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Velma Mae Davis 1907–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1907

Birth Location: Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA

Death Date: 15 Jun 1971

Death Location: Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Jefferson Davis

Mother: Josephine Whitehead

Spouse(s): Roy Jennings, Charlie Holt

Children(s): LeRoy Jennings, James Jennings

In 1907, Velma Mae Davis entered the world in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA, born to Jefferson D Davis And Josephine Jean Josie Whitehead. In 1910, Velma Mae Davis resided in Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas, USA. In 1920, Velma Mae Davis resided in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA. Velma Mae Davis married Charlie L Holt, Roy Otis Jennings, Wages, and had children including Billy Jennings, Charlene Holt, Charles Holt, James Ralph Jennings, Leroy Jennings, Mary Elizabeth Jennings. Velma Mae Davis passed away in 1971 in Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Velma Mae Davis entered the world in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA, born to Jefferson D Davis And Josephine Jean Josie Whitehead.
  • In 1910, Velma Mae Davis resided in Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Velma Mae Davis resided in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA.
  • Velma Mae Davis married Charlie L Holt, Roy Otis Jennings, Wages, and had children including Billy Jennings, Charlene Holt, Charles Holt, James Ralph Jennings, Leroy Jennings, Mary Elizabeth Jennings.
  • Velma Mae Davis passed away in 1971 in Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jefferson Davis
1861–1928
Birth Location: Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
JD
Josephine Whitehead
1866–1923
Birth Location: Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
JW

Spouses(s)

Roy Jennings
1905–1941
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
RJ
Charlie Holt
1894–1952
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CH

Children(s)

LeRoy Jennings
1929–2007
Birth Location: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
LJ
James Jennings
1933–1999
Birth Location: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
JJ

Velma Davis's Ancestors

Self
Velma Davis
1907–1971
Birth Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
Parents
Jefferson D Davis
1861–1928
Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
Josephine (Jean 'Josie') Whitehead
1866–1923
Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Calhoun) Davis
1811–1901
Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
Louisa (America) Vincent
1831–1874
Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Davis's Descendants

1.
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Velma (Mae) Davis (18 Nov 1907–15 Jun 1971) m. Roy (Otis) Jennings (5 Jul 1905–1 Dec 1941) m. Charlie (L.) Holt (8 February 1894–6 June 1952)
  1. 1. LeRoy Jennings 1929–2007 m. Geraldine McMahen 1936–2006
  2. 2. James (Ralph) Jennings 1933–1999

Velma Davis's Timeline

8 Records

1907
18 Nov 1907
Birth of Velma Mae Davis in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Velma Mae Davis resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Velma Mae Davis resided here in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Velma Mae Davis resided here in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Velma Mae Davis resided here in Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 33
Velma Mae Davis resided here in Clay Township, Clay, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Clay Township, Clay, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 43
Velma Mae Davis resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1971
15 Jun 1971
Age 64
Death of Velma Mae Davis in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1907
    Event Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T625_1843; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 54
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342100
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T624_1587; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1375600
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1943; Film: #2
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 4010; Page: 75; Enumeration District: 14-31

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T624_1587; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1375600

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T625_1843; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 54

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clay Township, Clay, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 4010; Page: 75; Enumeration District: 14-31

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1971
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Shreveport Journal - 19 Jun 1971 - Page 8, Obituary for Velma mae Wages 19 Jun 1971

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MAGNOLIA Ark
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1971
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ebenezer, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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