennsylvania, particularly Philadelphia area and Chester County? I'm trying to identify the parents of Ann R. Davis, b. 1811, supposedly in Philadelphia. She married Paul Conard of Chester County. Most likely he was a Quaker, but I have no information on Ann's religion. When Ann was widowed she lived with a niece in Camden, NJ (1890's).
May 28, 2012
Billy Joe Davis
I am stuck bad. I cannot ask any of my elders because they are all deceased. My oldest living relative is 64 years old who doesn't know much at all. I'm expecting twins and want to be able to tell them where they come from. Any help appreciated or can email me billyjoedavis35@gmail.com
Other surnames are Hollis/Wafford/Goodin/Adams/Cantrell
John Davis (born abt 1848) marries Lucy Hollis (also born in alabama don't know when) they move to Tennessee and have a son WILLIAM ELZIE DAVIS born July 31,1888 in Kenton, Obion County, Tennessee.
William Elzie Davis July 31 1888 til Oct 28 1961 Dunklin County MIssouri) marries Mary L (born 12-22-1895 to 1-14-1964 Dunklin County) and has 3 children
born 1919 William Huey in Arkansas (or Huey William)(deceaed in Missouri Dunklin County)
born 1925 Claude C in Missouri( deceased Missouri Piedmont area)
7-1-1947 William Elmer ( he hated Elzie)Davis marries Corine Wafford in Paw Paw,Van Buren County, Michigan.
They have 2 children
Born Aug 6 1948 Joseph Rayburn Davis in Coloma Michigan (my father)still living
Born May 8 1950 Bonita Lorraine Davis in Holcomb,Missouri (deceased Missouri Dunklin County)
Hopefully someone can help. Family is from AL/TN/MO/MS/AR
Aug 13, 2012
Helen Sharpe Ackley
Just new here, and I see that there hasn't been a comment in awhile, but thought I'd just "jump in"!
Having problems (of course) with Davis line.
David Davis (1687 - 1770) is my 5th great grandfather.
His son, Charles Davis (1736 - 1807) is my 4th great grandfather.
His son, Isaac Louis Davis (1766 - 1847) was 3rd great grandfather.
Feb 22, 2014
Helen Sharpe Ackley
Sorry! Added too soon. Most of my problem is from David Davis back. If any one can help me out I'd really appreciate it! David was in Maryland, Charles started in MD, moved to VA. Isaac ended up in KY, and that's where they stayed until my grandmother moved to Kansas after her marriage.
Feb 22, 2014
Ronda Davis Beller
Looking for Davis in Wayne County West Virginia
I have been looking for information on my great grandfather was William Shockley Davis. I am trying to find out who his parents were. There are a couple of possibilities so I thought I would see if anyone has any info on them. James & Mary with a brother Anderson on the 1870 Census or could be William & Sarah on the 1880 census, these are all Stonewall Dist. of Wayne County, West Virginia. Silas & Elloreen in Reedy, Roane, West Virginia on the 1880 census are the third possibility. I think it’s James & Mary but not sure.
I know he was born in Wayne County according to his Sept. 1909 marriage license to my great grandmother Dollie Skeens. I can find him on the 1900 census married to a Mary living with their 3 children and his brother in law Sylvester Ramey. Mary died in Feb. 1907 they were married in Oct. 1896.
On the 1910 census he was with my g-grandmother with his children from his previous marriage and children they had and one she had from a previous marriage. I found a death certificate, for him and he died in June 1914. His death is listed twice once on the 11th reported by Doliver Davis and once on the 12th by Dr. O.T. Hines.
He was born between 1866 and 1870 from the dates on those documents. I have not found a birth record for him. I don’t know where he is buried and I haven’t found a obit for him. Wayne County News has then that go back that far but you have to go into the office or the library, and I live in Texas so I can’t make it there to check.
Any and all help would be appreciated.
Mar 11, 2014