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Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.
Doris DAVIS was born after 1885. Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Sarah "Sally" CLARK.
Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Edgar A. DAVIS was born about 1870. Parents: Thomas Jeff DAVIS and Harriet Melvina "Tobe" MOORE.
Edward DAVIS was born after 1885. Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Sarah "Sally" CLARK.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" DAVIS was born about 1796 in Burke County, North Carolina. She died on Oct 10, 1883 in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Parents: William DAVIS and Frances Maria "Franky" CARPENTER.
Spouse: William VAUGHN. William VAUGHN and Elizabeth "Lizzie" DAVIS were married on Sep 2, 1814 in Burke County, North Carolina.
Spouse: John VANCE. John VANCE and Elizabeth "Lizzie" DAVIS were married between 1820 and 1825 in Burke County, North Carolina. Children were: Barbara VANCE, William VANCE, Fleming VANCE, John VANCE.
Elizabeth DAVIS was born about 1800. Parents: Isham DAVIS Sr. and Winifred BROUGHTON.
Spouse: Abner MORGAN.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Etta E. DAVIS was born about 1882 in Graham County, North Carolina. She died about 1965 in Morgan County, Georgia. Parents: Jonathan Miller DAVIS and Julia Ann Elizabeth SHEPHERD.
Spouse: Verge Joyhue BROWN. Verge Joyhue BROWN and Etta E. DAVIS were married on Dec 13, 1902 in Graham County, North Carolina.
Eudra Viloa DAVIS was born on Jul 1, 1899. She died on Feb 27, 1922.
Spouse: Gurney Edwin KILBY. Gurney Edwin KILBY and Eudra Viloa DAVIS were married on Dec 24, 1915 in Grayson County, Virginia. Children were: Alma Lorena KILBY, Lector Edwin KILBY.
Evan DAVIS was born after 1851. Parents: William A. DAVIS and Catherine "Kate" HIGDON.
Felix E. DAVIS was born on Aug 6, 1870 in Grayson County, Virginia. He died on Jul 9, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia.
Spouse: Narcissa WEISS. Felix E. DAVIS and Narcissa WEISS were married on Mar 27, 1893.
Frances "Frankie" DAVIS was born on May 14, 1808 in Burke County, North Carolina. She died on Feb 4, 1892 in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Parents: William DAVIS and Frances Maria "Franky" CARPENTER.
Spouse: William "Wilt" BURLESON. William "Wilt" BURLESON and Frances "Frankie" DAVIS were married about 1825 in Burke County, North Carolina. Children were: Nancy BURLESON, Charles BURLESON, William D. BURLESON, Jacob BURLESON, Aaron BURLESON, Amelia "Millie" BURLESON, Melinda BURLESON, Rachel BURLESON, Martin Taylor BURLESON, Robert Mitchell BURLESON.
Frances DAVIS was born on Sep 15, 1872 in Graham County, North Carolina. He died on Oct 8, 1874 in Graham County, North Carolina. He was buried in Graham County, North Carolina - Old Mother Cemetery. Parents: Jonathan Miller DAVIS and Julia Ann Elizabeth SHEPHERD.
Frances Elizabeth "Frankie" DAVIS was born on Jun 15, 1839 in Yancey County, North Carolina. She died on Jan 12, 1866 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Parents: William DAVIS and Rachel DAVIS.
Spouse: Wiley J. KING. Wiley J. KING and Frances Elizabeth "Frankie" DAVIS were married in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Frances Melinda DAVIS was born on Aug 4, 1830 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She died on May 1, 1909 in Graham County, North Carolina. Parents: Jacob DAVIS and Susanna MILLER.
Spouse: Michael Simpson SHERRILL. Michael Simpson SHERRILL and Frances Melinda DAVIS were married on Dec 14, 1847 in Blount County, Tennessee.
Frank DAVIS was born after 1885. Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Sarah "Sally" CLARK.
Franky DAVIS was born between 1785 and 1805.
Spouse: James CALLOWAY.
George W. DAVIS was born on Apr 5, 1833 in Yancey County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 13, 1862 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Parents: William DAVIS and Rachel DAVIS.
George W. DAVIS was born about 1839 in Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 671
- Age 11, living with parents
- Born in Virginia
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1260
- Age 21, living with parents
- Born in Virginia Parents: James DAVIS and Sarah UNKNOWN.
George Washington DAVIS was born about Feb 1852 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. He died about 1931 in Graham County, North Carolina. Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Arabella Marilla BURCHFIELD.
Spouse: Roxanna ADAMS. George Washington DAVIS and Roxanna ADAMS were married on Jun 26, 1881 in Graham County, North Carolina.
