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General Dewey Davis 1900–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1900

Birth Location: Blount County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 07 Feb 1989

Death Location: Valhermoso Springs, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Lukie Davis

Mother: Martha Spikes

Spouse(s): Zona Brown

Children(s): Lillie Davis, Ethel Davis, J Davis, Dallon Davis, Annie Davis

In 1900, General Dewey Davis entered the world in Blount County, Alabama, USA, born to Lukie Joseph Davis And Martha Thomas Spikes. In 1910, General Dewey Davis resided in Walkers, Blount, Alabama, United States. In 1917, General Dewey Davis resided in Blount County, Alabama, USA. General Dewey Davis married Zona Savanah Rosie Lizzie Ida Bell Brown, and had children including Annie Ruth Davis, Dallon Howell Davis, Ethel Mae Davis, J C Davis, Lillie Gertrude Davis, Sarah Doris Davis. General Dewey Davis passed away in 1989 in Valhermoso Springs, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1900, General Dewey Davis entered the world in Blount County, Alabama, USA, born to Lukie Joseph Davis And Martha Thomas Spikes.
  • In 1910, General Dewey Davis resided in Walkers, Blount, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1917, General Dewey Davis resided in Blount County, Alabama, USA.
  • General Dewey Davis married Zona Savanah Rosie Lizzie Ida Bell Brown, and had children including Annie Ruth Davis, Dallon Howell Davis, Ethel Mae Davis, J C Davis, Lillie Gertrude Davis, Sarah Doris Davis.
  • General Dewey Davis passed away in 1989 in Valhermoso Springs, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

General Davis's Ancestors

Self
General Davis
1900–1989
Birth Place: Blount County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Lukie Joseph Davis
1858–1919
Alabama
Martha (Thomas) Spikes
1860–1948
Kale - Powder Springs Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Luke Davis
1837–1888
Alabama, United States
Mary Culwell
1842–1932
Blount County, Alabama
Harrison Shadrack
1840–1862
Georgia
Jane
1842–1935
, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Davis
1794–1839
Phamariah Farris
1809–1883
Joseph Culwell
1824–1887
Rebecca Johnson
1823–1911
Elder Speight
1811–1899
Lucy Dillard
1814–1870
Jesse Waddell
1817–1906
Mary Gentry
1813–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1795–1860
Mary Elliott
1800–
Silas Speight
1770–1860

General Davis's Descendants

1.
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General (Dewey) Davis (16 Jun 1900–07 Feb 1989) m. Zona (Savanah Rosie Lizzie Ida Bell) Brown (22 Jun 1900–1967)
  1. 1. Lillie (Gertrude) Davis 1922–1923
  2. 2. Ethel (Mae) Davis 1920–2006 m. Lannie (Odell) Turner 1915–1977
    1. 1. Arthenia Turner 1937–2021
    2. 2. Ludell Turner 1942–2025 m. James (Arvin) Hopkins 1945–2009
  3. 3. J (C) Davis 1925–2006 m. Mildred (Marvalene "Peggy") Rowe 1927–2015
    1. 1. Carolyn (Ann) Davis 1947–2014 m. Dovvard (Dewayne) Howard 1946–1997
  4. 4. Dallon (Howell) Davis 1936–2006 m. Lillie (Mae) Brown 1937–2013
  5. 5. Annie (Ruth) Davis 1929–2010 m. Samuel (Davis) Taylor 1927–1984

General Davis's Timeline

11 Records

1900
16 Jun 1900
Birth of General Dewey Davis in Blount County, Alabama, USA
Blount County, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
General Dewey Davis resided here in Walkers, Blount, Alabama, United States
Walkers, Blount, Alabama, United States
1917
1917-1918
Age 17
General Dewey Davis resided here in Blount County, Alabama, USA
Blount County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
General Dewey Davis resided here in Nectar, Blount, Alabama
Nectar, Blount, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 30
General Dewey Davis resided here in Somerville, Morgan, Alabama
Somerville, Morgan, Alabama
1935
1935
Age 35
General Dewey Davis resided here in Same House
Same House
1940
1940
Age 40
General Dewey Davis resided here in Election Precinct 9, Morgan, Alabama, United States
Election Precinct 9, Morgan, Alabama, United States
1942
1942
Age 42
General Dewey Davis resided here in Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
General Dewey Davis resided here in Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
1959
1959
Age 59
General Dewey Davis resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1989
07 Feb 1989
Age 89
Death of General Dewey Davis in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Blount County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 68
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00072; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 52-25
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nectar, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T625_3; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2339780
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Blount County
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walkers, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T624_2; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374015
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 6273; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 52-35
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Walkers, Blount, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walkers, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T624_2; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374015

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Blount County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Blount County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nectar, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nectar, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T625_3; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Southern Democrat; Publication Date: 22 Jul 1920; Publication Place: Oneonta, Alabama, USA
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2339780
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same House
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00072; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 52-25

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election Precinct 9, Morgan, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00072; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 52-25

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 68

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Somerville, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 6273; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 52-35

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Title

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1989
    Event Place: Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Valhermoso Springs, Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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