YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Lela Emily Davis 1895–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Oct 1895

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1953

Death Location: Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Charles Davis

Mother: Pollie Peel

Spouse(s): Benjamin West

Children(s): Thomas West

Lela Emily Davis was born in 1895 in North Carolina, United States, the child of Charles Robert Davis And Pollie Anne Peel. In 1900, Lela Emily Davis resided in Pikeville, Wayne, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Lela Emily Davis resided in Stony Creek, Wayne, North Carolina, USA. Lela Emily Davis married Benjamin Thomas West, and had children including Thomas West. Lela Emily Davis passed away in 1953 in Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Lela Davis
LD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Lela Emily Davis was born in 1895 in North Carolina, United States, the child of Charles Robert Davis And Pollie Anne Peel.
  • In 1900, Lela Emily Davis resided in Pikeville, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Lela Emily Davis resided in Stony Creek, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • Lela Emily Davis married Benjamin Thomas West, and had children including Thomas West.
  • Lela Emily Davis passed away in 1953 in Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lela Davis's Ancestors

Self
Lela Davis
1895–1953
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
Charles Robert Davis
1866–1947
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Pollie (Anne) Peel
1868–1953
North Carolina
Grandparents
John (S) Davis
1820–1901
Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Emly Strickland
1827–1880
Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lela Davis's Descendants

1.
LD
Lela (Emily) Davis (25 Oct 1895–1953) m. Benjamin (Thomas) West (18 November 1881–1952)
  1. 1. Thomas West 1923–1958

Lela Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1895
25 Oct 1895
Birth of Lela Emily Davis in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Lela Emily Davis resided here in Pikeville, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Pikeville, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Lela Emily Davis resided here in Stony Creek, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Stony Creek, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Lela Emily Davis resided here in Stonepile, Stonepile, Rabun, Georgia, USA
Stonepile, Stonepile, Rabun, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Lela Emily Davis resided here in Rural, Rabun, Georgia
Rural, Rabun, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 45
Lela Emily Davis resided here in Tiger Town, Tiger, Rabun, Georgia, USA
Tiger Town, Tiger, Rabun, Georgia, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Lela Emily Davis resided here in Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA
Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA
1953
1 Apr 1953
Age 58
Death of Lela Emily Davis in Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
1953
1953
Age 58
Burial of Lela Emily Davis in Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States of America
Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1895
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Springfield, Clark, Ohio; Roll: 570; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 98-113
    [6] Lela Emily West, "United States Census, 1950", "United States Census, 1950", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Tue Mar 19 11:12:16 UTC 2024), Entry for Ben West and Lela Emily West, 26 April 1950.
    [7] Lelia Emily Davis, "North Carolina, Center for Health Statistics, Vital Records Unit, County Birth Records, 1913-1922", "North Carolina, Center for Health Statistics, Vital Records Unit, County Birth Records, 1913-1922", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Thu Mar 07 22:51:33 UTC 2024), Entry for Charles Perry West and Ben T West
    [8] Lela Davis, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ", "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Fri Mar 08 23:44:07 UTC 2024), Entry for Ben West and Lela Davis, 8 February 1917.
    [9] Lela Davis, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ", "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Sat Mar 09 20:12:09 UTC 2024), Entry for Ben West and Woodard West, 18 Feb 1917.
    [10] Lela Davis, "United States Census, 1900", "United States Census, 1900", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Thu Apr 11 20:15:33 UTC 2024), Entry for C Robert Davis and Polly Davis, 1900.
    [11] Lela Davis, "United States Census, 1910", "United States Census, 1910", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Sat Mar 09 04:44:53 UTC 2024), Entry for Charlie R Davis and Polly Davis, 1910.
    [12] Lela Davis in entry for Ben West, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 February 2020), Lela Davis in entry for Ben West, 1917.
    [13] Lela West, "United States Census, 1930", "United States Census, 1930", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Sun Mar 10 19:23:00 UTC 2024), Entry for Ben West and Lela West, 1930.
    [14] Lela E West, "United States Census, 1920", "United States Census, 1920", <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : Sat Mar 09 12:54:16 UTC 2024), Entry for Ben T West and Lela E West, 1920.
    [15] Lela Emily West, "Find a Grave Index", "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 June 2020), Lela Emily West, 1953; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pikeville, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stony Creek, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stonepile, Stonepile, Rabun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Rabun, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tiger Town, Tiger, Rabun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Springfield, Clark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Springfield, Clark, Ohio; Roll: 570; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 98-113

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1953
    Event Place: Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Lela Emily West, "Find a Grave Index", "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 June 2020), Lela Emily West, 1953; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Fremont, Wayne, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Lela Emily West, "Find a Grave Index", "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 June 2020), Lela Emily West, 1953; Burial, ; citing record ID , <i>Find a Grave</i>

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE