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Sarah Jane Johns 1873–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 December 1873

Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia

Death Date: 12 Nov 1940

Death Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Robert Johns

Mother: Mary Snider

Spouse(s): Joshua Davis

Children(s): Clella Davis, Lura Davis, Jenevevie Davis, Leta Davis, Alma Davis, Clarissa Davis, Walter Davis, Issur Davis

In 1873, Sarah Jane Johns entered the world in Doddridge County, West Virginia, born to Robert Hall Johns And Mary J Snider. Sarah Jane Johns married Joshua Davis, and had children including Alma Davis, Ashton Willis, Clarissa P Davis, Clella Blanche Davis, Doi Ley Lewis, Issur B Isaur Davis, Jenevevie Davis, Leta G Davis, Lura R Davis, Walter Andrew Davis. Sarah Jane Johns passed away in 1940 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Sarah Jane Johns entered the world in Doddridge County, West Virginia, born to Robert Hall Johns And Mary J Snider.
  • Sarah Jane Johns married Joshua Davis, and had children including Alma Davis, Ashton Willis, Clarissa P Davis, Clella Blanche Davis, Doi Ley Lewis, Issur B Isaur Davis, Jenevevie Davis, Leta G Davis, Lura R Davis, Walter Andrew Davis.
  • Sarah Jane Johns passed away in 1940 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Johns
1852–1929
Birth Location: Lewis County, Virginia, United States
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Mary Snider
1851–1930
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Joshua Davis
1866–1935
Birth Location: Doddridge County, WV, USA
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Children(s)

Clella Davis
1898–1977
Birth Location: Morgansville, Doddridge, West Virginia
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Lura Davis
1887–1979
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia
LD
Jenevevie Davis
1905–1978
Birth Location: West Virginia
JD
Leta Davis
1911–1986
Birth Location: West Virginia
LD
Alma Davis
1913–1985
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Clarissa Davis
1903–1975
Birth Location: Morgansville, Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
CD
Walter Davis
1896–1917
Birth Location: West Virginia
WD
Issur Davis
1894–1894
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
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Sarah Johns's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Johns
1873–1940
Birth Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia
Parents
Robert Hall Johns
1852–1929
Lewis County, Virginia, United States
Mary (J) Snider
1851–1930
West Virginia
Grandparents
Zachariah Johns
1812–1878
Virginia
Mary Johns
1807–1861
Bath County, Virginia
John (A) Snider
1820–1910
Randolph County, (West) Virginia, USA
Mary (A) Snider
1828–1888
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Johns
1769–1851
Elizabeth Douglas
1775–1856
Robert McCray
1775–1858
Elizabeth Simms
1777–1860
David Snider
1797–1851
Annie snider
1800–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James McCray
1730–1797
Ellen Bell
1740–1797

Sarah Johns's Descendants

1.
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Sarah (Jane) Johns (11 December 1873–12 Nov 1940) m. Joshua Davis (01 16 1866–06 Aug 1935)
  1. 1. Clella (Blanche) Davis 1898–1977 m. Orville (Gail) Freeman 1903–1980
    1. 1. Phyllis (Marlene) Freeman 1938– m. David (Edward) Turnbull 1938–2015
    2. 2. Arliss (Edison Freeman) Sr 1933–2009 m. May Davis 1933–1998
    3. 3. Lloye ((Jack)) Freeman 1936–2024
  2. 2. Lura (R) Davis 1887–1979 m. W (E) Fenton 1890–
  3. 3. Jenevevie Davis 1905–1978 m. Joseph Costilow 1900–1985
    1. 1. Walter (T) Costilow 1927–2004
  4. 4. Leta (G) Davis 1911–1986 m. Lee (H) Ash 1903–1989
    1. 1. Darsey (Rea) Ash 1931–2007
    2. 2. Bryan (F) Ash 1934–2008
    3. 3. Wilbur (Lee) Ash 1938–2008
  5. 5. Alma Davis 1913–1985 m. Elario Coldabella 1918–1991
  6. 6. Clarissa (P) Davis 1903–1975
  7. 7. Walter (Andrew) Davis 1896–1917
  8. 8. Issur (B. Isaur) Davis 1894–1894

Sarah Johns's Timeline

11 Records

1870
11 Dec 1870
Birth of Sarah Jane Johns in Gilmer
Gilmer
1871
10 10 1871
Birth of Sarah Jane Johns in Doddridge County, West Virginia
Doddridge County, West Virginia
1873
11 December 1873
Birth of Sarah Jane Johns in Doddridge County, West Virginia
Doddridge County, West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 7
Sarah Jane Johns resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1898
1898
Age 25
Sarah Jane Johns resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 27
Sarah Jane Johns resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Sarah Jane Johns resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Sarah Jane Johns resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Sarah Jane Johns resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1940
10 November 1940
Age 67
Death of Sarah Jane Johns in Morgansville, Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
Morgansville, Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
1940
12 Nov 1940
Age 67
Burial of Sarah Jane Johns in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 10 1871
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 961
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 402.0; FHL microfilm: 2342264
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Family History Film: 1255401; Page: 347A; Enumeration District: 120
    [6] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1879; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 47; List Number: 1327
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241757
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375692
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1939; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.3013986,0.51079625,0.4052213&xid=3355
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1870
    Event Place: Gilmer
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 December 1873
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1879
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1879; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 47; List Number: 1327

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Family History Film: 1255401; Page: 347A; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1898
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 961

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 402.0; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1879; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 47; List Number: 1327

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morehead City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1939; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.3013986,0.51079625,0.4052213&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 November 1940
    Event Place: Morgansville, Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 4 Feb 1939; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.3013986,0.51079625,0.4052213&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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