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Kezia DAVIS

Kezia DAVIS

Female 1836 - 1916  (79 years)

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  1. 1.  Kezia DAVISKezia DAVIS was born 10 Mar 1836, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 23 Jan 1916; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Residence: 1859, Doddridge Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Kezia married Stillman Coon DAVIS 25 Aug 1859, Doddridge Co, (W)VA. Stillman (son of Jesse J. DAVIS and Huldah DAVIS) was born 17 Sep 1838, Harrison Co, (W)VA; died 14 Sep 1919; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Theodosia E. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1860.
    2. 3. Landon DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1866; died 23 Dec 1916; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 4. Elva DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1871, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 May 1926, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    4. 5. Lula Iona DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1874, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Nov 1911, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 6. Lennis Rochester DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jun 1878, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Jun 1934; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Theodosia E. DAVISTheodosia E. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kezia1) was born Mar 1860.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    In 1880, indicated as being unable to read or write.


  2. 3.  Landon DAVISLandon DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kezia1) was born 13 Sep 1866; died 23 Dec 1916; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV


  3. 4.  Elva DAVISElva DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kezia1) was born 19 Aug 1871, Miletus (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 May 1926, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1895, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, 1910, 1920, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthdate given in 1900 Census as Aug 1873.

    Elva married Lant L. ROSS 25 Dec 1895, Doddridge Co, WV. Lant (son of William Franklin ROSS and Martha Ann Ellen MOYERS) was born 19 Apr 1866, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; died 23 Jul 1930, Weston, Lewis Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Orville E. ROSS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1897, Harrison Co, WV; died 10 Oct 1958, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 8. Opal I. ROSS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1903, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; died 5 Sep 1982, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH.
    3. 9. Cleo Mary ROSS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jan 1907, Harrison Co, WV; died 6 Nov 1962, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH.
    4. 10. Edward D. ROSS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1909, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; died 22 Nov 1971, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.
    5. 11. Wilson ROSS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jan 1913, Harrison Co, WV; died 2 Jan 2000; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Flemington (Baileytown), Taylor Co, WV.

  4. 5.  Lula Iona DAVISLula Iona DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kezia1) was born 11 Aug 1874, Doddridge Co, WV; died 2 Nov 1911, Greenbrier Run (Salem), Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Lula married Winchester Journey DAVIS 1 Apr 1897. Winchester (son of Cornelius R. DAVIS and Louisa M. SUTTON) was born 18 Jun 1875, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Feb 1940. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Fornia Wallace DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1897.
    2. 13. Harley Alden DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1899; died 22 Feb 1899.
    3. 14. Janet Audra DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1900.
    4. 15. Lura Agatha DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1902.
    5. 16. Rolland Arnett DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Apr 1904.
    6. 17. Oma May DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1907.
    7. 18. Kermit Russell DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1910; died 5 Aug 1911.

  5. 6.  Lennis Rochester DAVISLennis Rochester DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Kezia1) was born 3 Jun 1878, Doddridge Co, WV; died 23 Jun 1934; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, New Milton District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1910; laborer for gas company
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1930; watch repairman

    Lennis married Genevieve V. "Jennie" MAXSON 9 Jun 1898, Doddridge Co, WV. Genevieve (daughter of Cornelius MAXSON and Catherine L. DAVIS) was born Jun 1881, Doddridge Co, WV; died 13 Mar 1938, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Flossie Bell DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1903.
    2. 20. Wilford D. DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1907.
    3. 21. Hazel DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1909.
    4. 22. Artie DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1911.
    5. 23. Forrest DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1914.
    6. 24. Arnett Rochester DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1916, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    7. 25. Herald DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919.
    8. 26. Donivan DAVIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1923.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Orville E. ROSSOrville E. ROSS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1) was born 28 Dec 1897, Harrison Co, WV; died 10 Oct 1958, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, 10, 20, 30, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1930; cutter at glass factory

    Orville married Beryl (Rymer) BOYCE 25 May 1929, Harrison Co, WV. Beryl (daughter of Mary Jane RYMER) was born 19 Feb 1904; died 25 Jan 1991; was buried , Greenbrier 7th Day Baptist Cemetery, Co Rd 17, near Miletus, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Opal I. ROSSOpal I. ROSS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1) was born 27 Aug 1903, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; died 5 Sep 1982, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Columbus, Franklin Co, OH
    • Census: 1910, 1920, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, (W)VA
    • Census: 1930, Salem, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Dog Run, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, WV

    Opal married Francis Marion HURST 27 Dec 1921, Maryland. Francis (son of Francis Marion HURST and Nancy Ellen DIVERS) was born 27 Apr 1896, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; died 12 Nov 1977, Washington Court House, Fayette Co, OH; was buried , Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Cleo Mary ROSSCleo Mary ROSS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1) was born 25 Jan 1907, Harrison Co, WV; died 6 Nov 1962, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 1920, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, WV

