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Stephen Lee DAVIS

Stephen Lee DAVIS

Male 1882 - 1896  (14 years)

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  1. 1.  Stephen Lee DAVIS was born 9 Mar 1882 (son of John Smith Keener DAVIS and Emily Jane WILLIAMS); died 28 Dec 1896.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Smith Keener DAVIS was born 10 Nov 1845, Harrison Co, (W)VA (son of Stephen Tharp DAVIS and Elizabeth "Betsy" JEFFREY); died 23 Aug 1923; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Local news item, "West Union Herald," Thursday, Oct 14 1915, in its entirety:
    "J. S. K. Davis, of Lick Run, New Milton district, was in the city the other day. He is one of the old citizens who have never changed their locality much, having been born and reared near where he now lives. Mr. Davis is about three score and ten, but few gray hairs adorn his head, and he is as frisky and gay as a 15-year-old boy. For the present, he is selling a preparation of herbs, to preserve youth, but alas for us old, wrinkled and gray fellows, our youth has gone. But as Whittier says:
    "'Ah Well; for us all some sweet hope lies deeply buried from human eyes.'"

    NOTE: The above is a quote from the John Greenlief Whittier 1854 poem "Maud Miller."
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    Birth:
    Marriage record shows birthplace as Harrison County, but granddaughter and genealogist Susie Davis Nicholson, p. 159, reports it as Doddridge County.

    Census:
    In household of son Boward.

    John married Emily Jane WILLIAMS 3 Feb 1870, Doddridge Co, WV. Emily (daughter of Elias WILLIAMS, Jr. and Irena KNIGHT) was born 24 Mar 1848; died 21 Dec 1896; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Emily Jane WILLIAMS was born 24 Mar 1848 (daughter of Elias WILLIAMS, Jr. and Irena KNIGHT); died 21 Dec 1896; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Children:
    1. Irena Bell DAVIS was born 15 Jun 1871, Doddridge Co, WV; died 13 Nov 1927, Buckeye Run, Morgansville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. Alwilda DAVIS was born 4 Mar 1873, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 17 May 1957, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Wyman Cole DAVIS was born 28 Jan 1875.
    4. Elizabeth Ann DAVIS was born 27 May 1877; died 1928; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Malissa Olelia DAVIS was born Jul 1879, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Dec 1918, Donohue (now Silver Run, near Cairo), Ritchie Co, WV; was buried , Metz Chapel Cemetery, btwn Silver Run & Petroleum (Co Rd 18/3), Ritchie Co, WV.
    6. 1. Stephen Lee DAVIS was born 9 Mar 1882; died 28 Dec 1896.
    7. James C. DAVIS was born 5 Jan 1885; died 5 Jan 1885.
    8. Floreda Gertrude DAVIS was born 26 Jul 1886; died CA 1960.
    9. Boward Oscar DAVIS was born 26 Jan 1890, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 16 Sep 1957; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Stephen Tharp DAVIS was born 3 Sep 1817, Harrison Co, (W)VA (son of William Johnson "Rock Run Billy" DAVIS and Experience THARP); died 18 Sep 1895, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer

    Stephen married Elizabeth "Betsy" JEFFREY 24 Dec 1839, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph JEFFREY, Jr. and Tacy DAVIS) was born 17 Apr 1819; died 4 Jun 1897; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth "Betsy" JEFFREY was born 17 Apr 1819 (daughter of Joseph JEFFREY, Jr. and Tacy DAVIS); died 4 Jun 1897; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    Children:
    1. Francis Marion DAVIS was born 18 Apr 1842, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 11 Sep 1920, Kingwood, Preston Co, WV; was buried , Maplewood (aka Kingwood) Cemetery, Kingwood, Preston Co, WV.
    2. Julia Ann DAVIS was born 18 Sep 1843; died 30 Jan 1903, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. 2. John Smith Keener DAVIS was born 10 Nov 1845, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 23 Aug 1923; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    4. Sarah Elizabeth Jane DAVIS was born 3 Jun 1847; died 23 Jul 1918; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Delila Adeline DAVIS was born 22 Sep 1850; died May 1922, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    6. Joseph J. DAVIS was born CA 1853.
    7. Virginia DAVIS was born CA 1858.
    8. Charles Preston DAVIS was born 4 Feb 1860, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; died 11 Feb 1941, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    9. Jefferson Lee DAVIS was born 29 Oct 1862, Blandville, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 3 Jan 1929, Denver, CO; was buried , Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  3. 6.  Elias WILLIAMS, Jr. was born 1823 (son of Elias WILLIAMS and Honora TRENARY); died 15 Jul 1864; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in 1860 Census as Virginia, but Pennsylvania has also been reported.

