James M. Davis1

b. circa 1829, d. before 27 September 1862
FatherJames N. Davis1 b. Oct 1798, d. 2 Nov 1860
MotherJane Williams b. 1797, d. Apr 1853
BirthCircacirca 1829 James M. Davis was born in Alabama circa 1829.2 
Marriage He married Sarah E. (?).2 
Cens-186018 Jul 1860  James and Sarah settled in Nacogdoches County, Texas, where they were recorded in 1860 with 6 month old Alice. William Thomas (76, b. VA) and James Thomas (30) were also part of the household.2 
Deathbefore 27 Sep 1862 James died before 27 Sep 1862.3 
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Family

Sarah E. (?) b. abt 1833
Children
  • Alice C. Davis3 (circa 1860 - )
  • Charles O. Davis3
Last Edited10 Dec 2013

Citations

  1. [S1296] Lynn Melberg, "Samuel Davis Jr. material," e-mail to Diana Powell, 21 Aug. 2007. Lynn cites the Pauline Jones Gandrud collection titled Alabama Records, Vol 134, "Madison Co. D Surnames" and in turn Gandrud cites Madison Co. Probate Record 1860-1868, p. 164, which includes the petition of Sarah Davis for dower in the lands James N. Davis, dec'd (includes list of heirs).
  2. [S1804] J.M. Davis household, 1860 U.S. census, Nacoqdoches Co., Texas, pop. sched., Beat 5, p. after 164 stamped, dwelling 675, family 663, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2007, image 8 of 13. Household includes J.M. Davis, 31, farmer, b. AL, owns land val $500, pers. prop. $110; Sarah E., 27, b. AL; Allice, 6/12, b. TX; William Thomas, 76, b. VA; James Thomas, 30, pers. prop worth $150, farming, b. AL.
  3. [S1296] Lynn Melberg, "Samuel Davis Jr. material," e-mail to Diana Powell, 21 Aug. 2007. Lynn cites the Pauline Jones Gandrud collection titled Alabama Records, Vol 134, "Madison Co. D Surnames" and in turn Gandrud cites Madison Co. Probate Minutes 11, p. 295, 27 Sept. 1862: "Petition to sell land of James N. Davis" which includes among the heirs Alice C. and Charles O. Davis. Also Probate Record 34, p. 21, 18 Sept. 1874 "Petition to sell the land belonging to the estate of James N. Davis which had been alloted to his widow as her dower"; said widow is now dead. James left 2 children under 21, Alice C. Davis and Charles O. Davis who reside in Texas.