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George Johnston Davis (1790 - 1868)

George Johnston Davis
Born in Monongalia County, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Son of and
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Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Died at age 77 in Harrison County, West Virginia, United Statesmap
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Biography

Birth

George Johnston Davis was born on 7 February 1790 in Monongalia County, Virginia, United States to William Davis, known as Greenbrier Billy, (1758-1845) and Elizabeth Anna Johnston (1762-1845).

Marriage

He married Catharine Johnston Davis (1788-1869) on 10 November 1808 (bans on 27 October 1808) in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey. She was the daughter of William Davis and Catharine Johnston.

Children

  1. Peter W. Davis
  2. Priscilla Davis
  3. Eleanor Davis
  4. Isreal Davis
  5. Ehud Davis
  6. Huldah Davis
  7. Ingaby Davis
  8. Charlotte Davis
  9. Eli Davis
  10. Sophia Davis
  11. Estella Ann Davis
  • Source: Doddridge County Roots

Census

1850 Census - District 13, Doddridge, Virginia - Household 218

  • George J. Davis, 60, M, Farmer, Virginia
  • Catherine Davis, 61, F, New Jersey

1860 Census - West Union, Doddridge, Virginia - Household 413

  • G. J. Davis, 70, M, Farmer, Virginia
  • Catherine Davis, 71, F, New Jersey

Seventh Day Baptist Church

  • April 17, 1819 The following were received into the church by Rev. John Davis: --
    • George J Davis, son of William, of Greenbrier - pg 126 (image 224 of 744)
  • April 18, 1819 The following were received into the church: --
    • Catherine Davis, wife of George J. Davis - image 225 of 744

Death

George died on 5 February 1868 in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. He is buried in the Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison, West Virginia. Find A Grave: Memorial #73551034

Sources

  • 1810 United States Federal Census in Harrison County, Virginia. Tally only for George Davis with a household total of 4. [1]
  • 1820 United States Federal Census on 7 August in Harrison, Virginia. Tally only for George Davis with a total household of 8. [2]
  • 1830 United States Federal Census in Western District, Harrison, Virginia. Tally only for George J. Davis with a total household of 13. [3]
  • 1840 United States Federal Census in Harrison, Virginia. Tally only for George J. Davis with a household total of 7. [4]
  • 1850 United States Federal Census in District 13, Doddridge, Virginia. [5]
  • 1860 United States Federal Census in Doddridge, Virginia. Post Office: West Union. Family 413. Personal Estate Value: $150. [6]
  • Find A Grave Index.
  • West Virginia Marriages for George Davis and Catharine Davis on 10 Nov 1808 in Harrison County, VA.
  • Church membership - History of Seventh Day Baptist
  • Marriage Bond - West Virginia Archives
  • Marriage Record - West Virginia Archives

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1810: 2 males under 10; 1 male 16 thru 25; 1 female 16 thru 25.
  2. ↑ 1820: 1 male under 10; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 26-44; 1 male 45 and over; 3 females under 10; 1 female 26-44.
  3. ↑ 1830: 1 male under 5; 1 male 5-9; 1 male 15-19; 1 male 40-49; 1 female under 5; 2 females 5-9; 3 females 10-14; 2 females 15-19; 1 female 40-49.
  4. ↑ 1840: 1 male 15-19; 1 male 50-59; 1 female 5-9; 1 female 10-14; 2 females 15-19; 1 female 50-59.
  5. ↑ 1850: Davis, George J. 60, head; Catharine 61, wife.
  6. ↑ 1860: Davis, G.A. (sic) 70, born Georgia, head; Catharine 71, born New Jersey, wife.




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Scott-8685 Darlene (Scott) Kerr
PLEASE do not change the placement of the reference and footnote notations. 1/2 of the census data and other is lost if you do. No rule that I know of that says you have to have no space between "Sources" and References or can't have footnotes. Thank you.
posted by Darlene (Scott) Kerr

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