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Alva Sylvester Davis 1892–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jul 1892

Birth Location: Oregon

Death Date: 29 Jul 1944

Death Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Father: Charles Evans

Mother: Louella Harbord

Spouse(s): Violet Colton

Children(s): Dolores Watts

Alva Sylvester Davis was born in 1892 in Oregon, the child of Charles G Evans And Louella Ella Rosby Harbord. In 1900, Alva Sylvester Davis resided in Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA. In 1930, Alva Sylvester Davis resided in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA. Alva Sylvester Davis married Violet Lenore Colton, and had children including Dolores Watts. Alva Sylvester Davis passed away in 1944 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Alva Sylvester Davis was born in 1892 in Oregon, the child of Charles G Evans And Louella Ella Rosby Harbord.
  • In 1900, Alva Sylvester Davis resided in Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1930, Alva Sylvester Davis resided in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Alva Sylvester Davis married Violet Lenore Colton, and had children including Dolores Watts.
  • Alva Sylvester Davis passed away in 1944 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alva Davis's Ancestors

Self
Alva Davis
1892–1944
Birth Place: Oregon
Parents
Charles G Evans
1868–1926
Missouri
Louella ("Ella" Rosby) Harbord
1864–1929
Illinois
Grandparents
Melchard (Henry) Harbord
1840–1921
McLean, McLean, Illinois, United States
Mahala Bennett
1847–1905
Illinois, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Harbord
1807–1882
Mary Harbord
1809–1867
Esther Guthrie
1804–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1729–1808
Mary Bailey
1745–1838
Nancy Keys
1779–1847

Alva Davis's Descendants

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Alva (Sylvester) Davis (22 Jul 1892–29 Jul 1944) m. Violet (Lenore) Colton (25 March 1895–21 May 1991)
  1. 1. Dolores Watts 1913–1973

Alva Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1892
22 Jul 1892
Birth of Alva Sylvester Davis in Oregon
Oregon
1900
1900
Age 8
Alva Sylvester Davis resided here in Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA
Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Alva Sylvester Davis resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Alva Sylvester Davis resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California
San Diego, San Diego, California
1940
1940
Age 48
Alva Sylvester Davis resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1944
29 Jul 1944
Age 52
Death of Alva Sylvester Davis in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1892
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00451; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 62-55
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2339926
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 6 Oct 2014; Publication Place: Massachusetts, USA
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baker, Baker, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0163
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Baker, Baker, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2339926

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00451; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 62-55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: m-t0627-00451; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 62-55

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 6 Oct 2014; Publication Place: Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1944
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 6 Oct 2014; Publication Place: Massachusetts, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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