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Stephen Washington Davis 1858 – 1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 SEP 1858

Birth Location: Gibson, Tennessee

Death Date: 6 NOV 1933

Death Location: Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Davis

Mother: Cussey Newell

Spouse(s): Mary Trosper

Children(s): Lethia Davis, Benjamin Davis, Belvin Davis, Rosie Davis, Burvel Davis

In 1858, Stephen Washington Davis entered the world in Gibson, Tennessee, born to James Elijah Davis and Cussey Newell. In 1860, Stephen Washington Davis resided in District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Stephen Washington Davis resided in District 1, Obion, Tennessee, USA. Stephen Washington Davis married Mary Elizabeth Bettie Trosper, and had children including Lethia (Lecie) Davis, Benjamin Franklin Davis, Belvin Edward Davis, Rosie Davis, Burvel Reed Davis. Stephen Washington Davis passed away in 1933 in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Stephen Washington Davis entered the world in Gibson, Tennessee, born to James Elijah Davis and Cussey Newell.
  • In 1860, Stephen Washington Davis resided in District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Stephen Washington Davis resided in District 1, Obion, Tennessee, USA.
  • Stephen Washington Davis married Mary Elizabeth Bettie Trosper, and had children including Lethia (Lecie) Davis, Benjamin Franklin Davis, Belvin Edward Davis, Rosie Davis, Burvel Reed Davis.
  • Stephen Washington Davis passed away in 1933 in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Stephen Davis's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Davis
1858 – 1933
Birth Place: Gibson, Tennessee
Parents
James Elijah Davis
1812 – 1880
North Carolina, USA
Cussey Newell
1823 – 1909
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Stephen Davis's Descendants

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Stephen (Washington) Davis (2 SEP 1858 – 6 NOV 1933) m. Mary (Elizabeth Bettie) Trosper (31 JAN 1864 – 29 JUL 1941)
  1. 1. Lethia ((Lecie)) Davis (28 SEP 1895 – 11 FEB 1987)
  2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Davis (29 MAY 1902 – 25 OCT 1969)
  3. 3. Belvin (Edward) Davis (29 MAY 1890 – 3 JUN 1957)
  4. 4. Rosie Davis (1899 – )
  5. 5. Burvel (Reed) Davis (2 SEP 1885 – APR 1969)

Stephen Davis's Timeline

10 Records

1858
2 SEP 1858
Birth of Stephen Washington Davis in Gibson, Tennessee
Gibson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 2
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 12
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in District 1, Obion, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Obion, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in Smiths, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Smiths, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in Civil District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in Civil District 14, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Stephen Washington Davis resided here in District 21, Gibson, Tennessee
District 21, Gibson, Tennessee
1933
7 NOV 1933
Age 75
Burial of Stephen Washington Davis in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee
Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee
1933
6 NOV 1933
Age 75
Death of Stephen Washington Davis in Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 SEP 1858
    Event Place: Gibson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 NOV 1933
    Event Place: Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 NOV 1933
    Event Place: Dyer, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 21, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 21, Gibson, Tennessee
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smiths, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

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