    Cleo married Alfred Reynolds NORRIS 29 Apr 1929, Harrison Co, WV. Alfred was born 25 Aug 1906, Harrison Co, WV; died 22 Sep 1977; was buried , Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co, OH. [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Edward D. ROSSEdward D. ROSS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1) was born 8 Apr 1909, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV; died 22 Nov 1971, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH; was buried , Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 1920, Tenmile District, Harrison Co, WV


  5. 11.  Wilson ROSSWilson ROSS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1) was born 22 Jan 1913, Harrison Co, WV; died 2 Jan 2000; was buried , IOOF Cemetery, Flemington (Baileytown), Taylor Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Pvt, US Army, World War II
    • Residence: 1937, Bristol, Harrison Co, WV

    Wilson married Alfreda Loretta NORRIS 10 Jun 1937, Roanoke, Lewis Co, WV. Alfreda was born CA 1916, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 12.  Fornia Wallace DAVISFornia Wallace DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 19 Dec 1897.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Age in 1910 Census would put birth in about 1899.

    Fornia married Bertie BOGGS. Bertie was born 1907. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Harley Alden DAVISHarley Alden DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 26 Jan 1899; died 22 Feb 1899.

  8. 14.  Janet Audra DAVISJanet Audra DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 8 Jan 1900.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Janet married Chester NEWMAN 22 Jun 1922. Chester was born 31 Mar 1899. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. James NEWMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Nov 1923; died 5 May 1962.

  9. 15.  Lura Agatha DAVISLura Agatha DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 5 Mar 1902.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Lura married Ramie J. GRADY. [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Rolland Arnett DAVISRolland Arnett DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 27 Apr 1904.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Rolland married Florence Louise SHRACK. [Group Sheet]


  11. 17.  Oma May DAVISOma May DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 14 Jul 1907.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Greenbrier District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Her name was changed to Virginia West when she was adopted by Allen West of Milton, Wisconsin.


  12. 18.  Kermit Russell DAVISKermit Russell DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 10 Oct 1910; died 5 Aug 1911.

  13. 19.  Flossie Bell DAVISFlossie Bell DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born CA 1903.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV


  14. 20.  Wilford D. DAVISWilford D. DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born CA 1907.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV


  15. 21.  Hazel DAVISHazel DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born 1909.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Coal District, Harrison Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    Not with family in 1920 Census.


  16. 22.  Artie DAVISArtie DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born CA 1911.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 1930


  17. 23.  Forrest DAVISForrest DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born CA 1914.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV


  18. 24.  Arnett Rochester DAVISArnett Rochester DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born 14 Dec 1916, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: 1938, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Arnett married Pauline Virginia FORD 20 Jan 1938, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Pauline (daughter of Roy Preston FORD and Mary JEFFREY) was born 18 Sep 1917, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 1 Jul 1997; was buried , Greenlawn Memorial Park (aka Masonic) Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 25.  Herald DAVISHerald DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born 1919.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV

    Notes:

    Died:
    Not with family in 1930 Census.


  20. 26.  Donivan DAVISDonivan DAVIS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1) was born CA 1923.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wilson3, 4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (daughter of Everett Hall GREEN and Ada Mae ___) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Jeffrey Hall ROSS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1973, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV; died 20 Oct 2021, Simpson, Taylor Co, WV; was buried , Simpson (Union Baptist) Cemetery, Simpson, Taylor Co, WV.

  2. 28.  James NEWMANJames NEWMAN Descendancy chart to this point (14.Janet3, 5.Lula2, 1.Kezia1) was born 24 Nov 1923; died 5 May 1962.

  3. 29.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (24.Arnett3, 6.Lennis2, 1.Kezia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. (son of Harry Herbert LYNCH and Juanita Pearl JUNKINS) [Group Sheet]

    Living married David Edward BORK. David (son of Edward V. "Junco" BORK and Violet R. BENNETT) was born 13 Jul 1942, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 2 Sep 2009, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 5

  1. 30.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (27.Living4, 11.Wilson3, 4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 31.  Jeffrey Hall ROSSJeffrey Hall ROSS Descendancy chart to this point (27.Living4, 11.Wilson3, 4.Elva2, 1.Kezia1) was born 8 Dec 1973, Philippi, Barbour Co, WV; died 20 Oct 2021, Simpson, Taylor Co, WV; was buried , Simpson (Union Baptist) Cemetery, Simpson, Taylor Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Chenoweth Ford body shop (20 yrs)
    • Residence: Simpson, Taylor Co, WV