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Martha McPherson 1794–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 April 1794

Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 22 April 1869

Death Location: Highland County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Daniel McPherson

Mother: Mary Bond

Spouse(s): Harmon Davis

Children(s): Thomas Davis, John Davis, Ruth Davis, Mary Davis, Jordan Davis, Lydia Davis, Esther Davis, Harmon Davis, Martha Davis, Daniel Davis

The story of Martha McPherson began in 1794 in Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America. Martha McPherson married Harmon Wallen Davis, and had children including Daniel Davis, Esther Osborn Davis, Harmon Davis, John Davis, Jordan Davis, Lydia Davis, Martha Davis, Mary Davis, Ruth Davis, Thomas M Davis. Martha McPherson passed away in 1869 in Highland County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha McPherson began in 1794 in Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • Martha McPherson married Harmon Wallen Davis, and had children including Daniel Davis, Esther Osborn Davis, Harmon Davis, John Davis, Jordan Davis, Lydia Davis, Martha Davis, Mary Davis, Ruth Davis, Thomas M Davis.
  • Martha McPherson passed away in 1869 in Highland County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel McPherson
1758–1832
Birth Location: Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Mary Bond
1769–1853
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Harmon Davis
1793–1849
Birth Location: Caroll, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
HD

Children(s)

Thomas Davis
1822–1889
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
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John Davis
1824–1865
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
JD
Ruth Davis
1820–1905
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
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Mary Davis
1815–
Birth Location: Highland City, Highland, Ohio, United States
MD
Jordan Davis
1818–1890
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
JD
Lydia Davis
1827–
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
LD
Esther Davis
1835–1837
Birth Location: Highland County, Ohio, USA
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Harmon Davis
1830–1862
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
HD
Martha Davis
1832–1858
Birth Location: HIGHLAND, OH, USA
MD
Daniel Davis
1813–1841
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, USA
DD

Martha McPherson's Ancestors

Self
Martha McPherson
1794–1869
Birth Place: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Daniel McPherson
1758–1832
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Mary Bond
1769–1853
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Stephen McPherson
1728–1799
Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Pyle
1731–1780
Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Edward Bond
1738–1826
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Mary Fox
1745–1831
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha McPherson's Descendants

