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James Henry Davis 1815 – 1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1815

Birth Location: Garrad County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 22 Jun 1883

Death Location: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Levi DAVIS

Mother: Lydia Kearns

Spouse(s): Nancy Horton

Children(s): Martha Watson, Mary Davis, James Davis, John Davis, Alexander Davis

The story of James Henry Davis began in 1815 in Garrad County, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, James Henry Davis resided in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. James Henry Davis married Nancy Horton, and had children including Martha Ann Watson, Mary Ellen Davis, James M Davis, John William Davis, Alexander White Davis. James Henry Davis passed away in 1883 in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Henry Davis began in 1815 in Garrad County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, James Henry Davis resided in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Henry Davis married Nancy Horton, and had children including Martha Ann Watson, Mary Ellen Davis, James M Davis, John William Davis, Alexander White Davis.
  • James Henry Davis passed away in 1883 in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levi DAVIS
1753 – 1836
Birth Location: St. Johns, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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Lydia Kearns
1756 – 1831
Birth Location: Bietigheim, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Horton
1816 – 1886
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
NH

Children(s)

Martha Watson
1837 – 1923
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, United States of America
MW
Mary Davis
1844 – 1917
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
MD
James Davis
1847 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
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John Davis
1847 – 1921
Birth Location: Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Alexander Davis
1858 – 1931
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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James Davis's Ancestors

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James Davis
1815 – 1883
Birth Place: Garrad County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Levi DAVIS
1753 – 1836
St. Johns, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Lydia Kearns
1756 – 1831
Bietigheim, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Grandparents
Charles (Burgess) Davis
1710 – 1796
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
LYDIA (Elizabeth Van) Sweringen
1726 – 1798
Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Robert Kearns
1735 – 1800
Bietigheim, Wurttemberg, Baden Wurttemberg, Allemagne
Elizabeth (J) Persinger
1734 – 1800
Keppenbach, Emmendingen, Baden Wurttemberg, Allemagne
Great-Grandparents
Griffith Davis
1683 – 1766
Elizabeth Forrest
1686 – 1787
John Swearingen
1693 – 1767
Barbara Kern
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dr Davis
1658 – 1684
Elizabeth Harris
1660 – 1685
John Forrest
1631 – 1698
Elizabeth Decoursey
1664 – 1710
Thomas VanSwearingen
1665 – 1710
Jane Doyne
1665 – 1716

James Davis's Descendants

1.
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James (Henry) Davis (10 Oct 1815 – 22 Jun 1883) m. Nancy Horton (27 Feb 1816 – 17 Feb 1886)
  1. 1. Martha (Ann) Watson (14 February 1837 – 22 May 1923)
  2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Davis (10 November 1844 – 15 May 1917)
  3. 3. James (M) Davis (1847 – ) m. Mollie Davis (1848 – ) m. Martha (Ann) Utley (7 Aug 1845 – 31 Mar 1900) m. Ann (Mary) Shortridge (Jun 1847 – 1918) m. Martha (Ann) Utley (7 Aug 1845 – 31 Mar 1900)
    1. 1. W. (E.) Davis (Abt 1878 – )
    2. 2. Mamie Davis (Aug 1875 – ) m. Robert (A) Willett (Dec 1873 – Nov 1981)
      1. 1. Davis (H) Willett (Mar 1894 – )
      2. 2. Aaron Willett (1897 – 1984) m. Thelma Hammond (19 Jul 1919 – 1973) m. Nillie (G.) Willett m. Gustava (N) Willett (abt 1899 – 20 March 1990)
        1. 1. Gary Willett (24 Mar 1942 – 2021)
        2. 2. Lana Willett (24 Mar 1942 – )
        3. 3. Alan Willett (1947 – 1999) m. Lorraine (Adele) Endicott (5 Apr 1949 – )
        4. 4. Roger (Dale) Willett (April 1 1950 – September 14 1993)
        5. 5. Paul (E) Willett (abt 1917 – )
        6. 6. Joy (E) Willett (abt 1919 – )
        7. 7. Pauline Willett (abt 1920 – 30 May 1923)
      3. 3. Mason Willett (Jan 1898 – Abt 1944)
      4. 4. Annie (L) Sass (11 Jan 1901 – Nov 1981)
    3. 3. R. (O.) Davis (Abt 1868 – )
    4. 4. M. (C.) Davis (Abt 1870 – )
  4. 4. John (William) Davis (1847 – 9 March 1921)
  5. 5. Alexander (White) Davis (20 May 1858 – 7 February 1931)

James Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1815
10 Oct 1815
Birth of James Henry Davis in Garrad County, Kentucky, USA
Garrad County, Kentucky, USA
1835
16 Dec 1835
Age 20
James Henry Davis was married in Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
Garrard County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
James Henry Davis resided here in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1883
Abt 1883
Age 68
James Henry Davis resided here in Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson, Kentucky
1883
22 Jun 1883
Age 68
Death of James Henry Davis in Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1883
18 May 1883
Age 68
James Henry Davis - Probate in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1815
    Event Place: Garrad County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1835
    Event Place: Garrard County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1883
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Wills; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Wills; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cairo, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 May 1883
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Wills; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
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