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Lela Mercer Davis 1872–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1872

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 14 Nov 1950

Death Location: United States

Father: Thomas Mercer

Mother: Eliza Mercer

Spouse(s): Eugene Davis

Children(s): Lela Davis, Francis Davis, Morgan Davis, Erasmus Davis, Eujenia Davis, Tomas Davis

In 1872, Lela Mercer Davis entered the world in Tennessee, born to Thomas E Mercer And Eliza Mercer. In 1880, Lela Mercer Davis resided in Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA. Lela Mercer Davis married Eugene B Davis, and had children including Erasmus M Davis, Eujenia Davis, Francis M Davis, Lela Virginia Davis, Morgan C Davis, Tomas E Davis. Lela Mercer Davis passed away in 1950 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Lela Mercer Davis entered the world in Tennessee, born to Thomas E Mercer And Eliza Mercer.
  • In 1880, Lela Mercer Davis resided in Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA.
  • Lela Mercer Davis married Eugene B Davis, and had children including Erasmus M Davis, Eujenia Davis, Francis M Davis, Lela Virginia Davis, Morgan C Davis, Tomas E Davis.
  • Lela Mercer Davis passed away in 1950 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Mercer
1844–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Eliza Mercer
1850–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Eugene Davis
1863–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Lela Davis
1908–
Birth Location: Mercer, Madison, Tennessee, United States
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Francis Davis
1899–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Morgan Davis
1906–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Erasmus Davis
1903–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Eujenia Davis
1896–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Tomas Davis
1902–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Lela Davis's Ancestors

Self
Lela Davis
1872–1950
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Thomas E Mercer
1844–
Tennessee
Eliza Mercer
1850–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lela Davis's Descendants

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Lela (Mercer) Davis (27 Jul 1872–14 Nov 1950) m. Eugene (B) Davis (1863–)
  1. 1. Lela (Virginia) Davis 1908–
  2. 2. Francis (M) Davis 1899–
  3. 3. Morgan (C) Davis 1906–
  4. 4. Erasmus (M) Davis 1903–
  5. 5. Eujenia Davis 1896–
  6. 6. Tomas (E) Davis 1902–

Lela Davis's Timeline

11 Records

1872
27 Jul 1872
Birth of Lela Mercer Davis in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 8
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
1895
1895
Age 23
Lela Mercer Davis was married
None
1900
1900
Age 28
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Civil District 8, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Civil District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
Lela Mercer Davis resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1950
14 Nov 1950
Age 78
Death of Lela Mercer Davis in Mercer, Madison, Tennessee
Mercer, Madison, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1872
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Source Citation: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 13
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3971; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 99-24
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1755; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 31
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 2264; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 184.0; FHL microfilm: 2341998
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241600
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1241586
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1511; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375524

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1895
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1241586

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Tonnes, Hardeman, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 1586; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1241586

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1241600

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1511; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375524

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1755; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 31

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 2264; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 184.0; FHL microfilm: 2341998

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3971; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 99-24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3971; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 99-24

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1950
    Event Place: Mercer, Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Source Citation: Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 13
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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