    Elias married Irena KNIGHT 1 Jan 1846, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. Irena (daughter of Samuel KNIGHT and Mary "Polly" TUCKER) was born 31 Jan 1828, Harrison Co, VA (now Marion Co, WV); died 11 Dec 1907, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Irena KNIGHT was born 31 Jan 1828, Harrison Co, VA (now Marion Co, WV) (daughter of Samuel KNIGHT and Mary "Polly" TUCKER); died 11 Dec 1907, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, 1900, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    Death date on headstone is Dec 4 1907, but death record shows it as Dec 11 1907.

    Children:
    1. Melissa WILLIAMS was born 7 Oct 1846; died 22 Aug 1911, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 3. Emily Jane WILLIAMS was born 24 Mar 1848; died 21 Dec 1896; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    3. Israel C. WILLIAMS was born 9 May 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 28 Dec 1882; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Sarah A. WILLIAMS was born CA 1853, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 18 Oct 1897, Center Point, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Floyd Neely WILLIAMS was born 8 Jul 1856, Israel's Fork, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 May 1933, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    6. Mariah J. WILLIAMS was born 2 Apr 1859, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died Nov 1930, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Keys Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. James M. WILLIAMS was born Dec 1862; died Dec 1862; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    8. Mary E. WILLIAMS was born Dec 1862; died Dec 1862; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    9. Floreda WILLIAMS was born CA 1864, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Johnson "Rock Run Billy" DAVIS was born 1 Mar 1790, Monmouth Co, NJ (son of William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS and Catharine JOHNSTON); died 15 Jul 1878, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: (SETTLED Abt 1806), Virginia (now West Virginia)
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    He was a stockholder and director of the West Union Academy, a Seventh Day Baptist school, which was organized in 1851. Three of his children attended that school.

    Census:
    Unable to read or write.

    William married Experience THARP 16 Apr 1810, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Experience (daughter of Benjamin THARP and Elizabeth MAXSON) was born 9 Nov 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 6 Jan 1866, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Experience THARP was born 9 Nov 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA (daughter of Benjamin THARP and Elizabeth MAXSON); died 6 Jan 1866, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Died:
    "Davis - The Settlers of Salem, West Virginia," p. 51, reports death date as Jan 7 1866, which is also the date on her headstone. But her death record, in the form of a handwritten ledge entry, states her death date as Jan 6 1867. However, her death record also states her father's name as Hesakiah, mother not known, rather than Benjamin and Elizabeth.

    Children:
    1. Irene DAVIS was born 4 Jun 1811.
    2. Elizabeth DAVIS was born 23 Jun 1813.
    3. Rebecca DAVIS was born 4 Apr 1815; died 15 Jan 1897, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. 4. Stephen Tharp DAVIS was born 3 Sep 1817, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 18 Sep 1895, Blandville, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    5. Tabitha DAVIS was born 27 May 1819; died YOUNG.
    6. Hezekiah T. DAVIS was born 4 Mar 1821, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 19 Feb 1866, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Eli R. DAVIS was born 17 Dec 1822, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 29 Nov 1899.
    8. Nathan N. DAVIS was born 9 Sep 1824, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    9. Sarah S. DAVIS was born 27 Aug 1826.
    10. Gamble Shannon DAVIS was born 28 Feb 1828, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 15 Jul 1914; was buried , Meadowdale Baptist Cemetery, Sandyville-Liverpool Rd, Jackson Co, WV.
    11. Catherine DAVIS was born 14 Dec 1830.
    12. William Granville DAVIS was born 4 Jul 1833, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Aug 1922, Toms Fork, Porto Rico, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    13. Samuel Preston DAVIS was born 23 Jan 1835, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Oct 1895; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

