This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAVIS, SUMNER, SUTTER, SHADDEN, LONG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BY.2ADE/67 Message Board Post: Bancroft & other historical records show George DAVIS as Irish immigrant, possibly coming through New York. His wife was Eliza PRESTRIDGE SUMNER, daughter of Owen SUMNER, Sr. of KY, MS, TN, AR, MO. The SUMNERs came on a wagon train in 1842 to what became Oregon. 1843 George DAVIS married to Eliza SUMNER at Sutter's Fort. DAVIS's said to be in Sacramento in 1850 census. Then went to CA coast, eventually settling in San Louis Obispo. George and Eliza had several children including Buchanan DAVIS who owned land in San Louis Obispo. Looking for more info on family and for descendants. I am descendant of Martha SUMNER SHADDEN, Eliza's sister. Contact Donna M. LONG, donnamlong@mindspring.com. Copy to mlong1925@aol.com.