Descendants of Abner DAVIDSON

First Generation

1.   Abner DAVIDSON was born 1784 in Albermarle, Virginia. He died 1840 in Garrard County, 
Kentucky.
Abner married (1) Elizabeth CRENSHAW. Elizabeth was born in Virginia.
They had the following children:
   +2  M  i.   Jordan or Jardin Alexander DAVIDSON was born 3 Nov 1806 and died Jun 1860.
    3  F  ii.   Nancy DAVIDSON was born 1808.
Nancy married William WILLIAMSON on 26 Dec 1828 in Garrard County, Kentucky. William was 
born 1806.
   +4  M  iii.   Jesse DAVIDSON was born 1 Mar 1809 and died 11 Nov 1893.
    5  F  iv.   Elizabeth DAVIDSON was born 1817 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died after 1870.
Elizabeth married Wesley ADAMS on 3 May 1841 in Garrard County, Kentucky. Wesley was born 
1815 in Virginia. 
He died 1852.
    6  F  v.   Mariah Martha "Patsy" DAVIDSON was born 1819 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 
1887 in Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Zacharia Ray Cemetery, Garrard County, Kentucky.
Mariah married Daniel RAY, son of Zachariah RAY and Mary M. BENGE, on 6 Jan 1837 in Garrard County, 
Kentucky. 
Daniel was born 1790 in Surry County, North Carolina. He died 25 Dec 1863 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
    7  M  vi.   James DAVIDSON was born 1825 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died 1840 in Garrard County, 
Kentucky.
Abner also married (2) Rebecca MCQUERRY, daughter of William MCQUERRY and Amidore MASSEY, on 16 Mar 
1819 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
   +8  M  vii.   Ahab DAVIDSON was born 4 Aug 1820 and died 13 Oct 1884.

Second Generation

2.   Jordan or Jardin Alexander DAVIDSON (Abner) was born 3 Nov 1806 in Virginia. He died Jun 1860 in Wakarusa, 
Douglas County, Kansas.
Jordan married Sarah NAYLOR, daughter of Thomas Chapman NAYLOR and Rosanna SPENCER, on 28 May 1827 
in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Sarah was born 20 May 1802 in Albermarle, Virginia. She died 26 Oct 1874 in 
Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Douglas County, Kansas.
They had the following children:
      9  F  i.   Nancy E. DAVIDSON was born 13 May 1828 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 16 Sep 1906 in 
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
Nancy married Acchillas Bedford WADE on 9 Mar 1848 in Jefferson County, Missouri. Acchillas was born 25 Aug 
1829 in Franklin County, Missouri.
   +10  M  ii.   James Alexander DAVIDSON was born 28 Oct 1829 and died 26 Jun 1890.
    11  M  iii.   Abner H. DAVIDSON was born 5 Oct 1832.
Abner married Margaret MUSICK on 28 Jan 1854 in Jefferson County, Missouri.
    12  M  iv.   Thomas S. DAVIDSON was born 4 Aug 1834.
   +13  M  v.   John Rudolph DAVIDSON was born 10 Jun 1837 and died 12 Jul 1910.
    14  F  vi.   Sarah Ann Frances DAVIDSON was born 29 Nov 1839 in Jefferson County, Missouri. She died 23 
Jan 1911 in Douglas County, Kansas.
Sarah married Edward Payson HARRIS on 22 Oct 1860 in Lawrence County, Kansas. Edward was born 11 Jun 
1834 in New Hampshire. He died 25 Sep 1916 in Topeka, Swanee County, Kansas.
    15  F  vii.   Mary I. DAVIDSON was born 10 Mar 1841 in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Mary married Thomas A. BURNETT about 1867. Thomas was born 1840 in Ohio.
    16  F  viii.   Martha M. DAVIDSON was born 17 Jun 1844 in Jefferson County, Missouri.
Martha married P. T. JONES.
    17  M  ix.   William Samuel DAVIDSON was born 10 Aug 1848 in Jefferson County, Missouri. He died 15 
Feb 1924 in Richland, Washington.
William married Elizabeth Jones GLENN, daughter of Alexander Walker GLENN and Nancy AUSTIN, on 1871. 
Elizabeth was born 1851 in Linn County, Missouri. She died 5 Aug 1917 in Washington.

4.   Jesse DAVIDSON (Abner) was born 1 Mar 1809 in Albermarle, Virginia. He died 11 Nov 1893 in Garrard 
County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster Cemetary, Garrard County Kentucky.
Jesse married Rosanna NAYLOR, daughter of Thomas Chapman NAYLOR and Rosanna SPENCER, on 3 
May 1831 in Garrard County, Kentucky. Rosanna was born 10 Oct 1807 in Arbermarle, Virginia. She died 
26 Jul 1897 in Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster Cemetery, Garrard County, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
     18  F  i.   Louisiana Ann (Lucy A.) DAVIDSON was born 4 Sep 1831 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
She died 14 Dec 1901 in Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster Cemetery, Garrard County, 
Kentucky. 
Louisiana married Linsey GULLY on 8 Aug 1853 in Garrard County, Kentucky. Linsey was born 1829 in 
Kentucky. He died 19 Mar 1895 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
     19  F  ii.   Louisa DAVIDSON was born 1832 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Louisa married Isom BURTON on 11 Mar 1851 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
     20  M  iii.   Leander DAVIDSON was born Aug 1834 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died 11 Mar 1905 
in Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster Cemetary, Garrard County Kentucky.
Leander married Carrie A. YANTIS, daughter of James Harvey YANTIS and Margaret Ann STEWART, on 
1 Jun 1876 in Garrard County, Kentucky. Carrie was born 9 Sep 1853 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 
4 Jan 1937 in Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster Cemetary, Garrard County Kentucky.
     21  F  iv.   Almira DAVIDSON was born Jun 1838 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 11 May 1911 in 
Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster Cemetery, Garrard County, Kentucky.
Almira married Howard WARREN, son of Enoch WARREN and Denise WEST, on 28 Oct 1867 in Garrard County, 
Kentucky. Howard was born 1833. He died 1894 in Garrard County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster 
Cemetery, Garrard County, Kentucky.
     22  F  v.   Elizabeth DAVIDSON was born 1839 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 16 Nov 1874 in Madison 
County, Kentucky.
Elizabeth married Green B. TURLEY, son of James N. TURLEY and Hannah BOGGS, on 21 Feb 1861 in Garrard 
County, Kentucky. Green was born 10 Mar 1835 in Madison County, Kentucky. He died 6 Mar 1912 in Hot Springs, 
Arkansas.
     23  F  vi.   Zarelda DAVIDSON was born Mar 1841 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 24 Jun 1923 in Garrard 
County, Kentucky and was buried in Lancaster County, Kentucky.
Zarelda married Ashley GULLY on 26 Nov 1863 in Garrard County, Kentucky. Ashley was born 1839 in Kentucky. 
He died 1892.
     24  F  vii.   Mary Jane DAVIDSON was born 1842 in Kentucky.
     25  M  viii.   Abner DAVIDSON was born 1845 in Kentucky.
     26  M  ix.   William DAVIDSON.

