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Research Data:
Fayette County Index of Grantees
William Davis
Item Grantor Book Page Location
435 Edward Scott D 276
465 James McDonald E 251 Menallen
521 Joseph Barton H 85 German
610 Zachariah Connell L 178 Connellsville
625 William McCormick M 51
627 Effie McCormick M 51
1116 Israil Painter 4 128 Uniontown
1123 Isaac Beeson 4 336 "
1142 Nathaniel Ewing dd 5 63 "
1280 William Wood 10 214 Nicholson
2081 John K(R). Anderson 44 196 "
1089 Lucius Marchant 25 10 Jefferson
2771 Wilson Greene 95 356 New Geneva
2793 James T. Molesy 99 80 Springhill
2831 John K. Anderson 102 320 Nicholson
2837 B. F. Mallory 103 86 New Geneva
3122 William Davis Sr. 128 198 Springhill
3315 Edgar S. Hacking 143 283 North Union
4916 E. G. Davis etus 252 122 New Geneva
1787 - Maryland Marriages 1778-1800
p. 54
Davis, Jacob, 14 May 1787 to Mary McAllister 10 BA-188
1st German Ref. Church, Baltimore
1796 - History of Fayette Co. BYU Film # 270
p. 568 - Paragraph on Pine Grove Forge...
The earliest mention of this forge which we find upon the County records
is in a mortgage made by Thomas Lewis to Philip Jenkins, of Georges
Township, in 1796, which embraced "all that certain tract of land,
located in Georges Township adjoining lands of Joseph Stillwell, John
Shacklet, the heirs of Augustus Smith, and William Davis, with his forge,
house, and all manner of buildings,"
1830 Census - Huntingdon County, Pa, Woodbury TWP
Jno Davis
1 Male 15-20
2 Males 20-30
1 Male 30-40
1 Male 60-70
1 Female 5-10
1 Female 50-60
1830 Census, Woodbury TWP, Bedford County, PA
William Davis Esqr 000010001 000100001
1 Male 20-30
1 Male 60-70
1 Female 15-20
1 Female 60-70
William Davis 110001 01001
1 Male 0-5
1 Male 5-10
1 Male 30-40
1 Female 5-10
1 Female 20-30
1839 Land Warrants - Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Davis, Wm. 67 Feb. 6, 1839
1839 - Huntington County Grantee Index
Davis, William from John Jackson Book A #2, p. 450 Feb. 6, 1839 Rec. Feb. 6, 1839
1840 Census - Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania, Franklin TWP
Wm. Davis
1 Male under 5
1 Male 20-30
1 Female under 5
1 Female 20-30
Wm. Davis
1 Male 20-30
1 Female 15-20
1 Female 20-30
Springfield TWP
William Davis
1 Male 30-40
Warriors Mark TWP
Wm. Davis
2 Males under 5
1 Male 5-10
1 Male 40-50
2 Females under 5
1 Female 5-10
1 Female 30-40
1840 Census - West Providence TWP, Bedford Co., PA
Davis, William
1 Male 10-15
1 Male 40-50
1 Female 0-5
1 Female 20-30
1 Female 60-70
1842 Septennial Pennsylvania Census
Franklin County, Quincy Township
Davis, William Founder
Bumbaugh, John Moulder
Bumbaugh, Michael Collier
Bumbaugh, David Moulder
Bumbaugh, James do
Bumbaugh, William do
1843 - Tax List of Franklin County, PA
Quincy TWP - 974.844 R4c of the SLC Library
Bumbaugh, David 0 Acres H=0 C=0 Value=100 Moulder
Bumbaugh, James 0 Acres H=0 C=0 Value=100 Moulder
Bumbaugh, John 0 Acres H=0 C=0 Value=10 Moulder
Bumbaugh, Michael 0 Acres H=0 C=1 Value=432 Collier, House lot at Furnace
Bumbaugh, William 0 Acres H=0 C=1 Value=108 ??
