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Opal Davis 1905–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1905

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 26 Feb 1968

Death Location: Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Joseph Davis

Mother: Leavie Winsett

Spouse(s): James Combs

Children(s): Shirley Combs, Myrtle Combs, James Combs

The story of Opal Davis began in 1905 in Kentucky. In 1910, Opal Davis resided in District 8, Christian, Kentucky. In 1920, Opal Davis resided in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky. Opal Davis married James Atlas Combs, and had children including James Oliver Combs, Myrtle Elizabeth Combs, Shirley Sue Combs. Opal Davis passed away in 1968 in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Davis began in 1905 in Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Opal Davis resided in District 8, Christian, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, Opal Davis resided in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky.
  • Opal Davis married James Atlas Combs, and had children including James Oliver Combs, Myrtle Elizabeth Combs, Shirley Sue Combs.
  • Opal Davis passed away in 1968 in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Davis
1875–1918
Birth Location: Christian, Kentucky, United States
JD
Leavie Winsett
1875–1910
Birth Location: Christian, Kentucky, United States
LW

Spouses(s)

James Combs
1904–1991
Birth Location: , Christian Co., Kentucky
JC

Children(s)

Shirley Combs
1935–1981
Birth Location: Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky
SC
Myrtle Combs
1927–2001
Birth Location: Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky
MC
James Combs
1929–1996
Birth Location: Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky
JC

Opal Davis's Ancestors

Self
Opal Davis
1905–1968
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Joseph E. Davis
1875–1918
Christian, Kentucky, United States
Leavie (S.) Winsett
1875–1910
Christian, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Washington) Davis
1856–1944
Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
Martha (Angeline) Wells
1852–1932
Kentucky, United States
Larkin (Amos) Winsett
1852–1936
Rutherford, Tennessee, United States/Kentucky
Katharine (Eunice) Dickinson
1853–1931
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Davis
1831–1881
Francis Mcgowan
1827–1881
Edmond Wells
1824–1869
Mary Grace
1826–1908
Robert Winsett
1831–1907
Mary Crick
1827–1870
George Dickinson
1833–1912
Fannie Houston
1833–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1810–1884
Martha Hogan
1809–1886
John McGowan
1787–1852
Sarah Holmes
1792–1833
Wyatt Wells
1785–1860
Nancy Ganes
1780–1850
Samuel Grace
1801–1850
Elizabeth McMahan
1805–1828
Silas Winsett
1786–1867
Sarah Freeman
1798–1870
John Jr
1799–1869
Nancy Landrum
1798–1870
Jefferson Dickinson
1794–
Tinzie Alger
1813–
George Hill
1807–1851
Martha (Hill)
1813–1882

Opal Davis's Descendants

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Opal Davis (2 Apr 1905–26 Feb 1968) m. James (Atlas) Combs (3 Sep 1904–19 Jun 1991)
  1. 1. Shirley (Sue) Combs 1935–1981
  2. 2. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Combs 1927–2001
  3. 3. James (Oliver) Combs 1929–1996

Opal Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1905
2 Apr 1905
Birth of Opal Davis in Kentucky
Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 5
Opal Davis resided here in District 8, Christian, Kentucky
District 8, Christian, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 15
Opal Davis resided here in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky
Crofton, Christian, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 25
Opal Davis resided here in Court House, Hopkins, Kentucky
Court House, Hopkins, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 30
Opal Davis resided here in Rural, Graves, Kentucky
Rural, Graves, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 35
Opal Davis resided here in Graves, Kentucky, United States
Graves, Kentucky, United States
1968
26 Feb 1968
Age 63
Death of Opal Davis in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky
Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1905
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1318; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 54-16
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1309; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-36
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-46-3798; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1952
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Court House, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 751; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 625.0; FHL microfilm: 2340486
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Court House, Hopkins, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Court House, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 751; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 625.0; FHL microfilm: 2340486

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Graves, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1318; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 54-16
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1309; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Graves, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Madisonville, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1318; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 54-16
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1309; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 42-36

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hopkins
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1968
    Event Place: Madisonville, Hopkins Co., Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-46-3798; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1952
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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