8.   Ahab DAVIDSON (Abner) was born 4 Aug 1820 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died 13 Oct 1884 in Washington 
County, Arkansas and was buried in Weddington Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas.
Ahab married (1) Josephine RENFRO, daughter of Joseph RENFRO and Elizabeth LUTTREL, on 20 Dec 1850 in 
Garrard County, Kentucky. Josephine was born 1829 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died 1853 in Garrard County, 
Kentucky.
They had the following children:
     27  F  i.   Mary Rebecca DAVIDSON was born 28 May 1852 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Mary married Jonathan VEACH on 6 Jun 1870 in Wapello, Iowa.
     28  M  ii.   James A. DAVIDSON was born 1854 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Ahab also married (2) Mary RENFRO, daughter of Joseph RENFRO and Elizabeth LUTTREL, on 8 Jan 1854 in Garrard 
County, Kentucky. Mary was born 16 Mar 1827 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She died Jul 1901 in Johnson County,
Iowa and was buried in Anderson Cemetary, Johnson County, Iowa.
They had the following children:
     29  M  iii.   James Allen DAVIDSON was born 23 Nov 1854 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He died 4 Aug 1860 in Jefferson County, Iowa.
     30  M  iv.   William A. DAVIDSON was born 17 May 1856. He died 13 Jan 1857 in Jefferson County, Iowa.
     31  M  v.   John M. DAVIDSON was born 30 Jul 1860 in Johnson, Jefferson County, Iowa.
     32  F  vi.   Emma Frances DAVIDSON was born 4 Jan 1867 in Washington Township, Wapello County, Iowa. 
She died 22 May 1920 in Ottuma, Wapello County, Iowa.

Third Generation

10.   James Alexander DAVIDSON (Jordan or Jardin Alexander, Abner) was born 28 Oct 1829 in Garrard County, 
Kentucky. He died 26 Jun 1890 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.
James married Mary Martha WINN, daughter of James WINN and Mary, on 20 Feb 1853 in St Louis, Missouri. 
Mary was born 29 Apr 1837 in St. Louis County, Missouri. She died 4 Mar 1885 in Douglas County, Kansas.
They had the following children:
      33  M  i.   Jesse Bedford DAVIDSON was born 9 Jun 1855 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died Oct 1886 
in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
      34  M  ii.   Henry Abner DAVIDSON was born 17 Mar 1857 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 31 May 
1925 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
Henry married Mary E. GLENN on 10 Mar 1881 in Douglas County, Kansas. Mary was born 27 Dec 1859. 
She died 8 Apr 1929 in Douglas County, Kansas.
      35  F  iii.   Mary Emaline DAVIDSON was born 17 Oct 1859 in Douglas County, Kansas. She died 1944 in 
Douglas County, Kansas.
Mary married Israel MCCALL on 5 Dec 1880 in Douglas County, Kansas. Israel was born 1858 in Douglas County, 
Kansas. He died 1934 in Douglas County, Kansas.
      36  F  iv.   Ida Jane DAVIDSON was born 28 May 1862 in Douglas County, Kansas.
Ida married Charles JUSTICE on 14 Mar 1887 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Charles was born 1857 
in Iowa. He died in California.
      37  M  v.   Jordan William DAVIDSON was born 19 Feb 1864 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 7 Sep 
1864 in Douglas County, Kansas.
   +38  M  vi.   James Alexander DAVIDSON Jr was born 29 Sep 1865 and died 8 Jul 1928.
      39  M  vii.   Daniel DAVIDSON was born 1 Nov 1868 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 1 Nov 1868 in Douglas County, Kansas.
      40  F  viii.   Martha Catherine DAVIDSON was born 13 Jul 1870 in Douglas County, Kansas. She died 22 Jun 
1958 in Douglas County, Kansas.
Martha married Ulysses Grant GLENN on 15 Apr 1889 in Douglas County, Kansas. Ulysses was born 17 May 
1868 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 31 Dec 1943 in Douglas County, Kansas.
      41  F  ix.   Sarah Elizabeth DAVIDSON was born 18 Jul 1872 in Douglas County, Kansas. She died 1960 in 
Kansas.
Sarah married Richard LONGLEY on 2 Feb 1894 in Kansas. Richard was born 16 Oct 1871 in Calloway County, Missouri. He died 25 Dec 1943 in Missouri.
      42  M  x.   Thomas Jefferson DAVIDSON was born 21 Dec 1875 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 12 Aug 
1950 in Kansas.
Thomas married Lulu Eleanor MESSER on 4 Mar 1902 in Douglas County, Kansas. Lulu was born 6 Jan 1880. 
She died 8 Oct 1966 in Kansas.
      43  M  xi.   Francis DAVIDSON was born 10 Aug 1876 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 10 Aug 1876 in 
Douglas County, Kansas.
      44  M  xii.   Johlie DAVIDSON was born 3 Jul 1879 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 31 Jul 1879 in 
Douglas County, Kansas.
13.   John Rudolph DAVIDSON (Jordan or Jardin Alexander, Abner) was born 10 Jun 1837 in Franklin County, 
Missouri. He died 12 Jul 1910 in Johnson County, Arkansas.
John married (1) Rebecca PHILLIPPAY, daughter of Jacob PHILLIPPAY and Alice MCCLURE, on 7 Aug 1860 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. Rebecca was born 1835 in Pennsylvania. She died 1876/1878 in Wackarusa 
Township, Douglas County, Kansas.
They had the following children:
      45  M  i.   George DAVIDSON was born 1867.
   +46  M  ii.   John R. DAVIDSON Jr was born 16 Sep 1869 and died 1 Jun 1958.
      47  M  iii.   Thomas Edward DAVIDSON was born 1872.
      48  M  iv.   Charles H. DAVIDSON was born 1873.
John also married (2) Sarah A. (Messer?) GLENN after 1876. Sarah was born 27 Jul 1841. She died 5 Mar 1881 
in Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas.
They had the following children:
      49  F  v.   Nancy J. DAVIDSON was born 9 May 1879 in Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas.
John also married (3) Martha Ann WHINERY, daughter of Abraham Jackson WHINERY and Mary Elizabeth 
GRAMMER, on 24 Feb 1888 in Benton County, Arkansas. Martha was born 12 Mar 1863 in Arkansas. 
She died 31 Jul 1935 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas and was buried in Spring Creek Cemetery, 
Benton County, Arkansas.
They had the following children:
      50  F  vi.   Pearl Della DAVIDSON was born 16 Jul 1897 in Johnson County, Arkansas. She died 6 Nov 
1986 in Templeton, San Luis Obispo County, Califronia.
      51  M  vii.   James A. DAVIDSON was born 28 Nov 1889 in Johnson County, Arkansas. He died 28 Jul 1973 
in Washington County, Arkansas.
      52  F  viii.   Mary J DAVIDSON was born 4 Jul 1891 in Johnson County, Arkansas.
      53  M  ix.   Samuel W. DAVIDSON was born 24 Jan 1893 in Johnson County, Arkansas.
      54  F  x.   Nellie Ann DAVIDSON was born May 1895 in Johnson County, Arkansas.
      55  F  xi.   Tony DAVIDSON was born 28 Jun 1900. She died 22 Sep 1993.