Davis, William 1 Acres H=0 C=0 Value=400 House
1850 Census - Fayette Co., Pennsylvania Nicholson TWP
107 107
Robert Davis 46 M Laborer VA
Christianna 40 F PA
Caroline Thompson 12 F VA
Lewis C. B. 2 M PA
1850 Census - Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania Morris TWP pg. 100
71 72
John Davis 58 M Farmer 11000 Penn
Sarah 43 F Ireland
John 21 m Farmer Penn
George 17 M Farmer Penn
Margaret 15 F Penn
James 11 M Penn
Barbara Stahl 25 F Penn
1850 Census - Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania Morris TWP pg. 101
88 89 taken 13 Sept 1850
William Davis 48 M Founder Penn
Emily 21 F Penn
Mary E. 6 F Penn
Samuel 4 M Penn
Sarah 2 F Penn
1850 Census - Huntingdon Co., Pennsylvania Morris TWP pg. 101
92
Abel Davis 25 M Keeper Penn married within the year
Mary 19 F
1856 - William Davis purchased 114 acres from William Wood per atty on Nov. 18, 1856 in
Nicholson TWP. Rec. Nov 18, 1856 Book 10 p. 214
This Indenture Made the Eighteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand
Eight hundred and fifty six, Between William Wood of Nicholson Township Fayette County
Pennsylvania of the first part, and William Davis of the same place of the second part
Witnesseth that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Six
Thousand five hundre and fifty five dollars, lawful money of the United States of America unto
them well and truly paid, by the said party of the second part, at or before the sealing and
delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted bargained,
sold, aleined, enfeoffed released, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presents doth grant,
bargain, sell, alein, enfeoff, release, convey, and confirm unto the said party of the second
part his heirs and assigns All the following described tract of land, situate in the Nicholson
Township, Fayette County Pennnsylvania, and bounded as follows, Viz Beginning at a walnut stump
in a line of the heirs of Pilip Dills, thence by same, South Eighty seven and one fourth degrees
West sixty six perces to a post, thence by land of Nancy Morris, South two and three fourths
degress, East fifty one & five tenths perches to a Sugar & by same South four & three fourths
degrees, East ninety three perches to white oak, and by same South thirteen degrees, West
fifty three & two tenths perches to a post, and by same South eleven degrees, West sixty seven
and seven tenths perches to post, and thence by land of John Morgan North Eighty seven & a
half degrees, East ninety two perches to (formerly) sugar tree in the line of Michael Crow,
and thence by land of the heirs of Philip Dils ... making one hundred fourteen acres, three
roods, and twenty four perches.... The rest not transcribed.
1860 Census - Fayette Co., Pennsylvania Nicholson TWP
59 59
Wm. Davis Farmer 6000 1000 59 M Pa.
Emily 35 F
John 22 M [corr from orig transcript]
Mary 15 F
Sarah 14 F
Samuel 12 M
Hannah 9 F
Cathren 8 F
Emily 6 F
Wm. 4 M
James 2 M
Susan 10/12 F
Michel Bombaugh 80 M
1865 - According to Charlie Jamison, Samuel died of Tuberculosis
From a veteran's Administration letter dated Aug 24 1984 to Grace Irene Whale Meneely:
S. Davis, Private, Company C, 2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.
His death occurred on October 1, 1865. His remains are interred
in Grave 1041, Section D, Poplar Grove National Cemetery,
Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.
This cemetery is under the jurisdiction of the Director,
National Park Service, Department of the Interior, Washington DC 20240.
The record further shows that he was originally buried at the Fair Grounds,
near Petersburg, Virginia. Perhaps this is the person you are seeking.