  3. 10.  Joseph JEFFREY, Jr. was born 8 Jun 1794, New Jersey (son of Joseph JEFFREY, Sr. and Elizabeth STOOKY); died 23 Apr 1874, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Occupation: 5 Apr 1828; appointed postmaster of Lewisport, post office located in Ephraim Bee's home
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Joseph married Tacy DAVIS 24 Apr 1817, Harrison Co, (W)VA. Tacy (daughter of William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS and Elizabeth JOHNSTON) was born 25 Jun 1801, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 9 Feb 1872, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Tacy DAVIS was born 25 Jun 1801, Virginia (now West Virginia) (daughter of William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS and Elizabeth JOHNSTON); died 9 Feb 1872, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Age 70y 7m 24d on headstone would put birth at Jun 16 1801, but "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV" reports birth date as Jun 25 1801.

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia), enumerated on Jul 17 1850:
    Joseph Jeffrey, 55, farmer; Tacy, 48; Robert, 22; Benoni, 20; Tenty A, 18; Clarissa, 16; Sophia A, 13; Joseph S, 12; Louisa, 10; Angelina, 8; Thomas P, 2. All born in Virginia except the elder Joseph, born in New Jersey.

    1860 Census, Doddridge Co, Virginia (now West Virginia):
    Joseph Jeffrey, 66; Tacy, 59; Sophia, 22; Louisa, 18; R. Angeline, 17; Thos. P, 12; Jos. S, 22.

    1870 Census, Doddridge Co, WV (West Union District):
    Joseph Jeffrey, 75; Tacy, 68; Louisa, 30; Thos. P, 21; Orlando, 5.

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth "Betsy" JEFFREY was born 17 Apr 1819; died 4 Jun 1897; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV.
    2. Neely D. JEFFREY was born 30 Sep 1820; died 18 Dec 1877; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Lydia Fatima JEFFREY was born 29 Oct 1822, West Union, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 25 Oct 1889, Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co, KS.
    4. William Francis Marion JEFFREY was born 22 May 1824, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 8 Aug 1902, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS; was buried , Elmdale (Stoehr) Cemetery, Chase Co, KS.
    5. James J. JEFFREY was born 13 May 1826; died 14 Jun 1846; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Robert A. JEFFREY was born CA 1828, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 5 Jan 1873; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Benoni Israel JEFFREY was born 25 Aug 1829, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 26 Aug 1897, LeRoy, Coffey Co, KS.
    8. Tenty A. JEFFREY was born CA 1832; died Jul 1854; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    9. Tacy Jane JEFFREY was born 28 Feb 1833; died 4 May 1908; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.
    10. Mary Clarissa JEFFREY was born 19 Apr 1835; died 15 Apr 1901; was buried , Leading Creek Baptist Cemetery, Alice, Gilmer Co, WV.
    11. Sophia A. JEFFREY was born 8 Dec 1836.
    12. Joseph Stillman JEFFREY was born 6 May 1838, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 15 May 1863, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    13. Louisa M. JEFFREY was born 10 Nov 1839; died 5 Oct 1873; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    14. (Infant son) JEFFREY was born 1841; died 22 Apr 1841; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    15. Angelina JEFFREY was born CA 1842.
    16. Sonora JEFFREY was born 21 Apr 1844; died 22 Apr 1844; was buried (UNMARKED), Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    17. Thomas Phillips JEFFREY was born 10 Oct 1847, West Union, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 9 Mar 1931, Port Angeles, Clallam Co, WA.