Fourth Generation

38.   James Alexander DAVIDSON Jr (James Alexander, Jordan or Jardin Alexander, Abner) was born 29 Sep 
1865 in Douglas County, Kansas. He died 8 Jul 1928 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
James married Frances Matilda HRENCHIR on 17 Oct 1904 in Kansas. Frances was born 2 Apr 1884 in Kansas. 
She died 12 Jan 1912 in Kansas.
They had the following children:
      56  M  i.   James Alexander DAVIDSON was born 1908 in Kansas. He died 1994 in California.
46.   John R. DAVIDSON Jr (John Rudolph, Jordan or Jardin Alexander, Abner) was born 16 Sep 1869. He died 
1 Jun 1958 in Franklin County, Arkansas and was buried in Jackson Cemetery, Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas.
John married Mary Ella COONFIELD. Mary was born 26 Dec 1871 in Arkansas. She died 26 Nov 1935 in Franklin 
County, Arkansas and was buried in Jackson Cemetery, Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas.
They had the following children:
      57  F  i.   Anna Frances DAVIDSON was born 1 Jun 1894 in Arkansas.
      58  F  ii.   Flora DAVIDSON was born Dec 1899 in Arkansas.
      59  F  iii.   Mary Ella DAVIDSON was born 6 Dec 1899 in Arkansas.
      60  F  iv.   Cecil Roscoe DAVIDSON was born 7 Jan 1902.
      61  M  v.   Lee Abner DAVIDSON was born 21 May 1906.
      62  M  vi.   Clarence DAVIDSON.
      63  M  vii.   Herbert Raymond DAVIDSON.

Appendix A  -  Notes


1.  Abner DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:
Abners will:
I, Abner Davidson of the county of Garrard and state of Kentucky hereby declare and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking all other will or wills by me at any time heretofore made. Although I am weak in body I believe I possess a sound and disposing mind and memory. It is my wish first that my executors hereinafter named as soon as may be convenient after my decease, sell at public sale all my property of every description and kind except the plantation wherenow I now live and upon such reasonable credit as they may deem expedient and the monies arising from said sale when collected I wish divided in the following manner: one third part to my beloved wife Rebecca to have use and control for and during her natural life and one hundred dollars to Polly McQuerry whom I have raised, and as a token of my respect for her I also wish her to have her bed and furniture which has been set apart for her is not be sold with any other property - the remainder of the money arising from said sale of my property I wish divided into six equal parts - the first part I give to grandson Abner, son of my eldest son Jordon but if my grandson Abner dies without heirs, I wish the part given him to revert to his brothers and sisters in equal parts- the second part I give unto my son Jesse and the third part I give to my daughter Nancy Williamson and her heirs - the fourth part I give unto my daughter Betsy. The fifth part I give unto my grandson Abner Daniel Ray, son of my daughter Patsy Ray and if my said grandson dies without heirs this part given him to revert to his brothers and sisters - the seventh part I give to my son Ahab and I also give him a filly known as the Shakespeare filly and his bridal and saddle which is not to be sold with any other property. I make this last provision because I have heretofore given to each of my children as they left me a horsebriddle and saddle - it is my wish and desire that my beloved wife Rebecca have use control and live upon the plantation if she choses for and during her natural life and after the deceased of my said wife I wish the money hereby given to her to be divided unto size equal parts and descend in such manner as I have directed the remainder of money arising from my sale to my children and grandchildren - it is my wish and desire and I hereby appoint my beloved son Jesse and Daniel Ray executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand this the 19th day of September in the year of our Lord 1840.

