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William Davis 1866 – 1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Dec 1866

Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 21 Jun 1939

Death Location: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father: Edward Davis

Mother: Mariah Beane

Spouse(s): Martha Davis

Children(s): William Eliot, William Davis, Amelia Davis, Lottie Davis

The story of William Davis began in 1866 in Lancaster, Virginia, United States. In 1900, William Davis resided in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA. William Davis married Martha Davis, and had children including William E Eliot, William E. Davis, Amelia Arminta Davis, Lottie Davis. William Davis passed away in 1939 in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Davis began in 1866 in Lancaster, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, William Davis resided in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
  • William Davis married Martha Davis, and had children including William E Eliot, William E. Davis, Amelia Arminta Davis, Lottie Davis.
  • William Davis passed away in 1939 in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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William Davis's Ancestors

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William Davis
1866 – 1939
Birth Place: Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Parents
Edward Tyler Davis
1842 – 1917
Virginia
Mariah (Catherine) Beane
1842 – 1898
Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Davis's Descendants

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William Davis (1 Dec 1866 – 21 Jun 1939) m. Martha Davis (1853 – )
  1. 1. William (E) Eliot (Jun 1865 – )
  2. 2. William (E.) Davis (Abt. 1874 – )
  3. 3. Amelia (Arminta) Davis (24 Mar 1877 – 29 Mar 1940) m. William (D) Smith (Feb 28 1876 – April 17 1925)
    1. 1. Mathilda (Marjorie) Smith (2-6-1906 – 8-25-1997) m. Francis (Theodore) Scott (7-9-1903 – 9-25-1994)
      1. 1. Marjorie (Louraine "Margo") Scott (06 Nov 1930 – 2023)
      2. 2. Francis (Theodore "Buddy") Scott (22 Apr 1932 – 18 Aug 2012)
      3. 3. Elizabeth ("Betty" Jeanette) Scott (11 Aug 1933 – 02 Oct 1990) m. Le (Roy) Huff (Nov 30, 1924 – Nov 4, 1994)
        1. 1. Carlton Scott
      4. 4. Timothy (E) Scott (Sep 1944 – 2023) m. Jacqueline (Ann) Banks (1950 – )
        1. 1. Steven (Christopher) Samuels (30 Jul 1975 – ) m. Darnisha (Andrenee) Thomas
        2. 2. Malcolm (Theodore) Scott (About 22 Dec 1992 – )
        3. 3. Peggie Scott
        4. 4. Tammy (Lynn) Scott
        5. 5. Yvette (Sherie) Scott
        6. 6. Yvette (Sherie) Scott
      5. 5. Merrily (Ann) Scott (03 Sep 1944 – Stillborn)
      6. 6. Patricia Scott m. Harold Rusten
        1. 1. Cassandra Rusten
        2. 2. Harolina (Teddy) Rusten
        3. 3. Tyrone (Tony) Rusten
      7. 7. Spencer Scott
      8. 8. Richard Scott
    2. 2. Clara (Elizabeth) Smith (16 Apr 1910 – 24 Sep 1992)
    3. 3. William Smith (1911 – )
    4. 4. DeWitt Smith (March 11, 1913 – September 9, 1992) m. Charlotte (E) Barber (20 Apr 1915 – 25 Apr 1970)
    5. 5. Louise Smith (13 Mar 1916 – 1 Sep 1997)
    6. 6. Litta (V) Smith (30 Jan 1918 – 2012)
  4. 4. Lottie Davis (Sep 1877 – Feb 22, 1943) m. Joseph Magnin
    1. 1. Cyril Magnin m. Ellen Hochfield
      1. 1. Jerry Magnin
      2. 2. Ellen Magnin
      3. 3. Donald Magnin

William Davis's Timeline

3 Records

1866
1 Dec 1866
Birth of William Davis in Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Lancaster, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 34
William Davis resided here in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
1939
21 Jun 1939
Age 73
Death of William Davis in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1866
    Event Place: Lancaster, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 106; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0255; FHL microfilm: 1240106

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 106; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0255; FHL microfilm: 1240106

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1939
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

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