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Joshua Davis 1866–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 16 1866

Birth Location: Doddridge County, WV, USA

Death Date: 06 Aug 1935

Death Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA

Father: William Davis

Mother: Permelia Davis

Spouse(s): Susannah Lipscomb, Sarah Johns

Children(s): Euertrea Davis, Clella Davis, Lura Davis, Jenevevie Davis, Leta Davis, Alma Davis, Clarissa Davis, Walter Davis, Issur Davis

In 1866, Joshua Davis entered the world in Doddridge County, WV, USA, born to William Riley Davis And Permelia Davis. In 1870, Joshua Davis resided in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA. In 1873, Joshua Davis resided in Weston, West Virginia, USA. Joshua Davis married Sarah Jane Johns, Susannah Lipscomb, and had children including Alma Davis, Clarissa P Davis, Clella Blanche Davis, Euertrea B Davis, Issur B Isaur Davis, Jenevevie Davis, Leta G Davis, Lura R Davis, Walter Andrew Davis. Joshua Davis passed away in 1935 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Joshua Davis entered the world in Doddridge County, WV, USA, born to William Riley Davis And Permelia Davis.
  • In 1870, Joshua Davis resided in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1873, Joshua Davis resided in Weston, West Virginia, USA.
  • Joshua Davis married Sarah Jane Johns, Susannah Lipscomb, and had children including Alma Davis, Clarissa P Davis, Clella Blanche Davis, Euertrea B Davis, Issur B Isaur Davis, Jenevevie Davis, Leta G Davis, Lura R Davis, Walter Andrew Davis.
  • Joshua Davis passed away in 1935 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Davis
1829–1901
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
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Permelia Davis
1831–1907
Birth Location: NJ, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Lipscomb
1867–1890
Birth Location: Doddridge, West Virginia
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Sarah Johns
1873–1940
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia
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Children(s)

Euertrea Davis
1890–1890
Birth Location: –
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Clella Davis
1898–1977
Birth Location: Morgansville, Doddridge, West Virginia
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Lura Davis
1887–1979
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia
LD
Jenevevie Davis
1905–1978
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Leta Davis
1911–1986
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Alma Davis
1913–1985
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Clarissa Davis
1903–1975
Birth Location: Morgansville, Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
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Walter Davis
1896–1917
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Issur Davis
1894–1894
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
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Joshua Davis's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Davis
1866–1935
Birth Place: Doddridge County, WV, USA
Parents
William Riley Davis
1829–1901
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
Permelia Davis
1831–1907
NJ, USA
Grandparents
Nathan (Joseph Davis) Jr
1797–1891
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Keziah (Isabella) Howell
1796–1862
Virginia
William (Johnson) Davis
1791–1873
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Catherine Maxson
1797–1856
Salem, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1762–1840
Sarah JOHNSTON
1762–1800
Joseph Davis
1770–1854
Hannah SUTTON
1774–1854
William Davis
1762–1840
Sarah Johnston
1762–1800
Zebulon Maxson
1779–1821
Mary DAVIS
1779–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Davis
1740–1814
ANN GIFFORD
1742–1820
Elisha Johnston
1742–1829
NATHAN Davis
1740–1814
Zebulon Maxson
1725–1787

Joshua Davis's Descendants

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Joshua Davis (01 16 1866–06 Aug 1935) m. Susannah Lipscomb (6 Dec 1867–25 Jun 1890) m. Sarah (Jane) Johns (11 December 1873–12 Nov 1940)
  1. 1. Euertrea (B) Davis 1890–1890
  2. 2. Clella (Blanche) Davis 1898–1977 m. Orville (Gail) Freeman 1903–1980
    1. 1. Phyllis (Marlene) Freeman 1938– m. David (Edward) Turnbull 1938–2015
    2. 2. Arliss (Edison Freeman) Sr 1933–2009 m. May Davis 1933–1998
    3. 3. Lloye ((Jack)) Freeman 1936–2024
  3. 3. Lura (R) Davis 1887–1979 m. W (E) Fenton 1890–
  4. 4. Jenevevie Davis 1905–1978 m. Joseph Costilow 1900–1985
    1. 1. Walter (T) Costilow 1927–2004
  5. 5. Leta (G) Davis 1911–1986 m. Lee (H) Ash 1903–1989
    1. 1. Darsey (Rea) Ash 1931–2007
    2. 2. Bryan (F) Ash 1934–2008
    3. 3. Wilbur (Lee) Ash 1938–2008
  6. 6. Alma Davis 1913–1985 m. Elario Coldabella 1918–1991
  7. 7. Clarissa (P) Davis 1903–1975
  8. 8. Walter (Andrew) Davis 1896–1917
  9. 9. Issur (B. Isaur) Davis 1894–1894

Joshua Davis's Timeline

10 Records

1866
01 16 1866
Birth of Joshua Davis in Doddridge County, WV, USA
Doddridge County, WV, USA
1870
1870
Age 4
Joshua Davis resided here in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1873
28 Apr 1873
Age 7
Joshua Davis resided here in Weston, West Virginia, USA
Weston, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Joshua Davis resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1898
1898
Age 32
Joshua Davis resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 34
Joshua Davis resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
Joshua Davis resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 54
Joshua Davis resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Joshua Davis resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1935
06 Aug 1935
Age 69
Death of Joshua Davis in West Union, Doddridge County, WV, USA
West Union, Doddridge County, WV, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 16 1866
    Event Place: Doddridge County, WV, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 961
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 402.0; FHL microfilm: 2342264
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Family History Film: 1255401; Page: 341A; Enumeration District: 120
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 57B; Image: 62655; Family History Library Film: 553185
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241757
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375692
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 57B; Image: 62655; Family History Library Film: 553185

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1873
    Event Place: Weston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Weston Democrat; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1873; Publication Place: Weston, West Virginia, USA; &terms=Joshua_Davis

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Family History Film: 1255401; Page: 341A; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1898
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 961

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 402.0; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Aug 1935
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge County, WV, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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