Nancy Catherine Davis1,2

b. 8 September 1824, d. 23 October 1882
FatherJohn Davis3 b. 25 Nov 1780, d. 23 Jul 1858
MotherCatherine Shetters4 b. 11 Nov 1790, d. 25 Jun 1879
Birth8 Sep 1824 Nancy Catherine Davis was born on 8 Sep 1824.5 
Marriagebefore 13 Dec 1846 She married Peter S. Hanby, son of John Hanby and Catherine Fulkerson, before 13 Dec 1846.6 
  Peter had been previously married to Nancy's cousin Lydia Ann Davis. 
Cens-185020 Sep 1850  Nancy and Peter were enumerated in 1850 on the first census to list all members of the household by name. In addition to Peter (40) and Nancy (26) the household included William (11) [Peter's son from his first marriage], Virginia (4) and Mary (1). They resided in Washington County, Virginia.7 
  Peter and Nancy had 3 more children after 1850: John, Jonathan and Sarah Jane. However in the late summer of 1854 an outbreak of flux reached the family. Jonathan died on August 29th at 22 months of age. Six year old Virginia died Sept. 1st. 
Widowed22 Jun 1856 John died of consumption on 22 Jun 1856. Nancy was 31. 
Cens-18602 Oct 1860  Four years later she was enumerated as the head of her own household which also included Polly (11), John (9) and Sallie (5). Nancy owned land valued at $4,000 and personal property worth $1,000. Her neighbors included her sister Jane Trigg, her sister Alcey Bradley and her mother Catherine Davis.8 
Cens-1860- Slave15 Sep 1860  The personal property reflected Nancy's ownership of a 20 year old male slave.9 
ChildDeath  Although the official census date in 1860 was June 1st, the enumerator did not reach Nancy's household until October 2nd. Eight days later tragedy again struck with the death of 11 year old Polly. Nine year old John died that year as well, although his exact date of death is not known. 
Cens-18701870  By 1870 Nancy (who was recorded that year by her "formal" given name of Ann) and her only surviving child, 15 year old Sally [Sarah Jane] resided with Nancy's sister Ailcey [Ailsey, etc.] and her husband David Bradley. The household also included the women's mother, 79 year old Catherine Davis, the Bradley's 2 daughters, and 55 year old Hannah Shetters/Shelton.10 [name not clear in census] 
  Nancy's daughter Sarah married in the spring of 1873 and gave birth to a son the following year. It is possible Sarah died not long afterwards as no further mention of her has been found. 
Will22 Jun 1876 Nancy wrote her will on 22 Jun 1876. In it she stated, "In consideration of the love and affection I bear my sister A. A. Bradley and her husband David O. Bradley, and in grateful recognition of the kindness they have uniformly shown me and my family, and the care and protection they have given and propose to give my grandson, Lee H. Bradley, I give them the amount of money willed to be paid to me by my sister A. A. Bradley by the will of John D. Ornduff" [John Ornduff was the son of Nancy's sister Malinda]. Nancy also remembered her nieces Mary C. and Ann Trigg Bradley, as well as her grandson Lee H. Bradley.1 
Death23 Oct 1882 Nancy died on 23 Oct 1882 at age 58.5 
Burial She was buried at Bradley-Fraley Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.5 
Will-Recd27 Nov 1882 Nancy's will was recorded on 27 Nov 1882 in Washington County, Virginia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S827] Nancy C. Hanby will (recorded 1882), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 21: 188. The will, dated 22 June 1876 was recorded in court on 27 Nov. 1882. She did not name an executor.
  2. [S851] Will of Catherine Hanby (recorded 1861), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 15: 259. Catherine's will, dated Nov. 7th 1861, was presented in court on Dec. 23rd and recorded on the 24th. It referred to the wife of her son Peter as Catherine.
  3. [S2146] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 14 1856-1859, abstracted, p. 55. Extract of will of John Davis, Washington Co. VA Will Bk 14: 301.
  4. [S709] Catherine Davis will (recorded 1879), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 20: 161. The will, dated 24 April 1878 was recorded in court on 25-26 Aug. 1879.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, P. 62. Stone reported to read: Nancy C. Hanby, 8 Sept. 1824-23 Oct. 1882.
  6. [S1713] Letter dated 13 Dec. 1846 from Robert Davis at Marion Co., Tenn to Mr. Samuel Eason at Schuyler Co., MO.
  7. [S367] Peter S. Hanby household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. after 172 (stamped), dwelling 1534, family 1534, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2008, image 210 of 289. Household includes: Peter S. Hanby 40, farmer; Nancy C. 26; William 11; Virginia 4; Mary 1; all b. VA; Joshua Anderson 60, farmer, b. NC.
  8. [S234] Nancy C. Hanby household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 323 (original number), dwelling 2369, family 2307, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2008, image 323 of 361. Household includes: Nancy C. Hanby, 36, owns real estate worth $4,000 and pers. prop of $1,000; Polly 11; John 9; Sallie 5.
  9. [S1308] Nancy A.C. Hanby, owner, 1860 U.S. census, Washington Co., Virginia, slave schedule, p. 25 (original script), line 36, viewed online at Ancestry.com. 1 slave: 20y male.
  10. [S635] David O. Bradley household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Goodson township, p. 103 stamped, dwelling 338, family 363, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2008, image 49 of 96. Household includes David O. Bradley, 40, farmer, owns land valued at $5,000 and pers prop of $2,500; Alcy A., 40; Mary C., 10; Anne T., 9; Catherine Davis, 79; Ann C. Hanby, 45, owns land worth $1,000; Sally J., 15; Hannah J. Shelton, 55; James Mumpower, 23, farm laborer, b. NC; all others b. VA.
  11. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1854 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30; entry states: Virginia Hanby, d. 01 Sep 1854, age 6y 8m, flux, d/o P. S. & C. N. Hanby, reported by father.
  12. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1860 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30; entry states: Polly F. Hanby, d. 10 Oct 1860, age unknown, cause unknown, d/o P. S. & Nancy C. Hanby, reported by mother.
  13. [S1768] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1853-1885" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, John Hanby data.
  14. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 190. Entry abstracted as: Jonathan T. Hanby d. 29 Aug. 1854 of flux at 1y 10m; parents: Peter S. and C.N. Hanby.
  15. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 34. John M. Bradley, age 25y, sgl, b. & resid Washington Co., VA, farmer, s/o James L. & Mary C. Bradley AND Sallie Jane Hanby, age 18, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Peter S. & Nancy Hanby; 3 Apr 1873.