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Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis 1838–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1838

Birth Location: Wayne County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1909

Death Location: K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Davis

Mother: Rebecca Carter

Spouse(s): John Griffis

Children(s): Lula Griffis, Solomon Griffis, Sarah Griffis, Eli Griffis, Mary Griffis, John Griffis, William Griffis, Mary Griffis

Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis was born in 1838 in Wayne County, Georgia, USA, the child of James Madison Davis And Rebecca Beckie Carter. In 1870, Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided in Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA. In 1880, Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided in Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA. Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis married John Jacob Jake Griffis, and had children including Eli Griffis, John W Griffis, Lula Viola Griffis, Mary E Griffis, Mary Griffis, Sarah Jane Griffis, Solomon Griffis, William A Griffis. Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis passed away in 1909 in K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis was born in 1838 in Wayne County, Georgia, USA, the child of James Madison Davis And Rebecca Beckie Carter.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided in Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided in Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA.
  • Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis married John Jacob Jake Griffis, and had children including Eli Griffis, John W Griffis, Lula Viola Griffis, Mary E Griffis, Mary Griffis, Sarah Jane Griffis, Solomon Griffis, William A Griffis.
  • Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis passed away in 1909 in K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Davis
1816–1865
Birth Location: McIntosh County, Georgia, United States of America
JD
Rebecca Carter
1820–1855
Birth Location: Glendale, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
RC

Spouses(s)

John Griffis
1845–1932
Birth Location: Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
JG

Children(s)

Lula Griffis
1876–1954
Birth Location: Georgia
LG
Solomon Griffis
1873–1933
Birth Location: Georgia
SG
Sarah Griffis
1866–1935
Birth Location: Appling County, Georgia, United States of America
SG
Eli Griffis
1861–1933
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
EG
Mary Griffis
1879–
Birth Location: Florida
MG
John Griffis
1881–
Birth Location: Florida
JG
William Griffis
1886–
Birth Location: Florida
WG
Mary Griffis
1874–1941
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
MG

Elizabeth Davis's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Davis
1838–1909
Birth Place: Wayne County, Georgia, USA
Parents
James Madison Davis
1816–1865
McIntosh County, Georgia, United States of America
Rebecca ('Beckie') Carter
1820–1855
Glendale, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James Davis
1787–1857
Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary Burgess
1785–1820
McIntosh County, Georgia, United States of America
Isaac Carter
1790–1854
Colleton County, South Carolina, USA
Elenor Stestom
1804–1875
Colleton County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Arthur Davis
1750–1830
Mary Vick
1760–1840
James Burgess
1760–1840
Margaret Bennett
1772–1830
George Carter
1742–1822
Sarah Neville
1750–1822
Ruel Teston
1767–1858
Naomi Edwards
1767–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Davis
1740–1786
Mary Henderson
1733–1771
Isaac Vick
1728–1790
Mary Coleman
1728–1797
Moses Burgess
1742–1796
Elizabeth Price
1741–1767
John Bennett
1751–1797
Jane Adams
1750–1814
Jacob Carter
1720–1815
Sarah Middleton
1714–1811
Sarah Champe
1741–1814
Mr. Teston
1740–
Thomas Edwards
1725–1791
Mary Hyatt
1726–1786

Elizabeth Davis's Descendants

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Elizabeth ("Betsie") Davis (May 1838–1909) m. John (Jacob* "Jake") Griffis (10 Jun 1845–20 Jul 1932)
  1. 1. Lula (Viola) Griffis 1876–1954 m. Nicanor (C) Murray 1865–1959
    1. 1. Rachel (Ann) Murray 1904–1983 m. Griffis Curtis 1896–1969
      1. 1. Thelma (Mattie) Griffis 1921–2008 m. Cohen (Douglas) Mallard 1919–1969
        1. 1. Christine (“Chris” Cecile) Mallard 1940–2025 m. Conrad (Neil Shannon) Sr 1937–2020
        2. 2. Lee (Roy) Mallard 1946–2018 m. Majorie (Anne) Daffron 1945–2018
      2. 2. Frederick Griffis 1924–2000 m. Vivian (Marie) Waters 1928–2020
      3. 3. Betty (Grace (B.G.)) Griffis 1926–1988 m. Melvin (Lee) Herrin 1917–1999
    2. 2. Tempie (Elizabeth "Lizer") Murray 1899–1993 m. Isham (Ligthsey) Jr 1896–1961
      1. 1. Margarett Lightsey 1924–2017
      2. 2. Infant (son) Lightsey 1934–1934
      3. 3. Evefine Lightsey 1930–1986
      4. 4. Julian (Caner 'J C') Lightsey 1921–2001
      5. 5. Alimae Lightsey 1919–2003
      6. 6. Mildene Lightsey 1927–2012
    3. 3. John (Solomon) Murray 1894–1970
    4. 4. James (Thomas "Jim") Murray 1896–1982 m. Myrtle Fales 1907–1957
      1. 1. Carrie Murray 1923–1923
    5. 5. Willard (Grady) Murray 1916–1978 m. Alsace (Lorraine) Murray 1918–2003
      1. 1. Herman (Grady) Murray 1947–2013
    6. 6. Edward (Russell) Murray 1912–1930
    7. 7. Marie (Murray) Watson 1919– m. Frank (Vance) Watson 1920–1989
    8. 8. Bonnie (Jean) Murray 1902–1996 m. Lawrence Griffis 1899–1967
      1. 1. Dorothy (Jean) Griffis 1935–2004
      2. 2. Mary (G) Griffis 1926–2008
      3. 3. Clinton (George) Griffis 1929–1999
    9. 9. George (H) Murray 1908–1966 m. Bessie Tyre 1908–1997
    10. 10. Thelma (Mae) Murray 1910–1916
  2. 2. Solomon Griffis 1873–1933
  3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Griffis 1866–1935
  4. 4. Eli Griffis 1861–1933
  5. 5. Mary (E) Griffis 1879–
  6. 6. John (W) Griffis 1881–
  7. 7. William (A) Griffis 1886–
  8. 8. Mary Griffis 1874–1941

Elizabeth Davis's Timeline

5 Records

1838
May 1838
Birth of Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis in Wayne County, Georgia, USA
Wayne County, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided here in Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided here in Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA
Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis resided here in Ritch, Wayne, Georgia, USA
Ritch, Wayne, Georgia, USA
1909
1909
Age 71
Death of Elizabeth "Betsie" Davis in Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA
Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1838
    Event Place: Wayne County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida; Roll: 126; Page: 248C; Enumeration District: 012
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia; Roll: M593_134; Page: 55A; Family History Library Film: 545633
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ritch, Wayne, Georgia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0097
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 1, Appling, Georgia; Roll: M593_134; Page: 55A; Family History Library Film: 545633

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lake Butler, Bradford, Florida; Roll: 126; Page: 248C; Enumeration District: 012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ritch, Wayne, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ritch, Wayne, Georgia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0097

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Lake Butler, Union, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: K'Ville, Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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