George Washington DAVIS was born about Mar 1869 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. He died about 1943 in Morgan County, Georgia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 173, Cherokee Twsp
- Age 1, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Jonathan Miller DAVIS and Julia Ann Elizabeth SHEPHERD.
Spouse: Emma WILLIAMS. George Washington DAVIS and Emma WILLIAMS were married on Dec 31, 1893 in Graham County, North Carolina.
Grace DAVIS was born after 1885. Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Sarah "Sally" CLARK.
Grover Cleveland DAVIS was born on Mar 25, 1884 in Graham County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 13, 1944 in Tennessee. Parents: Jonathan Miller DAVIS and Julia Ann Elizabeth SHEPHERD.
Spouse: Hazel J. MCKEE.
Spouse: Lela UNKNOWN.
Harriet Agnes DAVIS was born about 1876. Parents: Thomas Jeff DAVIS and Harriet Melvina "Tobe" MOORE.
Spouse: Fred TURNER.
Haseltine DAVIS was born before 1895.
Spouse: Albert FRANCIS. Children were: William Herman FRANCIS, Living.
Hezekiah DAVIS was born after 1770. Parents: Isham DAVIS Sr. and Winifred BROUGHTON.
Spouse: Living.
Isaac Thomas DAVIS was born on Sep 27, 1829 in Burke County, North Carolina. He died on Jan 16, 1915 in Graham County, North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 843
- Given name was "Thomas"
- Age 23, living with parents
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 719
- Age 32, living with parents
- Born in Yancey County, North Carolina
- Was blind Parents: Jacob DAVIS and Susanna MILLER.
Spouse: Arabella GRAY.
Isham DAVIS Sr. was born about 1758.
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1830 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- Page 25
- Given name was "Isam"
- 0 males age 0-4
- 0 males age 5-9
- 0 males age 10-14
- 1 males age 15-19 (_____)
- 0 males age 20-29
- 0 males age 30-39
- 0 males age 40-49
- 0 males age 50-59
- 0 males age 60-69
- 1 males age 70-79 (*Isham*)
- 0 males age 80-89
- 0 males age 90-99
- 0 males age 100+
- 0 females age 0-4
- 0 females age 5-9
- 0 females age 10-14
- 0 females age 15-19
- 0 females age 20-29
- 0 females age 30-39
- 1 females age 40-49 (_____)
- 0 females age 50-59
- 1 females age 60-69 (Winifred)
- 0 females age 70-79
- 0 females age 80-89
- 0 females age 90-99
- 0 females age 100+
- 0 slaves
- 0 free colored persons
- 0 others
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Personal records of Gerre Byrd, January 1998:
- First heard from William T. Gipson, stating wife of Tavenor to be Katie Davis whose parents were Isom Davis & Minie Woodward of North Carolina.
- "Isham" Davis' children & named his wife as Winny/Winifred BROUGHTON Woodward:
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Isham, Jr.
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Hezekiah m: Nancy Wilson 1815
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Elizabeth b: abt 1800 North Carolina; m: Abner Morgan 1826 Kentucky
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James b: 1795 North Carolina; m: Ann Dover 1814 Kentucky
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*Nancy
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Mary
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Amy A m: Henry Franks
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Job b: 1806 North Carolina; m: 1. ? 2. Nancy McVey 1836; 3. Elizabeth Hoskins 1853; 4. Hulda Sumner 1861 Kentucky.
-Isom/Isham was a Rev. War Soldier and a Methodist Minister.
Spouse: Winifred BROUGHTON. Children were: Hezekiah DAVIS, Isham DAVIS Jr., Nancy DAVIS, Amy A. DAVIS, Catherine "Katie" DAVIS, James DAVIS, Elizabeth DAVIS, Job DAVIS.
Isham DAVIS Jr. was born after 1770. Parents: Isham DAVIS Sr. and Winifred BROUGHTON.
Jacob DAVIS was born about 1800 in Burke County, North Carolina. He died on Feb 7, 1873 in Graham County, North Carolina. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 843
- Age 50, married to Susanna
- Occupation not listed
- Value of real estate was $2,000
- Born in North Carolina
- Unable to read and write
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1860 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 719
- Age 57, married to Susannah
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $3,000
- Value of personal estate was $1,000
- Born in Yancey County, North Carolina
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1870 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 174, Cherokee Twsp
- Age 67, married to Susannah
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $1,500
- Value of personal estate was $450
- Born in North Carolina
- Can read, cannot write
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Personal records of Marty Grant, dated October 1998:
Cherokee County, North Carolina (Graham County)
Will Book G, Page 176
28 Dec 1869
The last Will and Testament of JACOB DAVIS of Cherokee County, North Carolina. In the name of God, Amen. I JACOB DAVIS of the County and State aforesaid, being mindful of the uncertainty of this natural life and also, of sound mind and disposing memory and desirous to make such a disposition of my earthly effects, with which it has pleased a gracious God to bless, that after my death, no complaint may be made about the same, do make and publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament.
