YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Roy Davis 1897–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1897

Birth Location: Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 27 December 1970

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Father: James Davis

Mother: Martha Davis

Spouse(s): Alice Freel

Children(s): William Davis, Nellie Davis, Ancil Davis, Virtha Davis

The story of Roy Davis began in 1897 in Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Roy Davis resided in Perry, Marion, Iowa, USA. In 1917, Roy Davis resided in Polk County, Iowa, USA. Roy Davis married Alice L Freel, and had children including Ancil Lloyd Davis, Nellie Doris Davis, Virtha Maude Davis, William Lee Davis. Roy Davis passed away in 1970 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Find more search results for Roy Davis
RD

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

  • The story of Roy Davis began in 1897 in Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Roy Davis resided in Perry, Marion, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1917, Roy Davis resided in Polk County, Iowa, USA.
  • Roy Davis married Alice L Freel, and had children including Ancil Lloyd Davis, Nellie Doris Davis, Virtha Maude Davis, William Lee Davis.
  • Roy Davis passed away in 1970 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roy Davis's Ancestors

Self
Roy Davis
1897–1970
Birth Place: Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Parents
James Wesley Davis
1851–1898
United States of America
Martha Davis
1867–1911
Polk City, Polk, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Mary Freel
1824–1923
Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
William Deaton
1836–
Indiana
Sarah (Adline) Butler
1840–1905
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Charles Freel
1785–1843
Mary Smith
1785–1883
Braxton Butler
1816–
Mary Butler
1819–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Smith
1752–1832
Sarah Gists-Robinson
1755–1803

Roy Davis's Descendants

1.
RD
Roy Davis (28 May 1897–27 December 1970) m. Alice (L) Freel (17 Nov 1896–02 AUG 1962)
  1. 1. William (Lee) Davis 1925–1998 m. May (B.) Davis 1924–2003
    1. 1. Cheryl (Christine) Davis 1949–2014
  2. 2. Nellie (Doris) Davis 1933–2002
  3. 3. Ancil (Lloyd) Davis 1926–1984
  4. 4. Virtha (Maude) Davis 1928–1932

Roy Davis's Timeline

4 Records

1897
28 May 1897
Birth of Roy Davis in Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Roy Davis resided here in Perry, Marion, Iowa, USA
Perry, Marion, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 20
Roy Davis resided here in Polk County, Iowa, USA
Polk County, Iowa, USA
1970
27 December 1970
Age 73
Death of Roy Davis in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1897
    Event Place: Adelphi, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Polk County
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Perry, Marion, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Polk County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 December 1970
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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