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Willis Douglas Davis 1896–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 7 Aug 1982

Death Location: Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Sophia Sawyer, Minnie Davis

Children(s): Mitchell Davis, Willena Davis, Walter Davis, Hattie Davis, Winford (Rev), Ellie Lowe, Mary Davis, Mildred Davis, Avalee Davis

In 1896, Willis Douglas Davis entered the world in Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to William C Davis And Harriet Crowe. In 1935, Willis Douglas Davis resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina. In 1940, Willis Douglas Davis resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. Willis Douglas Davis married Minnie Bell Unknown Davis, Sophia Eleanor Sawyer, and had children including Avalee L Davis, Doris E Davis, Ellie Elenore Davis Lowe, Faye G Davis, Hattie M Davis, Mary Mary Davis, Mildred Ann Davis, Mitchell Winford Davis, Walter L Davis, Willena V Davis, Winford Mitchell Davis Rev. Willis Douglas Davis passed away in 1982 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Willis Douglas Davis entered the world in Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to William C Davis And Harriet Crowe.
  • In 1935, Willis Douglas Davis resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina.
  • In 1940, Willis Douglas Davis resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • Willis Douglas Davis married Minnie Bell Unknown Davis, Sophia Eleanor Sawyer, and had children including Avalee L Davis, Doris E Davis, Ellie Elenore Davis Lowe, Faye G Davis, Hattie M Davis, Mary Mary Davis, Mildred Ann Davis, Mitchell Winford Davis, Walter L Davis, Willena V Davis, Winford Mitchell Davis Rev.
  • Willis Douglas Davis passed away in 1982 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Willis Davis's Ancestors

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Willis Davis
1896–1982
Birth Place: Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Willis Davis's Descendants

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Willis (Douglas) Davis (29 Mar 1896–7 Aug 1982) m. Sophia (Eleanor) Sawyer (11 Oct 1896–17 Oct 1930) m. Minnie (Bell Unknown) Davis (abt 1911–1999)
  1. 1. Mitchell (Winford) Davis 1921–1997 m. Annie (Mae) Davis 1920–2003
  2. 2. Willena (V) Davis 1898–
  3. 3. Walter (L) Davis 1917–2002 m. Frone (Busler) Davis 1922–2014 m. Frone (Busler) Davis 1922–
    1. 1. Gary (Donald) Davis 1951–2005
  4. 4. Hattie (M) Davis 1918–2000 m. Howard (Carl) Robinson 1910–1991 m. Elisha (Joe) Elliott 1894–1965
  5. 5. Winford (Mitchell Davis) (Rev) 1921–1997 m. Annie (Mae) Warren 1920–2003
    1. 1. Ernest (Steve) Davis 1951–1993
  6. 6. Ellie (Elenore Davis) Lowe 1924–2001 m. Leonard (Dewey) Lowe 1920–1976
  7. 7. Mary (Mary) Davis 1934–2000 m. Terry (Irvin Harrison) Sr 1935–1984
  8. 8. Mildred (Ann) Davis 1939–2013 m. James (Wm) BLANKENSHIP 1936–2012
  9. 9. Avalee (L) Davis 1934–1983

Willis Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1896
29 Mar 1896
Birth of Willis Douglas Davis in Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 39
Willis Douglas Davis resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Willis Douglas Davis resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Willis Douglas Davis resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
1950
1950
Age 54
Willis Douglas Davis resided here in Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1982
7 August 1982
Age 86
Death of Willis Douglas Davis in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1982
7 Aug 1982
Age 86
Death of Willis Douglas Davis
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2915; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-66
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Gaston, North Caroli

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2915; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-66

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2915; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-66

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2915; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-66

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Gaston, North Caroli

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 August 1982
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1982
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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