Abner x Davidson
(His mark)

Subscribed and acknowledged 
In the presence of
Alexander Collier
Phillip Dunn

Garrard County Court?

I certify that the will of Abner Davidson deceased was produced to court? at the November twenty? Third? 1840 and proven to be such by the oath of Alexander Collier and Phillip Dunn two subscribing witnesses thereto and approved and ordered to be recorded whereupon the same is truly recorded. 

Alexander McKee

"History of Kentucky" entry on James C. Adams. (Grandson)
"Mrs. Elizabeth Adams was born in Garrard County and is the daughter of Abner and Martha (Grashaw) Davison, both natives of Virginia and early settlers of Garrard County, Kentucky. Mr Davidson was a substantial and prosperous farmer. He was born in 1797, was of English descent, served for many years as justice of his country, in religion was a Baptist and died in 1837.

1840 Garrard County, Kentucky p026
Davidson, Abner

2.  Jordan or Jardin Alexander DAVIDSON
WorldConnect: Orren Davidson  
Children of Jordan A. DAVIDSON and Sarah A NAYLOR:
1. Nancy E. DAVIDSON was born 13 May 1828 in Gerrard County, Kentucky, and died 16 Sep 1906 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. 
2. James Alexander DAVIDSON was born 28 Oct 1829 in Gerrard County, Kentucky, and died 26 Jun 1890 in Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas. 
3. Abner H. DAVIDSON was born 5 Oct 1832. 
4. Thomas S M DAVIDSON was born 4 Aug 1834. 
5. John R. DAVIDSON was born 10 Jun 1837 in Meramec, Jefferson County, Missouri, and died 12 Jul 1910 in Johnson County, Arkansas. 
6. Sarah Ann Frances DAVIDSON was born 29 Nov 1839 in Meramec, Jefferson County, Missouri, and died 23 Jan 1911 in Lecompton Township, Douglas County, Kansas. 
7. Mary I. DAVIDSON was born 10 Mar 1841 in Meramec, Jefferson County, Missouri. 
8. Martha M. DAVIDSON was born 17 Jun 1844. She married P.T. JONES.  
9. William Samuel DAVIDSON was born 10 Aug 1848 in Meramec, Jefferson County, Missouri, and died 15 Feb 1924 in Richland, Washington. 

1830 Garrard County Kentucky

1840 Franklin County per some compilations, but have not yet located. Not listed in St Louis County, Mo nor Garrad County, Ky (Note that children have been listed as being born in Maramec, best I can tell that is in what is currently called Franklin County) 

1850 Jefferson County, Missouri p420/190/42nd District
Davidson, Jordan 44 m w Carpenter $500 Virginia
Davidson, Sarah (Sarah Naylor) 42 f w Virginia  
Davidson, James 20 m w Farmer Kentucky
Davidson, Abner H. 18 m w Saddle Maker Kentucky
Davidson, Thomas S. 16 m w Farmer Kentucky
Davidson, John R. 13 m w Missouri
Davidson, Sarah A. 11 f w Missouri
Davidson, Mary J. 9 f w Missouri
Davidson, Martha 6 f w Missouri
Davidson, Samuel W. 2 m w Missouri
(1850 Jefferson Co Mo) (1860 Douglas Co Ks)  

1860 Douglas County, Kansas p071/Dw565/Wakarusa Township 
Davidson, S. (Sarah Naylor) 59 f w $1,500/$500 Virginia
Davidson, John R. 23 m w Farmer Missouri
Davidson, Sarah 19 f w Missouri
Davidson, Mary 17 f w Missouri
Davidson, Martha 16 f w Missouri
Davidson, Samuel 12 m w Missouri
Davidson, A. (Abner) 29 m w Farmer New York?
Davidson, Margaret 2 f w Missouri

1870 Douglas County, Kansas p402/Dw163/Lecompton Township 
Davidson, James A. (James Alexander) 40 m w Farmer $2,500/$1,300 Kentucky
Davidson, Mary (Mary Martha Winn) 33 f w Keeping House Kentucky  (m 20 Feb 1853 St Louis, Mo)
Davidson, Jesse (Jesse Bedford) 15 m w Kansas
Davidson, Henry (Henry Abner) 13 m w Kansas
Davidson, Mary (Mary Emaline) 11 f w Kansas
Davidson, Ida J. (Ida Jane) 7 f w Kansas
Davidson, James A. (James Alexander) 5 m w Kansas
Davidson, Sarah (Sarah Naylor) 68 f w Virginia
(WorldConnect) (1850 Jefferson Co Mo) (1860 Douglas Co Ks) 
(1870 Douglas Co Ks) (1880 Douglas Co Ks)

3.  Nancy DAVIDSON
Children of Nancy DAVIDSON and William WILLIAMSON:
1. Martha WILLIAMSON was born ABT 1831 in Kentucky. 
2. Rebecca Jane WILLIAMSON was born 31 Jan 1832, and died 6 Nov 1912 in Cave Springs, Benton County, Ark. 
3. Elizabeth WILLIAMSON was born ABT 1834. 
4. Mary Ann WILLIAMSON was born ABT 1838.