First I will my body to the dust and my soul to the God who gave it.
Second: It is my will and desire that all my just debts shall be paid, after paying my Doctor Bill, burial expenses and all other expenses incident thereto.
Third: To my Grand Children, NANorth CarolinaY M, MARY A, and MARGeorgiaRET M, children of my daughter CELY L. DEAVER, in addition to advancements made I give and bequeath to them the sum of Five Dollars each and no more to NANorth CarolinaY M and MARY A. to MARGeorgiaRET M. in addition, I give one feather-bed and its necessary furniture, one cow and calf and two head of sheep.
Fourth: To my son ISAAC T. I will and bequeath one horse, bridal and saddle, one cow and calf, also Two Hundred and eight acres of land, lying and being in said County on Slay-bacon Creek.
Fifth: To my daughter FRANorth CarolinaES M SHERRILL, in addition to advancements made to her, I will and bequeath, one side saddle, also the One-third part of my Interest in three general mountain tracts of land, two of said tracts lying on Bear Creek, Waters of Tallula, the other lying on Mountain Town Creek.
Sixth: To my daughter, MARY M GIBSON, in addition to advancements made to her I give and bequeath one third of the last aforesaid tracts of land.
Seventh: To my daughter MARGeorgiaRET M CARPENTER, in addition to advancements made to her, I give and bequeath to her one other third of the last aforesaid tracts of land.
Eight: To my sons JONATHAN M and MARION T. who are now with me, and who have not received anything from me, heretofore. I give and bequeath to them my home place, consisting of three tracts of land, containing, four hundred and ninety nine acres, more or less, lying on Sweetwater Creek, also one mountain tract containing one hundred acres, and adjoining, also all my farming tools, Black smith tools & (c. Cards?) and tools to be equally divided between them value as they agree between themselves or by friends chosen by them.
Ninth: To my daughter RACHEL E, I give and bequeath two tracts of land on the waters of Tallula Creek, containing fifty acres each, one bought of JAMES S WRIGHT, the other of CAlabamaEB WINFREY, also the undivided half of a tract of land containing sixty acres, bought of JAMES S WRIGHT on the waters of Tallula Creek, and adjoining the other two, also one horse, bridal and saddle, one feather bed and its necessary furniture, one cow and calf and two ewes and lambs.
Tenth: To my daughters RACHEL E, FRANorth CarolinaES M SHERRILL, MARY M GIBSON and MARGeorgiaRET M CARPENTER, after deducting the specific legacies, to wit; Beds and their necessary furniture. I give and bequeath the remainder of my house hold and kitchen furniture;
Eleventh: It is my will and desire, after paying to my children the specific legacies, to wit; the cows and calves, ewes and lambs, the horses, Bridals and saddles as aforesaid mentioned, that the remainder of my personal property, not otherwise disposed in this my said Will, shall be sold and their proceeds equally divided between my children and their children, should they die, leaving any except the children of my daughter, CELY L DEAVER; to wit; NANorth CarolinaY M, MARY A and MARGeorgiaRET M. And further should I die seized and possessed of any other lands and interest in lands, not otherwise disposed, it is my will and desire that said lands and interest in lands be equally divided as least above mentioned with the like exceptions. And further it is my will and desire, shall I die, leaving my beloved wife SUSANNA, who has been partner of my joys and sorrows through a long life and who has contributed greatly in acquiring property I now possess, that my sons JONATHAN M and MARION T, shall provide a home and support for her during her life free of charge to anyone else but themselves.
Twelfth. In conclusion, whereas it is my desire that each and every particular in this my aforesaid Will, may be carried out in good faith, and that all differences between my children, after my death may be quieted and that no suit of law may be instituted by them. I do hereby enjoin upon the administration, whom the law may appoint to use his best efforts in the premises and in all disputes that may arise for the purpose of settling the same amicable and with as little cast as possible, he submit the same to mutual friends. I hereby declare this to be my last Will, and revoking all others by me made. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of. This the Twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine.
Signed:
JACOB DAVIS (x)
SUSANNA DAVIS (x)
Witnesses:
N M E SLAUGHTER
JOSEPH J COLVirginiaRD
W F COOPER
State of North Carolina Graham County. Office of Judge of Probate. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court here, that JACOB DAVIS departed this life the 7th day of February AD 1873 having published a last will and testament and it further appearing that the last Will and Testament contains no provisions for its execution and the said Will and Testament having been probated law on the Testimony of the subscribing witnesses thereto and it appearing satisfactory to the devisees and Legacies and no other person coming to question it. It is adjudged and decreed that letters of Administration with the Last Will and Testament shall be and is hereby given to SUSANNA DAVIS, WILLIAM CARPENTER and N M E SLAUGHTER upon the filing of a Bond for the sum on One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00).
