William Davis (1788 - 1836)

Born 4 Nov 1788 in Virginia, United States

Husband of Elizabeth (Stephenson) Davis — married 22 Aug 1812 in Cabell, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Aug 1836 at age 47 in Cabell, Virginia, United States

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Biography

William was born in 1788. He was the son of Daniel Davis and Elizabeth Stephenson. His father and mother sold him 50 acres of land on the Beech Fork of 12 Pole River just prior to his marriage. He was married in 1812 to Elizabeth Stephenson, a daughter of Benjamin Stephenson.

William passed away in 1836. His inventory and estate sale were record in October of 1836 in Cabell County, Virginia. His children are named in several deeds selling their father's land.

Sources

• [1]18 Apr 1812 Daniel Davis and wife Elizabeth to William Davis…$1.00 for 50 acres on Beech Fork of 12 Pole..Paul Davis. WV, Cabell Co., Deed Book 1 Pg. 214.

• [2]22 August 1812 Marriage of William Davis & Elizabeth Stephenson, Cabell, West Virginia. wvculture.org

• [3]20 Oct 1836 Appraisement Bill & Estate sale of William Davis, dec'd. WV, Cabell Co. Will Book 1 Pgs. 202 & 203.

• [4]24 Oct 1842 William – Est, Thomas Davis and wife Rebecca to John Gilkerson 18 a. on Millers Creek. WV, Wayne Co., Deed Book A Pg. 67.

• [5]23 Nov 1842 Daniel – Est, Wm – Est, Benjamin, Locky, Thomas to Daniel Davis. Interest in Beech Fork. WV, Wayne Co., Deed Book A Pg. 140.

• [6]23 Sep 1849 Wm – Est, Allen Davis to Harrison Adkins 1/9 part in interest of lands on Miller Fork of 12 Pole. WV, Wayne Co., Deed Book B Pg. 206.

• [7]14 Oct 1848 Wm – Est, Marty Davis [signed Martha C. Davis], Thomas Bradshaw and wife Cyntha to Harrison Adkins interest in father’s land on Miller Fork of Beech Fork of 12 Pole. WV, Wayne Co., Deed Book B Pg. 206

• [8]30 Dec 1850 Wm – Est, Martha C. Davis and Daniel W. Davis to Alderson Bowen interest in land on Beech Fork of 12 Pole. WV, Wayne Co., Deed Book B Pg. 502.

• [9]12 May 1851 Wm – Est, Benjamin S. Davis and wife Harriett, Lackey Davis, Greenville Davis and wife Isabelle to John Gilkison interest in land on Miller Fork of Beech Fork of 12 Pole. WV, Wayne Co., Deed Book B Pg. 513.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112168775/william-davis : accessed 15 April 2022), memorial page for William Davis Sr. (4 Nov 1788–26 Aug 1836), Find a Grave Memorial ID 112168775, citing Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Wayne County, West Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Emily Kelley (contributor 47567102) .