1865 - FindAGrave Website Link
Here is the entry at findagrave.com for Samuel. It contains some research by Ted Myers:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=davis&GSiman=1&GScid=51707&GRid=68416109&
1870 Census - Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Springhill TWP - 10 Aug 1870
29 29
Davis, Waitman 31 M W Potter 250 720 Penn
Caroline 28 F W Keeping House Penn
Waitman 7 M W Penn
Mary 4 F W Penn
Debolt, John 20 M W Potter Penn
1870 Census - Fayette Co., Pennsylvania
Nicholson TWP - 29 June 1870
150 158
Davis, William 70 M W Farmer 11400 1540 Penna [mother is foreign, cannot read or write]
Emily 44 M W Keeping House Penna
Sarah 21 F W Penna
Hannah 18 F W Penna
Kate 17 F W Penna [married June 1870]
Emily 16 F W Penna [attended school]
William 15 M W Penna [attended school]
James 13 M W Penna [attended school]
Susan 11 F W Penna [attended school]
Martha 9 F W Penna
George 7 M W Penna
Henry 6 M W Penna
Waitman 7 M W Penna
Daniel 4 M W Penna
Nettie 3 F W Penna
Ulysses 2 M W Penna
In this census, William is the only person in the family that can
read or write. It also lists his estate at $11,400 and person estate at
$1,540.
1880 - William Davis purchased 1 acre from John K. Anderson on Aug. 6, 1880 in
Nicholson TWP. Rec. July 29, 1881 Book 44 p. 196
1880 Census - Fayette Co., Pennsylvania
Nicholson TWP - 4 June 1880
71 71
Davis, William M 78 (Blacksmith) PA PA Germany
Emily F 53 PA PA VA
James M 22 PA PA PA
Susan F 20 " " "
Mattie F 18
George M 16
Waitman M 15 (Grandson)
Henry M 14
Daniel M 12
Ulysses M 11
Nettie F 12 (Granddau.)
Cramer, Delie F 9 (Granddau.)
District 47
207 210
[Son of William Davis]
Davis, William M 24 (Blacksmith) PA PA PA
Anna F 22 Wife PA PA PA
Ewing M 3 Son PA PA PA
Leona F 1 Daughter PA PA PA
1881 - William Davis purchased 6250 square feet from Lucius Marchand on Sep. 2, 1881 in
Jefferson TWP. Rec. Sep. 23, 1881. Book 45 p. 10
1883 - William Davis purchased 8X acres from John K. Anderson on March 30, 1883 in
Nicholson TWP. Rec. Mar. 31, 1891 Book 102 p. 320
1884 - William Davis requested war pension benefits of his son, Samuel
War Department, Adjutant General's Office
Washington, Oct 21, 1884
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Samuel Davis, a Pvt. of Company "C", 2d Regiment Pa. Prov. Arty Volunteers, was enrolled on the 12th
day of Febr. 1864 at New Brighton for 3 yrs and is spotted: On Roll dated April 30th at (first on
file) absent sick in Genl Hospit. Washington D.C. Roll May and June 64 not on file. Jul and Aug 64
absent sick in Hospit. Philad. Roll of ----- 21st Regt Pa Hvy Arty from Sept and Oct 64 (to which
---- search) reports present saw to Aug 31 1865. Roll Sept and Oct 65 reports him Died Oct 2d 1865
at Fair Ground Hospit. Petersburg, Va. Name Samuel Davis not borne on Rolls of Co. L 2d Pa Hvy Arty
Final Statement of Surgeon report him died at Post Hospt. Petersburg, Va Oct 2d 1865 of "Typho
Malarial Fever"
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Fayette
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and state of
Pennsylvania, Henry Dils, who being duly sworn, says he is 71 years of age and in the pension claim
of Emily Davis No. 355:969. He has been acquainted with same claimant for more than 30 years. Knows
that her husband William Davis has never abandoned said claimant in that time. Knew that he had been
in feeble health and still is feeble, and very aged and said claimant has had to depend muc upon her
children and herself for support. Knows that said claimant has a weavers loom of which her and her
daughters weave carpet to help support claimant's family. Knew soldier from a small boy. His
occupation was a farmer. He has no knowledge of claimant ever owning any real estate. Knows that
her husband William Davis owns in his own house, one hundred + 14 acre of land in Nicholson TWP said
County and State above mentions that would bring at public sale (estimates) fifty dollar per acre.
