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William H. "Billie" DAVIS 1857 – 1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1857

Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 10 Sep 1921

Death Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Father: James Davis

Mother: Susannah Roberts

Spouse(s): Delila Landers, Parillee Davis

Children(s): Eliza Davis, George Davis, Evelyn Davis, Tony Davis, Harison Davis, George Davis

In 1857, William H. "Billie" DAVIS entered the world in Madison, North Carolina, United States, born to James Davis and Susannah "Suckey" Roberts. In 1870, William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided in Township 1, Madison, North Carolina, United States. In 1880, William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided in Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United St. William H. "Billie" DAVIS married Delila "Lila" Landers, Parillee Davis, and had children including Eliza Jane Davis, George Davis, Evelyn Davis, Tony Davis, Harison Davis, George Davis. William H. "Billie" DAVIS passed away in 1921 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1857, William H. "Billie" DAVIS entered the world in Madison, North Carolina, United States, born to James Davis and Susannah "Suckey" Roberts.
  • In 1870, William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided in Township 1, Madison, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1880, William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided in Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United St.
  • William H. "Billie" DAVIS married Delila "Lila" Landers, Parillee Davis, and had children including Eliza Jane Davis, George Davis, Evelyn Davis, Tony Davis, Harison Davis, George Davis.
  • William H. "Billie" DAVIS passed away in 1921 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Davis
1819 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Susannah Roberts
1825 – 1901
Birth Location: North Carolina
SR

Spouses(s)

Delila Landers
1859 –
Birth Location: Madison County, NC
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Parillee Davis
1872 –
Birth Location: Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Eliza Davis
1879 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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George Davis
1899 – 1932
Birth Location: Madison County, NC
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Evelyn Davis
1904 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Tony Davis
1904 – 1976
Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, USA
TD
Harison Davis
1906 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
HD
George Davis
1908 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William DAVIS's Ancestors

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William DAVIS
1857 – 1921
Birth Place: Madison, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Davis
1819 –
North Carolina
Susannah ("Suckey") Roberts
1825 – 1901
North Carolina
Grandparents
David Davis
1786 – 1859
North Carolina
Rachel (Ann) Roberts
1792 – 1858
Madison County, NC
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1766 – 1822
Mary Parker
1770 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Davis
1722 – 1809
Martha McKinney
1722 – 1745

William DAVIS's Descendants

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William (H. "Billie") DAVIS (abt 1857 – 10 Sep 1921) m. Delila ("Lila") Landers (About 1859 – ) m. Parillee Davis (May 1872 – )
  1. 1. Eliza (Jane) Davis (abt 1879 – )
  2. 2. George Davis (03 OCT 1899 – 17 FEB 1932)
  3. 3. Evelyn Davis (abt 1904 – )
  4. 4. Tony Davis (07 Jun 1904 – 17 Oct 1976) m. Lola Penly (31 Mar 1914 – 26 Dec 1973)
    1. 1. Areda ("Rita") Davis (August 2, 1932 – November 27, 2007)
    2. 2. George (Edward) Davis (13 Apr 1935 – 01 Jun 2011)
    3. 3. Ralph Davis (1936 – 13 Jun 2012)
    4. 4. Edward Davis (abt 1936 – )
    5. 5. Robert Davis (abt 1938 – )
    6. 6. Elbert (L) Davis (13 March 1940 – 24 June 2012)
    7. 7. Brenda Shepard (17 Apr 1945 – 12/26/2013) m. Charles (Benson) Shepherd (29 Oct 1954 – 9 August 2012)
    8. 8. Billy (Gene) Davis (12/3/1952 – ) m. Linda (Fay) Stafford (12/06/1950 – )
      1. 1. Robert Davis (10/21/1970 – )
      2. 2. Jason Davis (10/09/1974 – )
      3. 3. Brian Davis (12/31/1976 – ) m. Stacey (Elanie) Honeycutt (06/22/1977 – )
        1. 1. Josiah (Wayne) Davis (07/06/2002 – )
        2. 2. Leah (Faye) Davis (12/08/2003 – )
        3. 3. Addison (Elanie) Davis (11/09/2005 – )
        4. 4. Canaan (Timothy) Davis (12/12/2007 – )
      4. 4. Kathi Deal (07/08/1978 – )
  5. 5. Harison Davis (abt 1906 – )
  6. 6. George Davis (abt 1908 – )

William DAVIS's Timeline

6 Records

1857
abt 1857
Birth of William H. "Billie" DAVIS in Madison, North Carolina, United States
Madison, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 13
William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided here in Township 1, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Township 1, Madison, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 23
William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided here in Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 43
William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided here in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
William H. "Billie" DAVIS resided here in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1921
10 Sep 1921
Age 64
Death of William H. "Billie" DAVIS in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1857
    Event Place: Madison, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Family History Film: 1254971; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 0241
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1147; Page: 380A; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 552646
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 1205; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1241205
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1107; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375120

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 1, Madison, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1147; Page: 380A; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 552646

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Shelton Laurel, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Family History Film: 1254971; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 0241

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 1205; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1241205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1107; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375120

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
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