Its Family Time~The James Francis Davis, Sr. Family

James Francis Davis Sr. was born in 1743 in Cheraw District, South Carolina. He moved with his brother John to Anson County and the two of them settled in what became Mecklenburg County when it was cut away from Anson and created on 6 November 1762. James’ presence in Mecklenburg county is shown by a deed dated 21 Jan. 1764, James Davis to James Kerr, for 480 acres of land, on both sides of Sugar Creek. (DB 1, page 622-623)

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James Francis Davis was twice married and the maiden names of these two wives still remains a mystery. He first married Margaret [LNU] before 3 Oct 1765. We know because Margaret is named as a wife in an Oct 1765 Land Deed between James Davis, Planter, and Margaret, his wife, Mecklenburg Co., to James Johnson. The land consists of 300 acres lying on both sides of Sugar Creek. (DB 4, page 333).

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To this union was born one known child, a son named Samuel, borne October 1768.

Margaret, the wife of James, passed away sometime before 1779.

James Francis Davis married his 2nd wife Jean, [LNU] before 1779. To this union were borne the following Children and there may be others.

1. Richard Davis, b. 1779
2. William Davis, b. 1780
3. James Francis Davis, Jr., b. 1790

A land deed dated 1 Dec. 1784, shows James Davis, Planter, of Mecklenburg Co. and Jean, his wife, conveying 114 acres to Walter Phair. (DB 12, page 550).

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Sometime around 1791/1792, James and Jean Davis moved their family to Lincoln County, Kentucky. James died In Mercer County, Kentucky sometime before 5 February 1808. In his Will dated 23 Dec 1806 he leaves the following instructions:

Imprimsis: It is my will and desire that my brother Samuel Davis act as a trustee for my family after my death…

This Appraisement shows that his brother Samuel Davis carried out his instructions.

Dated 5th February 1808
I Samuel Davis Executor of James Davis deceased do return the above as a true and faithfull Inventory of The Estate of said deceased and given under my hand and seal this 5th Day of February 1808.
                                                           Samuel Davis {Seal}


The forgoing Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of James Davis Dec'd was returned to Court and ordered to record. Atten. Thor Alline

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James Francis Davis, Sr is my 4th Great Grand Uncle. He is also the older brother of our Great Grandfather Thomas Davis. 

Documenting this family is a work-in-progress. If you have any information about this family please contact me or leave a reply to this post.








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