  5. 12.  Elias WILLIAMS was born CA 1788; died Bef Aug 1845; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery, Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1810, Harrison Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "History of Doddridge County," p. 285, states birthplace as Ireland. But "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV," p. 360 disputes that and indicates rather that he was possibly born in Frederick Co, Virginia.

    Died:
    Elias Williams' wife Honora was listed as the head of household in the 1845 Taxable Property List of Doddridge County, dated August 1845.

    Elias married Honora TRENARY Mar 1807. Honora (daughter of Samuel TRENARY and Sarah GRIMES) was born CA 1791; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery, Flint, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Honora TRENARY was born CA 1791 (daughter of Samuel TRENARY and Sarah GRIMES); was buried , Williams Family Cemetery, Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1845, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    "History of Doddridge County," p. 285, states that Honora Trenary was born in France. But "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV," p. 359 disputes that, citing marriage records showing that her parents were married in Winchester, Virginia.

    Notes:

    From "Davis - The Settlers of Salem WV," p. 360:
    Elias and Honora were buried in Doddridge Co on what was the McMillan Farm on Flint Run. This on authority of Carsie Williams who says "They were interred behind the McMillan Barn and no stone marks the spot." Carsie also told of the many moves the couple made in Doddridge and Tyler Co's WV, which he was unable to explain. In our searches we were unable to find any records indicating that Elias Williams Sr owned any land in Doddridge or Harrison Co's, so possibly this is the explanation for the many moves that Carsie Williams spoke about. From the Census, they lived first in the Coburn Creek area of Harrison, and later worked their way through Doddridge and probably into Tyler Co, with their last resting place in Doddridge. Honora was living in Doddridge Co at the time of the 1850 Census.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Ann WILLIAMS was born 8 Jan 1808; died 14 Oct 1885; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Buck Run (Stanley), CR 74/9 at 56/4, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. Thomas WILLIAMS was born CA 1810; died 17 Jan 1892, Israel's Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. John WILLIAMS was born 6 Aug 1817, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    4. Cassa Ann WILLIAMS was born 2 Jan 1819, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 6 Mar 1901, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, near Zinnia, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Margaret WILLIAMS was born CA 1823; died 10 Jan 1890.
    6. 6. Elias WILLIAMS, Jr. was born 1823; died 15 Jul 1864; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. Lydia WILLIAMS was born CA 1829.
    8. Israel WILLIAMS was born 5 Apr 1832, Tyler Co, (W)VA; died 25 Feb 1905, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Big Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

  7. 14.  Samuel KNIGHT was born CA 1809, Pennsylvania (son of Michael KNIGHT and Barbara SHUEREISHMAN).

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: Camp Mistake, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1850, 1860, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in son's death record as Alsace Lorraine.

    Samuel married Mary "Polly" TUCKER. Mary died Jul 1850. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary "Polly" TUCKER died Jul 1850.
    Children:
    1. 7. Irena KNIGHT was born 31 Jan 1828, Harrison Co, VA (now Marion Co, WV); died 11 Dec 1907, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery (abandoned), Israels Fork, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. Minerva KNIGHT was born CA 1830.
    3. Mariah KNIGHT was born 3 May 1833, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    4. Jeremiah "Jerry" KNIGHT was born 10 Feb 1834, Harrison Co, VA (now Marion Co, WV); died 17 Mar 1922, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Knight-Ashburn Cemetery, Piggin Run, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Ailsy Ann KNIGHT was born Jul 1836, Marion Co, (W)VA; died 4 May 1910, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Alexander KNIGHT was born Jul 1838, Marion Co, (W)VA; died 22 Feb 1920; was buried , Abilene Cemetery, Dickinson Co, KS.
    7. Samuel KNIGHT, Jr. was born Mar 1843, Marion Co, (W)VA; died 1 Jul 1920, Triadelphia, Ohio Co, WV; was buried , Stone Church Cemetery, Elm Grove, Ohio Co, WV.
    8. Sarah Jane KNIGHT was born CA 1846, Marion Co, (W)VA; died 5 Jun 1890.
    9. Mary L. KNIGHT was born CA 1847.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS was born 7 May 1762, New Jersey (son of Nathan DAVIS and Annie (Ann) GIFFORD); died 10 Apr 1840, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA.

