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Josiah Davis 1793–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 December 1793

Birth Location: North or South Carolina

Death Date: 26 April 1869

Death Location: Pike County, Alabama, USA

Father: William Captain

Mother: Martha Spence

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In 1793, Josiah Davis entered the world in North or South Carolina, born to William Ransom Davis Captain And Martha Spence. Josiah Davis passed away in 1869 in Pike County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1793, Josiah Davis entered the world in North or South Carolina, born to William Ransom Davis Captain And Martha Spence.
  • Josiah Davis passed away in 1869 in Pike County, Alabama, USA.

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Josiah Davis's Ancestors

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Josiah Davis
1793–1869
Birth Place: North or South Carolina
Parents
William Ransom Davis Captain
1750–1820
York, South Carolina, United States
Martha Spence
1761–1840
York, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Alexander Davis Sargeant "Revolutionary War - Captain James Giles Troop - Colonel William Hills Regiment - Sumpters Brigade State) Troops"
1719–1797
Marion, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
Rachel (Hinson) Port
1732–1800
Marion Dist, Craven, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Port
1713–1815
Frances Hinson
1717–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Hynson
1695–1783
Margaret Mozingo
1687–1736

Josiah Davis's Timeline

2 Records

1793
18 December 1793
Birth of Josiah Davis in North or South Carolina
North or South Carolina
1869
26 April 1869
Age 76
Death of Josiah Davis in Pike County, Alabama, USA
Pike County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1793
    Event Place: North or South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 April 1869
    Event Place: Pike County, Alabama, USA

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