And this Letter shall authorize them to enter in and take possession of all such property that may be found belonging to the office Law.
Given under my hand and private seal here being no public seal for said County at Office near Robbinsville this 7th day of March AD 1873.
JOHN G TATHAM
Probate Judge
Registered by the undersigned May 9th 1892.
W F MANNEY
Register of Deeds. Parents: William DAVIS and Frances Maria "Franky" CARPENTER.
Spouse: Susanna MILLER. Jacob DAVIS and Susanna MILLER were married on Jul 4, 1825 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Celia Lucinda DAVIS, Isaac Thomas DAVIS, Frances Melinda DAVIS, Mary Matilda DAVIS, Margaret Ann DAVIS, William Harrison DAVIS, Nancy Adeline DAVIS, Sarah Jane DAVIS, Jonathan Miller DAVIS, Mathias Washington DAVIS, Marion Taylor DAVIS, Rachel Elizabeth DAVIS.
Jacob DAVIS was born about 1824. Parents: John David DAVIS and Sarah BUCHANAN.
Spouse: Susan UNKNOWN.
Jacob DAVIS was born about 1836 in Blount County, Tennessee.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Cherokee County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 952
- Age 13, living with parents
- Born in Tennessee Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Arabella Marilla BURCHFIELD.
Spouse: Sarah UNKNOWN. Jacob DAVIS and Sarah UNKNOWN were married about 1859 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Jacob P. DAVIS was born on Sep 22, 1847 in Yancey County, North Carolina. He died on Oct 15, 1864. Parents: William DAVIS and Rachel DAVIS.
Jacob Thomas DAVIS was born on Oct 28, 1870 in Cherokee County, North Carolina. He died on Dec 5, 1938 in Morgan County, Georgia. Parents: Jonathan Miller DAVIS and Julia Ann Elizabeth SHEPHERD.
Spouse: Elsie WILSON. Jacob Thomas DAVIS and Elsie WILSON were married in Jackson County, North Carolina.
James DAVIS was born about 1795. Parents: Isham DAVIS Sr. and Winifred BROUGHTON.
Spouse: Ann DOVER.
James DAVIS was born about 1796 in Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 671
- Age 54, married to Sarah
- Born in Virginia
- Samuel Jones (relationship unknown), age 20, living in household
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1260
- Age 65, married to Sarah
- Born in Virginia
- Sarah Tilly (relationship unknown), age 21 and Alvin Tilly (relationship unknown), age 1, living in household
Spouse: Sarah UNKNOWN. Children were: Belinda DAVIS, George W. DAVIS, Mary DAVIS.
James DAVIS was born between 1825 and 1845.
Spouse: Martha Lina KILBY. James DAVIS and Martha Lina KILBY were married on Sep 17, 1868 in Alexander County, North Carolina. Children were: Julia DAVIS, Nancy D. DAVIS, Benjamin L. DAVIS.
James H. DAVIS was born about 1857 in Georgia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Fannin County, Georgia (abstract):
- HH # 386
- Age 3, living with parents
- Born in Georgia Parents: William A. DAVIS and Catherine "Kate" HIGDON.
James Henderson DAVIS was born on Dec 18, 1833 in Yancey County, North Carolina. He died on May 18, 1919 in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Parents: John David DAVIS and Sarah BUCHANAN.
Spouse: Jane MCKINNEY.
James K. DAVIS was born before 1810.
Spouse: Clarissa KILBY. James K. DAVIS and Clarissa KILBY were married on Jun 17, 1823 in Franklin County, Kentucky.
James M. DAVIS was born after 1885. Parents: Thomas DAVIS and Sarah "Sally" CLARK.
Jay R. "John" DAVIS was born between 1870 and 1890.
Spouse: Ada Florence CALLOWAY. Jay R. "John" DAVIS and Ada Florence CALLOWAY were married on Jan 7, 1906 in Polk County, Missouri.
Job DAVIS was born about 1806. Parents: Isham DAVIS Sr. and Winifred BROUGHTON.
Spouse: Living.
Spouse: Living.
Spouse: Living.
Spouse: Living.
Living.
Spouse: Elzade HIGDON.
John DAVIS was born between 1800 and 1820.
Spouse: Sarah "Susanna" MILLER.
John DAVIS was born between 1850 and 1870.
Spouse: Laura Gertrude HIGDON.
John B. DAVIS was born between 1835 and 1850.
Spouse: Laurie B. NICKELL. John B. DAVIS and Laurie B. NICKELL were married on Aug 3, 1862 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Living.
Spouse: Living.