    Notes:

    In about 1806, William & Elizabeth took their combined families from New Jersey to settle in western Virginia. Their first farm was located below Smithburg and later came to be known as the Shannon farm, as William sold the farm to his son-in-law Gamble Shannon.

    William married Catharine JOHNSTON CA 1778, New Jersey. Catharine (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL) died 1800, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ. [Group Sheet]


  2. 17.  Catharine JOHNSTON (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL); died 1800, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ.
    Children:
    1. Catherine DAVIS was born 1788, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 2 Feb 1869; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 8. William Johnson "Rock Run Billy" DAVIS was born 1 Mar 1790, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 15 Jul 1878, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Joshua J. DAVIS was born 5 Jul 1791, New Jersey; died 5 May 1873, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Sarah DAVIS
    5. Nathan J. DAVIS was born 24 Nov 1797, New Jersey; died 15 Apr 1891, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    6. Ann DAVIS was born 25 Sep 1800, New Jersey; died 7 Apr 1885, Salem, WV.

  3. 18.  Benjamin THARP was born 1765, New Jersey; died 15 Apr 1804, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA.

    Benjamin married Elizabeth MAXSON CA 1788. Elizabeth (daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Experience DAVIS) was born CA 1770, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 1811, Harrison Co, (W)VA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 19.  Elizabeth MAXSON was born CA 1770, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (daughter of Zebulon MAXSON and Experience DAVIS); died 1811, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    Children:
    1. Susannah THARP was born CA 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 1869, Auburn, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. 9. Experience THARP was born 9 Nov 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 6 Jan 1866, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Hezekiah D. THARP was born CA 1792, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 17 Aug 1867, Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA; was buried , Harness (Henri Chapel) Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA.
    4. Bethia THARP was born 1798, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 1860, Wood Co, (W)VA; was buried , Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV.
    5. Nancy THARP was born 16 Mar 1800, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 16 Jan 1881, Wapello Co, IA; was buried , Cuba Cemetery, Monroe Co, IA.
    6. Timothy THARP was born 24 Jul 1802, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 12 Jul 1881; was buried , Auburn Community Cemetery, Ritchie Co, WV.

  5. 20.  Joseph JEFFREY, Sr. died Bef Dec 1801.

    Joseph married Elizabeth STOOKY. [Group Sheet]


  6. 21.  Elizabeth STOOKY

    Notes:

    Probably the daughter of Jacob Stucky, the immigrant of 1762.

    Children:
    1. James JEFFREY
    2. Lydia JEFFREY was born CA 1793; died 3 Feb 1852, West Union, Doddridge Co, (W)VA.
    3. 10. Joseph JEFFREY, Jr. was born 8 Jun 1794, New Jersey; died 23 Apr 1874, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. Elizabeth JEFFREY was born CA 1799, New Jersey; was buried , Pacific, Franklin Co, MO.

  7. 22.  William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS was born 21 Mar 1758, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (son of Thomas William DAVIS and Tacy CRANDALL); died 6 Jan 1845, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Pvt, New Jersey Militia, Revolutionary War
    • Residence: 1797, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: Apr 1833, Middle Island, Doddridge Co, (W)VA

    William married Elizabeth JOHNSTON CA 1781. Elizabeth (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL) was born 11 Jul 1762, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 6 Jan 1845; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 23.  Elizabeth JOHNSTON was born 11 Jul 1762, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ (daughter of Elisha JOHNSTON and Catherine MITCHELL); died 6 Jan 1845; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Notes:

    In 1794 John P. Duvall of Mason, Kentucky sold to John Davis (1754-1842) of Harrison County, Virginia 500 acres on Middle Island Creek in Ohio County, Virginia for 500 pounds. This land adjoined John P. Duvall's resident right which he had obtained from Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 15,345, dated April 2, 1783. On December 11, 1797, John Davis of Harrison County, Virginia sold to his brother William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis of Ohio County, Virginia for 100 pounds the same 500 acres he had purchased from John P. Duvall in 1794 [Harrison County Deed Book 3, p. 264].

