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Wiliam J Davidson 1863–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 MAY 1863

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 1928

Death Location: Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Simeon Davidson

Mother: Eliza Purdy

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Children(s):

The story of Wiliam J Davidson began in 1863 in West Virginia. In 1870, Wiliam J Davidson established residence. In 1880, Wiliam J Davidson established residence. Wiliam J Davidson passed away in 1928 in Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Wiliam J Davidson began in 1863 in West Virginia.
  • In 1870, Wiliam J Davidson established residence.
  • In 1880, Wiliam J Davidson established residence.
  • Wiliam J Davidson passed away in 1928 in Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Wiliam Davidson's Ancestors

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Wiliam Davidson
1863–1928
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Simeon P Davidson
1836–1886
West Virginia
Eliza (Jane) Purdy
1824–1890
West Virginia
Grandparents
Lewis (Dixon) Purdy
1791–1865
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Roush
1804–1874
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Purdy
1759–1833
Eunice Dixon
1761–1825
George Roush
1760–1856
Elizabeth Newman
1760–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wiliam Davidson's Timeline

5 Records

1863
14 MAY 1863
Birth of Wiliam J Davidson in West Virginia
West Virginia
1870
1870
Age 7
Wiliam J Davidson resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 17
Wiliam J Davidson resided here
None
1928
3 FEB 1928
Age 65
Death of Wiliam J Davidson in Washington Township, Story, Iowa, United States
Washington Township, Story, Iowa, United States
1928
1928
Age 65
Burial of Wiliam J Davidson in Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 MAY 1863
    Event Place: West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 FEB 1928
    Event Place: Washington Township, Story, Iowa, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Iowa, United States of America

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