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Laura Amanda Davis 1871–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1871

Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 27 JUN 1944

Death Location: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Davis

Mother: Mary Hagy

Spouse(s): James Akers

Children(s): Edward Ackers, Myrtle Akers

In 1871, Laura Amanda Davis entered the world in Washington, Virginia, USA, born to William Meadows Davis And Mary Ann Elizabeth Hagy. In 1880, Laura Amanda Davis resided in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Laura Amanda Davis resided in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA. Laura Amanda Davis married James Willie Akers, and had children including Edward Ackers, Myrtle B Akers. Laura Amanda Davis passed away in 1944 in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Laura Amanda Davis entered the world in Washington, Virginia, USA, born to William Meadows Davis And Mary Ann Elizabeth Hagy.
  • In 1880, Laura Amanda Davis resided in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Laura Amanda Davis resided in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • Laura Amanda Davis married James Willie Akers, and had children including Edward Ackers, Myrtle B Akers.
  • Laura Amanda Davis passed away in 1944 in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Davis
1838–1873
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Hagy
1846–1925
Birth Location: Greendale, Washington, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Akers
1856–1945
Birth Location: Lowland, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
JA

Children(s)

Edward Ackers
1904–1987
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia
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Myrtle Akers
1900–1900
Birth Location: Washington Co., VA
MA

Laura Davis's Ancestors

Self
Laura Davis
1871–1944
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Meadows Davis
1838–1873
Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Hagy
1846–1925
Greendale, Washington, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (J) Davis
1810–1880
Washington Co., Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Evans
1810–1887
Lowland, Washington County, Virginia, USA
Jacob (E.) Hagy
1810–1871
Washington County, Virginia
Catharine Keller
1814–1887
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1787–1856
Sally Jameson
1789–1850
Jacob Hagy
1772–1852
Mary Acker
1775–1863
John Keller
1771–1825
Margaret Hickman
–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jameson
1767–
Rachel McCulloch
1759–
Martin Hagey
1736–1812
Margaretha Baumann
1724–1764
Philip Acker
1757–1812
Abraham Keller
unk Keller

Laura Davis's Descendants

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Laura (Amanda) Davis (2 Aug 1871–27 JUN 1944) m. James (Willie) Akers (21 Mar 1856–30 APR 1945)
  1. 1. Edward Ackers 1904–1987 m. Pearl (Francis) Kestner 1907–1997
  2. 2. Myrtle (B.) Akers 1900–1900

Laura Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1871
2 Aug 1871
Birth of Laura Amanda Davis in Washington, Virginia, USA
Washington, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in North Fork, North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
North Fork, North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in North Fork, Washington, Virginia
North Fork, Washington, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 69
Laura Amanda Davis resided here in No Fork Dist, North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
No Fork Dist, North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
1944
27 JUN 1944
Age 73
Death of Laura Amanda Davis in Washington County, Virginia
Washington County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bristol Herald Courier; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1944; Publication Place: Bristol, Tennessee, USA; ,0.4375381,0.25772518,0.535359&xid=3355
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Page: 201D; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241731

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Roll: T624_1651; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375664

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Roll: T625_1917; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 164

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North Fork, North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342197

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: No Fork Dist, North Fork, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Fork, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 JUN 1944
    Event Place: Washington County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bristol Herald Courier; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1944; Publication Place: Bristol, Tennessee, USA; ,0.4375381,0.25772518,0.535359&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bristol Herald Courier; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1944; Publication Place: Bristol, Tennessee, USA; ,0.4375381,0.25772518,0.535359&xid=3355
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