Husband William Henry Davenport
Born: 1877 - Missouri
Christened:
Died: 1973 - Cass County, Missouri
Buried: - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Father: Henry Farmer Davenport
Mother: Mary Margaret Davidson
Marriage:
Wife Neva F.
Born: 1891 - Missouri
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Audrey L. Davenport
Born: Jun 1917 - Missouri
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - William Henry Davenport
Infor from FTM 3802
Birth and death from Freeman cemetary records
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1920 census, West Dolan Township, Cass Co, Mo
Jan 23, 27, 28 1920
William H. Davenport, owns home free & clear, age 42, born in Mo, parents born in Mo
Neva F., age 29, born in Mo, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Jersey
Audrey L., age 2 6/12, born in Mo
Husband Wilson Davenport
Born: 14 Jul 1824 - Washington County, Virginia
Christened:
Died: 5 Apr 1904 - Cass County, Missouri
Cause of Death: stroke of paralysis
Buried: - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Marriage: 23 Nov 1856 - Johnson County, Missouri
Other Spouse: Elizabeth Nolan - 11 Mar 1847 - Johnson, Missouri
Wife Amanda Malvina Johnson
Born: 12 Feb 1830-12 Feb 1831 - Kentucky
Christened:
Died: 15 Dec 1908
Buried: - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Children
1 M James Buchanan Davenport
Born: 11 Sep 1858 - Missouri
Christened:
Died: 9 Nov 1923 - Cass County, Missouri
Cause of Death: Paralytic Stroke
Buried: 11 Nov 1923 - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Spouse: Martha Elizabeth Lafoon
Marr: 20 Feb 1916 - Cleveland, Cass County, Missouri
Spouse: Margaret Jane Davidson
Marr: 8 Feb 1882 - Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri
2 M Jeremiah Farmer Davenport
Born: 28 Aug 1860 - Missouri
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
3 F Martha Lee Davenport
Born: 27 Oct 1866 - Missouri
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
4 M John Terry Davenport
Born: 2 Feb 1869 - Johnson, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 1946 - Cass County, Missouri
Buried: - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
5 M Jefferson Hayes Davenport
Born: 14 Sep 1871 - Missouri
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Wilson Davenport
Cass County Cemetary Records:
Civil War Confederate
"We miss thee from our home, father, we miss thee from thy place, a shadow o'er our life is cast, we miss thy shining face"
Some Info from Pedigree Resource File, CD #38, Pin#722843
Em Shanks
4118 Meister Rd
Lorain, Ohio 44053-11522
Children from
Jana Mihelic , Janabird@aol.com, ancestry submittal
Note: Census of 1920 for son James B lists father and mother as being born in Mo
Dolan Township, Cass County, Mo, Everett PO, 1860, July 20
Note: Close to Anselm Davidson, and Abner was living with Anselm at the time.
William Davenport, age 36, farmer,$3200 Real Estate, $1530 personal, born in Va
Amanda M,. age 30, born in Ky
Susan E., age 12, born in Mo, attended school within the yeqr
Mary S., age 10, born in Mo
James B., age 1, born in Mo
From unknown ancestry.com entry:
Milt. Record : In 1843 Wilson Davenport settled in Dolan twp. of Cass Co. Mo. and in 1857 he moved to Everett, Mo. He enlisted in 1862 in General Shelbys command, while at Ft. Smith, Ark. was left buy the company on account of sickness, and when the federals went down to that part of the country he surrenderd. They wouldn't accept him as a prisoner and he worked for the quartermaster at Ft. Smith, Remaining there until the close of the war. He returned to Cass Co. in 1866,found his home destroyed and didn't began farming until 2 yr. later.
General Notes: Wife - Amanda Malvina Johnson
info from Jana Mihelic , Janabird@aol.com, ancestry submittal
Confirmed by Cass Co Cemetary records
Obit gives year of birth as 1830, stone says 1831
"Seriously injured by fall on porch"
Notes: Marriage
Jana Mihelic , Janabird@aol.com, ancestry submittal
Husband Wilson Davenport
Born: 14 Jul 1824 - Washington County, Virginia
Christened:
Died: 5 Apr 1904 - Cass County, Missouri
Cause of Death: stroke of paralysis
Buried: - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Marriage: 11 Mar 1847 - Johnson, Missouri
Other Spouse: Amanda Malvina Johnson - 23 Nov 1856 - Johnson County, Missouri
Wife Elizabeth Nolan
Born: 2 Sep 1827 - Floyd County, Kentucky
Christened:
Died: 19 Mar 1852 - Johnson County, Missouri
Buried: Mar 1852 - Johnson County, Missouri Austin Cemetery
Children
1 F Sarah Ann Davenport
Born: 28 Jan 1848 - Freeman. Johnson County, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 26 Apr 1907 - Arkansas City, Kansas
Buried:
2 F Mary Susanah Davenport
Born: 8 Dec 1850 - Johnson County, Missouri
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Wilson Davenport
Cass County Cemetary Records:
Civil War Confederate
"We miss thee from our home, father, we miss thee from thy place, a shadow o'er our life is cast, we miss thy shining face"
Some Info from Pedigree Resource File, CD #38, Pin#722843
Em Shanks
4118 Meister Rd
Lorain, Ohio 44053-11522
Children from
Jana Mihelic , Janabird@aol.com, ancestry submittal
Note: Census of 1920 for son James B lists father and mother as being born in Mo
Dolan Township, Cass County, Mo, Everett PO, 1860, July 20
Note: Close to Anselm Davidson, and Abner was living with Anselm at the time.
William Davenport, age 36, farmer,$3200 Real Estate, $1530 personal, born in Va
Amanda M,. age 30, born in Ky
Susan E., age 12, born in Mo, attended school within the yeqr
Mary S., age 10, born in Mo
James B., age 1, born in Mo
From unknown ancestry.com entry:
Milt. Record : In 1843 Wilson Davenport settled in Dolan twp. of Cass Co. Mo. and in 1857 he moved to Everett, Mo. He enlisted in 1862 in General Shelbys command, while at Ft. Smith, Ark. was left buy the company on account of sickness, and when the federals went down to that part of the country he surrenderd. They wouldn't accept him as a prisoner and he worked for the quartermaster at Ft. Smith, Remaining there until the close of the war. He returned to Cass Co. in 1866,found his home destroyed and didn't began farming until 2 yr. later.
