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Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis 1884–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1884

Birth Location: Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 9 May 1965

Death Location: Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Davis

Mother: Neshia Williams

Spouse(s): Carrie Powell, Tinie Davis

Children(s): Sudie Allison, Ivy Davis, Herschel Davis, Harry Davis, Hugh Davis, Elmer Davis, Ellis Davis, Ruby Davis

In 1884, Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis entered the world in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Benjamin Wayne Asbery Davis And Neshia Elizabeth Eliza Williams. In 1900, Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided in West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis married Carrie Elizabeth Powell, Tinie Davis, and had children including Ellis Waye Davis, Elmer T Davis, Harry Davis, Herschel Davis, Hugh Veachel Davis, Ivy Davis, Ruby N Davis, Sudie Davis Allison. Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis passed away in 1965 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis entered the world in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Benjamin Wayne Asbery Davis And Neshia Elizabeth Eliza Williams.
  • In 1900, Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided in West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis married Carrie Elizabeth Powell, Tinie Davis, and had children including Ellis Waye Davis, Elmer T Davis, Harry Davis, Herschel Davis, Hugh Veachel Davis, Ivy Davis, Ruby N Davis, Sudie Davis Allison.
  • Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis passed away in 1965 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Davis's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Davis
1884–1965
Birth Place: Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Wayne Asbery Davis
1843–1913
Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky
Neshia (Elizabeth "Eliza") Williams
1850–1887
Giles, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Jacob Davis
1790–1865
North Carolina
Mary (Polly) BELK
–1896
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Davis's Descendants

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Jacob (Thomas "Jake") Davis (31 May 1884–9 May 1965) m. Carrie (Elizabeth) Powell (27 Nov 1885–31 Aug 1913) m. Tinie Davis (12 Sept. 1889–13 April 1965)
  1. 1. Sudie (Davis) Allison 1909–2001 m. Bernice (M) Allison 1906–1972
    1. 1. Sibyl (Lorane) Allison 1930–2012 m. William (Clem) McIntosh 1925–2001
    2. 2. Dillard (Marion) Allison 1932–1991 m. Flora (M. Ruse) Allison 1937–2010
    3. 3. Mae Allison 1937–1937
    4. 4. Paul (Ray) Allison 1938–2018
    5. 5. Dillard (M.) Allison 1932–1991
    6. 6. Nella (D) Dannacker 1934–1998 m. Ronald (Edward) Dannacker 1933–2003 m. Ernesto (V) Valdez 1925–2001 m. Eugene Johnson 1938–1994
    7. 7. Sibyl (Lorane) Allison 1930–2012
    8. 8. Mae (E) Allison 1937–1937
  2. 2. Ivy Davis 1905–1989
  3. 3. Herschel Davis 1912–1989
  4. 4. Harry Davis 1913–1913
  5. 5. Hugh (Veachel) Davis 1920–1987
  6. 6. Elmer (T) Davis 1922–2005
  7. 7. Ellis (Waye) Davis 1926–1979
  8. 8. Ruby (N) Davis 1924–

Jacob Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1884
31 May 1884
Birth of Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis in Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 16
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in Sh, Todd, Kentucky
Sh, Todd, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 56
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in Magesteral Dist #6 Allensville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
Magesteral Dist #6 Allensville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis resided here in Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton, Kentucky
1965
9 May 1965
Age 81
Death of Jacob Thomas "Jake" Davis in Christian, Kentucky, United States
Christian, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1884
    Event Place: Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
    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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 057
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Todd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01358; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 110-13
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 21
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Allegre, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: 778; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340513
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Colorado; Registration County: La Plata; Roll: 1561834
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0080
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kirkmansville, Todd, Kentucky; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0080

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Courthouse, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Allegre, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Allegre, Todd, Kentucky; Roll: 778; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340513

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Todd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Todd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01358; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 110-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magesteral Dist #6 Allensville, Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Todd, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01358; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 110-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Elkton, Kentucky
    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 (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 057

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Christian
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: La Plata, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Colorado; Registration County: La Plata; Roll: 1561834

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1965
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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