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Elisha W Davis 1843–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1843

Birth Location: Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 24 Feb 1927

Death Location: Attica, Marion County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Hampton DNA

Mother: Cynthia Watkins

Spouse(s): Lizzie Thorp

Children(s): Austin Davis, Francis Davis, Pertha Davis, Dora Davis, Augustus Davis, mary Davis

The story of Elisha W Davis began in 1843 in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America. In 1850, Elisha W Davis resided in Marion, Iowa, USA. In 1856, Elisha W Davis resided in Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA. Elisha W Davis married Lizzie Sharp Thorp, and had children including Augustus Allen Davis, Austin Davis, Dora O Davis, Francis Alexander Davis, Mary Davis, Pertha M Davis. Elisha W Davis passed away in 1927 in Attica, Marion County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elisha W Davis began in 1843 in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Elisha W Davis resided in Marion, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1856, Elisha W Davis resided in Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA.
  • Elisha W Davis married Lizzie Sharp Thorp, and had children including Augustus Allen Davis, Austin Davis, Dora O Davis, Francis Alexander Davis, Mary Davis, Pertha M Davis.
  • Elisha W Davis passed away in 1927 in Attica, Marion County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hampton DNA
1816–1870
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
HD
Cynthia Watkins
1817–1888
Birth Location: Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States of America
CW

Spouses(s)

Lizzie Thorp
1846–
Birth Location: Ohio
LT

Children(s)

Austin Davis
1878–1955
Birth Location: Iowa
AD
Francis Davis
1880–1960
Birth Location: Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
FD
Pertha Davis
1884–
Birth Location: Iowa
PD
Dora Davis
1887–1956
Birth Location: Iowa
DD
Augustus Davis
1865–
Birth Location: Marion Co Iowa
AD
mary Davis
1866–
Birth Location: Iowa
mD

Elisha Davis's Ancestors

Self
Elisha Davis
1843–1927
Birth Place: Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
Hampton Hamilton Davis 2 DNA
1816–1870
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Cynthia (Ann) Watkins
1817–1888
Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin Davis
1795–1872
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Lavina Perry
1796–1867
Perquimans County, North Carolina, USA
Henry Watkins
1780–
NC
Mary (Polly) Duncan
1764–1830
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Elnathan Davis
1770–1823
rebecca brooks
1773–1840
Nathan 28
1760–1842
Rebecca Ann
1763–1839
Henry SR
1734–1804
Mary Crewes
1735–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Davis
1731–1802
rebecca harrell
1741–
isaac brooks
1750–
mary ?
1750–
benjamin perry
1720–1788
susannah rawlins
1724–1799
George yarbrough
1743–1798
ELizabeth norwood
1750–
John Watkins
1689–1764

Elisha Davis's Descendants

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Elisha (W) Davis (24 Dec 1843–24 Feb 1927) m. Lizzie (Sharp) Thorp (Nov 1846–)
  1. 1. Austin Davis 1878–1955 m. Ellen Chance 1878–
    1. 1. Hazel (O'Dessa) Davis 1902–1986 m. Forest Allen 1904–
    2. 2. Forrest (H.) Davis 1905–1988 m. Charlotte (E) Phipps 1902–
      1. 1. Orman (Dale) Davis 1930–2002 m. Dixie Lee 1929–2007
      2. 2. Willadene Davis 1935–2011 m. Glenn (Forrest) Blackman 1933–2014
    3. 3. Mabel Davis 1908–1989 m. Lloyd Hutchinson 1908–1959
      1. 1. Wiley Hutchinson 1935–2017
    4. 4. Gerald Davis 1915–1994 m. Teah S 1914–
  2. 2. Francis (Alexander) Davis 1880–1960 m. Blanch (M) Welch 1876–1947
    1. 1. Gerald (Kent) Davis 1909–1991 m. Louis (Lucille) Kelly 1914–
      1. 1. Francis (Eugene) Davis 1934–2016 m. Carolyn I. 1936–1992
  3. 3. Pertha (M) Davis 1884– m. Lymon (E) smith 1884–
    1. 1. Madonna (E) smith 1907–1991 m. Clemet Ott 1906–
    2. 2. Juanita (Marguerite) Smith 1911–1999 m. Albert (Alexander) Bodholdt 1903–1985
  4. 4. Dora (O) Davis 1887–1956 m. may 1887–
    1. 1. Merle (George) May 1912–1981 m. Kathleen (Marie) Snyder 1913–
    2. 2. Lenore (Marie) May 1907–1996 m. William (Arthur) Bridges 1901–1990
      1. 1. William (Darwin) Bridges 1928–2010 m. Betha Juanita 1931–2018
      2. 2. Donald (Merle) Bridges 1930–1996
  5. 5. Augustus (Allen) Davis 1865– m. Mary (T) Spaur 1866–
    1. 1. Sara Davis 1892–
    2. 2. Rex (Elvin) Davis 1895–1969 m. Iva (Iona) Kauffman 1899–
    3. 3. Vola Davis 1901–
    4. 4. Beatrice Davis 1907–
    5. 5. Laura (E) Davis 1891–1973 m. Corwin (W) Overton 1885–
      1. 1. Vernona (C) Overton 1914–
      2. 2. Laura (Belle) Overton 1916–
      3. 3. Louise (E) Overton 1918–
      4. 4. Max Overton 1920–
  6. 6. mary Davis 1866–

Elisha Davis's Timeline

12 Records

1843
24 Dec 1843
Birth of Elisha W Davis in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 7
Elisha W Davis resided here in Marion, Iowa, USA
Marion, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
Age 13
Elisha W Davis resided here in Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Elisha W Davis resided here in Liberty, Marion, Iowa
Liberty, Marion, Iowa
1870
1870
Age 27
Elisha W Davis resided here in Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Elisha W Davis resided here in Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 42
Elisha W Davis resided here in Pella, Marion, Iowa, USA
Pella, Marion, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 52
Elisha W Davis resided here in Indiana, Marion, Iowa
Indiana, Marion, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 57
Elisha W Davis resided here in Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Elisha W Davis resided here in Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 77
Elisha W Davis resided here in Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
1927
24 Feb 1927
Age 84
Death of Elisha W Davis in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
Marion County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1843
    Event Place: Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T625_501; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Family History Film: 1254354; Page: 644D; Enumeration District: 124
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M593_409; Page: 189B; Family History Library Film: 545908
    [6] Iowa, State Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 447; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240447
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M653_335; Page: 35; Family History Library Film: 803335
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T624_412; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374425
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Iowa; Roll: M432_187; Page: 257A; Image: 380
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101784572

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Iowa; Roll: M432_187; Page: 257A; Image: 380

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M653_335; Page: 35; Family History Library Film: 803335

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa; Roll: M593_409; Page: 189B; Family History Library Film: 545908

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 354; Family History Film: 1254354; Page: 644D; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Pella, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa; Roll: 447; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240447

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T624_412; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1374425

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indiana, Marion, Iowa; Roll: T625_501; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1927
    Event Place: Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Iowa, Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101784572

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Attica, Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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