On This Day in 1888

121 Years Ago Today
June 7, 1888

James A. Davis married Laura E.B. Jessee in Russell County, VA. James was one of fifteen children born to Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Ann (Combs) Davis.

  1. Jesse Davis
  2. John Davis
  3. Doctor Caleb Davis (my great grandfather)
  4. Charles Henry “Charley” DAvis
  5. Elizabeth Ann Davis
  6. Hannah J. Davis
  7. Sarah “Sallie” Catherine Davis
  8. Martha E. Davis
  9. Thomas Jefferson Davis, Jr.
  10. James A. Davis (my great grand uncle)
  11. Lucy B. Davis
  12. Hugh C. Davis
  13. Margaret Davis
  14. Lydia “Liddy” Davis
  15. Virginia Jane “Jennie” Davis

James and Laura had five children that I know…

  1. Alice Davis
  2. Lou Davis
  3. John Davis
  4. Nannie Davis
  5. Dock W. Davis

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