Dr. Jonathan S. Davis1

b. 8 September 1813, d. 19 June 1847
FatherJames Davis2 b. Jun 1783, d. 16 Mar 1844
MotherNancy Smith2 b. 26 Dec 1791, d. 18 Dec 1882
Birth8 Sep 1813 Dr. Jonathan S. Davis was born on 8 Sep 1813 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Marriage1 Jan 1840 He married Mary Jane Ireson on 1 Jan 1840 in Washington County.1 
  Jonathan and Mary Jane lived in Blountville where Jonathan was a physician.2 
Death19 Jun 1847 Jonathan died on 19 Jun 1847 at the home of his aunt, Mary (Smith) Rogan in Scott County, Virginia, at age 33.4,5 
Burial He was buried at Davis Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

Related Links and Images:

Jonathan's will
Jonathan's headstone, full view and close-in view
Other interments in Davis Cemetery

Family

Mary Jane Ireson b. abt 1818
Children
  • Paulina Davis6 (circa 1841 - )
  • William Davis6 (circa 1843 - )
  • Nancy Davis6 (circa 1847 - )
Last Edited8 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 17.
  2. [S2574] Theophilus Rogan, "Reminiscences" (transcribed excerpt, undated). Mr. Rogan was a first cousin to the children of James Davis and Nancy (Smith) Davis.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 61. Date of birth calculated from date of death and age.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 61.
  5. [S2574] Theophilus Rogan, "Reminiscences" (transcribed excerpt, undated). Mr. Rogan was a first cousin to the children of James Davis and Nancy (Smith) Davis. He was present when Jonathan Davis died.
  6. [S987] Mary J. Davis household, 1850 U.S. cens, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, pop. sched., Blountville, p. 48 (added script), dwelling 189, family 189, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan 2011. Household includes: Mary J. Davis, 32, b. VA, owns land worth $500; Paulina, 9, b. TN; William, 7, b. TN, Nancy, 3, b. TN.