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Edgar Davis 1894–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1894

Birth Location: Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 25 Sep 1956

Death Location: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Davis

Mother: Mary Thomas

Spouse(s): Naomi Smyers

Children(s): Geraldine Davis

In 1894, Edgar Davis entered the world in Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Peter Davis And Mary Ann Thomas. In 1900, Edgar Davis resided in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Edgar Davis resided in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA. Edgar Davis married Naomi Rebecca Smyers, and had children including Geraldine Davis. Edgar Davis passed away in 1956 in Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Edgar Davis entered the world in Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Peter Davis And Mary Ann Thomas.
  • In 1900, Edgar Davis resided in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Edgar Davis resided in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edgar Davis married Naomi Rebecca Smyers, and had children including Geraldine Davis.
  • Edgar Davis passed away in 1956 in Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Davis
1853–1930
Birth Location: Wales
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Mary Thomas
1855–1924
Birth Location: Graig, Glamorgan, Wales
MT

Spouses(s)

Naomi Smyers
1903–1977
Birth Location: Big Run, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
NS

Children(s)

Geraldine Davis
1924–2017
Birth Location: Punxsutawney, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
GD

Edgar Davis's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Davis
1894–1956
Birth Place: Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Peter Davis
1853–1930
Wales
Mary (Ann) Thomas
1855–1924
Graig, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
Davis
1830–
Wales
John Thomas
1830–
Wales
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edgar Davis's Descendants

1.
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Edgar Davis (19 Apr 1894–25 Sep 1956) m. Naomi (Rebecca) Smyers (16 Aug 1903–25 Oct 1977)
  1. 1. Geraldine Davis 1924–2017 m. Fred (Earl Jolley) Sr. 1922–1993
    1. 1. Fred (Earl Jolley) Jr. 1944–2022 m. Deborah (Ann) Berdar 1946–1994
    2. 2. Rebecca (Lynn) Jolley 1947–2021 m. Thomas (Russell) Harrington 1946–2014

Edgar Davis's Timeline

12 Records

1894
19 Apr 1894
Birth of Edgar Davis in Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Edgar Davis resided here in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Edgar Davis resided here in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Edgar Davis resided here in Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Edgar Davis resided here in Canoe, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Canoe, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Edgar Davis resided here in Helvetia, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Helvetia, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Edgar Davis resided here in Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Edgar Davis resided here in Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
Abt 1943
Age 49
Edgar Davis resided here in Polk
Polk
1950
1950
Age 56
Edgar Davis resided here in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
1953
Age 59
Edgar Davis resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1956
25 Sep 1956
Age 62
Death of Edgar Davis in Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Horatio, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3617; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 61-52
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 082951-085650
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1576; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 180
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canoe, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2045; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341779
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Mahoning; Roll: 1851432; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1417; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241417
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1352; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375365
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Herald; Publication Date: 26 Sep 1956; Publication Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.21836244,0.6388692,0.36790
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 280; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 61-24

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1417; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241417

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1352; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375365

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1576; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 180

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Canoe, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canoe, Indiana, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2045; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341779

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Helvetia, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3617; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 61-52

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3617; Page: 39A; Enumeration District: 61-52

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, 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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1943
    Event Place: Polk
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 24 May 1943; Publication Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.116459444,0.56225014,0.33434477&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania; Roll: 280; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 61-24

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Mahoning; Roll: 1851432; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1956
    Event Place: Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 082951-085650
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News-Herald; Publication Date: 26 Sep 1956; Publication Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.21836244,0.6388692,0.36790

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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