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Sammy J. Davis 1905–1905

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 May 1905 · Buckeye, Shannon, Missouri, USA

Died 2 Jun 1905 · Dogwood Cemetary, Burtrand, Mississippi County, MO, USA

Father William Samuel Davis

Mother Elzetta Myrtle Owens

Siblings Beulah Matillda Davis, Billie M Davis, Eva Henrietta Davis, George Weldon Davis, Pauline Norma Davis, William Samuel Jr Wraz Davis

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Samuel Davis

Elzetta Myrtle Owens

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sammy J. Davis began in 1905 in Buckeye, Shannon, Missouri, USA. Sammy J. Davis passed away in 1905 in Dogwood Cemetary, Burtrand, Mississippi County, MO, USA.

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1905

Birth of Sammy J. Davis in Buckeye, Shannon, Missouri, USA

Birth

1905

Death of Sammy J. Davis in Dogwood Cemetary, Burtrand, Mississippi County, MO, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sammy Davis

This ancestor line traces from Pasquotank, North Carolina, United States (1775) to Buckeye, Missouri, USA (1905) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sammy Davis (1905–1905) was born in Buckeye, Shannon, Missouri, USA and died in Dogwood Cemetary, Burtrand, Mississippi County, MO, 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 Sammy 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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