4.  Jesse DAVIDSON
Children of Jesse DAVIDSON and Rosannah NAYLOR:
1. Louisanna DAVIDSON was born 4 Sep 1831 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 14 Dec 1901 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Linsey GULLEY 8 Aug 1853 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He was born 1827, and died 1895 in Garrard County, Kentucky.  
2. Louisa DAVIDSON was born 1832 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Isom BURTON 11 Mar 1851 in Garrard County, Kentucky.  
3. Leander DAVIDSON was born Aug 1834 in , and died 11 Mar 1905 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
4. Almira DAVIDSON was born Jun 1838 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 11 May 1911 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Howard WEARREN 28 Oct 1867 in Garrard County, Kentucky. He was born 1833, and died 1894. 
5. Elizabeth DAVIDSON was born 1839 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 16 Nov 1874 in Madison County, Kentucky. 
6. Zarelda DAVIDSON was born Mar 1841 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 24 Jun 1923 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Ashley GULLEY. He was born 1839, and died 1892.  
7. Mary Jane DAVIDSON was born 1843 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Charles S COLEY 12 Nov 1868.  
8. Abner DAVIDSON was born 1845 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
9. William DAVIDSON.

1840 Garrard County, Kentucky p035
Davidson, Jesse

1850 Garrard County, Kentucky p215/Dw142/Division 1
Davidson, Jesse 41 m w Farmer $1,595 Virginia
Davidson, Rosanna 41 f w Virginia
Davidson, Louisa 18 f w Virginia
Davidson, Louisiana 17 f w Virginia
Davidson, Leander 15 m w Virginia
Davidson, Almyra 13 f w Virginia
Davidson, Eliza 11 f w Virginia
Davidson, Zarilda 10 f w Virginia

1860 Garrard County, Kentucky p692/Dw416/Lancaster P.O.
Davidson, Jesse 51 m w Farmer $2,500/$500 Virginia
Davidson, Rosannah (nee Naylor) 51 f w Virginia
Davidson, Almyra 23 f w Kentucky
Davidson, Elizabeth 22 f w Kentucky
Davidson, Zerilda (Zarelda) 20 f w Kentucky
Davidson, Mary Jane 18 f w Kentucky
Davidson, Abner 15 m w Farm Hand Kentucky
Davidson, Leander 25 m w Kentucky

1870 Garrard County, Kentucky p377/Dw1/Buckeye/District 2: 
Davidson, Jesse 61 m w Farmer $1,200/$430 Virginia
Davidson, Rosa A. 63 f w Keeping House Virginia 
Back, Thomas 14 Farm Laborer Kentucky
Scooler, America 11 f b House Servant Kentucky

5.  Elizabeth DAVIDSON
1850 Garrard County, Kentucky p238b/Dw551/Division 1
Adams, Wesley 38 m w Farmer $400 Kentucky
Adams, Elizabeth (nee Davidson) 33 f w Kentucky
Adams, Nancy J. 8 f w Kentucky
Adams, Martha A. 6 f w Kentucky
Adams, James C. 4 m w Kentucky
Adams, Mary S. 2 f w Kentucky

1860 Garrard County, Kentucky p726/Dw658/Lancaster P.O.
Adams, Eliz (nee Davidson) 44 f w 000/$162 Kentucky
Adams, Nancy J. 18 f w Kentucky
Adams, Martha A. 16 f w Kentucky
Adams, James C. 14 m w Kentucky
Adams, Mary S. or L. 12 f w Kentucky
Adams, William A. 10 m w Kentucky
Adams, John W. 6 m w Kentucky

1870 Garrard County, Kentucky p372b/Dw324/Brandy Springs District
Adams, Elizabeth 57 f w Keeping House 000/$200 Kentucky
Adams, John W. 17 m w Common Laborer Kentucky
Adams, Nancy J. 26 f w School Teacher Kentucky
Adams, Martha A. 24 f w Seamstress Kentucky
Adams, Mary S. 19 f w Seamstress Kentucky
(WorldConnect) (1850 Garrard Co Ky) 
(1860 Garrard Co KY) (1870 Garrard Co Ky)

6.  Mariah Martha "Patsy" DAVIDSON
WorldConnect: 
Children of Daniel RAY and Patsy DAVIDSON are:
1. Abner G Daniel RAY was born 28 Jan 1837 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 6 Jan 1902 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
2. Elzina RAY was born 1840 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Charles GALLAGER 1856 in Garrard County, Kentucky.  
3. Zachariah I RAY was born 1843 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died Jul 1890. 
4. Alexander RAY was born 1845 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
5. William T RAY was born 1847 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
6. Christina RAY was born 1850 in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
7. Moses RAY was born 1852. He married Raney Cherokee Indian.  
8. James Day RAY was born 1854 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 3 Oct 1937 in Lancaster, Garrard County, Ky. 
9. Alma D. RAY was born 1856. 
10. Nancy RAY was born 1859 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 1867.

1850 Garrard County, Kentucky p227b/Dw339/Division 1
Ray, Daniel 60 m w Farmer $9,800 Virginia
Ray, Martha  ("Patsy" Davidson) 31 f w Kentucky
Ray, Abner G. 12 m w Kentucky
Ray, Elzina? 10 f w Kentucky
Ray, Zachariah 7 m w Kentucky
Ray, Alexander 5 m w Kentucky
Ray, William T. 3 m w Kentucky
Ray, Christina 6/12 f w Kentucky

1860 Garrard County, Kentucky p725/Dw655/Lancaster P.O.
Ray, Daniel 69 m w Farmer $15,000/$14,639 Virginia
Ray, Patsy (nee Davidson) 42 f w  Kentucky (m 6 Jan 1837 Garrard Co)
Ray, Alex 15 m w Kentucky
Ray, William 12 m w Kentucky
Ray, Christian 10 m w Kentucky
Ray, Moses 8 m w Kentucky
Ray, James 6 m w Kentucky
Ray, Alex D. (Alma D.) 4 f w Kentucky
Ray, Nancy J. 1 f w Kentucky

1870 Garrard County, Kentucky p377/Dw10/Buckeye/District 2
Ray, Mariha 52 Keeping House $3,750/$770 Kentucky
Ray, Moses 19 m w Laborer $1,500/$385 Kentucky
Ray, James 16 m w Laborer $1,500/$385 Kentucky
Ray, Alma D. 14 f w $1500/$385 Kentucky 
Galliger, Nelley 5 f w Kentucky
Galliger, Elijah 3 m w Kentucky
Baker, Sallie 39 f w Cook & Washer Kentucky
Baker, Jane A. 14 f w Kentucky
Baker, Mariha 7 f w Kentucky
Ray, Zack (Zachariah)27 m w Post Bailer Kentucky

6S.  Daniel RAY
Daniel Ray is bondsman for marriage to Linsey Adams or Eliz. Davidson.