Knows said husband has never sold any of the same to any persons. He says he has learned from said
claimant + husband that said soldier had sent to them his money earned from the government while in
the army. My knowledge of these facts are that I have lived near neighbors to said claimant for all
these years above mentioned. I have no interest either direct or indirect in this matter. That my
post office address is "Old Frames, Fayette Co., Pa. [Signature of Henry Dils]
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Commissioners' Office
Fayette County
John W. Hair,
James Nixon,
John Downey, Comm'rs
S. B. Rotharmel, Clerk
Uniontown, PA July 14, 1886
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This is to certify that the assessment of WIlliam Davis in Nicholson Township Fayette County
Pennsylvania from A. D. 1865 to 1885 as shown by Certificate in pension office is to the best of my
knowledge about 75 percent of its actual value.
Attest: S. B. Rotharmel, Clerk
for Co. Commissioners
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Fayette
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and state of
Pennsylvania, William P. Griffin, who being duly sworn, says he is 77 years of age and in the pension
claim of Emily Davis No. 355:969. He has been acquainted with same claimant for more than 30 years.
Knows that her husband William Davis has never abandoned said claimant in that time. Knew that he
had been in feeble health and still is feeble, and very aged and said claimant has had to depend muc
upon her children and herself for support. Knows that said claimant has a weavers loom of which her
and her daughters weave carpet to help support claimant's family. Knew soldier from a small boy.
His occupation was a farmer. He has no knowledge of claimant ever owning any real estate. Knows
that her husband William Davis owns in his own house, one hundred + 14 acre of land in Nicholson TWP
said County and State above mentions that would bring at public sale (estimates) $50.00 per acre.
Knows said husband has never sold any of the same to any persons. He says he has learned from said
claimant + husband that said soldier had sent to them his money earned from the government while in
the army. My knowledge of these facts are that I have lived near neighbors to said claimant for all
these years above mentioned. I have no interest either direct or indirect in this matter. That my
post office address is "Old Frames, Fayette Co., Pa. [Signature of Wm P. Griffin]
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Fayette
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and State for
Pennsylvania William P. Griffin Who being duly sworn says he is 77 years of age and in the pension
claim of William Davis, Father of Samuel Davis, late private of Co. L, 2 Pa H. A. that he have known
said claimant for 30 years that said claimant and his wife are both living together, and said
claimant has been unable for 20 years to perform manual labor by reason of general debility, that he
has had to rely on his children for support. My means of knowing is I have lived in the same
neighborhood for 50 years - with said claimant. I have been a frequent visitor at his house. I have
herd him complain of hard to git along, and from what I could see, it seemed to me he the said
claimant had a hard time to git along. That I have no interest either direct or indirect in this
matter. That my post office address is Old Frame, Fayette Co., Pa.
The soldier's aid in the support of claimant from 1865 to the present time would be 20 dollars per
month. [Signature of Wm. P. Griffin]
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Fayette and State
of Pennsylvania this 17th Day of December 1886 {Signature of H. L. Shank, Justice of the Peace]
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Fayette
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and State for
Pennsylvania Henry Dils Who being duly sworn says I am 70 years of age and in the pension claim of
William Davis, Father of Samuel Davis, late private of Co. L, 2 Pa H. A. that he have known said
claimant for 30 years that I know said claimant and his wife are both living together. Said claimant
has been in poor health for 20 years and not able to do more then 1/4 work all that time, and he the
said claimant has had to rely more on his children for support. My means of knowledge is I have
lived in the same neighborhood for 60 years - with the said claimant. I have visited his house often.
