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Walter Davis 1878–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 July 1878

Birth Location: Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 4 March 1964

Death Location: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA

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Spouse(s): Hettie Bryan

Children(s): James Davis, Cornelia Davis, Zella Davis, Woodie Davis, Roger Davis, Eileen Davis

The story of Walter Davis began in 1878 in Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA. Walter Davis married Hettie Gertrude Bryan, and had children including Cornelia Jane Davis, Eileen Davis, James William Davis, Roger Willard Davis, Woodie Davis, Zella Davis. Walter Davis passed away in 1964 in Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA.

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  • The story of Walter Davis began in 1878 in Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Davis married Hettie Gertrude Bryan, and had children including Cornelia Jane Davis, Eileen Davis, James William Davis, Roger Willard Davis, Woodie Davis, Zella Davis.
  • Walter Davis passed away in 1964 in Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA.

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Walter Davis
1878–1964
Birth Place: Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
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Walter Davis's Descendants

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Walter Davis (9 July 1878–4 March 1964) m. Hettie (Gertrude) Bryan (6 Nov 1876–26 Nov 1980)
  1. 1. James (William) Davis 1903–1991 m. Martha (Elizabeth) King 1901–1976
    1. 1. Bill (Davis) PhD 1931–1998 m. Margaret (Louise) Chilton 1935–1997
      1. 1. Stanley (William) Davis 1951–2010
    2. 2. W (C) Davis 1928–2002
    3. 3. Gwendolyn Davis 1929–2016 m. Ladohn (Earl) Smith 1930–1997
      1. 1. Robert (Douglas) Smith 1950–2019
    4. 4. James (Irvin) Davis 1926–
  2. 2. Cornelia (Jane) Davis 1905–1987 m. Walter (E) Phillips 1898–1931
  3. 3. Zella Davis 1908–1983
  4. 4. Woodie Davis 1911–1956 m. Grace (Margaret) Mitts 1912–2008
    1. 1. Jeanette (Ann) Davis 1949–2000
  5. 5. Roger (Willard) Davis 1917–2002 m. Jettie (Lou) Jones 1919–1999
  6. 6. Eileen Davis 1920–1998

Walter Davis's Timeline

2 Records

1878
9 July 1878
Birth of Walter Davis in Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
1964
4 March 1964
Age 86
Death of Walter Davis in Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 July 1878
    Event Place: Milo, Longview Township, Ashley County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04051; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 98-1
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knowles, Beaver, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1452; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 22
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342073
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Longview, Ashley, Arkansas; Roll: T624_43; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374056
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1878
    [10] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1880

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 March 1964
    Event Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spearman, Hansford, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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