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Elmira J. Davis 1820–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1820

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 12 January 1902

Death Location: Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: James II

Mother: Elizabeth Aughdrill

Spouse(s): Henry Daughdrill, William Fortenberry

Children(s): J. Daughdrill, James Daughdrill, Martha Daughdrill, Mary Daughdrill, Zachariah Daughdrill, Caroline Fortenberry, Davis Fortenberry, Elmira Fortenberry

In 1820, Elmira J. Davis entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to James Davis Ii And Elizabeth D Aughdrill. In 1870, Elmira J. Davis resided in Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Elmira J. Davis resided in Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA. Elmira J. Davis married Henry Daughdrill, William M Fortenberry, and had children including Caroline Frances Mcgee Fortenberry, Davis B Fortenberry, Elmira Elizabeth Fortenberry, J Daughdrill, James H Daughdrill, Martha Daughdrill, Mary Daughdrill, Zachariah Taylor Daughdrill. Elmira J. Davis passed away in 1902 in Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Elmira J. Davis entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to James Davis Ii And Elizabeth D Aughdrill.
  • In 1870, Elmira J. Davis resided in Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Elmira J. Davis resided in Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA.
  • Elmira J. Davis married Henry Daughdrill, William M Fortenberry, and had children including Caroline Frances Mcgee Fortenberry, Davis B Fortenberry, Elmira Elizabeth Fortenberry, J Daughdrill, James H Daughdrill, Martha Daughdrill, Mary Daughdrill, Zachariah Taylor Daughdrill.
  • Elmira J. Davis passed away in 1902 in Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James II
1775–1829
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, USA
JI
Elizabeth Aughdrill
1786–1829
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, USA
EA

Spouses(s)

Henry Daughdrill
1820–1860
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
HD
William Fortenberry
1799–1867
Birth Location: Lancaster District, South Carolina, USA
WF

Children(s)

J. Daughdrill
1850–1850
Birth Location: –
JD
James Daughdrill
1853–1917
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JD
Martha Daughdrill
1851–1930
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
MD
Mary Daughdrill
1845–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
MD
Zachariah Daughdrill
1847–1918
Birth Location: Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
ZD
Caroline Fortenberry
1866–1929
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
CF
Davis Fortenberry
1863–1922
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
DF
Elmira Fortenberry
1864–1924
Birth Location: Marion, Mississippi, USA
EF

Elmira Davis's Ancestors

Self
Elmira Davis
1820–1902
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
James Davis II
1775–1829
Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (D') Aughdrill
1786–1829
Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Davis) I
1748–1805
Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Rebecca (Calhoun Pickens) (Davis)
1747–1829
Lunenburg, Brunswick, Virginia, United States
James Daughdrill
1740–1806
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Israel Pickens
1693–1749
Martha Falls
1710–1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William ✭
1669–1735
Margaret Pike
1672–1740

Elmira Davis's Descendants

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Elmira (J.) Davis (08 May 1820–12 January 1902) m. Henry Daughdrill (1820–1860) m. William (M.) Fortenberry (28 Dec 1799–27 Oct 1867)
  1. 1. J. Daughdrill 1850–1850
  2. 2. James (H) Daughdrill 1853–1917 m. Martha Daughdrill 1871–
  3. 3. Martha Daughdrill 1851–1930
  4. 4. Mary Daughdrill 1845–
  5. 5. Zachariah (Taylor) Daughdrill 1847–1918 m. Mellisa (Ann) Daughdrill 1845–1914
    1. 1. James (T) Daughdrill 1880–1881
    2. 2. W (V) Daughdrill 1876–1876
    3. 3. Henry (Hardy) Daughdrill 1873–1936
    4. 4. Claud (Monroe) Daughdrill 1876–1920
    5. 5. Zeno (E) Daughdrill 1861–1941
    6. 6. John (Calvin Daughdrill) Sr 1879–1942
    7. 7. Leon (L.) Daughdrill 1872–1923
  6. 6. Caroline (Frances Mcgee) Fortenberry 1866–1929
  7. 7. Davis (B) Fortenberry 1863–1922
  8. 8. Elmira (Elizabeth) Fortenberry 1864–1924

Elmira Davis's Timeline

4 Records

1820
08 May 1820
Birth of Elmira J. Davis in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Elmira J. Davis resided here in Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 80
Elmira J. Davis resided here in Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
1902
12 January 1902
Age 82
Death of Elmira J. Davis in Columbia, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Columbia, Marion, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1820
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi; Roll: M593_735; Page: 208B; Family History Library Film: 552234
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1240816
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5 Range 19, Lawrence, Mississippi; Roll: M593_735; Page: 208B; Family History Library Film: 552234

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 5, Lawrence, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1240816

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 January 1902
    Event Place: Columbia, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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