I have no interest either direct or indirect in this matter. That my post office address is Old
Frame, Fayette Co., Pa.
The soldier's aid in the support of claimant from 1865 to the present time is worth to the claimant
$20.00 per month. [Signature of Henry Dils]
Sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Fayette and State
of Pennsylvania this 17th Day of December 1886 {Signature of H. L. Shank, Justice of the Peace]
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Fayette
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and State of
Pennsylvania, William P Griffin & Henry Dils and both being duly sworn says: They are aged 77 & 71
years respectfully, and they have known Emily Davis & her husband William Davis over 30 years and in
the pension claim of Emily Davis No. 355.969, They say that said claimants husband William Davis owns
a tract of land in Nicholson Twp, Said County and State above mentioned. That his income from said
land for the year 1865 (estimated) over three hundred & fifty dollars and not over two hundred and
fifty dollars for the year 1887. They further say they are farmers and live in the same neighborhood
with said claimant and her said husband and know what they have seen and learned from said claimant
and her husband, that they have no interest either direct or indirect in this matter. That their
post office addresses are "Old Frame, Fayette County, Pennsylvania {signatures of Wm. P. Griffin and
Henry Dils]
Sworn and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid this
4th day of April 1888. I certify that the above affidavits are entitled to credit and that the facts
were fully made known before signing. That I have no interest directly or indirectly in the
prosecution of this claim. [Signature of H. L. Shank, Justice of the Peace]
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General Affidavit
State of Pennsylvania, County of Fayette, SS:
In the matter of the Fathers Pension Np. 315 863 of William Davis Father of S. Davis C. 2d Pa H. A.
Vol. On this 28th day of June A.D. 1889 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and
for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, Thomas N. Schroyer aged 51 years, a
resident of Masontown in the County of Fayette and State of Penna well known to me to be reputable
and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as
follows:
I, Thomas N. Schroyer was undertaker in attendance at the Burial of Emily Davis and my Record shows
that she died on the 11th day of April A.D. 1889 & was buried on the 17th day of April A.D. 1889 and
was the recognized wife of Claimant William Davis. My post office address is Masontown, Fayette Co,
Penna. I further declare that I have no interest in said case and I am not concerned in its
prosecution. [Signature of Tho. N. Schroyer]
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Fayette
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and State of
Pennsylvania William Davis, Father of Samuel Davis, who being duly sworn says he is 85 years of age,
that I was married January 4th 1842. and my son Samuel Davis was born September 27th 1846 that my
said son Samuel Davis died October 1st 1865 and while said soldier was in the Army of the war of
1860. He sent home to me his Army money to assist me in my support. My occupation has been and is a
farmer. That my post office address is New Geneva, Fayette Co., Pa. and the Soldiers aid in the
support of claimant from 1865 to the present is 20 dollars per month [signature of William Davis]
Swotn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fayette and State
Pennsylvania this 14th day of December 1886. [Signature of Henry L. Shank, Justice of the Peace]
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Commissioners Office
Uniontown, Pa.
June 25, 1886
Real Estate Personal Property
1865 William Davis $2332- $128-
1866 Do Do $2332- $128-
1867 Do Do $2332- $136-
1868 Do Do $4565- $90-
1869 Do Do $4565- $110-
1870 Do Do $4565- $100-
1871 Do Do $4622- $100-
1872 Do Do $4622- $100-
1873 Do Do $4622- $80-
1874 Do Do $4605- $280-
1875 Do Do $4605- $140-
1876 Do Do $4605- $215-
1877 Do Do $4708- $140-
1878 Do Do $4708- $200-
1879 Do Do $4708- $200-
1880 Do Do $5000- $70-
1881 Do Do $5000- $75-
1882 Do Do $5000- $145-
1883 Do Do $6000- $150-
1884 Do Do $6000- $80-
1885 Do Do $6000- $140-
1886 Do Do $5083- $140-
I hereby certify that the above is a correct statement of the assessment of William Davis in
Nicholson township Fayette County Penna. from A.D.1865 to 1886 inclusive. As shown by the books in
this office, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County this
twenty fifth day of June eighteen hundred and eighty six. [signature of Samuel B. Rotharmel, Clerk
for the County Commissioners]
1886 - Information xerox copied and sent from Charlie Jamison (descendant
of William B. Davis, son of William and Emily Bumbaugh Davis)on February
5, 2002 to Lori Johnson and received February 11, 2002:
Jan 16, 1887 Republican Standard
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Davis
[From our Nicholson Corrrespondent]
Waitman T. Davis, grandson of William Davis, of this township, died Dec.
