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Sterling Davis 1914–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 August 1914

Birth Location: Fordyce, Arkansas

Death Date: 2 Jun 1988

Death Location: Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Clarence Davis

Mother: Nannie brantly

Spouse(s): Ruby Russ

Children(s): Sterling Jr, Royce Davis, Jimmy Davis, Clarence Davis

In 1914, Sterling Davis entered the world in Fordyce, Arkansas, born to Clarence Lockridge Davis And Nannie Mae Brantley Brantly. In 1920, Sterling Davis resided in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Sterling Davis resided in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA. Sterling Davis married Ruby Russ, and had children including Andre Davis, Clarence Walter Davis, Daryl Andre Davis, Frantz Davis, Jimmy Lexington Davis, Ronnie Davis, Royce Everett Davis, Ruby Jean Davis, Sterling Davis Jr, Thomas Davis. Sterling Davis passed away in 1988 in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Sterling Davis entered the world in Fordyce, Arkansas, born to Clarence Lockridge Davis And Nannie Mae Brantley Brantly.
  • In 1920, Sterling Davis resided in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Sterling Davis resided in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA.
  • Sterling Davis married Ruby Russ, and had children including Andre Davis, Clarence Walter Davis, Daryl Andre Davis, Frantz Davis, Jimmy Lexington Davis, Ronnie Davis, Royce Everett Davis, Ruby Jean Davis, Sterling Davis Jr, Thomas Davis.
  • Sterling Davis passed away in 1988 in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sterling Davis's Ancestors

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Sterling Davis
1914–1988
Birth Place: Fordyce, Arkansas
Parents
Clarence Lockridge Davis
1888–1934
Blanchard Spring, Arkansas, USA
Nannie (Mae Brantley,) brantly
1888–1919
Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Birdre Gordon
1873–1931
Louisiana
John (George) Brantley
1854–1930
Tennessee, USA
Fannie Brantley
1851–1942
Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Turner
1848–
Rose Gramms
1854–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nancy Gramms
1817–

Sterling Davis's Descendants

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Sterling Davis (6 August 1914–2 Jun 1988) m. Ruby Russ (Dec 27, 1917–Jun 22, 2013)
  1. 1. Sterling (Davis) Jr 1937–2001
  2. 2. Royce (Everett) Davis 1948–2014
  3. 3. Jimmy (Lexington) Davis 1941–1956
  4. 4. Clarence (Walter) Davis 1935–2008

Sterling Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1914
6 August 1914
Birth of Sterling Davis in Fordyce, Arkansas
Fordyce, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 6
Sterling Davis resided here in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Sterling Davis resided here in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Sterling Davis resided here in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas
Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 26
Sterling Davis resided here in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1988
2 Jun 1988
Age 74
Death of Sterling Davis in Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 August 1914
    Event Place: Fordyce, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00133; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20-5
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-09-1047; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: T625_61; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 29
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2339807

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1988
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 429-09-1047; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2339807

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: T625_61; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00133; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20-5
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00133; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20-5

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