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Willis Franklin Davis 1885–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 February 1885

Birth Location: Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 6 March 1950

Death Location: Nail, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: John Davis

Mother: Caroline Clayborn

Spouse(s): Mary Lane

Children(s): Artie Davis, Boyd Davis, Loyd Davis, Nora Davis, Floyd Davis, Emmer Davis

In 1885, Willis Franklin Davis entered the world in Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to John Newton Davis And Caroline Clayborn. In 1910, Willis Franklin Davis resided in Union, Newton, Arkansas, USA. In 1914, Willis Franklin Davis established residence. Willis Franklin Davis married Mary Lane, and had children including Artie Davis, Berlin Davis, Boyd Davis, Emmer Davis, Evert Davis, Floyd Davis, Loyd Davis, Noial Davis, Nora Davis, Viven Davis. Willis Franklin Davis passed away in 1950 in Nail, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Willis Franklin Davis entered the world in Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to John Newton Davis And Caroline Clayborn.
  • In 1910, Willis Franklin Davis resided in Union, Newton, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1914, Willis Franklin Davis established residence.
  • Willis Franklin Davis married Mary Lane, and had children including Artie Davis, Berlin Davis, Boyd Davis, Emmer Davis, Evert Davis, Floyd Davis, Loyd Davis, Noial Davis, Nora Davis, Viven Davis.
  • Willis Franklin Davis passed away in 1950 in Nail, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Davis's Ancestors

Self
Willis Davis
1885–1950
Birth Place: Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
John Newton Davis
1850–1924
United States of America
Caroline Clayborn
1852–1928
Centerville, Hickman County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Alexander Davis
1820–1889
Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Susannah (Rachel) Thomas
1818–1876
Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1792–1882
Rebecca Nix
1794–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Davis
1760–1839
Susannah Hyatt
1765–1847
William Nix
1744–1837
Jane Anderson
1760–1837

Willis Davis's Descendants

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Willis (Franklin) Davis (17 February 1885–6 March 1950) m. Mary Lane (abt 1892–)
  1. 1. Artie Davis 1916–1999
  2. 2. Boyd Davis 1918–
  3. 3. Loyd Davis 1919–
  4. 4. Nora Davis 1921–
  5. 5. Floyd Davis 1923–
  6. 6. Emmer Davis 1910–

Willis Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1885
17 February 1885
Birth of Willis Franklin Davis in Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 25
Willis Franklin Davis resided here in Union, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Union, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1914
abt 1914
Age 29
Willis Franklin Davis resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 45
Willis Franklin Davis resided here in Hickory Grove, Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Hickory Grove, Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Willis Franklin Davis resided here in Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas
Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 55
Willis Franklin Davis resided here in Hickory Grove Township, Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Hickory Grove Township, Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1950
6 March 1950
Age 65
Death of Willis Franklin Davis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 February 1885
    Event Place: Limestone, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00158; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-6
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2339821
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374072
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1885

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1914
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hickory Grove, Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2339821

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00158; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hickory Grove Township, Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00158; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 March 1950
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nail, Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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