22, 1886, of that dread disease, consumption. Mr. Davis has the
sympathy of all his neighbors in his affliction. This is the third
member of the family that has died of that disease within the last six
months.
1886 - Index to Orphan Court Records of Fayette County, Pa.
Davis, Waitman
wid appt. #52 Dec. 1886 Bk. 74 p.229
Order xxx #62 Dec. 1886 Bk. 74 p. 331
1889 - Fayette Co. Cemeteries 974.884 V38f
Vol. 1 Pg. 53 Fairview Cemetery
Davis, Emily w/o Wm. 3-15-1827 4-16-1889
1889 - William Davis purchased lot 13 in New Geneva from Wilson Green July 9, 1889.
Rec. Aug. 26, 1890 Book 95 p. 336
1890 - William Davis purchased 55 acres from James T. Molesy on Oct. 7, 1890 in
Springhill TWP. Rec. Nov. 5, 1890 Book 99 p. 80
1894 - William Davis Jr. purchased 55 acres from William Davis Sr. on Mar. 16, 1894 in
Springhill TWP. Rec. Mar. 19, 1894 Book 128 p. 198
1896 - William Davis purchased 81 acres from Edgar S. Hackney on Mar. 30, 1896 in
North Union TWP. Rec. Apr. 11, 1896 Book 143 p. 283
1899 - Fayette Co. Cemeteries 974.884 V38f
Vol. 1 Pg. 53 Fairview Cemetery
Davis, William 9-28-1811 1-25-1899
1899 - Conversation with Brant Davis - Grandson of William
William Died after getting wet in a partially frozen over river,
contracted pneumonia - died at 99 years of age - buried in Fairview
cemetery - Doc Gyer in Smithfield said William was married three times -
Oldest son Henry killed in Civil War, horse fell on him.
Feb 2, 1899 Daily News Standard, Uniontown, Fayette, Pa
Deaths of the Day - William Davis
New Geneva, Feb. 1 - The funeral of the late William Davis took place
last Friday from the home of his son Daniel of this place, interment
at Fairview Church. Mr. Davis was the oldest inhabitant of southern
Fayette county, having been born in 1800, and was 98 years, four months
and three days old. He came to this sections from the valley of Virginia
about 1854, purchasing the place known as the "Billy Woods" farm, where
he resided until about eight years ago, when he sold his farm to F. M.
Fast and since that time has lived around among his children. He was
twice married, his last wife being Emily Bumbaugh. Twelve children
resulted from this marriage and one child from the first. Of the 13
children only five survive: William, James, Daniel, Ulysses, and Mrs.
Hanna Smith. One sister also survives the deceased, Mrs. Sara Wishard
of Sharon, Pa. Mr. Davis was an experienced furnaceman and worked at
Springhill and other furnaces in an early day.
1903 - Index to Orphan Court Records of Fayette County, Pa.