8.  Ahab DAVIDSON
WorldConnect: Orren Davidson 

WorldConnect:
Children of Ahab DAVIDSON and Mary RENFRO are: 
1. James Allen DAVIDSON was born 23 Nov 1854 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 4 Aug 1860 in Jefferson, Johnson County, Iowa. 
2. William A DAVIDSON was born 17 May 1856, and died 13 Jan 1857 in Jefferson, Johnson County, Iowa. 
3. John M DAVIDSON was born 30 Jul 1860 in Jefferson Towhnship, Johnson County, Iowa. 
4. Emma Frances DAVIDSON was born 4 Jan 1867 in Washington Township, Wapello County, Iowa, and died 22 May 1920 in Ottuma, Wapello County, Iowa. 

Child of Ahab DAVIDSON and Josephine RENFRO is:
1. Mary Rebecca DAVIDSON was born 28 May 1852 in Garrard County, Kentucky. She married Jonathon VEACH 6 Jun 1870 in Wapello, Iowa.  
Estate papers of Ahab, dated 13 Oct 1884, state that Mary lived in Wheeler, Ark, with son John and daughter Emma.

1850 Garrard County, Kentucky p227/Dw329/Division 1
Davidson, Ahab 30 m w Farmer $3,700 Kentucky
Naylor, Absolam 32 m w Kentucky
Naylor, Martha 28 f w Kentucky
Naylor, Josephine 6 f w Kentucky
Naylor, Jennings 4 m w Kentucky
Naylor, Julia Ann 3 f w Kentucky
(1850 Garrard Co Kentucky) (1860 Johnson Co Ia) 
(1870 Wapello Co Ia)

1860 Johnson County, Iowa p939/Dw3261/Jefferson Township
Davidson, Ahab 40 m w Farmer $3,000/$500 Kentucky
Davidson, Mary (nee Renfro) 32 f w Kentucky 
Davidson, Mary 8 f w Kentucky (m Jonathan Veach)
Davidson, James A. 6 m w Kentucky
(1850 Garrard Co Kentucky) (1860 Johnson Co Ia) 
(1870 Wapello Co Ia)

1870 Wapello County, Iowa p288/Dw228/Washington Township
Davidson, Ahab 50 m w Farmer $4,000/$1,000 Kentucky
Davidson, Mary 43 f w Keeps House Kentucky
Davidson, John M. 10 m w At Home Iowa
Davidson, Emma F. 3 f w At Home Iowa
Veach, Jonathan 22 m w Works on Farm 000/$250 Iowa
Veach, Mary 18 f w Kentucky

9.  Nancy E. DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:  
Children of Nancy E. DAVIDSON and Acchillas Bedford WADE are:
1. Mary Ann Frances WADE was born 26 Feb 1849 in Franklin County, Mo, and died 23 Dec 1934. 
2. Harvey E. WADE was born 7 Dec 1853 in Douglas County, Kansas, and died 1918. 
3. Abner Frank WADE was born 17 Apr 1854 in Douglas County, Kansas, and died 1919. 
4. Eudora Alice WADE was born 24 Oct 1858 in Douglas County, Kansas, and died 15 Dec 1900 in St Josephs Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. She married Edwin L. Garret.  
5. Ida May WADE was born 1867 in Douglas County, Kasas, and died 18 Sep 1948 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. 
6. Nancy E. WADE was born 27 Jan 1871 in Douglas County, Kansas, and died 21 Nov 1887.

1870 Douglas County, Kansas p468b/Dw321/Wakarusa Township
Wade, Acchillas B. 41 m w Farmer $12,000/$530 Missouri
Wade, Nancy 42 f w Keeping House Kentucky
Wade, Dora 11 f w Kansas
Wade, Eddie 8 m w Kansas
Wade, Franklin 7 m w Knasas
Wade, Ada 3 f w Kansas

1880 Douglas County, Kansas p209b/Wakarusa Township
Wade, Archiles B. w m 51 Farmer Missouri Kentucky Kentucky
Wade, Nancy (Nancy Davidson) w f 52 wife Keeping House Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky
Wade, Dora w f 21 dau Teaching School Kansas Missouri Kentucky
Wade, Edward w m 19 son Farm Hand Kansas Missouri Kentucky
Wade, Frank (Franklin Wade) w m 17 son Farm Hand Kansas Missouri Kentucky
Wade, Ida w f 12 dau Attending School Kansas Missouri Kentucky
Wade, Nancy w f 8 dau Kansas Missouri Kentucky

10.  James Alexander DAVIDSON
1860 Douglas County, Kansas p179/Dw1488/Lecompton Township 
Davidson, James A. 31 m w Farmer $1,500/$500 Kentucky
Davidson, Mary (Mary Martha Winn) 24 f w Missouri 
Davidson, Jesse B. (Jesse Bedford) 6 m w Kentucky
Davidson, Henry A. (Henry Abner) 4 m w Kentucky
Davidson, Mary E. (Mary Emaline) 1 f w Kentucky