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Martha McPherson (22 April 1794–22 April 1869) m. Harmon (Wallen) Davis (14 Apr 1793–15 Mar 1849)
  1. 1. Thomas (M) Davis 1822–1889
  2. 2. John Davis 1824–1865
  3. 3. Ruth Davis 1820–1905
  4. 4. Mary Davis 1815–
  5. 5. Jordan Davis 1818–1890
  6. 6. Lydia Davis 1827–
  7. 7. Esther (Osborn) Davis 1835–1837
  8. 8. Harmon Davis 1830–1862
  9. 9. Martha Davis 1832–1858
    1. 1. John Stretch 1857–1858
  10. 10. Daniel Davis 1813–1841 m. Ann Hiatt 1812–1883
    1. 1. John (H.) Davis 1837–1887 m. Ruth (P) Morris 1843–1923
      1. 1. Daniel (C) Davis 1863–1863
      2. 2. William (Chester) Davis 1869–1968 m. Augusta (Pauline) Berhendt 1875–1953
        1. 1. Raymond (Lawrance) Davis 1908–1991 m. Dora (Ellen) Shipp 1910–1997
        2. 2. George (Frank) Davis 1904–1986
        3. 3. Howard (J) Davis 1897–1965 m. Juanita (O) McLeod 1908–1997 m. Juanita Burden 1914–1992
        4. 4. Roy (Chester) Davis 1901–1993 m. Bernice (M) Maynard 1903–1996
        5. 5. Walter (William) Davis 1912–2000 m. Evelyn (Grace) Humphrey 1915–1996 m. Lura (Octavia) Burden 1912–1973
      3. 3. Charles (E) Davis 1863–1940 m. Leona (D) Kesta 1864–
        1. 1. Lorena (V) Davis 1889–1964 m. Homer (E) Gugelman 1880–1957
        2. 2. Clare (C) Davis 1894–
        3. 3. G (Thoburn) Davis 1899–1981 m. Mary (Esther) Cox 1903–1985
        4. 4. Chester Davis 1896–
      4. 4. Lucinda (M) Davis 1864–1956 m. Clarence (C) Bundy 1862–1937
        1. 1. Mabel (R) Bundy 1890–1980 m. John (Wesley) Moore 1885–1972
        2. 2. Harry (Jehu) Bundy 1892–1971 m. Alice (M) Maynard 1895–1994
        3. 3. Roy (Emlin Bundy) Rev. 1899–1990
        4. 4. Edith (Mary) Bundy 1901–1990 m. Ellmore (Emery R.) Shipley 1901–1926 m. Raymond (T) Barnes 1901–
        5. 5. Thomas (Walter) Bundy 1888–1971 m. Clyda (L) North 1888–
      5. 5. Tacie (Ann) Davis 1867–1938 m. Thomas (Alden) Hobson 1868–1952
        1. 1. Edith (Ruth) Hobson 1900–1966 m. Harold (Leonard) Burt 1894–1967
        2. 2. Howard (E) Hobson 1895–1984
        3. 3. Emma (Gertrude) Hobson 1893–1905
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Davis 1871–1929 m. Burnis (B.) Travis 1872–1944
        1. 1. Edson (B) Travis 1907–
      7. 7. Daniel (N) Davis 1873–1906 m. Florence (May) Horst 1875–
        1. 1. Russell (F) Davis 1899–1967 m. Ruby (E) Boron 1903–1940
        2. 2. Mabel Davis 1902–1979 m. Joseph (Terwilliger "barney") Sloane 1908–1939
        3. 3. Thelma (N) Davis 1906–1967 m. Emil (Richard) Zacharias 1896–1972
      8. 8. Phebe (Emma) Davis 1876–1942 m. Ellsworth (Harvey) Newcomer 1886–1965
        1. 1. Helen (R) Newcomer 1897–1990
        2. 2. Ruth (Magdaline) Newcomer 1912–2007
      9. 9. Albert (Arthur) Davis 1880–1957
      10. 10. Eva (Lurena) Davis 1882–1959 m. William (Stover) Wilhoit 1856–1940
        1. 1. Caroline (R) Wilhoit 1916–2008 m. Lewis (Laverne) Blain 1910–1999
      11. 11. Allice (E) Davis 1885–1921 m. Marion (Isidore) Reed 1881–1951
        1. 1. Esther (E) Reed 1904–1982
        2. 2. Dillon (M.) Reed 1909–2002 m. Giraldean (M.) Davis 1911–1945
        3. 3. Raul (W) Reed 1906–
        4. 4. Harold (James) Reed 1923–
        5. 5. Paul (W.) Reed 1906–
        6. 6. Harold (James) Reed 1913–1967
      12. 12. Clarence (J) Davis 1887–1979 m. Hazel (Hanna) Fulk 1890–1969
        1. 1. Glenn (Evan) Davis 1913–1974 m. Helen 1906– m. Lois (P.) Davis 1914–2006
        2. 2. Roy (Clifford) Davis 1915–1983 m. Vendetta (Katherine) Bender 1915–
        3. 3. Dorothy (Marie) Davis 1920–2018 m. Robert (William) Farner 1914–1979
        4. 4. Ruth (Olive) Davis 1909–
    2. 2. Martha (M) Davis 1838– m. Abner Lambert 1833–1912
      1. 1. Leora Lambert 1873–1958
      2. 2. Ann Lambert 1859–
      3. 3. Mary (E) Lambert 1868–
    3. 3. Daniel Davis 1841–1858

Martha McPherson's Timeline

2 Records

1794
22 April 1794
Birth of Martha McPherson in Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
1869
22 April 1869
Age 75
Death of Martha McPherson in Highland County, Ohio,
Highland County, Ohio,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 April 1794
    Event Place: Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births, Deaths, Removals, Marriages, 1757-1848; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: 1116/255
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 April 1869
    Event Place: Highland County, Ohio,
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Highland County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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