Davis, William Conf of Sale #66 Sep 1903 Book 31 P. 156
misc. - From Fairview Church records, Masontown, Fayette, Pa
Anna Schnatterly, bn 1858 New Geneva, Nicholson TWP, Fayette Co.,
died Oct. 11, 1948, married William Davis & had four children. (possibly
William the son of William)
From Grace Irene Whale Meneely, received in 2007:
The German Baptists were called "Dunkards" because they had alot of music in the church. Harriet
(Hannah's Daughter) said they were Dunkards. Harriet said Samuel went to woods to collect wood &
never came back [enlisted in the army]. She also said Emilyhad 3 sons in service but I never could
find the 3rd. This is a list from Hannah's bible. Minnie (Hannah's daughter) typed this and there
are mistakes on it.
Great...Grandfather.................. 109 years old
Family register...............
Parent's Names................
Husband's Name.. Wm. Davis... Sept 28, 1801
Jan. 25, 1899
Age 99 Years
Wife's Name..... Emily Bumbaugh Davis
March 5, 1827
April 16, 1899
Age 62 Years
Mother od Nineteen Children as follows:
Death
Joseph Davis.. 9 Months old at Death
Samuel Davis..Oct 1 1865
Mary E. Cox (Davis) June 30, 1873
Sarah J. Bricker (Davis) May 2, 1877
Catherine E. Kramer (Davis) Oct.18, 1887
Emma E. Kramer (Davis) Feb. 15, 1887
George B Davis Oct 10 1886
John Davis April 7, 1888
Henry Davis April 6, 1888
Martha Davis Aug 21, 1886
Susan Stewart (Davis) Apr. 7, 1892
Hannah M. Smith (Davis) June 28, 1937 87
UlyssesGrant Davis Jan. 4, 1912__ 44
William Davis Mar, 7, 1918
Daniel Davis Jan 6, 1920
James Davis Nov 25, 1916
Three died at birth
Grace Whale Meneely (grand-daughter of Ulysses G. Davis) shared the following letters:
New Philadelphia December the 22 1884
My Dear Cousin I thought i would take my pen in had to let you know that i am well at presant and
i hope that you are the same. i got them flowers and they was pretty and they had a pretty smell.
i would send you some flowers if i had any i had some but they are froze now i will send you a
card out of coffee and you must send me a peice of your dresses you come out a Christmas i would
like to go out there a Christmas but i can't so I will have to stay at home this Chrismas maw says
she would like to go out there but we can't we haft to stay at home i am going to school now and i
do not want to miss a day if i can help it we have a speeling day a tuesday and it is all untill
mounday week. this is all for this time Write soon Good By from Sarah Lucinda Jordon to Sue
Davis. do not send it in my name send it in paws name his name is john William jordon. Write soon
Good By
To New Philadelphia
Tuscawaras Co
Ohio
New Philadelphia December the 22
my dear cousin i take pen in had to Let you all know that i am well at presant hopin you are all
the same i got your letter and was glad to hear from you and hope you are all in good health when
this reaches you please state how uncle William is and aunt is getng along when this reaches you
all i wish you all a mery Christmas if i could would send you a christmas gift but as we are so far
apart i will haft to wait ontill i see please send me cousin hannah and maties address and i will
write them a letter as soon as i get their address i have been peacing a quilt and i have got one
done and comenced another one aunt sarah asend me the pieces of hers and aveious dress and i saved
them all up till i got enought to peace a quilt so i have begun it so i will heft to finish it i
would like to have some of your dress for in my quilt i have never got to town to get our pictures
taken but as soon as the roads are so bad but when they get better i will go down to get them
alltogether so you can see what we all look like there was another man shot here last Saturday night
the mad that shot him got clear for it was in self defence he broke the door open to get in the house
but nobody knows what for so i suppose he has paid the penalty of his crime Sarah got your letter
and the flouers that you sent here they was not much wilted when they got here so no more good by
from your cousin jennie jordon to Sue davis and all the family give my Love to all at home and
abroad.
Nancy J. (Jennie) Jordan is originally Nancy J. Davis, daughter of John Davis, who Robert WIshart
says was brother to Sarah Ann Davis Wishart, sister of William Davis. You can see her in the 1860
census record in Mercer County, PA as 11 years old.
