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Francis DAVIS 1756–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1756

Birth Location: Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: November 1847

Death Location: Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Zion Davis

Mother: Sarah Graves

Spouse(s): Tabitha DeVane

Children(s): Ann Davis, Mary Davis, Thomas Davis, William Davis

In 1756, Francis DAVIS entered the world in Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA, born to Zion Davis And Sarah Ann Graves. In 1780, Francis DAVIS resided in Parish of Prince George, George Town District, Sou. In 1790, Francis DAVIS resided in Bladen, North Carolina, USA. Francis DAVIS married Tabitha Devane, and had children including Ann Davis, Mary Davis, Thomas Davis, William C Davis. Francis DAVIS passed away in 1847 in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1756, Francis DAVIS entered the world in Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA, born to Zion Davis And Sarah Ann Graves.
  • In 1780, Francis DAVIS resided in Parish of Prince George, George Town District, Sou.
  • In 1790, Francis DAVIS resided in Bladen, North Carolina, USA.
  • Francis DAVIS married Tabitha Devane, and had children including Ann Davis, Mary Davis, Thomas Davis, William C Davis.
  • Francis DAVIS passed away in 1847 in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis DAVIS's Ancestors

Self
Francis DAVIS
1756–1847
Birth Place: Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Zion Davis
1718–1797
England
Sarah (Ann) Graves
1716–1768
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
John Davis
1690–1740
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Sarah (Murgatroyd) Graves
1699–1768
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis DAVIS's Descendants

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Francis DAVIS (1756–November 1847) m. Tabitha DeVane (1764–1815)
  1. 1. Ann Davis 1784–1845 m. Samuel (Waldren) Hawes 1775–1816
    1. 1. Mary ("Molly" Catherine) Hawes 1803–1888 m. Bryan (Benjamin) Newkirk 1794–1863
      1. 1. Emily (Mc) Kay 1835–1883 m. Alexander Mckay 1825–1878
        1. 1. Carrie (Olivia) Giles 1857–1928 m. Jacob (Aulman Giles) Sr 1828–1911
        2. 2. Erskin (Mc) Kay 1860–
        3. 3. Josephine McKay 1863–1887 m. Giles (Lucas) M.D. 1860–1929
        4. 4. Elisabeth Mckay 1870–
        5. 5. Usher Mckay 1859–1921 m. Sarah (Ann) McKoy 1868–1957
        6. 6. Minnie Mckay 1867–1870 m. Elijah (Bright) Parker 1864–1937
        7. 7. William (Mckay) McCoy 1866–1962 m. Josie McKoy 1882–1934
        8. 8. Anna (L) Smith 1872–1944 m. Alvis (Lucas "A B") Smith 1874–1955
        9. 9. Bryant (V) McKay 1859–
      2. 2. Capt. (Abram Francis Newkirk) MD 1821–1891
      3. 3. Bryan (Benjamin Rhodes) Newkirk 1828–1844
      4. 4. Henry (Haywood) Newkirk 1834–1875
      5. 5. James (Richard) Newkirk 1832–1898
      6. 6. Joseph (T) Newkirk 1834–1835
      7. 7. Ann (Julia Newkirk) Seavey 1826–1900
      8. 8. William (Usher) Newkirk 1831–1910
      9. 9. Josephine ((Newkirk)) Bronson 1822–1910
      10. 10. Madley Newkirk 1828–1919
      11. 11. Mary (Bryant (Newkirk)) Alexander 1846–1919
      12. 12. Caledonia (Evelyn (Newkirk)) Corbett 1841–1912
      13. 13. Laura (Elizabeth (Newkirk)) Miller 1839–1886
    2. 2. Tabitha (Evelena Hawes) Coston 1814–1864
    3. 3. Ann (D) Hawes 1801–
    4. 4. Julia (Eliza) Hawes 1809–1864
    5. 5. William (David) Hawes 1797–
    6. 6. Francis Hawes 1808–
    7. 7. John (R) Hawes 1806–
    8. 8. Alexander (Ellick) Hawes 1800–1861
  2. 2. Mary Davis 1789–1820
  3. 3. Thomas Davis 1782–
  4. 4. William (C) Davis 1787–1859 m. Phebe Bannerman 1796–
    1. 1. Charles (T) Davis 1826–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Davis 1834–
    3. 3. Sarah (E) Davis 1837–
    4. 4. Joseph (W) Davis 1840–
    5. 5. Annie (J.) Melvin 1827–1917

Francis DAVIS's Timeline

10 Records

1756
1756
Birth of Francis DAVIS in Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
1780
1780
Age 24
Francis DAVIS resided here in Parish of Prince George, George Town District, South Carolina, United States
Parish of Prince George, George Town District, South Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 34
Francis DAVIS resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 44
Francis DAVIS resided here in Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina
Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 54
Francis DAVIS resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 64
Francis DAVIS resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 74
Francis DAVIS resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1833
1833-1849
Age 77
Francis DAVIS resided here in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 84
Francis DAVIS resided here in Bladen, North Carolina
Bladen, North Carolina
1847
November 1847
Age 91
Death of Francis DAVIS in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 40
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Parish of Prince George, George Town District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1778, Acts #1078 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 6; Family Number: 369

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 83; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 42; Image: 52; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 206; Image: Ncm252_42-0021; FHL Roll: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Page: 156; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 95

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 119; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 0018085

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833-1849
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Roll: 355; Page: 195; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1847
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County)

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