    On June 17, 1805, William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis sold to his son Peter Davis (1783-1873) for 100 dollars 60 acres described as "on Middle Island Creek, corner of John P. Duvall's resident right" [Harrison County Deed Book 5, Page 522]. Given this description, it is clear that these 60 acres were part of the 500 acres originally purchased from John P. Duvall.

    On August 15, 1809, Peter Davis sold those 60 acres to his brother George J. Davis [Harrison County Deed Book 8, p. 258]. On November 9, 1827, George J. & Catherine (Davis) Davis sold to William Fitz Randolph those same 60 acres plus 16 additional adjoining acres previously owned by John & Esther (Davis) Hutson.

    Based on the foregoing land transactions, we know with certainty that William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis was living on Greenbrier Run in present-day Doddridge County in 1797 when he purchased the 500 acres from his brother John Davis. The provenance of that land was from John P. Duvall to John Davis, to his brother William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis, to his son Peter Davis, to his brother George J. Davis, and then to William Fitz Randolph, (1800-1861) whose two-story brick home is still standing on Greenbrier Run.

    William "Greenbrier Billy" Davis and his wife Elizabeth died on the same day.

    Children:
    1. Mary DAVIS was born 31 Mar 1782, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 16 Jun 1862, Salem, WV.
    2. Peter DAVIS was born 16 Sep 1783, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 4 Mar 1873, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. Benjamin L. DAVIS was born 14 Dec 1785, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 1850, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. David L. DAVIS was born 23 Sep 1787, New Jersey; died 1849.
    5. George J. DAVIS was born 7 Feb 1790, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; died 5 Feb 1868; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    6. Rachel DAVIS was born 25 Jul 1792, Pennsylvania; died 25 Apr 1853.
    7. Aseneth DAVIS was born 27 May 1793.
    8. 11. Tacy DAVIS was born 25 Jun 1801, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 9 Feb 1872, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    9. Vienna DAVIS was born 4 Feb 1804, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 30 May 1886, Carlton Twp, Tama Co, IA; was buried , Standerford Cemetery, Humboldt, Richardson Co, NE.
    10. Sophia L. DAVIS was born 4 Nov 1810, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 27 Oct 1881, Richland, Shawnee Co, KS; was buried , Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.

  9. 26.  Samuel TRENARY was born CA 1765.

    Samuel married Sarah GRIMES 5 Sep 1786, Winchester, VA. Sarah was born CA 1765. [Group Sheet]


  10. 27.  Sarah GRIMES was born CA 1765.
    Children:
    1. 13. Honora TRENARY was born CA 1791; was buried , Williams Family Cemetery, Flint, Doddridge Co, WV.

  11. 28.  Michael KNIGHT

    Michael married Barbara SHUEREISHMAN. [Group Sheet]


  12. 29.  Barbara SHUEREISHMAN
    Children:
    1. Benjamin KNIGHT was born CA 1803, Pennsylvania; died CA 1852.
    2. John W. KNIGHT was born 27 Feb 1804, Lancaster Co, PA; died 4 Jul 1877, Tama Co, IA; was buried , Garwin Union Cemetery, Garwin, Tama Co, IA.
    3. 14. Samuel KNIGHT was born CA 1809, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  Nathan DAVIS was born 9 May 1740, Westerly, Washington Co, RI (son of Thomas William DAVIS and Tacy CRANDALL); died Bef Oct 1814, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.