General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth Nolan
info from Jana Mihelic ancestry.com web page
Notes: Marriage
info from Jana Mihelic ancestry.com web page
Husband Davidson
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Possible Davidson
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
2 M Bedford County Davidson
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
3 M Campbell County Davidson
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Husband Abner Davidson
Born: 1788 - Virginia
Christened:
Died: 1840 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Buried: - Near Buckeye Pike
Father: James Davidson
Mother: Jane Cockrane
Marriage: 1 Feb 1806 - Campbell County, Virginia
Other Spouse: Rebecca McQuerry - 16 Mar 1819 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Wife Martha Grishaw
Born: - Virginia
Christened:
Died: 1819
Buried:
Father: Isaac Spice Grishaw
Mother: Lettrice Unknown
Children
1 M Jordan A. Davidson 2
AKA: Gordon, Jardin, Jarden, Jordon
Born: 3 Nov 1806 - Virginia
Christened:
Died: Jun 1860 - Wakarusa Township, Douglas County, Kansas
Cause of Death: Cancer, sick for 60 days
Buried: - Lawrence, Kansas
AFN: 18G8-TW1
Spouse: Sarah A Naylor 2
Marr: 28 May 1827 - Lincoln County, Kentucky
2 M Jesse Davidson 2
Born: 1 Mar 1809 - Albemarle County, Virginia
Christened:
Died: 11 Nov 1893 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Buried: - Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky
AFN: 18G8-TZF
Spouse: Rosannah Naylor 2
Marr: 3 May 1831 - Garrard County, Kenticky
3 F Nancy Davidson
Born: 1810 - Kentucky
Christened:
Died: Bef 1850
Buried:
Spouse: William Williamson
Marr: 26 Dec 1828 - Garrard County, Kenticky
4 F Elizabeth Davidson
Born: 19 Feb 1816 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 13 Nov 1888 - Madison County, Kentucky
Buried: - Richmond Cemetery, Main St, Madison County, Kentucky
Spouse: Westly Adams
Marr: 3 May 1841 - Garrard County, Kenticky
5 F Patsy Bell Davidson
Born: 1819 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 1887 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Buried: - Zacharia Ray Cemetery, Garrard County, Kentucky
Spouse: Daniel Ray 5
Marr: 6 Jan 1837 - Garrard County, Kenticky
General Notes: Husband - Abner Davidson
Abner Davidson married a Martha Spicer in Cambell County, Feb 06, 1806. (Bond dated Feb 1, 1806). James Davison signed bond with Abner. Consent by Isaac G. Spicer and Latus G. Spicer, parents of the bride. Joseph Davison and James Davison wtness. Married by William Flowers, Jr. Death date is based on assumption she died in childbirth, with her last child named after her (Patsy). Martha listed as Martha Spicer Abner Davidson married a Martha Spicer in Cambell County, Feb 06, 1806. (Bond dated Feb 1, 1806). James Davison signed bond with Abner. Consent by Isaac G. Spicer and Latus G. Spicer, parents of the bride. Joseph Davison and James Davison wtness. Married by William Flowers, Jr. Per Forrest Calico, FHL film 183259, Rebecca McQuerry was entitled to 1/6 of a tract of land owned by her sister Elizabeth McQuerry"
Initial information from Donovan Hatfield's Ancestors Inernet tree, Ron Hatfield, rshatfield@kih.net Initial information from Donovan Hatfield's AncestorsInernet tree, Ron Hatfield, rshatfield@kih.net Footstone says "Husband" per Cass County, Mo cemetary records Provided by Charles Laffoon, GUNIT@aol.com <mailto:GUNIT@aol.com>: Cass County cemetary records shows marriage as 11/03/1878 (per obit) and 11/04 per marriage license D-290
1859 Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas State Census Source of death date is indicated below. Jefferson Co., Missouri MARRIAGE VOLUME C 1849-1871 p65 1859 Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas State Census Isabella is daughter of John S. Shown in 1860 census as daughter.
Note: Isaac Spicer Grishaw and wife Leticia are sometimes listed as Spice or Spicer.
Also: James Davison is listed in May 1785, in Cambell County, Va, regarding a judgement debt
(Part of Bedford County became Campbell) Tax records style that James had a son named Samuel [the Rev. who married Frances Oglesby in 1802, per the death certificate], and perhaps 2 to 3 more sons.
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Bedford County Marriage Bonds:
James Davidson Jr and Janet Cockran, Feb 6, 1779 (James Davidson Sr, surety and consent of Samuel and Mary Cockran, parents of Janet)
Abner pops up in 1806 for the first time under his own name (and no horse) and James has lost an extra tithe. (Appears to first show up in 1804 as a tithe under James). Abner disappears from the Campbell Co. tax list after 1809.
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Note: Pedigree Chart of Alice Jones Greife, grandaughter of Abner, found in estate of Alta Hazel Burnett
Lists Jordon, birth date as 1807
Lists Abner birthdate as 1788 (so I believe this date as opposed to assuming he was 21 at marriage)
Note: Birth date of about 1789 is also derived from when Abner first shows up as fathers tithe, over the age of 16.
Lists Abners first wife as Patsey Grashaw
Lists Abners death date as Oct 1840
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Children listed here are all listed as Abners children in will. (with exception of James) Date in abstract: 9/19/1840. If age provided on census records is correct, than he was pretty young when Jordan was born, but as stated above, he would have been 18.
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Abner 1820 Garrad County, KY census, no township listed
males: two under 10; ??
two age 10-16; Jordan & Jesse
one age 26-45: Abner b 1775-1794
females:
three under 10; Nancy, Elizabeth, Patsy
two age 26-45: Martha?
2 listed in agriculture
1 female slave, under 14
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Abner 1830 Garrard County, KY census, no township listed
males: one age 5-10 (James?);
one age 10-15(Ahab) ;
one age 40-50 (Abner,b 1780-1790)
females: two age 10-15(Elizabeth, Patsy)
one age 40-50 (Rebecca)
1 male slave 55-100
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Abner 1840 Garrard County, KY census (Grishaws nearby), no township listed
males:
one age 10-15 (James?);
one age 40-50 (Abner, b 1780-1790)
females:
one age 15-20; (Possibly Patsy, but she is supposedly married by this time)
one age 20-30; (Elizabeth)
one age 40-50 (Rebecca)
1 female, 1 male slave, 34-55
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The 1830 and 1840 census indicate a boy (I call James; per Elizabeth Brumfield family records there was a James who died young) born in 1825.
These census (if accurate) would place Abner and Rebecca as being born 1790 - 1794
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FHL 183258
p516,p518
Abner Davidson will 1840/probate Nov 1840 (handwritten notes of Forrest)
Heirs:
Wife: Rebecca Mc Query
Raised Polly McQuerry
1) Jordan dec (son Abner Jr)
2) Jesse - dec
3) Nancy: Married a Williamson
4) Betty
5) Patsy: Married a Daniel Ray, son Abner G
6) Ahab
From abstract of wills:
Executors: Jesse Davidson & Daniel Ray
9/19/1840 (not clear if this is death date)
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Rebecca and Abner Marriage Bond 1230 ; bondsman: Aaron Acton
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Following is from Perrins book,"History of Kentucky" entry on James C. Adams. (Grandson)
"Mrs. Elizabeth Adams was born in Garrard County and is the daughter of Abner and Martha (Grashaw) Davison, both natives of Virginia and early settlers of Garrard County, Kentucky. Mr Davidson was a substantial and prosperous farmer. He was born in 1797, was of English descent, served for many years as justice of his country, in religion was a Baptist and died in 1837. [Note the errors in Death date and probably birth as well. Davison spelling is interesting. ]
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Per the census records, Abner would have been born <1780-1790>. Per info from Robert Davidson, provided by Elizabeth Broomfield, he was born in 1784, in Albermarle, Virginia. (I believe they are assuming 21 at marriage. In addition, the Albermarle birth location was a guess, as earlier researchers assumed he was related the Lincoln County, Ky George Davidson family.) But as mentioned above, grandaughter Alice stated he was born in 1788.
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Buried near Buckeye Pike, Garrard County, per family information provided by Elizabeth Broomfield
Kentucky Route 39 (KY 39) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The route, part of the State Secondary System, exists in two segments, separated at the Madison-Jessamine county line by the Kentucky River. While there is a boat ramp on each side, there is no bridge or ferry carrying vehicular traffic across the waterway. The southernmost terminus of the route is at Kentucky Route 1247 in Somerset. The northernmost terminus is at U.S. Route 27 Business and Kentucky Route 29 in Nicholasville.
The northern terminus of the southern segment is at Kentucky Route 563 in Garrard County 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of the Kentucky River. Although KY 39 ends, the roadway continues north to the south bank of the river at the confluence of Paint Lick Creek; there is a concrete boat landing at the site of an old ferry crossing. The segment between Lancaster and the river is locally called Buckeye Pike. The southern terminus of the northern segment is at the boat launch on the north bank.
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Abner did an inventory on estate of Robert Luttrell in 1822, along with Daniel Ray (future son-in-law?) and David Ray. Appraisers of estates were usually neighbors; the Rays and the Davidsons lived near Scotts Fork
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Abners will:
I, Abner Davidson of the county of Garrard and state of Kentucky hereby declare and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking all other will or wills by me at any time heretofore made. Although I am weak in body I believe I possess a sound and disposing mind and memory. It is my wish first that my executors hereinafter named as soon as may be convenient after my decease, sell at public sale all my property of every description and kind except the plantation wherenow I now live and upon such reasonable credit as they may deem expedient and the monies arising from said sale when collected I wish divided in the following manner: one third part to my beloved wife Rebecca to have use and control for and during her natural life and one hundred dollars to Polly McQuerry whom I have raised, and as a token of my respect for her I also wish her to have her bed and furniture which has been set apart for her is not be sold with any other property - the remainder of the money arising from said sale of my property I wish divided into six equal parts - the first part I give to grandson Abner, son of my eldest son Jordon but if my grandson Abner dies without heirs, I wish the part given him to revert to his brothers and sisters in equal parts- the second part I give unto my son Jesse and the third part I give to my daughter Nancy Williamson and her heirs - the fourth part I give unto my daughter Betsy. The fifth part I give unto my grandson Abner Daniel Ray, son of my daughter Patsy Ray and if my said grandson dies without heirs this part given him to revert to his brothers and sisters - the seventh part I give to my son Ahab and I also give him a filly known as the Shakespeare filly and his bridal and saddle which is not to be sold with any other property. I make this last provision because I have heretofore given to each of my children as they left me a horsebriddle and saddle - it is my wish and desire that my beloved wife Rebecca have use control and live upon the plantation if she choses for and during her natural life and after the deceased of my said wife I wish the money hereby given to her to be divided unto size equal parts and descend in such manner as I have directed the remainder of money arising from my sale to my children and grandchildren - it is my wish and desire and I hereby appoint my beloved son Jesse and Daniel Ray executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand this the 19th day of September in the year of our Lord 1840.
Abner x Davidson
(His mark)
Subscribed and acknowledged
In the presence of
Alexander Collier
Phillip Dunn
Garrard County Court?
I certify that the will of Abner Davidson deceased was produced to court? at the November twenty? Third? 1840 and proven to be such by the oath of Alexander Collier and Phillip Dunn two subscribing witnesses thereto and approved and ordered to be recorded whereupon the same is truly recorded.
Alexander McKee
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Info from George McCormick:
Lincoln Co. Ky:
Abner Davidson was the bondsman for Samuel McQuerry & Elizabeth Acton
Bond #1328 FG William McQuerry FB Aaron Acton Sept 30, 1820
Abner Davidson was the bondsman for William McQuerry & Ann Simpson
Bond #1339 Nov 11, 1820
Garrard Co. Ky:
Lawsuit William McQuery vs. Abner C. Davidson Ex
(38-150-1224) Bk 15-161 May 1842.
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Ky Court Records, Garrard County Probate, 1797-1958, Film 183233, volE, p267: A Davidson paid 50c for appraisal of estate of Elizabeth Acton. May 23,1823
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1810 Garrard County KY
John Davidson age 26-45 with female age 16 to 25
It is suspected that this John later located in Madison County Ky, who married a Kincaid?
General Notes: Wife - Martha Grishaw
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"Elizabeth Crenshaw" is name in Elizabeth Broomfield, family records.
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Following is from Perrins book,"History of Kentucky" entry on James C. Adams. (Grandson)
"Mrs. Elizabeth Adams was born in Garrard County and is the daughter of Abner and Martha (Grashaw) Davison, both natives of Virginia and early settlers of Garrard County, Kentucky. Mr Davidson was a substantial and prosperous farmer. He was born in 1797, was of English descent, served for many years as justiceof his country, in religion was a Baptist and died in 1837. [Note the errors in Death date and probably birth as well. Davison spelling is interesting. ]
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an Abner Davidson married a Martha Spicer in Cambell County, Feb 01, 1806.Isaac G. Spic and Letrice G. Spice were listed as parents of the bride.
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Per George McCormick family information, Abner was married to Elizabeth McQuerry, Rebeccas sister. I have not substantiated this. (In fact, I believe it is due o an old error on a family group sheet) Elizabeth McQuerry married Robert Crutcherin Garrard County, on Sept 1, 1809. Bondsman: Alex McQuerry. Father: William McQuerry.
Notes: Marriage
James Davidson signed bond
Husband Abner Davidson
Born: 1788 - Virginia
Christened:
Died: 1840 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Buried: - Near Buckeye Pike
Father: James Davidson
Mother: Jane Cockrane
Marriage: 16 Mar 1819 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Other Spouse: Martha Grishaw - 1 Feb 1806 - Campbell County, Virginia
Wife Rebecca McQuerry
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: William McQuerry
Mother: Amidore Massey
Children
1 M Ahab Davidson
Born: 4 Aug 1820 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 13 Oct 1884 - Washington County, Arkansas
Buried: - Weddington Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas
Spouse: Mary Renfro
Marr: 8 Jan 1854 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Spouse: Josephine Renfro
Marr: 20 Dec 1850 - Garrard County, Kenticky
2 M James Davidson
Born: 1825 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 1840 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Abner Davidson
Note: Isaac Spicer Grishaw and wife Leticia are sometimes listed as Spice or Spicer.
Also: James Davison is listed in May 1785, in Cambell County, Va, regarding a judgement debt
(Part of Bedford County became Campbell) Tax records style that James had a son named Samuel [the Rev. who married Frances Oglesby in 1802, per the death certificate], and perhaps 2 to 3 more sons.
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Bedford County Marriage Bonds:
James Davidson Jr and Janet Cockran, Feb 6, 1779 (James Davidson Sr, surety and consent of Samuel and Mary Cockran, parents of Janet)
Abner pops up in 1806 for the first time under his own name (and no horse) and James has lost an extra tithe. (Appears to first show up in 1804 as a tithe under James). Abner disappears from the Campbell Co. tax list after 1809.
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Note: Pedigree Chart of Alice Jones Greife, grandaughter of Abner, found in estate of Alta Hazel Burnett
Lists Jordon, birth date as 1807
Lists Abner birthdate as 1788 (so I believe this date as opposed to assuming he was 21 at marriage)
Note: Birth date of about 1789 is also derived from when Abner first shows up as fathers tithe, over the age of 16.
Lists Abners first wife as Patsey Grashaw
Lists Abners death date as Oct 1840
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Children listed here are all listed as Abners children in will. (with exception of James) Date in abstract: 9/19/1840. If age provided on census records is correct, than he was pretty young when Jordan was born, but as stated above, he would have been 18.
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Abner 1820 Garrad County, KY census, no township listed
males: two under 10; ??
two age 10-16; Jordan & Jesse
one age 26-45: Abner b 1775-1794
females:
three under 10; Nancy, Elizabeth, Patsy
two age 26-45: Martha?
2 listed in agriculture
1 female slave, under 14
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Abner 1830 Garrard County, KY census, no township listed
males: one age 5-10 (James?);
one age 10-15(Ahab) ;
one age 40-50 (Abner,b 1780-1790)
females: two age 10-15(Elizabeth, Patsy)
one age 40-50 (Rebecca)
1 male slave 55-100
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Abner 1840 Garrard County, KY census (Grishaws nearby), no township listed
males:
one age 10-15 (James?);
one age 40-50 (Abner, b 1780-1790)
females:
one age 15-20; (Possibly Patsy, but she is supposedly married by this time)
one age 20-30; (Elizabeth)
one age 40-50 (Rebecca)
1 female, 1 male slave, 34-55
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The 1830 and 1840 census indicate a boy (I call James; per Elizabeth Brumfield family records there was a James who died young) born in 1825.
These census (if accurate) would place Abner and Rebecca as being born 1790 - 1794
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FHL 183258
p516,p518
Abner Davidson will 1840/probate Nov 1840 (handwritten notes of Forrest)
Heirs:
Wife: Rebecca Mc Query
Raised Polly McQuerry
1) Jordan dec (son Abner Jr)
2) Jesse - dec
3) Nancy: Married a Williamson
4) Betty
5) Patsy: Married a Daniel Ray, son Abner G
6) Ahab
From abstract of wills:
Executors: Jesse Davidson & Daniel Ray
9/19/1840 (not clear if this is death date)
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Rebecca and Abner Marriage Bond 1230 ; bondsman: Aaron Acton
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Following is from Perrins book,"History of Kentucky" entry on James C. Adams. (Grandson)
"Mrs. Elizabeth Adams was born in Garrard County and is the daughter of Abner and Martha (Grashaw) Davison, both natives of Virginia and early settlers of Garrard County, Kentucky. Mr Davidson was a substantial and prosperous farmer. He was born in 1797, was of English descent, served for many years as justice of his country, in religion was a Baptist and died in 1837. [Note the errors in Death date and probably birth as well. Davison spelling is interesting. ]
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Per the census records, Abner would have been born <1780-1790>. Per info from Robert Davidson, provided by Elizabeth Broomfield, he was born in 1784, in Albermarle, Virginia. (I believe they are assuming 21 at marriage. In addition, the Albermarle birth location was a guess, as earlier researchers assumed he was related the Lincoln County, Ky George Davidson family.) But as mentioned above, grandaughter Alice stated he was born in 1788.
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Buried near Buckeye Pike, Garrard County, per family information provided by Elizabeth Broomfield
Kentucky Route 39 (KY 39) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The route, part of the State Secondary System, exists in two segments, separated at the Madison-Jessamine county line by the Kentucky River. While there is a boat ramp on each side, there is no bridge or ferry carrying vehicular traffic across the waterway. The southernmost terminus of the route is at Kentucky Route 1247 in Somerset. The northernmost terminus is at U.S. Route 27 Business and Kentucky Route 29 in Nicholasville.
The northern terminus of the southern segment is at Kentucky Route 563 in Garrard County 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of the Kentucky River. Although KY 39 ends, the roadway continues north to the south bank of the river at the confluence of Paint Lick Creek; there is a concrete boat landing at the site of an old ferry crossing. The segment between Lancaster and the river is locally called Buckeye Pike. The southern terminus of the northern segment is at the boat launch on the north bank.
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Abner did an inventory on estate of Robert Luttrell in 1822, along with Daniel Ray (future son-in-law?) and David Ray. Appraisers of estates were usually neighbors; the Rays and the Davidsons lived near Scotts Fork
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Abners will:
I, Abner Davidson of the county of Garrard and state of Kentucky hereby declare and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking all other will or wills by me at any time heretofore made. Although I am weak in body I believe I possess a sound and disposing mind and memory. It is my wish first that my executors hereinafter named as soon as may be convenient after my decease, sell at public sale all my property of every description and kind except the plantation wherenow I now live and upon such reasonable credit as they may deem expedient and the monies arising from said sale when collected I wish divided in the following manner: one third part to my beloved wife Rebecca to have use and control for and during her natural life and one hundred dollars to Polly McQuerry whom I have raised, and as a token of my respect for her I also wish her to have her bed and furniture which has been set apart for her is not be sold with any other property - the remainder of the money arising from said sale of my property I wish divided into six equal parts - the first part I give to grandson Abner, son of my eldest son Jordon but if my grandson Abner dies without heirs, I wish the part given him to revert to his brothers and sisters in equal parts- the second part I give unto my son Jesse and the third part I give to my daughter Nancy Williamson and her heirs - the fourth part I give unto my daughter Betsy. The fifth part I give unto my grandson Abner Daniel Ray, son of my daughter Patsy Ray and if my said grandson dies without heirs this part given him to revert to his brothers and sisters - the seventh part I give to my son Ahab and I also give him a filly known as the Shakespeare filly and his bridal and saddle which is not to be sold with any other property. I make this last provision because I have heretofore given to each of my children as they left me a horsebriddle and saddle - it is my wish and desire that my beloved wife Rebecca have use control and live upon the plantation if she choses for and during her natural life and after the deceased of my said wife I wish the money hereby given to her to be divided unto size equal parts and descend in such manner as I have directed the remainder of money arising from my sale to my children and grandchildren - it is my wish and desire and I hereby appoint my beloved son Jesse and Daniel Ray executors of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand this the 19th day of September in the year of our Lord 1840.
Abner x Davidson
(His mark)
Subscribed and acknowledged
In the presence of
Alexander Collier
Phillip Dunn
Garrard County Court?
I certify that the will of Abner Davidson deceased was produced to court? at the November twenty? Third? 1840 and proven to be such by the oath of Alexander Collier and Phillip Dunn two subscribing witnesses thereto and approved and ordered to be recorded whereupon the same is truly recorded.
Alexander McKee
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Info from George McCormick:
Lincoln Co. Ky:
Abner Davidson was the bondsman for Samuel McQuerry & Elizabeth Acton
Bond #1328 FG William McQuerry FB Aaron Acton Sept 30, 1820
Abner Davidson was the bondsman for William McQuerry & Ann Simpson
Bond #1339 Nov 11, 1820
Garrard Co. Ky:
Lawsuit William McQuery vs. Abner C. Davidson Ex
(38-150-1224) Bk 15-161 May 1842.
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Ky Court Records, Garrard County Probate, 1797-1958, Film 183233, volE, p267: A Davidson paid 50c for appraisal of estate of Elizabeth Acton. May 23,1823
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1810 Garrard County KY
John Davidson age 26-45 with female age 16 to 25
It is suspected that this John later located in Madison County Ky, who married a Kincaid?
General Notes: Wife - Rebecca McQuerry
Husband Abner D Davidson
Born: 1787 - Virginia
Christened:
Died: 18 Jan 1849 - Fentress County, Tennessee
Buried:
Father: Joseph Davidson
Mother:
Marriage: 18 Aug 1802 - Grainger County, Tennessee
Wife Ann Evans
Born: 1785 - Virginia
Christened:
Died: 1850
Buried:
Father: Thomas Evans
Mother: Jane Howerton
Children
1 M Thomas Davidson
Born: 1804 - Overton County, Tennessee
Christened:
Died: After 1880 - Cumberland County, Kentucky
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Rich
Spouse: Peggy Francis
2 M James Davidson
Born: 1806 - Travisville, Pickett County, Tennessee
Christened:
Died: 1880 - Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Ruhana "Peggy" Francis
Marr: 11 Dec 1839 - Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky
3 M John Davidson
Born: 1808 - Travisville, Pickett County, Tennessee
Christened:
Died: 1883 - Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky
Buried:
Spouse: Catherine
4 M Archibald Davidson
Born: 1811 - Tennessee
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Emaline
5 M William Arthur Davidson
Born: 1 Jun 1813 - Tennessee
Christened:
Died: 21 Sep 1901 - Montgomery County, Kansas
Buried:
Spouse: Margaret Owen
6 M Joseph Davidson
Born: 18 Sep 1818 - Travisville, Pickett County, Tennessee
Christened:
Died: 4 Sep 1895
Buried:
Spouse: Katherine Harmon
7 F Mary Polly Davidson
Born: 1824 - Tennessee
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
8 F Sarah Davidson
Born: 1826 - Tennessee
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
9 M Samuel R Davidson
Born: Nov 1826 - Fentress County, Tennessee
Christened:
Died: 1908
Buried:
Spouse: Mellissa Young
Marr: 1885
Spouse: Mary Angline Kogar
General Notes: Husband - Abner D Davidson
1820 FENTRESS COUNTY, TN
Davidson Alenor (I think Abner) Overton 11 321110 10010
Male:
3 under 10 (Archibald, William, Joseph)
2 age 10-16 (John, James)
1 age 16-18 (Thomas)
1 age 16-26 (Thomas)
1 age 26-45 (Abner b 1775-1794)
Females:
1 under 14 (?)
1 age 26-45 (Ann b 1775-1794)
1830 FENTRESS COUNTY, TN
page 006 DAVIDSON, ABNER
1102201000000 - 0110001000000
males:
1-under 5 (Samuel)
1-5 to 10 (Joseph would be 12);
2-15 to 20 (Archibald, William);
2-20 to 30 (Thomas, John);
1-40 to 50.Abner b 1780-1790
females:
1-5 to 10; (Mary, Sarah?)
1-10 to 15; (?)
1-40 to 50. Ann b 1780-1790
1840 FENTRESS COUNTY, TN
Davidson Alems (could possibly be Abner)
0012000100 0001100100
Males
1 age 10-15, b 1825-1830, (Samuel)
2 age 15-20 , b 1820-1825, ??
1 age 50-60 (Abner b 1780-1790)
Females
1 age 15-20, b 1820-1825, (Mary?)
1 age 20-30, b 1810-1820, (Lucy?)
1 age 50-60 (Ann b 1780-1790)
General Notes: Wife - Ann Evans
1850 Fentress CoAnc.com Image-7/p425/665/District 7
Davison, Anna (Anna Evans) 65 f w $500 Tennessee
Davison, Samuel 23 m w Farmer Tennessee
Davison, Polly 26 f w Tennessee
Davison, Sarah 24 f w Tennessee
(1850 Fentress Co Tn) (1860 Fentress Co Tn) (1870 Fentress Co Tn)
Husband Abner G. Davidson
Born: 30 Jan 1845 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 14 Mar 1912 - Cleveland, Cass County, Missouri
Cause of Death: Tumor of the brain
Buried: - Peculiar, West Union Cemetery, Cass County, MO
Father: Jesse Davidson 2
Mother: Rosannah Naylor 2
Marriage: 7 Nov 1878 - Cass County, Missouri
Wife Martha Elizabeth Lafoon
AKA: Mattie
Born: 28 Dec 1858 - Mount Pleasant, Cass County, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 12 Jan 1944 - Union Township, Cass County, Misssouri
Buried: - West Union Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass County, Missouri
Father: John East Lafoon
Mother: Rose Ann Powell
Other Spouse: James Buchanan Davenport - 20 Feb 1916 - Cleveland, Cass County, Missouri
Children
1 F Netina Rose Davidson
Born: 11 Aug 1883 - Freeman, Cass County, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 20 Jun 1960 - Belen, Valencia County, , ew Mexico
Buried: - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Spouse: Frederick Thomas Hudson
Marr: 18 Sep 1910 - Cleveland, Cass County, Missouri
General Notes: Husband - Abner G. Davidson
See notes on wife Mattie: Jan 30 birthdate, death date and cemetary info came from this data
Abner G. Davidson married Mattie (Martha Elizabeth) Laffoon, 7 Nov 1878 in Cass, Missouri
This Mattie later married John Davenport, whose first wife was Margaret J Davidson -- possibly Jordans son, Abners daughter
Nov 12, 1878 The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo, Sedalia, Missouri
Next in the list of sensibleyoung men comes Mr Abner G. Davidson, who was married on Nov 3 to Miss Mattie Laffoon at the residence of the bride's father, in Union township, by the Rev JK Lacy.
Reference letter in notes for brother Leander, which indicates that Abner was possibly in Cass County, Mo in 1859! As Abner G. is only 14 at the time, and is shown as at home in Garrad County, (as is Leander) in 1860, this may be referring to cousin Abner H.
Abner living with sister Elizabeth in 1870:
1870 (June 2) Madison County, Kentucky Census: (all listed born in Kentucky)
Turley, Green age 37 Butcher
Lizzie age 32, Keeping House
Robert E age 7 attending school
Rosa age 4 at home
Greene B age 3 at home
Mary E age 4/12 at home
Abner Davidson age 24 Butcher 300, personal estate
Wm Richardsom age 25 Farm Laborer
Henry Turley age 16 Farm Laborer Black
Mary Eubry? age 20 Domestic Laborer Black
from 1880 census: East Dolan, Cass County, Mo, June 22, 1880
Abner Davidson age 34, b in Ky, Fathers Birthplace: Va Mothers Birthplace: Va
Occupation: Miller
Wife: Mattie, age 21, b in Mo, Fathers Birthplace: Tn Mothers Birthplace: Tn
Occupation: Keeps House
A James M Karr is living with them: age 53, b in Ohio, parents born in PA, Dry Goods Merchant
From 1900 census: Union Township, Cass County, Mo, June 21, 1900
Abner Davidson age 55, b in Ky, Jan 1845, Fathers Birthplace: KY Mothers Birthplace: KY
Occupation: Farmer, married 21 years,owns, mortgaged
Wife: Mattie, age 41, b in Mo, Fathers Birthplace: VA Mothers Birthplace: Tn, married 21 years
Netina R, age 16, Aug 1883, born in MO
1930 Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas
231 Poplar St
Fred T Hudson
Rose Hudson
Robert D Hudson
Carolyn Hudson
Harold Hudson
Willard A Hudson
Mattie E Davenport
1940 Union, Cass, Missouri
Fred T Hudson
Rose N Hudson
Harold K Hudson
Willard A Hudson
Mattie E Davenport
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1895 Cass County, Dolan Township map shows that Abner owned 160 acres
Obituary--A.G. Davidson
A.G. Davidson was born January 30, 1845, in Garrard County, Kentucky. He came to Missouri when he was about 20 years of age, and commenced forming ties in social life that joined him in the affections of others, and others to him in bonds of friendship that were not be broken by anything less than death. His first relations fiormed in Missouri were formed at or near Freeman in this county.
He was married November 3, 1878 to Miss M.E. Laffoon. To this union was born one child, a daughter, Rose, who with her mother is left to endure the sorrow incurred by the departure of an affectionate father and husband.
Bother Davidson professed faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, January 20, 1889and lived his profession continuously from that day until the sweet messenger of peace came to bear his soul away to the place of the saints, which was Thursday, March 14, 1912. The deceased was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and the Woodmen of the World, also. A large number of those who had known him gathered at the West Ubion Baptist Church on Saturday, March 16th, the day of his funeral and burial, to pay their tribute of respect to the memory of one who had endeared himself to them.
The writer desires to take this way of saying that Brother Davidson was remarkable for his mindfullness of others. He never cared to give vent to his sorrows, lest so doing woulkd distress others.I never heard him complain about his relation or experience with anyone. If there were any he did not have an interest in, he never made it known to me.We were together day and night.He assured me that his home was open to my entertainment at all times. He was companionable, always making one feel that he meant to be all that he pretended to be.He will be missed, not alone by the relatives, but by all that knew him.
He served his community: he served his Lord's church: and now it can be truly said that he rests from his labors and his works of which we are justly proud to follow him. For him to live was Christ and to die was gain.May the God of all grace encorage the hearts of those who are left to mourn his going away, and sustain them for the trials of this life. While we feel impoverished by his departure, yet we ought to be thankful for the bebefits received from his life and feel that heaven is nearer by his having entered into his eternal rest.
by Rev. G. W. Plums, his former pastor
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Abner Davidson, Dead
Abner Davidson, about 68 years of age and one of the oldest and highly respected citizens of the western part of the county, died last Thursday afternoon at his residence,, for miles southeast of Cleveland, after an illness of some weeks. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, the service being conducted by Reverand Plum of Belton. The burial was made at West Union cemetary,
Mr. Davidson had been a resident of the western part of the county for something like forty years, and for a number of years past had resided on the farm where he died. He had resided continuously on that farm since moving from Freeman twelve or fourteen years ago. For nine or ten years previous to that time he was associated with John S, Johnson in the flour mill at Freeman. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our many friends who helped to care for our dear husband and father during his late illness.Nothing that loving hearts could conceive or kind hands could do was left undone, and we are thankful to Almighty God for such dear friends in this, our sad bereavement.--Mrs. A.G. Davidson and daughter
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Word and Way (Kansas City, MO) 02 May 1902 Thu p15
DAVIDSON'97Abner G. Davidson was born in Kentucky, Jan. 30, 1845, and died at Cleveland. Mo.. March 14, 1912. After his conversion on Jan. 20, 1889, he united with the Baptist church, and from that day has served the Lord with gladness. He was an advocate of everything good and stood ready to lend a helping hand. He was a kind neighbor and a faithful friend, and his home was conspicuous for genuine hos- pitality. He loved his home, he loved his family and never failed to tell them so. We shall miss him.
"But he is not dead for whom we softly call.
He is not lost for whom our strong tear s fall;
He is with God and God is over all. " Nora D. Williams.
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Death Certificate:
#8533, Cass County, Union, Missouri Mar 14, 1912
Cause: Tumor of the brain, 4 months duration
age: 67 years, 1 months and 15 days
DOB: Jan 30, 1845, Garrard County, Ky
Father shown as Jesse A. Davidson, born in Va
Mother shown as Rose A. Nailer, born in Va
signed by S.A Laffoon, Cleveland
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The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo, Sedalia, Missouri
Tue Nov 12, 1878
Next in the list of sensible young men comes Mr Abner G. Davidson, who was married on Nv 3d to Miss Mattie Laffoon at the residence of the bride's father, in Union township, by the Rev. J.K. Lacy.
General Notes: Wife - Martha Elizabeth Lafoon
From the Cleveland, Cass, Missouri (1890-1990) year book.
Martha Elizabeth "Mattie Laffoon was born December 28, 1858, at Mount Pleasant, Cass, Missouri, the daughter of John East Laffoon and Rose Ann (Powell) Laffoon. She was married twice. Her first marriage, Nov. 24 1878 in Cass County, Mo., was to Abner B. Davidson, who was born January 30, 1845. Little is known about him except that he was a farmer. He died March 14, 1912, and was buried in West Union Cemetery. They had one daughter, Netina Rose Davidson, who married Frederick Thomas Hudson. Five children were born to Rose and Frederick: Robert, Frederick, Carol, Willard, (or Bill), and Harold K. Hudson. Robert was a motorman for the San Francisco Street car system. Carol married Theo. F. Pfeffer and lived in Belen, New Mexico. Willard married Helen (McGinnis) Chrismand and was in the construction bussiness in Ellensburg, Washington. Harold K. was in the bank Construction busines in Hartley, Iowa. We do not have infomation on their children.
Mattie's second marriage was to James Buchanan Davenport on Feb. 20, 1916. The wedding was held in the parlour of the bride's father John East Laffoon, near Cleveland. James Davenport, born September 11, 1848 had been married previously to Margaret Jane "Maggie" Davidson, who died Dec. 20, 1914.
Mattie and Jame B. Davenport lived in Kansas City unitl his death on November 9, 1923. He was buried in Freeman, Missouri beside his first wife.
After his death, Mattie lived with her daughter, Rose (Davidson) Hudson. She died Jan 12, 1944, and is buried in West Union Cenetery, beside her first husband. One large stone with the name "Davidson" marks their graves. Thus, Mattie was buried as "Mattie E. Davidson."
Submitted by Ernestine Christy Keller
According to Kathleen Diane Hamilton Tyson:
Mattie was born 28 DEC 1858 in Union Township, Cass County, MO
Death: 12 JAN 1944 in Union Township, Cass County, MO Reference Number: 3645
Father: John East Laffoon b: 18 AUG 1830 in Surry County, NC
Mother: Rose Ann Powell b: 26 OCT 1834 in Claiborne County, TN
Marriage 1 James Davenport
Marriage 2 Abner G. Davidson
930 Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas
231 Poplar St
Fred T Hudson
Rose Hudson
Robert D Hudson
Carolyn Hudson
Harold Hudson
Willard A Hudson
Mattie E Davenport
1940 Union, Cass, Missouri
Fred T Hudson
Rose N Hudson
Harold K Hudson
Willard A Hudson
Mattie E Davenport
Notes: Marriage
Husband Abner H. Davidson
Born: 5 Oct 1832 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 9 Apr 1880 - Cass County, Missouri
Buried: 11 Apr 1880 - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Father: Jordan A. Davidson 2
Mother: Sarah A Naylor 2
Marriage: 28 Jan 1854 - Jefferson County, Missouri
Other Spouse: Isabella Johnson
Wife Margaret J. Musick
Born: 15 Feb 1835 - Missouri
Christened:
Died: 29 Jun 1857
Buried:
Father: Uel Musick
Mother: Sarah Casson
Children
1 F Sarah Frances Davidson
Born: 1854
Christened:
Died: 1904
Buried:
Spouse: Rutherford Ralph Hook
Marr: 12 Jun 1872 - Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri
2 F Mary Georgia Ann Davidson
Born: 1856 - Lawrence, Kansas
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Alonzo Stephen Hook
Marr: 10 Sep 1872 - Cass County, Missouri
3 F Margaret Jane Davidson
Born: 8 Feb 1858 - Cass County, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 20 Dec 1914 - Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Cause of Death: mitral regurgitation
Buried: 22 Dec 1914 - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Spouse: James Buchanan Davenport
Marr: 8 Feb 1882 - Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri
General Notes: Husband - Abner H. Davidson
Jordan Davidson, Date of settlement Nov 1855 , number of minors: 4
A Davidson, Date of settlement: March 1855, number of minors: 3 (total number is only 4, indicating wife had died?)
JA Davidson, Date of settlement Nov 1854, number of minors: 2
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This may be his cousin Abner, but he would have been too young to own land:
US Land Records
Name
Issue Date
Place
Land Office
Meridian
Township
Range
Section
40 acres
Accession Number
Document Number
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Year Name (s) County State Page Township Database
1859 DAVIDSON ABNER Leavenworth County KS 048 Leavenworth KS 1859 State Census Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Kansas Voter Registration record:
Davidson Abner County: 1 Election Date: March 30, 1855 p 441
Leveanworth Kansas, Voter Registration 1859:
LAST NAME FIRST NAME OCCUPATION STREET BLOCK WARD
Davidson Abner fruit deal'r Cherokee 20 Second
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1860 census (shown with mother Sarah and family .. Jordan died in June 1860)
Lawrence, Kansas, July 12, 1860
Abner 29, born in KY
Margaret 2, born in Mo
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1870 census, Grand River Township, Cass County Missouri
July 27, 1870
Ab Davidson, age 38, farmer, born in KY, real estate: $10,000, Personal:$4000
Isabella, age 34, born in Mo
Georgianne, age 14, born in KS, attended school in last year
Margaret, age 11, born in Mo, attended school in last year
Kate, age 6, born in Mo, attended school in last year
Lee, male,age 3, born in Mo
no name, age 1,female infant, born in Mo
1880 census, Grand River Township, Cass County Missouri
June 15, 1880
Isabella, age 44, farmer, born in Mo, parents born in KY
Maggie, age 21, born in Mo, father born in KY
Lucy, female, age 17, born in Mo, father born in KY
Nellie, age 11, born in Mo, father born in KY, attended school in last year
Per Brynn Shulz : "Abner H. is in the Freeman cemetery (Cass County Mo) born Feb 16,1831 Died Apr. 11 1880 .Yes, he is with the Musick Family"
From information below, I believe that Abner married Margaret Musick and had the following children:
Mary Georgia Ann (Not known where buried) married Alonzo Hook
Sarah Frances (buried in Freeman) married Rutherford Hook (Sarah is listed with Anselm Davidson in 1870 census)
Margaret (buried in Freeman) married James Davenport)
Abner later married Isabella, and had children:
Lucy/Kate
Robert Lee (died young)
Nellie (died young)
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An A. Davidson is listed as an 1875,1876 AND 1877 Justice of the County Court, Cass County, per "History of Cass County" PUBLISHED 1917.
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Per Freeman Cemetery records, there is an Abner Davidson who died 04/11/1880 in Freeman, Mo. He is said to be "48 years, 6 months and 6 days" which would match my birth date exactly off 1 year. (I believe my birth date is from Kansas census records). Wife in cemetery is shown as Martha Elizabeth! I checked with author and they said that this is not on the tombstone, and may in fact be a mistake.
Inscription: "Dearest husband, thou has left us and thy loss we deeply feel, but tis God who has bereft us, he can all our sorrows heal."
Cass County Times Courier, dated Thursday, April 22, 1880, has an obit. A Memorial to Abner Davidson also published, Thursday May 20,1880.
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obit:
DAVIDSON, Judge Abner, died at the residence of John S. Johnson,Esq, on April 9,1880, in FREEMAN. He was about fifty years old, was born in Kentucky, but moved to Missouri when a small boy, had lived in Cass County since 1851. Was elected to the County Court in 1874, was Mason of the rank of Knight Templar. No burial information.
Death's Doings
Judge Abner Davidson died at his residence near Freeman last Saturday, and was buried Monday with honors of Free Masonry, of which craft he was an honored member. He has been intimately connected with the history of Cass county, having filled many honorable public positions. He was about 60 years of age.
Abner Davidson Probate:
Died April 11, 1880, heirs: Fanny Hook, George Ann Hook, Lucy Davidson, Nellie Davidson & Maggy Davidson
Margaret Jane Davidson Davenport obit states she was the daughter of Judge Abner Davidson. Later mentions that Abner also "used to operate the old mill at Ryan's bridge in the early '70's."
Margaret Jane Davidson's death certificate lists Margaret Musick as her mother.
Note: John S. Johnson Sr and Jr listed in probate papers. Possible Isabella's father/brother? Abner died intestate. (John S Sr married a Nancy and a Catherine)
Isabella is daughter of John S. Shown in 1860 census as daughter.
Isabella became Gregg.
Davidson, Isabella m Gregg, A. H. 01 Jan 1882 Cass IGI
Judge Abner's daughter, Georgia Anne, is listed as being born in Lawrence, Kansas on her daughter Annie's death certificate.
Judge Abner's daughter, Margaret, is shown as having mother Margaret Musick on her death certificate. An Abner married Margaret Musick in Jefferson County -- same time Jordan's family was there, and close in time to marriages of James and Nancy Davidson.
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July 1850 -- listed as 18 years
July 1860 -- listed as 29 years
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Note: Franklin Co., Missouri
VOLUME B 1843 -1864
Anslem L. Davidson and Priscilla R. Musick
married on 18 November 1847 by Jno. H. Thompson, MG at Franklin Co., Mo.
the consolidated hand written index lists Priscilla R. Musick
An Abner, age 27, born in KY is shown living with this couple in Cass County, Mo, 1860, July 20.
Abner's wife Margaret and Priscilla were sisters. Anslem is shown as born in VA.
Next door is Davenport family, with young James B Davenport, who later married Maggie Davidson, Abner's daughter?
A Thomas Davidson, age 31, born in KY, (wife Armanita) is also nearby.
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Per Cass County Cemetery records, Robert L Davidson (son of Abner and Isabell Davidson) died Feb 27, 1876, age 8 years, 11 mo, 17 days,
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Probate record for Nellie M. Davidson was filed Aug 18, 1884. Assets listed:
$450 note , 8% per annum, against JS Johnson and dated Sept 1, 1883.
$400 note, 10% per annum, against Isabella and A. Gregg, dated Nov 24th, 1883.
$545.75, 10% per annum, against Wilson Davenport, dated Nov 29, 1883.
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Moved to Kansas in March 1855.
Listed as Saddle(lace)maker in 1850, Jefferson County Missouri census
Possible Abner? (Arkansas Land records):
Patentee Land Office Doc. Date Base Line TWP Range Section Acres
ABNER DAVIDSON FAYETTEVILLE 772O 1856/12/15 0516.0 N 33.0W 33 40.0000
1838 Washington County Tax List, and 1850 and 1860 census list an Abner. Possible (remote) that 1838 is Abner's grandfather and the other two are him?
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The Daily Kansas Tribune (Lawrence, Kansas) Sun, Jul 16, 1865 Page 2
From Missouri
Mr. Abner L. Davidson, a former citizen of Douglas county, but more recently of Cass county Mo., called on us Thursday, He reports the crops a usually good in the border counties of that State, and everything quiet. Many of the paroled rebel soldiers are returning- some settling down on farms, others going to work at trades, and all are manifesting a spirit of peace and a determination to conduct themselves as becomes good members of the community. No bushwhacking has been known for several months, the last gang having surrendered some time since. The larger portion of them have gone South. No danger now exists in traveling through the cou nry. In fact, as Mr. Davidson expressed it, Jim Lane might ride all over Cass and Jackson counties with his name chalked upon his hat, and meet with no harm. Missouri has experienced an entire revulsion of feeling since the first year of the war. The question of slavery has been forever settled; and none more thoroughly recognize this fact than the people of Missouri. They now welcome with pleasure any acquisition to their population, come from what State it may. Already a considerable immigration from the East has commenced. These men come to buy farms, to erect workshops, and to open stores. No better farming country in the world can be found than Cass and Jackson counties.
The adoption of the new Constitution has inaugurated a new era for Missouri, and has contributed vastly to establish oonfidcnce in the stability oi society .there. The c itizens generally arc pleased with the re sult, and men of the old free States n ow feel safe in investing and settling there. see in the future a gloriou s career for Missouri. Through the fiery trials of the pas t four years she has come out so thoroughly purified that no taint of the old curse remains, and Missouri the New bids adieu to Missouri the Old.
Possible:
Name:
Side:
Regiment State/Origin:
Regiment:
Company:
Rank In:
Rank Out:
Film Number:
Other Records:
General Notes: Wife - Margaret J. Musick
I question the Va birth location. Sister Pricilla is shown on census as being born in Mo.
From "History of Lewis Family":Margaret J, born in 1835 married Abner Davidson, had 3 children, and died in 1857.
Info from From Burley Johnson:
Repository:
Name: Family History Center - Los Angeles Temple Branch
Los Angeles, California 90025
Title: GENEALOGY of the MUSIC FAMILY and SOME KINDRED LINES
Author: Reverend G. C. Musick - 1924
Publication: Meadow Bridge, West Virginia 1964 (See Musick Family Association of America]
Call Number: 929.273M937m
Note:
Photo copy of Johnson family entries on file in family archives of Burley Ray Johnson.
Text: Page 137
Page: Page 132
Text: 7--D Margaret J., b. 1835, m. Abner Davidson, had three children, d. in 1857
Repository:
Name: Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Johnson
Sunset Beach, California 90742-0189
e-mail dorothyejohnson@mstar2.net
Title: Family Archives - Burley Johnson
Author: Burley Johnson (Ancestral File Number: 1F4H-58)
Publication: Family Group Sheets and Pedigree Charts
Note:
Genealogical researcher: Marie Buch
Text: Twenty Generations of the Burley Johnson Family, compiled from Personal Family Records and Research in English, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia Records
Note: Records the birth of Margaret Musick on 15 Feb 1835 in Albemarle County, Virginia
Repository:
Name: Family History Center - Los Angeles Temple Branch
Los Angeles, California 90025
Note: Sister of Maragret, Priscilla, ( per Johnson ecords, b: 28 Jan 1828 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA) also married a Davidson, and resided in Cass County, Mo!
Title: GENEALOGY of the MUSIC FAMILY and SOME KINDRED LINES
Author: Reverend G. C. Musick - 1924
Publication: Meadow Bridge, West Virginia 1964 (See Musick Family Association of America)
Call Number: 929.273M937m
Note:
Photo copy of Johnson family entries on file in family archives of Burley Ray Johnson.
Text: Page 137
Page: Page 132
Text: 4--D Priscilla, b. about 1828, m. Anselm L. Davidson, has children, resided at Harrisonville, Cass Co., Mo.
Other Anselms:
Year
1880
Viewing records 1-1 of 1 Matches
Year
1860
Notes: Marriage
Abner Davidson and Margaret Musick both of lawful age married on 28 January 1854 by Jaems Williams, MG at Jefferson Co., Mo. the hand written index has Margaret Music
Husband Abner H. Davidson
Born: 5 Oct 1832 - Garrard County, Kenticky
Christened:
Died: 9 Apr 1880 - Cass County, Missouri
Buried: 11 Apr 1880 - Freeman Cemetery, Dolan Township, Cass County, Missouri
Father: Jordan A. Davidson 2
Mother: Sarah A Naylor 2
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Margaret J. Musick - 28 Jan 1854 - Jefferson County, Missouri
Wife Isabella Johnson
Born: May 1835 - Missouri
Christened:
Died: After 1900
Buried:
Father: John S Johnson
Mother: Nancy Fitzgerald
Other Spouse: AH Gregg - 1 Jan 1882 - Cass County, Missouri
Children
1 F Lucy Zella Davidson
Born: 19 Oct 1863 - Jefferson City, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 28 May 1940 - Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
Buried:
Spouse: William L Musick
Marr: 25 Feb 1886 - Cass County, Missouri
2 M Robert Lee Davidson
Born: 10 Mar 1867 - Cass County, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 27 Feb 1876 - Cass County, Missouri
Buried:
3 F Nellie M Davidson
Born: 23 Jul 1869 - Cass County, Missouri
Christened:
Died: 22 Dec 1945 - Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Buried: - Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Spouse: Charles O Saultz
Marr: 25 Oct 1888 - Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri
General Notes: Husband - Abner H. Davidson
Jordan Davidson, Date of settlement Nov 1855 , number of minors: 4
A Davidson, Date of settlement: March 1855, number of minors: 3 (total number is only 4, indicating wife had died?)
JA Davidson, Date of settlement Nov 1854, number of minors: 2
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This may be his cousin Abner, but he would have been too young to own land:
US Land Records
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1859 DAVIDSON ABNER Leavenworth County KS 048 Leavenworth KS 1859 State Census Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Kansas Voter Registration record:
Davidson Abner County: 1 Election Date: March 30, 1855 p 441
Leveanworth Kansas, Voter Registration 1859:
LAST NAME FIRST NAME OCCUPATION STREET BLOCK WARD
Davidson Abner fruit deal'r Cherokee 20 Second
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1860 census (shown with mother Sarah and family .. Jordan died in June 1860)
Lawrence, Kansas, July 12, 1860
Abner 29, born in KY
Margaret 2, born in Mo
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1870 census, Grand River Township, Cass County Missouri
July 27, 1870
Ab Davidson, age 38, farmer, born in KY, real estate: $10,000, Personal:$4000
Isabella, age 34, born in Mo
Georgianne, age 14, born in KS, attended school in last year
Margaret, age 11, born in Mo, attended school in last year
Kate, age 6, born in Mo, attended school in last year
Lee, male,age 3, born in Mo
no name, age 1,female infant, born in Mo
1880 census, Grand River Township, Cass County Missouri
June 15, 1880
Isabella, age 44, farmer, born in Mo, parents born in KY
Maggie, age 21, born in Mo, father born in KY
Lucy, female, age 17, born in Mo, father born in KY
Nellie, age 11, born in Mo, father born in KY, attended school in last year
Per Brynn Shulz : "Abner H. is in the Freeman cemetery (Cass County Mo) born Feb 16,1831 Died Apr. 11 1880 .Yes, he is with the Musick Family"
From information below, I believe that Abner married Margaret Musick and had the following children:
Mary Georgia Ann (Not known where buried) married Alonzo Hook
Sarah Frances (buried in Freeman) married Rutherford Hook (Sarah is listed with Anselm Davidson in 1870 census)
Margaret (buried in Freeman) married James Davenport)
Abner later married Isabella, and had children:
Lucy/Kate
Robert Lee (died young)
Nellie (died young)
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An A. Davidson is listed as an 1875,1876 AND 1877 Justice of the County Court, Cass County, per "History of Cass County" PUBLISHED 1917.
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Per Freeman Cemetery records, there is an Abner Davidson who died 04/11/1880 in Freeman, Mo. He is said to be "48 years, 6 months and 6 days" which would match my birth date exactly off 1 year. (I believe my birth date is from Kansas census records). Wife in cemetery is shown as Martha Elizabeth! I checked with author and they said that this is not on the tombstone, and may in fact be a mistake.
Inscription: "Dearest husband, thou has left us and thy loss we deeply feel, but tis God who has bereft us, he can all our sorrows heal."
Cass County Times Courier, dated Thursday, April 22, 1880, has an obit. A Memorial to Abner Davidson also published, Thursday May 20,1880.
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obit:
DAVIDSON, Judge Abner, died at the residence of John S. Johnson,Esq, on April 9,1880, in FREEMAN. He was about fifty years old, was born in Kentucky, but moved to Missouri when a small boy, had lived in Cass County since 1851. Was elected to the County Court in 1874, was Mason of the rank of Knight Templar. No burial information.
Death's Doings
Judge Abner Davidson died at his residence near Freeman last Saturday, and was buried Monday with honors of Free Masonry, of which craft he was an honored member. He has been intimately connected with the history of Cass county, having filled many honorable public positions. He was about 60 years of age.
Abner Davidson Probate:
Died April 11, 1880, heirs: Fanny Hook, George Ann Hook, Lucy Davidson, Nellie Davidson & Maggy Davidson
Margaret Jane Davidson Davenport obit states she was the daughter of Judge Abner Davidson. Later mentions that Abner also "used to operate the old mill at Ryan's bridge in the early '70's."
Margaret Jane Davidson's death certificate lists Margaret Musick as her mother.
Note: John S. Johnson Sr and Jr listed in probate papers. Possible Isabella's father/brother? Abner died intestate. (John S Sr married a Nancy and a Catherine)
Isabella is daughter of John S. Shown in 1860 census as daughter.
Isabella became Gregg.
Davidson, Isabella m Gregg, A. H. 01 Jan 1882 Cass IGI
Judge Abner's daughter, Georgia Anne, is listed as being born in Lawrence, Kansas on her daughter Annie's death certificate.
Judge Abner's daughter, Margaret, is shown as having mother Margaret Musick on her death certificate. An Abner married Margaret Musick in Jefferson County -- same time Jordan's family was there, and close in time to marriages of James and Nancy Davidson.
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July 1850 -- listed as 18 years
July 1860 -- listed as 29 years
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Note: Franklin Co., Missouri
VOLUME B 1843 -1864
Anslem L. Davidson and Priscilla R. Musick
married on 18 November 1847 by Jno. H. Thompson, MG at Franklin Co., Mo.
the consolidated hand written index lists Priscilla R. Musick
An Abner, age 27, born in KY is shown living with this couple in Cass County, Mo, 1860, July 20.
Abner's wife Margaret and Priscilla were sisters. Anslem is shown as born in VA.
Next door is Davenport family, with young James B Davenport, who later married Maggie Davidson, Abner's daughter?
A Thomas Davidson, age 31, born in KY, (wife Armanita) is also nearby.
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Per Cass County Cemetery records, Robert L Davidson (son of Abner and Isabell Davidson) died Feb 27, 1876, age 8 years, 11 mo, 17 days,
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Probate record for Nellie M. Davidson was filed Aug 18, 1884. Assets listed:
$450 note , 8% per annum, against JS Johnson and dated Sept 1, 1883.
$400 note, 10% per annum, against Isabella and A. Gregg, dated Nov 24th, 1883.
$545.75, 10% per annum, against Wilson Davenport, dated Nov 29, 1883.
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Moved to Kansas in March 1855.
Listed as Saddle(lace)maker in 1850, Jefferson County Missouri census
Possible Abner? (Arkansas Land records):
Patentee Land Office Doc. Date Base Line TWP Range Section Acres
ABNER DAVIDSON FAYETTEVILLE 772O 1856/12/15 0516.0 N 33.0W 33 40.0000
1838 Washington County Tax List, and 1850 and 1860 census list an Abner. Possible (remote) that 1838 is Abner's grandfather and the other two are him?
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The Daily Kansas Tribune (Lawrence, Kansas) Sun, Jul 16, 1865 Page 2
From Missouri
Mr. Abner L. Davidson, a former citizen of Douglas county, but more recently of Cass county Mo., called on us Thursday, He reports the crops a usually good in the border counties of that State, and everything quiet. Many of the paroled rebel soldiers are returning- some settling down on farms, others going to work at trades, and all are manifesting a spirit of peace and a determination to conduct themselves as becomes good members of the community. No bushwhacking has been known for several months, the last gang having surrendered some time since. The larger portion of them have gone South. No danger now exists in traveling through the cou nry. In fact, as Mr. Davidson expressed it, Jim Lane might ride all over Cass and Jackson counties with his name chalked upon his hat, and meet with no harm. Missouri has experienced an entire revulsion of feeling since the first year of the war. The question of slavery has been forever settled; and none more thoroughly recognize this fact than the people of Missouri. They now welcome with pleasure any acquisition to their population, come from what State it may. Already a considerable immigration from the East has commenced. These men come to buy farms, to erect workshops, and to open stores. No better farming country in the world can be found than Cass and Jackson counties.
The adoption of the new Constitution has inaugurated a new era for Missouri, and has contributed vastly to establish oonfidcnce in the stability oi society .there. The c itizens generally arc pleased with the re sult, and men of the old free States n ow feel safe in investing and settling there. see in the future a gloriou s career for Missouri. Through the fiery trials of the pas t four years she has come out so thoroughly purified that no taint of the old curse remains, and Missouri the New bids adieu to Missouri the Old.
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General Notes: Wife - Isabella Johnson
Isabella became Gregg.
Davidson, Isabella m Gregg, A. H. 01 Jan 1882 Cass IGI
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Probate record for Nellie M. Davidson was filed Aug 18, 1884. Assets listed:
$450 note , 8% per annum, against JS Johnson and dated Sept 1, 1883.
$400 note, 10% per annum, against Isabella and A. Gregg, dated Nov 24th, 1883.
$545.75, 10% per annum, against Wilson Davenport, dated Nov 29, 1883.
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1895 Dolan Township Map
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Two adjacent 40 acre lots
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1900 Springfield Ward 1, Greene, Missouri
William L Musick
Zella L Musick
Elmer L Musick
Nellie B Musick
Belle Gregg