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Will Davis 1902–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5/7/1902

Birth Location: Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 9/3/1974

Death Location: Chicago, IL

Father: Robert Colley

Mother: Mary Davis

Spouse(s): Minnie Sams

Children(s): Lillie Brewer, Verdel Davis, Noble Davis, Robert Davis, Will Junior, Ester Davis, Daniel Davis, Inez Bennett

Will Davis was born in 1902 in Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA, the child of Robert Colley And Mary Hooks Davis. In 1930, Will Davis resided in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Will Davis resided in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama. Will Davis married Minnie Sams, Rosie L Johnson, and had children including Alabama Davis, Daniel Davis, Ester Esther Davis, Glenn Davis, Inez Elizabeth Bennett, Lillie Mae Brewer, Noble Davis, Ralph Davis, Robert A Davis, Samuel Davis, Verdel Davis, Will Davis Junior. Will Davis passed away in 1974 in Chicago, IL.

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Biography

  • Will Davis was born in 1902 in Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA, the child of Robert Colley And Mary Hooks Davis.
  • In 1930, Will Davis resided in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Will Davis resided in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama.
  • Will Davis married Minnie Sams, Rosie L Johnson, and had children including Alabama Davis, Daniel Davis, Ester Esther Davis, Glenn Davis, Inez Elizabeth Bennett, Lillie Mae Brewer, Noble Davis, Ralph Davis, Robert A Davis, Samuel Davis, Verdel Davis, Will Davis Junior.
  • Will Davis passed away in 1974 in Chicago, IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Will Davis's Ancestors

Self
Will Davis
1902–1974
Birth Place: Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Parents
Robert Colley
1883–1971
Snowhill, AL
Mary (Hooks) Davis
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
King (Colley Colly) Cooley
1825–1900
Georgia
Susie Colley
1835–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Will Davis's Descendants

1.
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Will Davis (5/7/1902–9/3/1974) m. Minnie Sams (abt 1905–1964)
  1. 1. Lillie (Mae) Brewer 1920–2011 m. Lucious (Brewer) Sr. 1920–2002
  2. 2. Verdel Davis 1924–1971 m. Mary (L) Davis 1925–1990
    1. 1. Samuel (Nathaniel) Davis –1963
    2. 2. Verdell (Lorenzo Davis) Jr. 1948–2013
    3. 3. Robert Davis 1949–2021
    4. 4. Willie (James) Davis 1950–2016
  3. 3. Noble Davis 1926–2005
  4. 4. Robert (A) Davis 1934–1977
  5. 5. Will (Davis) Junior 1932–1992
  6. 6. Ester (Esther) Davis 1930–1931
  7. 7. Daniel Davis 1928–1931
  8. 8. Inez (Elizabeth) Bennett 1925–2010

Will Davis's Timeline

6 Records

1902
5/7/1902
Birth of Will Davis in Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Will Davis resided here in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Will Davis resided here in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama
Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Will Davis resided here in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Will Davis resided here in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1974
9/3/1974
Age 72
Death of Will Davis in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 571902
    Event Place: Ackerville, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 69
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: T627_89; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 66-18
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: 54; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 345.0; FHL microfilm: 2339789

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: 54; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 345.0; FHL microfilm: 2339789

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: T627_89; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 66-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: T627_89; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 66-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 69

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilcox County, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 931974
    Event Place: Chicago, IL

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