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Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis 1921–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1921

Birth Location: Talladega County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 20 Jul 2011

Death Location: Holman Crossroads, Coosa, Alabama, USA

Father: Floyd NEWMAN

Mother: Rutha Newman

Spouse(s): William DAVIS

Children(s): Sammy Davis, Donna Smith

In 1921, Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis entered the world in Talladega County, Alabama, USA, born to Floyd Selvester Newman And Rutha M Gay Newman. In 1930, Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided in Mignon, Talladega, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA. Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis married William S Davis, and had children including Bobby Ray Davis, Donna Marie Davis Smith, Sammy Joe Davis, Unknown Davis, William Randall Davis. Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis passed away in 2011 in Holman Crossroads, Coosa, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis entered the world in Talladega County, Alabama, USA, born to Floyd Selvester Newman And Rutha M Gay Newman.
  • In 1930, Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided in Mignon, Talladega, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA.
  • Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis married William S Davis, and had children including Bobby Ray Davis, Donna Marie Davis Smith, Sammy Joe Davis, Unknown Davis, William Randall Davis.
  • Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis passed away in 2011 in Holman Crossroads, Coosa, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Davis's Ancestors

Self
Velma Davis
1921–2011
Birth Place: Talladega County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Floyd Selvester NEWMAN
1885–1971
Alabama, USA
Rutha (M GAY) Newman
1880–1964
Cleburne County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John (C) NEWMAN
1844–1916
Meriwether County, Georgia, USA
Mary (F HOLMES) Newman
1849–
Coosa County, Alabama, USA
William (Leonst) GAY
1855–1926
Coweta County, Georgia, USA
Pellie (Mylenda LANGLEY) Gay
1857–1934
Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Gilbert GAY
1803–1880
Sarah Gay
1809–1902
James LANGLEY
1830–1864
Eatha Langley
1823–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Allen GAY
1765–1847
Abigail Gay
1767–1824
Moses Sr
1772–1850
Sarah Stamps
1770–1847

Velma Davis's Descendants

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Velma (Ruth NEWMAN) Davis (10 Dec 1921–20 Jul 2011) m. William (S) DAVIS (18 Jun 1925–19 Nov 1999)
  1. 1. Sammy (Joe) Davis 1946–2015 m. Carolyn (Hope Weathers) DAVIS 1947–2009
  2. 2. Donna (Marie DAVIS) Smith 1944–2012

Velma Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1921
10 Dec 1921
Birth of Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis in Talladega County, Alabama, USA
Talladega County, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided here in Mignon, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Mignon, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided here in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 19
Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided here in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis resided here in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
2011
18 Jul 2011
Age 90
Death of Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
2011
20 Jul 2011
Age 90
Burial of Velma Ruth NEWMAN Davis in Holman Crossroads, Coosa, Alabama, USA
Holman Crossroads, Coosa, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Talladega County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Michigan, USA
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mignon, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jul 2011
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Michigan, USA
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Jul 2011
    Event Place: Holman Crossroads, Coosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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