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Grace Davis 1900–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1900

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 15 Oct 1970

Death Location: Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Odie Davis

Mother: Sue Atkinson

Spouse(s): Joseph Thornton

Children(s): Louise Thornton, Christine Thornton, Grace Thornton

The story of Grace Davis began in 1900 in Kentucky. In 1900, Grace Davis resided in White Plains, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Grace Davis resided in Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky, USA. Grace Davis married Joseph Presley Thornton, and had children including Christine Kitty Thornton, Grace Thornton, Louise Thornton. Grace Davis passed away in 1970 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Grace Davis began in 1900 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Grace Davis resided in White Plains, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Grace Davis resided in Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • Grace Davis married Joseph Presley Thornton, and had children including Christine Kitty Thornton, Grace Thornton, Louise Thornton.
  • Grace Davis passed away in 1970 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Grace Davis's Ancestors

Self
Grace Davis
1900–1970
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Odie Davis
1874–1964
Christian Co., Kentucky, United States
Sue Atkinson
1877–1967
Muhlenberg , Kentucky
Grandparents
William (Thomas Davis) 🎖️
1851–1929
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
O.L. Harkins
1852–1939
Kentucky
John (S.) Atkinson
1837–
Kentucky
Rossa
1841–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1829–1903
Sarah Lawrence
1831–1911
William Harkins
1817–1857
Mahalia Lewis
1822–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1810–1884
Martha Hogan
1809–1886
Robert Lewis
1781–1848
Hannah Grace
1794–1853

Grace Davis's Descendants

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Grace Davis (10 Jan 1900–15 Oct 1970) m. Joseph (Presley) Thornton (3 Sep 1890–22 Dec 1945)
  1. 1. Louise Thornton 1933–1991
  2. 2. Christine ("Kitty") Thornton 1931–2015 m. William (Raymond) Reed 1921–1994
  3. 3. Grace Thornton 1929–2001 m. Alfred (Henry Wallace) Jr 1923–2001
    1. 1. Louise Wallace –2014

Grace Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1900
10 Jan 1900
Birth of Grace Davis in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Grace Davis resided here in White Plains, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
White Plains, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Grace Davis resided here in Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Grace Davis resided here in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Grace Davis resided here in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1953
Abt 1953
Age 53
Grace Davis resided here in Hopkins-Ville
Hopkins-Ville
1970
15 Oct 1970
Age 70
Death of Grace Davis in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1900
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-62-7001; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1962
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374483
    [4] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San PedroWilmingtonLos Angeles, California; NAI Number: 4486355; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Rec
    [5] Seattle, Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White Plains, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hopkinsville Ward 1, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Jun 1929
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington
    Record Source: Seattle, Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1934
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San PedroWilmingtonLos Angeles, California; NAI Number: 4486355; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Rec

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: Hopkins-Ville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 17 May 1953; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.032023028,0.97655827,0.23458086&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Yokohama, Japan
    Record Source: Seattle, Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Seattle, Washington; NAI Number: 4449160; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1970
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-62-7001; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1962
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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