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William Riley Davis 1829–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 20, 1829

Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 31 Mar 1901

Death Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Nathan Jr

Mother: Keziah Howell

Spouse(s): Permelia Davis

Children(s): Joshua Davis, Nathan Davis, Lillie Davis, Mary Davis, Alfred Davis, Jacob Davis, Daniel Davis, Francis Davis

William Riley Davis was born in 1829 in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA, the child of Nathan Joseph Davis Jr And Keziah Isabella Howell. In 1850, William Riley Davis resided in District 13, Doddridge, Virginia, USA. In 1860, William Riley Davis resided in Doddridge, Virginia, USA. William Riley Davis married Permelia Davis, and had children including Alfred Davis, Daniel W Davis, Francis Marion Davis, Jacob Davis, Joshua Davis, Lillie Bell Davis, Mary Adeline Davis, Nathan J Davis. William Riley Davis passed away in 1901 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • William Riley Davis was born in 1829 in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA, the child of Nathan Joseph Davis Jr And Keziah Isabella Howell.
  • In 1850, William Riley Davis resided in District 13, Doddridge, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, William Riley Davis resided in Doddridge, Virginia, USA.
  • William Riley Davis married Permelia Davis, and had children including Alfred Davis, Daniel W Davis, Francis Marion Davis, Jacob Davis, Joshua Davis, Lillie Bell Davis, Mary Adeline Davis, Nathan J Davis.
  • William Riley Davis passed away in 1901 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Jr
1797–1891
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
NJ
Keziah Howell
1796–1862
Birth Location: Virginia
KH

Spouses(s)

Permelia Davis
1831–1907
Birth Location: NJ, USA
PD

Children(s)

Joshua Davis
1866–1935
Birth Location: Doddridge County, WV, USA
JD
Nathan Davis
1864–1940
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
ND
Lillie Davis
1870–1953
Birth Location: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
LD
Mary Davis
1853–1883
Birth Location: Doddridge, Virginia now, West Virginia, United States
MD
Alfred Davis
1854–
Birth Location: West Virginia, West Virginia, USA
AD
Jacob Davis
1856–1856
Birth Location: West Virginia, West Virginia, USA
JD
Daniel Davis
1857–1932
Birth Location: West Virginia, West Virginia, USA
DD
Francis Davis
1859–1939
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
FD

William Davis's Ancestors

Self
William Davis
1829–1901
Birth Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
Parents
Nathan Joseph Davis Jr
1797–1891
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Keziah (Isabella) Howell
1796–1862
Virginia
Grandparents
William (Gifford Jersey Billy) Davis
1762–1840
Manasquan, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Sarah (Catherine (goes by Catherine)) JOHNSTON
1762–1800
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Joseph (S) Davis
1770–1854
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Hannah SUTTON
1774–1854
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Davis
1740–1814
ANN GIFFORD
1742–1820
Elisha Johnston
1742–1829
NATHAN Davis
1740–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas records)
1719–1795
Tracy Crandall
1721–1795
Joshua GIFFORD
1718–1793
Hannah DEAN
1722–1796

William Davis's Descendants

1.
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William (Riley) Davis (September 20, 1829–31 Mar 1901) m. Permelia Davis (27 MAY 1831–14 JUN 1907)
  1. 1. Joshua Davis 1866–1935 m. Susannah Lipscomb 1867–1890 m. Sarah (Jane) Johns 1873–1940
    1. 1. Euertrea (B) Davis 1890–1890
    2. 2. Clella (Blanche) Davis 1898–1977 m. Orville (Gail) Freeman 1903–1980
      1. 1. Phyllis (Marlene) Freeman 1938– m. David (Edward) Turnbull 1938–2015
      2. 2. Arliss (Edison Freeman) Sr 1933–2009 m. May Davis 1933–1998
      3. 3. Lloye ((Jack)) Freeman 1936–2024
    3. 3. Lura (R) Davis 1887–1979 m. W (E) Fenton 1890–
    4. 4. Jenevevie Davis 1905–1978 m. Joseph Costilow 1900–1985
      1. 1. Walter (T) Costilow 1927–2004
    5. 5. Leta (G) Davis 1911–1986 m. Lee (H) Ash 1903–1989
      1. 1. Darsey (Rea) Ash 1931–2007
      2. 2. Bryan (F) Ash 1934–2008
      3. 3. Wilbur (Lee) Ash 1938–2008
    6. 6. Alma Davis 1913–1985 m. Elario Coldabella 1918–1991
    7. 7. Clarissa (P) Davis 1903–1975
    8. 8. Walter (Andrew) Davis 1896–1917
    9. 9. Issur (B. Isaur) Davis 1894–1894
  2. 2. Nathan (J) Davis 1864–1940
  3. 3. Lillie (Bell) Davis 1870–1953
  4. 4. Mary (Adeline) Davis 1853–1883
  5. 5. Alfred Davis 1854–
  6. 6. Jacob Davis 1856–1856
  7. 7. Daniel (W) Davis 1857–1932
  8. 8. Francis (Marion) Davis 1859–1939

William Davis's Timeline

11 Records

1829
September 20, 1829
Birth of William Riley Davis in Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
William Riley Davis resided here in District 13, Doddridge, Virginia, USA
District 13, Doddridge, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
William Riley Davis resided here in Doddridge, Virginia, USA
Doddridge, Virginia, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 34
William Riley Davis resided here in Backeyr Fork, Doddridge, West Virginia, United States
Backeyr Fork, Doddridge, West Virginia, United States
1866
1866
Age 37
William Riley Davis resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 41
William Riley Davis resided here in New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
William Riley Davis resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1893
17 Nov 1893
Age 64
William Riley Davis resided here in Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
William Riley Davis resided here in Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 72
Death of William Riley Davis in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
1901
9 May 1901
Age 72
William Riley Davis - Probate in Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Raleigh, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 20, 1829
    Event Place: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Family History Film: 1255401; Page: 341A; Enumeration District: 120
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 57B; Image: 62649; Family History Library Film: 553185
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241757
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Doddridge, Virginia; Roll: M653_1342; Page: 525; Image: 537; Family History Library Film: 805342
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Doddridge, Virginia; Roll: M432_942; Page: 25B; Image: 56
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 13, Doddridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 13, Doddridge, Virginia; Roll: M432_942; Page: 25B; Image: 56

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Doddridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Doddridge, Virginia; Roll: M653_1342; Page: 525; Image: 537; Family History Library Film: 805342

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Backeyr Fork, Doddridge, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Milton, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 57B; Image: 62649; Family History Library Film: 553185

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1401; Family History Film: 1255401; Page: 341A; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1893
    Event Place: Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Clarksburg Telegram; Publication Date: 17 Nov 1893; Publication Place: Clarksburg, West Virginia, USA; &terms=Riley_Davis

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 1757; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raleigh County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1850-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Raleigh County); Probate Place: Raleigh, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1850-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Raleigh County); Probate Place: Raleigh, West Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 May 1901
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1850-1969; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Raleigh County); Probate Place: Raleigh, West Virginia
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