Willis Davis (1902 - 1994)

Born 16 Jan 1902 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States

Husband of Sarah (Bardliving) Davis — married 27 Dec 1919 in Calhoun, South Carolina, United States [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 16 Dec 1994 at age 92 in New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

Willis Davis is a part of US Black heritage.

Willis was born about 1900 in Orangeburg, SC to Jack and Lander Davis. OR to Ceaser Davis and Estell Williams (see SS Death Index) ^[1]

1910 In the 1910 census Willis (age 10) was the son of Jack and Lander Davis in Limestone, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States.^[2]

Marriage and Children

Willie Davis (age 21) married Sarah Bardliving (age 18) in 27 Dec 1919 in Calhoun, South Carolina, United States.^[3][4]

His son Willis Davis was born 28 Apr 1924, and died 7 May 2008 ^[5]

Sarah moved from South Carolina to Stamford CT, after 1925, but before 1930.

1930 Census In the 1930 census Sarah (age 26) was the married sister-in-law of Doc Mack in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.^[6]

Sarah Bardliving Davis, born 1903, Orangeburg, died 1985, Stamford, CT.^[7]

Death

Willie died (age 92) on 16 December 1994. Born 16 Jan 1902 in Orangeburg, SC to Ceaser Davis and Estell Williams^[8]

Notes

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Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 95; Digital film/folder number: 004120578; FHL microfilm: 1241538; Image number: 195; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00848-9
   FamilySearch Record: M3TF-CRT (accessed 6 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6XQC-V2F
   Cezar Davis (20), married head of household in Goodbyes Township, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004985526; FHL microfilm: 1375483; Image number: 153; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03492-6
   FamilySearch Record: M56K-ZM4 (accessed 6 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GT6Z-CVD
   Willis Davis (10), single son, in household of Jack Davis (40) in Limestone, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina.
3. ↑ Marriage: "South Carolina Marriages, 1709-1913"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007578142; FHL microfilm: 2231184; Record number: 11; Packet letter: H
   FamilySearch Record: HF59-23T2 (accessed 30 December 2023)
   Willie Davis (21) marriage to Sarah Bardliving (18) in 1920 in Calhoun, South Carolina, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "South Carolina, County Marriage Licenses, 1911-1951"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007578142; Image number: 1648
   FamilySearch Record: ZRMP-WZN2 (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89XF-K7HM
   Sarah Bardliving (18) marriage to Willie Davis (21) on 27 Dec 1919 in Calhoun, South Carolina, United States.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #237175347 (accessed 30 December 2023)
   Memorial page for William Willis “Will” Davis Sr. (28 Apr 1924-7 May 2008), citing Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by grimmace (contributor 48668919).
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 59; Digital film/folder number: 004950321; FHL microfilm: 2339994; Image number: 1030; Sheet number: 20; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03768-5
   FamilySearch Record: XMPH-HLD (accessed 30 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4C-KZD
   Sarah Davis (26), married sister-in-law, in household of Doc Mack (29) in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Born in South Carolina.
7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #197590895 (accessed 30 December 2023)
   Memorial page for Sarah Bardliving Davis (9 Sep 1903-4 May 1985), citing Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Dana Laird (contributor 46950675).
8. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KSK-2RWD (accessed 6 January 2024)
   Willie A Davis death 16 Dec 1994 (born 16 Jan 1902).
9. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 95; Digital film/folder number: 004120578; FHL microfilm: 1241538; Image number: 195; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00848-9
   FamilySearch Record: M3TF-CRT (accessed 6 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6XQC-V2F
   Cezar Davis (20), married head of household in Goodbyes Township, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina.