Ancestors of Orren Davidson



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Rosser K. Davidson and America Ann Doane




Husband Rosser K. Davidson

           Born: 29 Oct 1900 - Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Apr 1944 - Smyth County, Virginia
 Cause of Death: Acute cardiac failure//Chronic bronchial asthma
         Buried:  - Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smythe County, Virginia


         Father: Jacob Lee Davidson
         Mother: Luvenia Caldonia Davidson


       Marriage: 1925



Wife America Ann Doane

           Born: 6 Apr 1906 - Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 26 Dec 2002 - Smyth County, Virginia
         Buried:  - Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smythe County, Virginia


         Father: Leander E, Doane
         Mother: Louise Sesser




Children
1 F Eloise Davidson

           Born: 1926 - Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: John Henry Johnson
           Marr: 10 Oct 1945 - Marion, Virginia


2 F Evelyn Cecilia Davidson

           Born: 23 Dec 1938 - Smyth County, Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 20 Jun 2007 - Smyth County, Virginia
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Ralph Preston Chapman
           Marr: 28 Jan 1956 - Marion, Virginia



General Notes: Husband - Rosser K. Davidson

VA Death Index:
Name:Rosser K Davidson
Gender:Male
Race:White
Death Age:43
Birth Date:29 Oct 1900
Death Date:17 Apr 1944
Death Place:Saltville, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Registration Date:1 May 1944
Father:Jake L Davidson
Mother:Caldonia Davidson
Spouse:America Doane Davidson
Occupation: Electrician helper
Acute cardiac failure
Chronic bronchial asthma
Burial: Saltville, VA

Find a Grave:
Rosser K Davidson
Birth: Oct. 29, 1900
Virginia, USA
Death: Apr. 17, 1944
Smyth County
Virginia, USA
Burial:
Elizabeth Cemetery
Saltville
Smyth County
Virginia, USA

1930 Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia
Davidson J L,Male,White,67,abt 1863,Virginia,Virginia,North Carolina, age at first marriage: 17, laborer state highway
Davidson,Caldonia,Wife,Female,White,72,abt 1858,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia, age at first marriage:24
Davidson,Ro?Es L,Son,Male,White,29,abt 1901,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia, age at first marriage: 24, laborer steel plant
Davidson,America,Daughter-in-law,Female,White,23,abt 1907,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia, age at first marriage: 18
Davidson,Elleoise,Granddaughter,Female,White,1,abt 1929,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia
King,Mary,Granddaughter,Female,White,22,abt 1908,Virginia,Virginia,Virginia


General Notes: Wife - America Ann Doane

Find a Grave:
America D Davidson
Birth: Apr. 6, 1906
Virginia, USA
Death: Dec. 26, 2002
Smyth County
Virginia, USA

Burial:
Elizabeth Cemetery
Saltville
Smyth County
Virginia, USA
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William Edwards Eads and Roxie India Davidson




Husband William Edwards Eads

           Born: 18 Dec 1924
     Christened: 
           Died: 7 Sep 1997
         Buried:  - Kime Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri


         Father: William Eads
         Mother: Ethel Mae Hutton


       Marriage: 3 Jul 1953 - Smyth County, Virginia



Wife Roxie India Davidson

           Born: 10 Sep 1932
     Christened: 
           Died: 24 Dec 1998
         Buried:  - Kime Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri


         Father: Millard Davidson
         Mother: Cora Lee Gillespie




Children
1 M Mitchell Bryan Eads

           Born: 5 Apr 1965 - Advance, Stoddard County, Missouri
     Christened: 
           Died: 7 Aug 2010 - Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri
         Buried:  - Kime Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri
         Spouse: Leisa Stallings



General Notes: Husband - William Edwards Eads

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Charley Wilburn Eads
BIRTH18 Dec 1924
DEATH7 Sep 1997 (aged 72)
BURIAL
Kime Cemetery
Wayne County, Missouri, USA
MEMORIAL ID13903096

VA MArriage Records:
ame:William Edward Eads
Gender:Male
Race:White
Age:21
Birth Date:abt 1932
Marriage Registration Place:Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date:3 Jul 1953
Marriage Place:Smyth, Virginia, USA
Father:William Eads
Mother:Ethel Mae Hutton
Spouse:Roxie India Davidson


General Notes: Wife - Roxie India Davidson

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Roxie I Eads
BIRTH10 Sep 1932
DEATH24 Dec 1998 (aged 66)
BURIAL
Kime Cemetery
Wayne County, Missouri, USA
MEMORIAL ID13903111

VA Marriage Records:
Name:Roxie India Davidson
Gender:Female
Race:White
Age:21
Birth Date:abt 1932
Marriage Registration Place:Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date:3 Jul 1953
Marriage Place:Smyth, Virginia, USA
Father:Millard Davidson
Mother:Cora Lee Gillespie
Spouse:William Edward Eads
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James Walter Gates and Roxie Lee Davidson




Husband James Walter Gates

           Born: 2 Sep 1904 - Smyth County, Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 21 Mar 1970 - Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
         Buried:  - Mount Rose Cemetery, Washington County, Virginia
       Marriage: 



Wife Roxie Lee Davidson

           Born: 8 May 1909 - Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 20 Jul 1926
         Buried:  - Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia


         Father: John Albert Davidson
         Mother: Mary J. Kestner




Children

General Notes: Husband - James Walter Gates

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James Walter Gates
BIRTH2 Sep 1904
Smyth County, Virginia, USA
DEATH21 Mar 1970 (aged 65)
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
BURIAL
Mount Rose Cemetery
Glade Spring, Washington County, Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID34559140


General Notes: Wife - Roxie Lee Davidson

Find a Grave:
Roxie Lee Davidson Gates
BIRTH8 May 1909
DEATH20 Jul 1926 (aged 17)
BURIAL
Elizabeth Cemetery
Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
PLOTFirst section
MEMORIAL ID178501263
Wife of James Walter Gates
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Roy F Davidson and Barbara Frances Simpson




Husband Roy F Davidson

           Born: 3 Feb 1923 - Washington
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Jan 2008 - Washington
         Buried: 


         Father: Roy Franklin Davidson
         Mother: Katherine E Courter


       Marriage: 7 Jun 1947 - Grays Harbor County, Washington



Wife Barbara Frances Simpson

           Born: 13 Aug 1928 - Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
     Christened: 
           Died: 24 Apr 2011 - Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
         Buried: 


         Father: Fritz Simpson
         Mother: Alice




Children
1 F Kathy Davidson

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         Spouse: Butch Whipple


2 M Steve Davidson

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General Notes: Husband - Roy F Davidson

SS Death Index
Name:Roy F. Davidson
Last Residence:98502 Olympia, Thurston, Washington
Born:3 Feb 1923
Died:17 Jan 2008
State (Year) SSN issued:Washington (Before 1951)

WA Marriage Records
Name:Jr Roy Franklin Davidson
Spouse:Barbara Frances Simpson
Marriage Date:22 Jun 1947
Marriage Place:Grays Harbor
Reference Number:kingcoarchmcvol167_698
Richard Davidson, witness

Possible:
WA Marriage Records
Name:F Roy Davidson
Spouse:Lyda Bailey
Marriage Date:3 Oct 1941
Marriage Place:King
Reference Number:kingcoarchmcvol93_953


General Notes: Wife - Barbara Frances Simpson

SS Death Index
Name: Barbara L. Davidson
Last Residence: 98466 Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Born: 13 Aug 1928
Died: 24 Apr 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951)

US Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection
Name: Barbara Davidson
Gender: Female
Age at Death: 82
Date of Birth: 13 Aug 1928
Birth Place: Minot North Dakota, Washington, USA
Date of Death: 24 Apr 2011
Source Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Children: Kathy Whipple (Butch), Gig Harbor
Parents: Fritz Swanson
[Alice Swanson]
Full Obituary: style="padding: 10px;"> Mom died April 24th after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Alice Swanson, and her son, Richard C. Davidson, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Whipple (Butch), Gig Harbor and son Steve Davidson, Tacoma. She also is survived by three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mom was born in Minot North Dakota on August 13, 1928. She lived a full life, traveling all over the world after retiring from the Post Office. She will be sorely missed. At her direction, there will be no memorial services. Please sign online guest book at oakwoodhillfuneralchapel.com
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John Henry Griffey and Ruby Katherine Davidson




Husband John Henry Griffey

           Born: 21 Sep 1918 - Smyth County, Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 26 Feb 2005
         Buried:  - Lowman Valley Church Cemetery, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
       Marriage: 



Wife Ruby Katherine Davidson

           Born: 26 Apr 1920 - Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 30 Mar 1990 - Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
         Buried:  - Lowman Valley Church Cemetery, Marion, Smyth County, Virginia


         Father: Jacob Liborne Davidson
         Mother: Fannie E. Nichols




Children
1 M Henry Griffey

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2 M Earl Griffey

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           Died: 
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3 F Dorothy Griffey

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         Buried: 



4 F Betty Griffey

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5 F Barbara Griffey

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General Notes: Husband - John Henry Griffey

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John Henry Griffey
BIRTH21 Sep 1918
DEATH26 Feb 2005 (aged 86)
BURIAL
Lowman Valley Church Cemetery
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
MEMORIAL ID106402673

Name of Deceased: GRIFFEY John Henry

Date of Death: 26FEB2005

Publication: Funeral Memorial,

Birth Date: 21 September 1918 Age: 86 Service Place: Bradley's Funeral Home Service Date: 1 March 2005 Service Time: 2:00 PM Interment: Lowman Valley Church Cemetery, Marion Survivors: Wife: Minnie Griffey; Sons and Daughters-in-law: Henry A. Griffey, Marion; Earl and Brenda Griffey, Marion, VA; Daughters and Sons-in-law: Dorothy and Steven "Tony" Bunch, Marion, VA; Betty Nash, Marion, VA; Barbara and Robert "Buzz" Russell, Marion, VA; Brothers: Jay Griffey, Bel Air, MD; James Griffey, PA; Step-Daughter: Polly McKinnon, NC; Step-Sons: Pat Griffey and Guy Edda, Tannersville, VA; Thomas "Peanut" Griffey and wife, Sue, Chilhowie, VA; Step Daughter-in-law: Sharon Griffey, NC; 12 Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great Grandchildren, 2 Step-Granchildren, 6 Step-Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews

WWII Draft Reg
Name:John Henry Griffey
Gender:Male
Race:White
Age:22
Relationship to Draftee:Self (Head)
Birth Date:21 Sep 1918
Birth Place:Smyth, Virginia, USA
Residence Place:Saltville, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Registration Date:1940
Employer:R T Asbury
Weight:163
Complexion:Light Brown
Eye Color:Blue
Hair Color:Brown
Height:5 9
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Russel Allen Davidson and Margie Taylor




Husband Russel Allen Davidson

           Born: 17 May 1910 - Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 4 Nov 1961 - Lynchburg, Lynchburg (city), Virginia
         Buried:  - Springhill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchberg City, Virginia


         Father: Henry Walker Davidson
         Mother: Mary Catherine Carter


       Marriage: 



Wife Margie Taylor

           Born: 16 May 1920 - Surrey County, North Carolina
     Christened: 
           Died: 2 Sep 1985 - Lynchburg, Lynchburg (city), Virginia
         Buried:  - Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia


         Father: Carl Everette Taylor
         Mother: Emeline STanley



   Other Spouse: Alonza Matthew Creasy


Children

General Notes: Husband - Russel Allen Davidson

Springhill Cemetery Lynchburg VA Burial Records
Location Sec-XB Lot-6 Spc-3
Full Name Davidson, Russell Allen
Birth Date 1910-05-17
Death Date 1961-11-04
Burial Date 1961-11-06

VA Death Records:
Name:Russell Allen Davidson
105 Willow St, Lynchburg, VA
Gender:Male
Race:White
Death Age:51
Birth Date:17 May 1910
Death Date:4 Nov 1961
Death Place:Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Registration Date:7 Nov 1961
Father:Walker Henry Davidson
Mother:Mary Carter
Spouse:Margie Taylor
Driver for Radio Cab Company
Carcinoma of esophagus
Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA


General Notes: Wife - Margie Taylor

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Name:Russell Allen Davidson
Gender:Male
Race:White
Death Age:51
Birth Date:17 May 1910
Death Date:4 Nov 1961
Death Place:Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Registration Date:7 Nov 1961
Father:Walker Henry Davidson
Mother:Mary Carter
Spouse:Margie Taylor
Parents:
Carl Everette Taylor
Emilne Stanley
2nd Husband: Alonza Matthew Creasy
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Russell Davidson and Jackie Jones




Husband Russell Davidson

           Born: 4 Jun 1950 - Illinois
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Francis (Bud) Orin Davidson
         Mother: Leona Feco


       Marriage: 



Wife Jackie Jones

           Born: 
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           Died: 
         Buried: 


Children

General Notes: Husband - Russell Davidson

Info from Davidson DNA website particpant 68990


General Notes: Wife - Jackie Jones

Info from Davidson DNA website particpant 68990
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Duane Friend and Ruth Davidson




Husband Duane Friend

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         Buried: 
       Marriage: 



Wife Ruth Davidson

           Born:  - Indiana
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Orla Ducy Davidson
         Mother: Vera L Quinlin




Children

General Notes: Husband - Duane Friend

Name from mother-in-laws obit
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Winfield.Scott Vail and Ruth Ellen Davidson




Husband Winfield.Scott Vail

           Born: 1853 - Indiana
     Christened: 
           Died: 11 Sep 1882 - Franklin County, Indiana
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 25 Jan 1877 - Franklin County, Indiana



Wife Ruth Ellen Davidson

           Born: 3 Mar 1857 - Indiana
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Feb 1889 - Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
         Buried: 


         Father: Alexander Davidson
         Mother: Mary Ann Deskin




Children
1 F Johanna Vail

           Born: 1879 - Indiana
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




General Notes: Husband - Winfield.Scott Vail

from HISTORY and GENEALOGY or the HARLAN FAMILY

Death date from KAren Pruet

Marriage Record:
Name: Ruth E Davison
Spouse Name: Winfield S Vail
Marriage Date: 25 Jan 1877
Marriage county: Franklin
Source Title 1: Franklin County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volum
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's Of
Book: 10
OS Page: 172

1880 Salt Creek, Franklin, Indiana
W. S. Vail 27, IN, OH, PA, Farmer
Alley Vail 24, IN, TN, KY
Johanna Vail 1, IN, TN, KY


General Notes: Wife - Ruth Ellen Davidson

Death date and location from HISTORY and GENEALOGY or the HARLAN FAMILY

Middle name from Internet Tree: Deskin Tree (Owner: deskinsteinmetz)

Intersting, perhaps a second marriage?:
Name: Ruth E Vail
Spouse Name: Marous L Clark
Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1888
Marriage county: Franklin
Source Title 1: Franklin County, Indiana
Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
Book: 11
OS Page: 533
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Rutherford Houston Davidson and Sarah Francis Melton




Husband Rutherford Houston Davidson

           Born: 9 Mar 1838 - Botetourt County, Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 14 Jul 1900
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas M Davidson
         Mother: Dolly Engart


       Marriage: 3 Dec 1869 - Kanawha County, West Virginia



Wife Sarah Francis Melton

           Born: 25 May 1846 - Cross Lakes, Kanawha County, West Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: Sep 1918
         Buried: 


Children
1 F Mary C Davidson

           Born: 1871 - West Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M William Ferdinand Davidson

           Born: 1873 - West Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 22 May 1934 - Kanawha County, West Virginia
         Buried: 



3 M Charles R Davidson

           Born: May 1876 - West Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Annie
           Marr: 1899


4 M Howard M Davidson

           Born: Mar 1887 - West Virginia
     Christened: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




General Notes: Husband - Rutherford Houston Davidson

Death date and spouse info from from The Jarrett, Sizemore, Melton, and Associates Family Stew family tree

1870 Putnam Co WVa
p300/Dw59/Hutton Township
Davidson, Rutherford 30 m w Carpenter 000/$330 Virginia
Davidson, Sarah F. (Sarah F. Melton) 23 f w Keeping House $300/000 Virginia

1880 Kanawha Co., WVa
p382a/Ed56 & 57/Dw
Davidson, Rutherford H. w m 42 Farmer Virginia Virginia Virginia
Davidson, Susan F. (Sarah F. Melton) w f 34 wife West Virginia Virginia West Virginia
Davidson, Mary C. w f 9 dau At Home West Virginia Virginia West Virginia
Davidson, William F. w m 7 son At Home West Virginia Virginia West Virginia
Davidson, Charles R. w m 3 son At Home West Virginia Virginia West Virginia

1900 Kanawha Co WVa
Gen.Com Image-24/p243a/Sh12b/Ed6/Dw178/Union District
Davidson, Rutherford (Rutherford F. Davidson) w m Mar 1838 62 m30yrs Virginia Virginia Virginia
Davidson, Sarah F. (Sarah F. Melton) wife w f May 1846 54 m30yrs 5ch 3li West Virginia Virginia West Virginia
Davidson, Howard M. son w m Mar 1887 13 West Virginia Virginia West Virginia



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