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Melvin Clarence Davis 1873–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Mar 1873

Birth Location: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 8 Jan 1927

Death Location: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Father: William Davis

Mother: Letitia Harrison

Spouse(s): Ione Frazier

Children(s): Marvin Sr, Iris Davis

Melvin Clarence Davis was born in 1873 in Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, the child of William Emerson Dixon Davis And Letitia Jane Harrison. In 1880, Melvin Clarence Davis resided in St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA. In 1899, Melvin Clarence Davis resided in Dubuque County, Iowa, USA. Melvin Clarence Davis married Ione Ardella Frazier, and had children including Iris Geraldine Davis, Marvin Maurice Emerson Davis Sr. Melvin Clarence Davis passed away in 1927 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • Melvin Clarence Davis was born in 1873 in Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, the child of William Emerson Dixon Davis And Letitia Jane Harrison.
  • In 1880, Melvin Clarence Davis resided in St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1899, Melvin Clarence Davis resided in Dubuque County, Iowa, USA.
  • Melvin Clarence Davis married Ione Ardella Frazier, and had children including Iris Geraldine Davis, Marvin Maurice Emerson Davis Sr.
  • Melvin Clarence Davis passed away in 1927 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Davis
1842–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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Letitia Harrison
1846–1914
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
LH

Spouses(s)

Ione Frazier
1880–1964
Birth Location: Harrison, Madison County, Iowa, USA
IF

Children(s)

Marvin Sr
1901–1955
Birth Location: Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA
MS
Iris Davis
1909–
Birth Location: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
ID

Melvin Davis's Ancestors

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Melvin Davis
1873–1927
Birth Place: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Parents
William Emerson Dixon Davis
1842–
Michigan, USA
Letitia (Jane) Harrison
1846–1914
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Davis
1820–1901
New York, USA
Emily Myers
1823–1853
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1783–1872
Comfort Ball
1777–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Davis
1760–1850
Deborah
1767–1835

Melvin Davis's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Clarence) Davis (27 Mar 1873–8 Jan 1927) m. Ione (Ardella) Frazier (21 Aug 1880–10 May 1964)
  1. 1. Marvin (Maurice Emerson Davis) Sr 1901–1955 m. Myda (Frances) Stodder 1906–
    1. 1. Marion (Davis) Jr 1934–2019
    2. 2. Melvin (Clarence) Davis 1939–2008 m. Marie Maggio 1942–2004
  2. 2. Iris (Geraldine) Davis 1909–

Melvin Davis's Timeline

9 Records

1873
27 Mar 1873
Birth of Melvin Clarence Davis in Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA
St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA
1899
Abt 1899
Age 26
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 42
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in Sioux City Precinct 7, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City Precinct 7, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 52
Melvin Clarence Davis resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1927
8 Jan 1927
Age 54
Death of Melvin Clarence Davis in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1873
    Event Place: Leroy, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 7, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_520; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 217
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Woodbury
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: St Marys, Adams, Indiana; Roll: 263; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 132
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_430; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 1374443
    [8] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: St Marys, Adams, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: St Marys, Adams, Indiana; Roll: 263; Page: 37B; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1899
    Event Place: Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Missouri Valley Times; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1899; Publication Place: Missouri Valley, Iowa, USA; ,0.69629043,0.68171656,0.7162909&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Ward 6, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_430; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0202; FHL microfilm: 1374443

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Woodbury

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux City Precinct 7, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 7, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_520; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 217

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 15 Jan 1927; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.47118625,0.5906701,0.51064736&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1927
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 15 Jan 1927; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.47118625,0.5906701,0.51064736&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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