Mary Davis (1872–1944) was born in Cherokee, USA and died in Monroe, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Davis 1872–1944

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jul 1872 · Cherokee, USA

Died 24 Jun 1944 · Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Father David Calvin Kelly Cal Murphy

Mother Rosa Eveline Tallent

Siblings Buster Murphy, Mae Murphy, Margaret L Murphy, Mary Caroline Murphy, Minnie Murphy, Vinie Murphy

Records

Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Calvin Kelly Cal Murphy

Rosa Eveline Tallent

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1872, Mary Davis entered the world in Cherokee, USA, born to david calvin kelly cal murphy and rosa eveline tallent. Mary Davis passed away in 1944 in Monroe, Tennessee, USA.

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Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1872

Birth of Mary Davis in Cherokee, USA

Birth

1944

Death of Mary Davis in Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Davis

This ancestor line traces from Elbert County, Georgia, USA (1802) to Cherokee, USA (1872) across 4 generations.

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: Mary Davis (1872–1944) was born in Cherokee, USA and died in Monroe, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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