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Buford Davis 1902–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 June 1902

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 28 August 1981

Death Location: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Walhaire Davis

Mother: Susan Davis

Spouse(s): Bertha Davis

Children(s): Delton Davis, Evelyn Clemmons, D Davis

In 1902, Buford Davis entered the world in Alabama, born to Walhaire D Davis And Susan O Davis. In 1910, Buford Davis resided in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. Buford Davis married Bertha Davis, and had children including D B Davis, Delton Davis, Evelyn Louise Clemmons, Horace Davis. Buford Davis passed away in 1981 in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Buford Davis entered the world in Alabama, born to Walhaire D Davis And Susan O Davis.
  • In 1910, Buford Davis resided in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • Buford Davis married Bertha Davis, and had children including D B Davis, Delton Davis, Evelyn Louise Clemmons, Horace Davis.
  • Buford Davis passed away in 1981 in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walhaire Davis
1879–1971
Birth Location: Alabama
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Susan Davis
1879–1959
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Bertha Davis
1903–1978
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

Delton Davis
1934–2018
Birth Location: Alabama
DD
Evelyn Clemmons
1921–1997
Birth Location: Greenhill LA, Alabama
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D Davis
1924–1973
Birth Location: Alabama
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Buford Davis's Ancestors

Self
Buford Davis
1902–1981
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Walhaire D Davis
1879–1971
Alabama
Susan (O) Davis
1879–1959
Alabama
Grandparents
J. (C.) Davis
1856–1904
Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
S. (E.) Davis
1855–1931
Lexington, Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
Robert Webster
1847–1926
In Lauderdale County, Near Green Hill, Alabama
Mary (E.) Killen
1845–1887
Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Davis
1825–1858
Rebecca Davis
1833–1912
James Roberts
1820–1868
Nancy Roberts
1840–1895
John Killin
1803–1864
Susan Killen
1807–1865
Jessie Rice
1821–1880
Susan Rice
1829–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Davis
1790–1848
Jane Davis
1804–
John Smith
1782–1857
Bettie Smith
1805–1875
M Roberts
1794–
Lucy Radford
1810–1836
Martin Stutts
1805–1880
Mary Stutts
1809–1853
James Killin
1773–1827
Nancy Killen
1779–1859
Jno Richardson
1776–1847
Catherine Richardson
1777–1876
Nathan Rice
1796–1870
Hariet Pettis
1802–1883
Thos Gresham
1798–1885
Mary Gresham
1800–1898

Buford Davis's Descendants

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Buford Davis (12 June 1902–28 August 1981) m. Bertha Davis (24 November 1903–17 March 1978)
  1. 1. Delton Davis 1934–2018
  2. 2. Evelyn (Louise) Clemmons 1921–1997 m. E (Bruce) Clemons 1921–
  3. 3. D (B) Davis 1924–1973

Buford Davis's Timeline

10 Records

1902
12 June 1902
Birth of Buford Davis in Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1902
12 June 1902
Birth of Buford Davis in Alabama
Alabama
1910
1910
Age 8
Buford Davis resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Buford Davis resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Buford Davis resided here in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Buford Davis resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 38
Buford Davis resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Buford Davis resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1981
28 August 1981
Age 79
Death of Buford Davis in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1981
28 August 1981
Age 79
Death of Buford Davis
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1902
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1374033
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 228
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 67
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 34; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2339769
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00049; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 39-10
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 424-07-4280; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1981
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 424-07-4280; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1902
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1981

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00049; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 39-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00049; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 39-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 34; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2339769

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 67

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 228

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1374033
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