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Major John Davidson 1736–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 December 1736

Birth Location: Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 10 January 1832

Death Location: Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Robert Davidson

Mother: Margaret Ramsey

Spouse(s): Violet Wilson

Children(s): Sarah Davidson, Mary Davidson, John Davison, Sarah Brevard, Violet Davidson

Major John Davidson was born in 1736 in Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Davidson And Margaret Mary Isabella Ramsey. In 1775, Major John Davidson resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. In 1790, Major John Davidson resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. Major John Davidson married Violet Winslow Wilson, and had children including John Davison, Mary Polly Davidson, Sarah Harper Brevard, Sarah Mildred Millie Davidson, Violet Davidson. Major John Davidson passed away in 1832 in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Major John Davidson was born in 1736 in Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Davidson And Margaret Mary Isabella Ramsey.
  • In 1775, Major John Davidson resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1790, Major John Davidson resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • Major John Davidson married Violet Winslow Wilson, and had children including John Davison, Mary Polly Davidson, Sarah Harper Brevard, Sarah Mildred Millie Davidson, Violet Davidson.
  • Major John Davidson passed away in 1832 in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Davidson
1705–1738
Birth Location: Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Margaret Ramsey
1715–1762
Birth Location: Dundee, Scotland
MR

Spouses(s)

Violet Wilson
1742–1818
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
VW

Children(s)

Sarah Davidson
1779–1850
Birth Location: Belfast, Rockingham, New Hampshire
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Mary Davidson
1776–1862
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
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John Davison
1779–1870
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Brevard
1780–1864
Birth Location: –
SB
Violet Davidson
1771–1821
Birth Location: –
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Major Davidson's Ancestors

Self
Major Davidson
1736–1832
Birth Place: Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Davidson
1705–1738
Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Margaret (Mary-Isabella) Ramsey
1715–1762
Dundee, Scotland
Grandparents
Cornet (William Davidson) (Milburn)
1684–1723
Shankill Parish, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Leonard (Clifton) Ramsey
1658–1710
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Davidson's Descendants

1.
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Major (John) Davidson (15 December 1736–10 January 1832) m. Violet (Winslow) Wilson (13 August 1742–3 December 1818)
  1. 1. Sarah (Mildred "Millie") Davidson 1779–1850 m. William (Butler) Grogan 1766–1838
    1. 1. Presley (Nevel) Grogan 1801–1875 m. Elizabeth Odell 1804–1876
      1. 1. Thomas (Bennet) Grogan 1841–1892 m. Sarah (Eunice) Rogers 1855–1928
        1. 1. Texana Grogan 1873–1911 m. Josiah (Copeland) Jackson 1867–1947 m. John Dulworth 1866–1951 m. Martin (Beatty) Chitwood 1851–1920
        2. 2. Virginia (Cleo) Grogan 1867–1959 m. James (B) Brewington 1861–
        3. 3. Martha (Belle) Grogan 1867–1958 m. John Brewington 1865–1941
        4. 4. Burnetta Grogan 1874–1968
        5. 5. Frank (Chetum) Grogan 1876–1951
        6. 6. Leona (Anice) Grogan 1878–1964
        7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Grogan 1889–1993 m. Willie Edwards 1887– m. Walter (Granville) Raines 1886–1971
        8. 8. Ida (Florence) Grogan 1885–1970
        9. 9. Millard (Turner) Grogan 1879–1965 m. Joann Adams 1892–1973
      2. 2. Abdon Grogan 1828–
      3. 3. Agrippa Grogan 1835–1880
      4. 4. Martha (P) Grogan 1831–
      5. 5. Mary (J) Grogan 1827–
      6. 6. William (Butler) Grogan 1824–1875
      7. 7. Nancy (Ann) Grogan 1832– m. Chesley (Cole) Solomon 1826–
        1. 1. George (M) Solomon 1853–1929 m. Rebecca Sherrel 1852–
        2. 2. Lydia (Ann) Solomon 1848–1917
        3. 3. Nancy (E) Solomon 1846–1913 m. Joseph (A."Dow") Stephens 1832–1910
    2. 2. Bartholomew Grogan 1794–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Grogan 1812–
    4. 4. James (Armstrong) Grogan 1810–1890
    5. 5. Jane (H) Grogan 1825–
    6. 6. John Grogan 1797–1877
    7. 7. Mary (Hutchinson) Grogan 1822–1908
    8. 8. Nancy Grogan 1802–
    9. 9. Richard Grogan 1801–1880
    10. 10. Sara Grogan 1815–
    11. 11. William (A) Grogan 1827–
  2. 2. Mary (Polly) Davidson 1776–1862 m. William (Leon) MacLean 1757–1828
    1. 1. Elizabeth (J.) Campbell 1797–1827
    2. 2. John (Davidson) McLean 1794–1880
    3. 3. Richard (Dobbs Speight) MacLean 1793–1833
    4. 4. William (Bain) MacLean 1802–1883
    5. 5. E (Elvira) Nixon 1814–1881
  3. 3. John Davison 1779–1870
  4. 4. Sarah (Harper) Brevard 1780–1864
  5. 5. Violet Davidson 1771–1821

Major Davidson's Timeline

5 Records

1736
15 December 1736
Birth of Major John Davidson in Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1775
20 May 1775
Age 39
Major John Davidson resided here in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 54
Major John Davidson resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1832
10 January 1832
Age 96
Death of Major John Davidson in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
1865
1865-1908
Age 129
Major John Davidson resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 December 1736
    Event Place: Chestnut Levels, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 256
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 065 : 1907
    [7] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 May 1775
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 20 May 1775; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; &terms=John_John_Davidson

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 360; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865-1908
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Reminiscences of the past sixty years

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 January 1832
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 256
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 065 : 1907
    [6] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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