1870 Douglas County, Kansas p402/Dw163/Lecompton Township 
Davidson, James A. 40 m w Farmer $2,500/$1,300 Kentucky
Davidson, Mary (Mary Martha Winn) 33 f w Keeping House Kentucky 
Davidson, Jesse (Jesse Bedford) 15 m w Kansas
Davidson, Henry (Henry Abner) 13 m w Kansas
Davidson, Mary (Mary Emaline) 11 f w Kansas
Davidson, Ida J. (Ida Jane) 7 f w Kansas
Davidson, James A. (James Alexander) 5 m w Kansas
Davidson, Sarah (nee Naylor) 68 f w Virginia
(WorldConnect) (1850 Jefferson Co Mo) (1860 Douglas Co Ks) 
(1870 Douglas Co Ks) (1880 Douglas Co Ks)

1880 Douglas County, Kansas p143a/Lecompton Township
Davidson, James A. (James Alexander Davidson) w m 50 Farmer Kentucky Virginia Virginia
  (s/o Jordan Davidson & Sarah Naylor)
Davidson, Mary (Mary Martha Winn) w f 43 wife Keeping House Missouri Kentucky Kentucky
   (m 20 Feb 1853 St Louis, Mo)
Davidson, Emaline M. (Mary Emaline Davidson) w f 20 dau Helps her Mother Kansas Kentucky Missouri 
Davidson, Ida J. (Ida Jane Davidson) w f 18 dau Helps At Home Kansas Kentucky Missouri 
Davidson, James A. (James Alexander Davidson) w m 14 son Works on Farm Kansas Kentucky Missouri
Davidson, Martha C. (Martha Catherine Davidson) w f 9 dau Kansas Kentucky Missouri
Davidson, Sarah E. (Sarah Elizabeth Davidson) w f 7 dau Kansas Kentucky Missouri
Davidson, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson Davidson) w m 4 son Kansas Kentucky Missouri
(WorldConnect) (1850 Jefferson Co Mo) (1860 Douglas Co Ks) 
(1870 Douglas Co Ks) (1880 Douglas Co Ks)

11.  Abner H. DAVIDSON
1860 Douglas County, Kansas p071/Dw565/Wakarusa Township 
Davidson, S. (Sarah Naylor) 59 f w $1,500/$500 Virginia
Davidson, John R. 23 m w Farmer Missouri
Davidson, Sarah 19 f w Missouri
Davidson, Mary 17 f w Missouri
Davidson, Martha 16 f w Missouri
Davidson, Samuel 12 m w Missouri
Davidson, A. (Abner H.) 29 m w Farmer New York?
Davidson, Margaret 2 f w Missouri (Abner's dau)

13.  John Rudolph DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:  Margaret Geyer Grammer 
Children of Martha Ann WHINERY and John Rudolph DAVIDSON:
1. Pearl Della DAVIDSON was born 16 JUL 1897 in Johnson County, Arkansas, and died 6 NOV 1986 in Templeton, California. 
2. James A. DAVIDSON was born 28 NOV 1889, and died 28 JUL 1973 in Springdale, Arkansas. 
3. Mary DAVIDSON. 
4. Samuel W. DAVIDSON. 
5. Nellie Ann DAVIDSON. 
6. Tony DAVIDSON was born 28 JUN 1900, and died 22 SEP 1993.

WorldConnect: Orren Davidson 
Children
 James A. DAVIDSON b: 28 Nov 1889
 Mary DAVIDSON b: 4 Jul 1891
 Samuel W. DAVIDSON b: 24 Jan 1893
 Nellie Ann DAVIDSON b: 15 May 1895
 Pearl Della DAVIDSON b: 16 Jul 1897 in Johnson County, Arkansas
 Tony DAVIDSON b: 28 Jun 1900

1870 Osage County, Kansas p333/Dw249/Valley Brook Township
Davidson, J. R. 33 m w Farmer 000/$650 Missouri
Davidson, Rebecca C. 38? Housekeeper Pennsylvania
Davidson, George W. 3 m w Kansas
Davidson, John K. 9/12 m w Kansas

1880 Douglas County, Kansas p143a/Lecompton Township
Davidson, John R. w m 44 Farmer Missouri Virginia Virginia
  (s/o Jordan Davidson & Sarah Naylor)
  (m/1 Rebecca Phillippay 7 Aug 1860 Douglas Co Ks)
Davidson, Sarah A. (Sarah A. Messer) 38 wife Keeping House Ohio Ohio Ohio
Glenn, John Thomas w m 15 son Helps on Farm Kansas Missouri Ohio
Glenn, Charles A. w m 13 son Helps on Farm Kansas Missouri Ohio
Glenn, John R. w m 10 son Kansas Missouri Ohio
Glenn, Edward T. w m 8 son Kansas Missouri Ohio
Glenn, Lillie M. w f 7 dau Kansas Missouri Ohio
Davidson, Nancy w f 1 dau Kansas Missouri Ohio
(1870 Osage Co Ks) (1880 Douglas Co Ks) (1900 Johnson Co Ar)

1885 Kansas Census
Davidson John R. 47 Mo, widower, farmer
Davidson John R. 15 Kansas
Davidson Thomas E. 13 Kansas
Davidson Charles H. 12 Kansas
Davidson Nannie (Nancy J.) living with Joseph and Flora Stauffer in Lecompton
Davidson Edward  12, living with Allen and Dorcas Pierce in Willow Springs

1900 Johnson County, Arkansas p007a/Dw124/Sd4/Ed33/Batson Township
Davidson, John R. (John Rudolph Davidson) w m Jun 1838 61 m12yrs Missouri Kentucky Kentucky
Davidson, Martha (Martha Ann Whinery) wife w f Mar 1862 38 m12yrs 
Davidson, James A. son w m Nov 1889 10 Arkansas Missouri Arkansas
Davidson, Mary J. dau w f Jul 1891 8 Arkansas Missouri Arkansas
Davidson, Samuel W. son w m Jan 1893 7 Arkansas Missouri Arkansas
Davidson, Nellie A. dau w f May 1895 5 Arkansas Missouri Arkansas
Davidson, Pearl A. dau w f Jul 1897 2 Arkansas Missouri Arkansas