According to Robert Wishart, Samuel Wishart and Sarah raised Nancy because her father John Davis was
in the civil war and a prisoner in Anderson Prison.
I figured that there was a Wishart connection because Samuel and Sarah Wishart moved between Mercer
County, PA and Trumbull County, OH a number of times.
We find William Jordan living with his parents WIlliam and Sarah in Findley, Mercer County, PA in
1860. Same area as the Wisharts.
I was able to find the 1880 census record you mention. William and Nancy J. had two children at the
time: William born 1869 and Susan L. born 1872.
Uncle William is likely to be our ancestor William Davis. It could also possibly be Susan's brother
William Davis.
Aunt Sarah is Sarah Davis Wishart, sister to William Davis. Avieous is a alternate spelling of
Samuel Wishart and Sarah Davis Wishart's daughter Avies. In census records it has been spelled
Avius, Avias, and Avies.
2013-07-27 19:50:57
Excerpt from the Davis Family Bible - From Glenwood Davis -- David G Brewer
Marriages
William Davis and Mariah Miccaulister, was married March 10, 1831
William Davis and Mariah Mccalser was married March 10, 1831
William Davis and Emily Bumbaugh, was married Jan. 4th 1842
Births
William Davis born September 27, 1801
Emily, his wife born March 15, 1827
John H. Davis born March 1st, 1837
Joseph Davis born December 4th, 1842
Mary E. Davis born July 22nd, 1844
Samuel L. Davis born September 27th, 1846
Sarah J. Davis born October 29th, 1848
Hannah M. Davis born September 3rd, 1850
Catharine E. Davis born July 19th, 1852
Emily B. Davis born March 21st, 1854
William B. Davis born September 28th, 1855
James L. Davis born November 24th, 1857
Isabella S. Davis born August 10th, 1859
Martha F. Davis born July 20th, 1861
George M. Davis born July 21st, 1863
Henry H. Davis born February 24th, 1865
Daniel M. Davis born February 9th, 1867
Ulyssis E. Davis born October 28, 1868
Waitmen T. Davis, a grandchild born March 20th, 1864
Nettie A. Davis, a grandchild born July 2nd, 1867
DEATHS
Infant, died ..... 1835.
Eliza Davis, died 1835
Mariah Davis, died 1839
Joseph Davis, died December 4th, 1844
Michael Bumbaugh, died August 13th, 1863
Samuel L. Davis, died October 1st, 1865
Mary E. Davis, died July 30th, 1873
Sarah J. Davis, died May 2nd, 1877
Catharine E. Davis, died October 18th, 1877
Della E. Kramer, died October Ith, 1884
Martha F. Davis, died --------
George M. Davis, died October 10th, 1886
Waitman T. Davis, died December 21st, 1886
Emily B. Kramer, died February 15th, 1887
Henry H. Davis, born April 6th, 1888
John H. Davis, died April 10th, 1888
Emily Davis, died April 16th, 1889
William Davis, died February 1898
Ulyssis E. Davis, died January 4th, 1914
James L. Davis, died November 18th, 1916
William Davis died Feb 10, 1898
Daniel M. Davis of New Geneva
& Alverda Provance of New Geneva
Married August 20, 1888 at Garrett Co., Md. by Frederick S. Hipkins
Births
Daniel M. Davis born Feb 9, 1867 (8?)
Alverda Davis born Dept 17, 1871
Ethel P. Davis born June 13, 1892
Garrett L. Davis born Nov 25, 1893
Sallie G. Davis born Oct. 16, 1895
Brant W. Davis born Jan. 25, 1897
Edward M. Davis born Nov. 25, 1899
Christopher Davis born July 1st, 1902
Alverda Provance Davis died Mar. 27th, 1954
Daniel M. Davis died Oct. 1, 1957
