GEORGE DAVIS FAMILY
Contributed by Charles Davis lowload@aol.com
George Davis, abt 1774-aft
1850
+Anne (Anny) (probably Delany), abt 1780-aft 1850
If maiden name is DELANY they married Mar 5, 1799 in Greene Co, TN. George and Anny are on the Roane County census for 1830, 1840 and 1850. Both are deceased prior to 1860.
1. William Davis, abt 1808-late 1850. Never married. Will on file in Roane Co, TN. His will documents his parents, brothers and sisters.
1. John Davis, abt 1803- Most probable marriage is to Nancy Ginkins (Jenkins) in 1824. But spouse could be either Jane Ryan (1829) or Francis Duncan (1825). See Affidavit below:
1. James Davis, abt
1805
+Lucinda
Oden, abt 1805- Married
Oct 15, 1827 in Roane Co, TN.
Note: Both John and James were alive in 1850 when William's will was written but neither appear to be in Roane Co.
1. George Davis, abt
1811
+Mary Ann Fortson, abt 1811-
Married Nov 19, 1832 in Roane Co, TN.
Sister of Elizabeth Fortson who married Basil Davis Freeman.
2. Charles B Davis,
abt 1833--
+Catherine Warren, abt 1830--
3. James Davis, abt
1858
3. Sarah J Davis, abt 1859
2. Amanda J. Davis, abt 1835
2. Westler D. Davis, abt 1838
2. Ann E. Davis, abt 1840
2. Margaret A. Davis, abt 1842
2. Catherine F. Davis, abt 1843
2. Mary A. Davis, abt 1849
2. Martha Davis, abt 1850
2. Matilda Davis, abt 1856
2. Melissa Davis, abt 1857
1. Anna Davis, abt
1814
+James Scarborough,
abt 1814--Apr, 1851 (McMinn Co).
Married Nov 16, 1837 in Roane Co, TN.
Note: According to the 1850 census, James was a Baptist Preacher.
2. John Scarborough, abt 1838--
2. George Scarborough, abt 1840--
2. William Scarborough, abt 1842--
2. Jonathan Scarborough, abt 1844--
2. Margaret Scarborough, abt 1847--
1. Rebecca Davis, abt
1805
+John Johnston, abt
1802-- Married Nov 26,
1837 in Roane Co, TN
Note: From the ages of the children, Rebecca Davis was John's second wife.
2. Matilda Johnston,
abt 1824--
+Isaac E. Clark,
abt 1826-- Married 10-15-1849
in Roane Co, TN.
2. Harvey Johnston, abt 1829--
2. James Johnston, abt 1832--
2. John Johnston, abt 1835--
2. Alexander Johnston, abt 1837--
2. Elendor Johnston, abt 1840--
2. Margaret Johnston, abt 1849--
1. Margaret Davis, abt 1800--aft 1860
1. Katherine Davis, abt 1806--aft 1860
1. Elizabeth Davis, abt 1810--aft 1860
Note: the last three were still living with their parents in 1850 and were living together in 1860 in Roane Co, TN. Probably never married.)
Snyder E. Roberts found this in the Old Records Room of Roane Courthouse, and abstracted it in 1987:
State of Illinois, County of Clay
William Davis being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that he is a son of JOHN DAVIS and that the said John Davis, his father, decease about the year 1864, or 1865, does not remember exact time, but knew that he died about that time, and that the said John Davis' wife died in the year 1862 and the said JOHN DAVIS and NANCY DAVIS his wife had the following named children:
William Davis, this affiant, born July 22, 1826
Sarah Davis born Jan 15, 1829 - who was married and is now dead, left two heirs
George Davis born July 29, 1831 - married and hasn't been heard from for 15 years. Has some heirs.
Sherwell Davis b Sept. 6, 1834 - married and has heirs.
Tabitha Welte[?] born November 10, 1836
Thomas Davis born March 29, 1839 [?}
Rebeca Doherty born March 3, 1842 - married and has heirs
John Davis born March 15, 1845 who is dead - unmarried
Elizabeth Davis born June 26, 1848 died when 3 years old
Carl Davis b August 20, 1854 - unmarried.
The said JOHN DAVIS had three brothers whose names are WILLIAM who is dead, JAMES DAVIS has not been heard from for 40 years, and GEORGE DAVIS. None of the said brothers was married except JAMES and GEORGE who left heirs surviving to his best knowledge and he further states that his father's name was GEORGE DAVIS who died in Roane County, Tennessee several years ago and that this affiant is a lawful heir and entitled to inherit of his, the said George Davis estate.
Subscribed and sworn to before me by the said William Davis, this 23rd day of March 1878. E. M. Gilton, Notary Public
Clay City, Illinois, April 2, 1878
Mr. W. B. Staley, Attn. Kingston, Tennessee
Dear Sir
I send you affidavit of WILLIAM DAVIS of this place as to identity of himself as heir of GEORGE DAVIS who died in your County several years ago. you will investigate and collect amount due the said William Davis. There is a man in your county whose name is GEORGE DAVIS who is an Uncle of William can give you information as to our cliant, and any additional papers you wish William of this place to fill out, you will fill out and send to me, and I will attend to the same. The endorsed affidavit discloses all William knows about the matter that he can recollect at present when collected remit to me t Clay City, Ill, less your fees.
Yours respectfully E. M. Gilton