14.  Sarah Ann Frances DAVIDSON
1870 Douglas County, Kansas p402/Dw161/1st Ward/Lawrence
Harris, Edward 36 m w Farmer & Painter $5,000/$1,600 New Hampshire
Harris, Sarah (Sarah Ann Frances Davidson) 30 f w Keeping House Missouri
Harris, Cinna 7 f w Kansas
McCallan, James 12 m w Kansas
Monte, John 26 m w Farm Laborer Indiana

17.  William Samuel DAVIDSON
1870 Osage County, Kansas p333b/Dw250/Valley Brook Township
Davidson, Samuel W. 22 m w Laborer 000/$523 Missouri

18.  Louisiana Ann (Lucy A.) DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:
Children
 Elizabeth E GULLY b: 1856 in Garrard County, Kentucky
 Jesse B GULLY b: 1858 in Garrard County, Kentucky
 William M GULLY b: 1861 in Garrard County, Kentucky
 Thomas C GULLY b: 1867 in Garrard County, Kentucky

1860 Garrard County, Kentucky p729/Dw683/Lancaster P.O.
Gully, Linsey 30 m w Farmer $400/$572 Kentucky
Gully, L. A. (Louisiana Ann Davidson) 28 f w Kentucky 
Gully, E. C. 5 f w Kentucky
Gully, Jesse D. 2 m w Kentucky
Baker, Betsy 21 f w Kentucky
Gully, Ashley 22 m w Farm Hand 000/$200 Kentucky
Learil, Dicy 90 f w Kentucky
Free, Nelly 90 f b Kentucky
Free, Lucy 80 f b Kentucky
Back, Sally 40 f w Kentucky
Baker, Patsy J. 26 f w Kentucky
Scott, Jemimy 70 f w Kentucky
Back, Thomas 9 m w Kentucky
Baker, Nancy 1 f w Kentucky

20.  Leander DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:
Children of Leander DAVIDSON and Carrie A. YANTIS are:
1. Robert Leander DAVIDSON was born 19 Mar 1877 in Brandy Spgs, Garrard, Ky. 
2. Amy DAVIDSON was born 1879 in Brandy Spgs, Garrard, Ky, and died 1957. 
3. Leslie Guy DAVIDSON was born Nov 1881 and died 12 Jan 1931 in Lexington, Kentucky.

21.  Almira DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:
 Children of Almira DAVIDSON and Howard WEARREN are:
1. William Orvus WEARREN was born Sep 1869 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 4 Feb 1935. 
2. Rosa WEARREN was born 5 Jun 1871 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 18 Sep 1964. 
3. Brutus WEARREN was born Dec 1872 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 30 Mar 1937. He married Georgia A. SANDERS 1893.  
4. Minnie WEARREN was born 7 Sep 1874 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 17 Mar 1949. 
5. Clarence WEARREN was born 8 Sep 1876 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 5 Aug 1947. 
6. Porter WEARREN was born 28 Oct 1878 in Garrard County, Kentucky, and died 15 Nov 1918.

22.  Elizabeth DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:
Children of Elizabeth DAVIDSON and Green B TURLEY are: 
1. Robert Edgar TURLEY was born 1 Nov 1863. 
2. Rosa Belle TURLEY was born 7 Nov 1865 in Madison County, Kentucky, and died 4 Feb 1966 in Richmond, Kentucky. 
3. Susan A TURLEY was born 7 Nov 1865. 
4. Green Berry TURLEY was born 19 Dec 1867. 
5. Mary Elizabeth TURLEY was born 13 Feb 1870. 
6. Hannah Etta TURLEY was born 22 Nov 1871.

23.  Zarelda DAVIDSON
WorldConnect:
1. Mary L GULLY was born 1864 in Garrard County, Kentucky.

25.  Abner DAVIDSON
1850 Garrard County, Kentucky p213/Dw130/Division 1
Brogal, Martin 45 m w Mason $4,160 Switzerland
Brogal, Sally 40 f w Kentucky
Brogal, Martha Ann 15 f w Kentucky
Brogal, Clara 12 f w Kentucky
Brogal, John 10 m w Kentucky
Brogal, Joseph R. 5 m w Kentucky
Brogal, Manah 4 f w Kentucky
Brogal, Martin 2 m w Kentucky
Brogal, Eliza J. 2 f w Kentucky
Davidson, Abner 5 m w Kentucky

46.  John R. DAVIDSON Jr
WorldConnect: Orren Davidson 
Children of John R. Jr. DAVIDSON and Mary Ella COONFIELD:
1. Ann Frances DAVIDSON was born 1 Jun 1894. 
2. Mary Ella DAVIDSON was born 6 Dec 1899, and died 1 Apr 1904. 
3. Cecil Roscoe DAVIDSON was born 7 Jan 1902, and died 2000. 
4. Lee Abner DAVIDSON was born 21 May 1906. 
5. Clarence DAVIDSON. He married Fernie DRAKE.  
6. Herbert Raymond DAVIDSON.

1900 Johnson County, Arkansas p103a/Dw87/Sd4/Ed41/Stonewall Township
Davidson, John w m Sep 1870 29 m7yrs Kansas Kansas Kansas
Davidson, Ella wife w f Dec 1871 28 m7yrs 2ch 2li Arkansas Indiana Indiana
Davidson, Anna dau w f Jun 1894 6 Arkansas Kansas Arkansas
Davidson, Flora E. dau w f Dec 1899 7/12 Arkansas Kansas Arkansas

48.  Charles H. DAVIDSON
1900 Johnson County, Arkasas p007/Dw116/Sd4/Ed33/Batson Township
Davidson, Charles w m Mar 1873 27 m3yrs Kansas Missouri Pennsylvania
Davidson, Emily wife w f Jan 1874 26 m3yrs 1ch 1li Arkansas North Carolina Arkansas
Davidson, Hallie dau w f Jul 1898 1 Arkansas Kansas Arkansas