    Nathan married Annie (Ann) GIFFORD 20 Jan 1761, New Jersey. Annie (daughter of Joshua GIFFORD and Hannah DEAN) was born 7 Jan 1742, New Jersey; died 14 Oct 1820, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 33.  Annie (Ann) GIFFORD was born 7 Jan 1742, New Jersey (daughter of Joshua GIFFORD and Hannah DEAN); died 14 Oct 1820, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. 16. William G. "Jarsey Billy" DAVIS was born 7 May 1762, New Jersey; died 10 Apr 1840, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    2. Joshua G. DAVIS was born 12 Mar 1764, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 24 Jul 1839; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    3. Joseph DAVIS was born 1 Apr 1770, New Jersey; died BTWN Mar 48 & Jan 54.
    4. Nathan DAVIS, Jr. was born 21 Jun 1772, New Jersey; died 23 May 1866, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Blockhouse Hill Cemetery (old SDB section), West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. Tacy DAVIS was born 1 Sep 1774.
    6. Ann DAVIS was born 9 Feb 1778, New Jersey; died 1811, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    7. Mary DAVIS was born 22 Aug 1779, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 30 Mar 1868.
    8. Stephen C. DAVIS was born 30 Sep 1781, New Jersey; died 16 Aug 1869, Cherry Camp Run, Bristol, Harrison Co,WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    9. Ananias DAVIS was born 3 Dec 1784, New Jersey; died 1859, Sullivan Co, IN.
    10. John DAVIS was born 3 Dec 1784, New Jersey.

  3. 34.  Elisha JOHNSTON

    Elisha married Catherine MITCHELL. [Group Sheet]


  4. 35.  Catherine MITCHELL
    Children:
    1. 23. Elizabeth JOHNSTON was born 11 Jul 1762, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 6 Jan 1845; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 17. Catharine JOHNSTON died 1800, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ.

  5. 38.  Zebulon MAXSON was born 15 Aug 1725, Westerly, Washington Co, RI; died 8 Sep 1787, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ.

    Zebulon married Experience DAVIS CA 1765. Experience (daughter of John DAVIS and Elizabeth MAXSON) was born CA 1735, Westerly, Washington Co, RI; died 20 Oct 1795, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA. [Group Sheet]


  6. 39.  Experience DAVIS was born CA 1735, Westerly, Washington Co, RI (daughter of John DAVIS and Elizabeth MAXSON); died 20 Oct 1795, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    Children:
    1. Marvel MAXSON was born 22 May 1768, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 1813, Greene Co, OH.
    2. 19. Elizabeth MAXSON was born CA 1770, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 1811, Harrison Co, (W)VA.
    3. Zebulon MAXSON, Jr. was born Bef Feb 1779; died 20 Nov 1821.

  7. 44.  Thomas William DAVIS was born 15 May 1719, Westerly, Washington Co, RI (son of John DAVIS and Elizabeth MAXSON); died 15 Jul 1791, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; was buried , Whiteday Creek (aka Harperstown) Cemetery, Monongalia Co, WV.

    Notes:

    Died:
    White Day Creek

    Thomas married Tacy CRANDALL 8 Dec 1737, Westerly, Washington Co, RI. Tacy was born 1721, Westerly, Washington Co, RI; died 1 Jun 1795, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; was buried , Whiteday Creek (aka Harperstown) Cemetery, Monongalia Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 45.  Tacy CRANDALL was born 1721, Westerly, Washington Co, RI; died 1 Jun 1795, Monongalia Co, (W)VA; was buried , Whiteday Creek (aka Harperstown) Cemetery, Monongalia Co, WV.
    Children:
    1. John DAVIS died YOUNG.
    2. William DAVIS died YOUNG.
    3. Nathan DAVIS was born 9 May 1740, Westerly, Washington Co, RI; died Bef Oct 1814, Salem, Harrison Co, (W)VA; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    4. Elisabeth DAVIS was born 1746; died 1807.
    5. Mary DAVIS was born 1750, New Jersey; died Aft 1806.
    6. John DAVIS was born 1754, New Jersey; died 22 May 1842; was buried , Broad Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Jane Lew, Lewis Co, WV.
    7. 22. William "Greenbrier Billy" DAVIS was born 21 Mar 1758, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 6 Jan 1845, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Harrison Co, WV.
    8. Martha DAVIS was born 15 Aug 1760, Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co, NJ; died 2 Jan 1854, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH; was buried , Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery, Jackson Center, Shelby Co, OH.