Robert Vance Davis1

b. 16 November 1864, d. 24 December 1946
FatherArchimedes Davis b. 2 Dec 1811, d. 22 Oct 1865
MotherMary V. Fulkerson2 b. 24 Sep 1820, d. 27 Oct 1892
Birth16 Nov 1864 Robert Vance Davis was born on 16 Nov 1864 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Marriage25 Feb 1891 He married Mattie L. Legard on 25 Feb 1891 in Washington County.3 
Cens-Sum  Robert and Mattie farmed land in the Abingdon district of the county. They were the parents of 5 children, the first 4 named for Robert and Mattie's parents. In 1900 and 1920 the household included Robert's older sister Lydia "Annie" Davis.4,5,6 
Death24 Dec 1946 Robert died on 24 Dec 1946 at age 82.1 
Burial He was buried at Sinking Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 

Family

Mattie L. Legard b. 14 Feb 1862, d. 2 Mar 1945
Children
  • Roland T. Davis4 (Jan 1892 - )
  • Archimedes Davis4 (12 Sep 1893 - )
  • Mary V Davis4 (Nov 1895 - )
  • Ann P. Davis4 (Mar 1898 - )
  • Sarah V. Davis5
Last Edited3 Feb 2011

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 92. Stone reported to read: Robert Vance Davis, b. 16 Nov 1864-24 Dec 1946.
  2. [S163] Mary V. Davis household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, p. 43 (stamped), dwelling 349, family 349. Jan 2011. Household includes: Mary V. Davis, 60, wid; Sarah, 22, dau; Anna, 20, dau; Linnie, 18, dau, Robert, 16, son; Arthur B. Sutton, 3, grandson; all b. VA.
  3. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 27. Robert V. Davis, 26, s/o A. & Mary V. Davis, farmer marr Mattie L. Legard, 29, d/o R.T. & Ann Legard; 25 Feb. 1891.
  4. [S634] Robert V. Davis household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 105, sheet 20A (p. 33 stamped), dwelling 368, family 370, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2011. Household includes: Robert V. Davis, 36, b. Nov. 1863, marr 9 yrs, farmer; Mattie L., wife, 36, b. Feb. 1864, married 9 yrs, mother of 4 children, all are living; Roland L., son, 8, b. Jan. 1892; Archimedes, son, 6, b. Sept. 1893; Mary V., dau, 4, b. Nov. 1895; Ann P., dau, 2, b. March 1898; Annie L., sister, 37, sgl, b. Oct. 1862; all b. VA.
  5. [S237] Robert V. Davis household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 124, sheet 10B, dwelling 147, family 152, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2011. Household includes: Robert V. Davis, 43, marr #1, marr 19 yrs, farmer; Mattie L., wife, 43, marr #1, marr 19 yrs, mother of 5 children, all are living; Rolan T., son, 18; Archimedes, son, 16; Mary V., dau, 14; Ann P., 12; Sarah V., dau, 3; all b. VA.
  6. [S238] Robert V. Davis household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 143, sheet 2A (p. 11 stamped), dwelling 24, family 25, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2011. Household includes: Robert V. Davis, 54, owns home, is mortgaged, farmer; Mattie L., wife, 54; Anna L., sister, 58, sgl; _ Chim [?], son 26; Anna P., dau, 21; Sarah V., dau, 13; all b. VA.