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Josiah J. Davis 1855–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 JUN 1855

Birth Location: Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA

Death Date: 2 Nov 1935

Death Location: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: John Davis

Mother: Lucinda Patty

Spouse(s): Lura Porter

Children(s): John Davis, James Davis, George Davis, Lora Davis, Walter Davis, Edward Davis

The story of Josiah J. Davis began in 1855 in Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA. Josiah J. Davis married Lura Ellen Porter, and had children including Edward Davis, George Davis, James Davis, John W Davis, Lora Davis, Walter Davis. Josiah J. Davis passed away in 1935 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah J. Davis began in 1855 in Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA.
  • Josiah J. Davis married Lura Ellen Porter, and had children including Edward Davis, George Davis, James Davis, John W Davis, Lora Davis, Walter Davis.
  • Josiah J. Davis passed away in 1935 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Davis's Ancestors

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Josiah Davis
1855–1935
Birth Place: Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA
Parents
John Davis
1812–1875
Hawkins County, Tennessee,
Lucinda Patty
1824–1906
Roane, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Fleming) Davis
1807–1886
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Delight (T) Thomas
1813–1892
Richmond, Henrico, Virginia
Josiah (West) Patty
1774–1857
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Davis's Descendants

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Josiah (J.) Davis (22 JUN 1855–2 Nov 1935) m. Lura (Ellen) Porter (14 Jan 1857–5 Jul 1897)
  1. 1. John (W) Davis 1880–1970 m. Margaret (E) Decker 1888–1978
    1. 1. Fines (Dale) Davis 1916–1992 m. Opal (Mae) Davis 1919–1979
    2. 2. Effie (M) Davis 1911–
    3. 3. Eula (C) Davis 1908–
    4. 4. Helen (E) Davis 1915–1995
    5. 5. Lloyd Davis 1921–1994
  2. 2. James Davis 1889–
  3. 3. George Davis 1882–
  4. 4. Lora Davis 1884–
  5. 5. Walter Davis 1899–
  6. 6. Edward Davis 1880–

Josiah Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1855
22 JUN 1855
Birth of Josiah J. Davis in Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA
Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA
1875
20 Jun 1875
Age 20
Josiah J. Davis was married in Lebanon, Laclede, Missouri, United States
Lebanon, Laclede, Missouri, United States
1898
27 Mar 1898
Age 43
Josiah J. Davis was married in Union Township,Wright,Missouri,USA
Union Township,Wright,Missouri,USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Josiah J. Davis resided here in Union, Wright, Missouri, USA
Union, Wright, Missouri, USA
1909
1 Apr 1909
Age 54
Josiah J. Davis was married in Aurora, Lawrence, Missouri
Aurora, Lawrence, Missouri
1935
2 Nov 1935
Age 80
Death of Josiah J. Davis in Wichita,Sedgwick,Kansas,USA
Wichita,Sedgwick,Kansas,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 JUN 1855
    Event Place: Nashville,Davidson,Tennessee,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Wright, Missouri; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1240908

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1875
    Event Place: Lebanon, Laclede, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Union Township,Wright,Missouri,USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1909
    Event Place: Aurora, Lawrence, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Wright, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Wright, Missouri; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1240908

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1935
    Event Place: Wichita,Sedgwick,Kansas,USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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