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Emerson Dixon Davis 1869–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1869

Birth Location: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 2 Jul 1923

Death Location: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Father: William Davis

Mother: Letitia Harrison

Spouse(s): Julia A

Children(s): Roxton Davis, Melva Davis

The story of Emerson Dixon Davis began in 1869 in Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. In 1880, Emerson Dixon Davis resided in St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA. In 1885, Emerson Dixon Davis resided in Lincoln, Plymouth, Iowa, USA. Emerson Dixon Davis married Julia A, and had children including Melva A L Davis, Roxton De Witt Davis. Emerson Dixon Davis passed away in 1923 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Emerson Dixon Davis began in 1869 in Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1880, Emerson Dixon Davis resided in St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1885, Emerson Dixon Davis resided in Lincoln, Plymouth, Iowa, USA.
  • Emerson Dixon Davis married Julia A, and had children including Melva A L Davis, Roxton De Witt Davis.
  • Emerson Dixon Davis passed away in 1923 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Davis
1842–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
WD
Letitia Harrison
1846–1914
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LH

Spouses(s)

Julia A
1873–1936
Birth Location: Germany
JA

Children(s)

Roxton Davis
1896–
Birth Location: Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
RD
Melva Davis
1904–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
MD

Emerson Davis's Ancestors

Self
Emerson Davis
1869–1923
Birth Place: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Parents
William Emerson Dixon Davis
1842–
Michigan, USA
Letitia (Jane) Harrison
1846–1914
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Davis
1820–1901
New York, USA
Emily Myers
1823–1853
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1783–1872
Comfort Ball
1777–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Davis
1760–1850
Deborah
1767–1835

Emerson Davis's Descendants

1.
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Emerson (Dixon) Davis (24 Mar 1869–2 Jul 1923) m. Julia A (30 Jul 1873–23 Feb 1936)
  1. 1. Roxton (De Witt) Davis 1896–
  2. 2. Melva (A\L) Davis 1904– m. Cloyce (E Brewer) Sr 1900–
    1. 1. Emerson (George) Brewer 1927–1978
    2. 2. Cloyce (Brewer) Jr 1929–1995
    3. 3. Roxanna (Leora Brewer - Rohm -) Mackeen 1925–1982

Emerson Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1869
24 Mar 1869
Birth of Emerson Dixon Davis in Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Emerson Dixon Davis resided here in St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA
St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA
1885
1885
Age 16
Emerson Dixon Davis resided here in Lincoln, Plymouth, Iowa, USA
Lincoln, Plymouth, Iowa, USA
1896
abt 1896
Age 27
Emerson Dixon Davis resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 31
Emerson Dixon Davis resided here in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Emerson Dixon Davis resided here in Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1919
1 Feb 1919
Age 50
Emerson Dixon Davis - Probate in Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Emerson Dixon Davis resided here in Sioux City Precinct 4, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City Precinct 4, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1923
2 Jul 1923
Age 54
Death of Emerson Dixon Davis in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1869
    Event Place: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [4] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 4, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_520; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 206
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: St Marys, Adams, Indiana; Roll: 263; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 132
    [7] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: 458; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1240458
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_430; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0204; FHL microfilm: 1374443
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: St Marys, Adams, Indiana; Roll: 263; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Lincoln, Plymouth, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1896
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa; Roll: 458; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1240458

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_430; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0204; FHL microfilm: 1374443

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux City Precinct 4, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 4, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_520; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 206

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sionx, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1871-1928; Author: Iowa. District Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1923; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.3746031,0.8530516,0.4232157&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1923
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [3] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1871-1928; Author: Iowa. District Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Iowa
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 9 Jul 1923; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.3746031,0.8530516,0.4232157&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1871-1928; Author: Iowa. District Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Iowa
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