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Harry Grayson Davis 1892–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jun 1892

Birth Location: Brenham, Washington Co., TX

Death Date: 18 Dec 1957

Death Location: Austin, Travis Co., TX

Father: Joseph Davis

Mother: Matilda Alderson

Spouse(s): Bessie Hicks

Children(s): Bessie Davis, Harry Jr., Bill Davis

Harry Grayson Davis was born in 1892 in Brenham, Washington Co., TX, the child of Joseph Grayson Davis And Matilda Ellen Alderson. In 1900, Harry Grayson Davis resided in Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas, USA. Harry Grayson Davis married Bessie Belle Hicks, and had children including Bessie Belle Bea Davis, Bill Davis, Harry Grayson Davis Jr. Harry Grayson Davis passed away in 1957 in Austin, Travis Co., TX.

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Biography

  • Harry Grayson Davis was born in 1892 in Brenham, Washington Co., TX, the child of Joseph Grayson Davis And Matilda Ellen Alderson.
  • In 1900, Harry Grayson Davis resided in Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas, USA.
  • Harry Grayson Davis married Bessie Belle Hicks, and had children including Bessie Belle Bea Davis, Bill Davis, Harry Grayson Davis Jr.
  • Harry Grayson Davis passed away in 1957 in Austin, Travis Co., TX.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harry Davis's Ancestors

Self
Harry Davis
1892–1957
Birth Place: Brenham, Washington Co., TX
Parents
Joseph Grayson Davis
1858–1894
Rutherford Co., NC
Matilda (Ellen) Alderson
1872–1951
Brenham, Washington Co., Texas, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Kaiser) Alderson
1830–1876
Monroe, Amherst Co., VA
Emily ("Emma") Wills
1834–1916
Troup County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Wills
1808–
Mariah Davis
1810–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Eades
1785–1850
William Davis
1765–1838
1st wife
1775–1827

Harry Davis's Descendants

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Harry (Grayson) Davis (8 Jun 1892–18 Dec 1957) m. Bessie (Belle) Hicks (5 Feb 1904–23 Mar 2008)
  1. 1. Bessie (Belle "Bea") Davis 1928–2006
  2. 2. Harry (Grayson Davis) Jr. 1929–1999 m. Mary (Ann) Barker 1940–1994
  3. 3. Bill Davis 1931–1997 m. Helen (Louise) Taylor 1932–2011
    1. 1. Blake Davis 1950–2009

Harry Davis's Timeline

11 Records

1892
8 Jun 1892
Birth of Harry Grayson Davis in Brenham, Washington Co., Texas, USA
Brenham, Washington Co., Texas, USA
1892
8 Jun 1892
Birth of Harry Grayson Davis in Brenham, Washington Co., TX
Brenham, Washington Co., TX
1900
1900
Age 8
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas, USA
Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1926
1926
Age 34
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in Elgin, Bastrop, Texas
Elgin, Bastrop, Texas
1940
1940
Age 48
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Harry Grayson Davis resided here in Elgin, Texas, USA
Elgin, Texas, USA
1957
18 Dec 1957
Age 65
Death of Harry Grayson Davis in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
1957
18 Dec 1957
Age 65
Death of Harry Grayson Davis in Austin, Travis Co., TX
Austin, Travis Co., TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1892
    Event Place: Brenham, Washington Co., Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03981; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 11-12
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 703-14-7145; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 2290; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342024
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Bastrop; Roll: 1927361
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas; Roll: 1677; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241677
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: T624_1529; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375542
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1892
    Event Place: Brenham, Washington Co., TX

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brenham Ward 1, Washington, Texas; Roll: 1677; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241677

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: T624_1529; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375542

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 2290; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342024

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03981; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 11-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03981; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 11-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Elgin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Bastrop; Roll: 1927361

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1957
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 703-14-7145; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Texas Death Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1957
    Event Place: Austin, Travis Co., TX

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