I agree with the lister who said that Southern OH is rich with Davidsons. <their wealth, as with their family connections may never be found> Some time ago I was looking up information on Davidsons who lived along the Ohio River especially along the area of Vanceburg, Lewis County, KY. I found this site http://members.tripod.com/~Write4801/wheeling/scioto1.html In the Sciota disaster, Charles Davidson, age 21 was killed. I don't know who this young man. Then I made queries to a site I cannot find right now, but there is quite a list of Davidsons who were River Boat (generic term) pilots along the Ohio River. One thing about the OHio bunch....I don't know if we will ever get them to connect! <grin> Maybe this will help someone. and Maybe someone will help me find the site that has that list of pilots. Please? Kay

I am searching for the parents of Abigail Davidson, b. 14 Oct 1814, Highland Co., OH, and married Peter Colvin. By 1850 they were living in Richland Co., IL. Abigail was my maternal great grandmother. Jewel McDaniel jeweilmc@sierratel.com jskimball@cinci.rr.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FNR.2ACEB/2259 > > Message Board Post: > > I've been monitoring this board for almost a year to see if anyone is researching this line of Davidson's. I haven't seen anything that rang a bell so I'll post the little that I know and see if I can get any hits. > > My ggg grandfather was known as Ben Davidson, His name may have been John Benjamin Davidson. I believe he was born 23 Dec 1803 or 23 Jan 1803 in Highland County, OH. I don't know his father for sure but there was a John Davidson in the area at that time and McBride's Highland Count Will Book indicates Benjamin was somehow related to a John Davidson. I think Ben had a brother named Jack and an uncle named Tom, both with the Davidson surname. > > Ben married Amelia Kibler on 30 Nov 1826 and died on 12 Sep 1848. > > I believe his parents came to the Ohio country abt. 1800 but I don't know where they started from. Daniel Scott's book "A History of the Early Settlement of Highland County, OH" contains a short passage "...shortly after John Davidson, with his family, weary of the sickly valley of the Scioto, left the neighborhood of Chillicothe and settled on Whiteoak in the vicinity of the Finleys. Mr. Davidson had removed from Fayette county, Ky., to Chillicothe in 1797." I'm not sure this passage refers to the family of which Benjamin was a member. > > The southern part of Ohio is lousy with Davidsons and I think every family named at least one of their sons John so following the right geneological trail is tough. If anyone has any leads on this particular Davidson family, your info would be greatly appreciated by my family. > > Thanks > Jean Kimball > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html

Need the e-mail address for the DAVIDSON-L list master. IMMEDIATELY after my post, a few minutes ago, to the list, I have received a suspect response, to me personally, off list. Arthur Davidson

Louita and all:::::::::Sorry, I do not have any info on THE Arthur Davidson. Sometimes I don't know where I am or where I have been. Maybe in IN, PA, or NY. But, I don't feel old enough to be your Arthur. Just a little kidding, while the rain storm continues here in Ohio. I just made a phone call to WV, near Bluefield, and it's raining below the Mason-Dixon line, too. My family line is through James Davidson and Margaret French of VA. They came into the Mercer County,WV area about 1870. Plenty of tracks since them. But, no trace, so far, of James, born about 1835, extrapolated from their 1858 marriage record in Tazewell County, VA. My only data is that his mother's name is Nancy Davidson, per the 1858 MR. Arthur Davidson, 1931 Montcalm, Mercer, WV. Visiting in Columbus, OH, since 1949.

Lois, do you know some of the other Davidson sites off-hand? (I am descended from Col. Wm. Lee Davidson (not the Maj.; not the Gen.) of Buncombe County, NC. Can't go back any further so far. Beth Askum67@aol.com wrote: > I have been watching this "site" closely, watching for the right link. There > doesn't seem to be one. Some report there were three DAVIDSON brothrers, > others say two, and we have a few , including myself, that have read of seven > brothers , all fighting for independance in the Rev. War. If we all stem > from two, three, or seven brothers, they were a very prolific clan. Who was > the father of these brothers?? With some reservations, at this point in > time, I can go back to William born 1725 in Scotland?? Or was it Scotland via > Ireland?? Ireland via Scotland ?? William died in Bucks Co., 25 JAn. > 1805. > > Somewhere out there , there has to be some Davidson with the right answers. > >From what I have read, of all your offerings and queries, most of the > Davidson ended up in the south??? Will appreciate any additions, > corrections, etc. This Davidson site is one of the most active ones on the > net. > > Lois S.W. > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html

Jerusha, Your uncommon name caught my eye because my gg grandmother was named Jerusha (Funk) Davidson. She was born in Highland County, OH on 28 Jan 1847 and married William K Davidson on 27 Aug 1869. Do these names appear in your line? Jean Kimball ----- Original Message ----- From: <jerushas@home.com> To: <DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 10:34 PM Subject: [DAVIDSON-L] Re: Alexander Davidson > > > Hi My line comes from Alexander ii's son Alexander iii through his son John and on down the line. If it will be possible I would like to swap info. > > Thank You > Jerusha > > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAVIDSON, UTZ, BYRNE, HARRISON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FNR.2ACEB/2258.1.2 Message Board Post: I forgot to mention that Emma had a brother or uncle that lived either in PA. or N.Y. anyway up in that area. I was a child when I met him, his name was ARTHUR DAVIDSON. She had 1 sister Blanche several brothers NOEL, VERN, I don't know if there are more siblings, hope to find out soon. Most of the family stayed around Corydon, New Salisbury, Indiana area Have a good day, Louita

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAVIDSON, UTZ, BYRNE, HARRISON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FNR.2ACEB/2258.1.1 Message Board Post: The EMMA DAVIDSON I am searching for was born around Crandal, INDIANA. March 26, 1885 died March 1963. Her mother was either Nancy DeWeese or Sallie Lindsey, I am not sure about this, I will know more as to the mother next week. Where are your ancestors from? good hunting, Louita

Who was your ancestor who went to GA? Here is what I have: John Davidson, who came to PA in the mid 1730s and m. Mrs Mary Morrison, had among others, twin sons William and Samuel. Wm., known as Maj. Wm., was prominent in the war. Samuel, referred to as Cap. and Col, served also. He was the first white settler west of the Blue Ridge and was killed in 1784 by Indians in what is now western N.C. William, John, Thomas were, with others, instrumental in the formation of Bunscombe Co. N.C. Wm. was the first Senator. In my info I can find no record of anyone's going to GA. They went to TN, KY, AR. However, there were so many sons, and they moved around a whole lot, so it is possible that one of the GA ones were related to the N.C. ones.

Hi Lois I think I have an Adam Davidson, with a son Ebenezer, who lived in Bucks County around 1800, before moving West to Allegheny and Beaver County. Any connections? Carl Davidson Askum67@aol.com wrote: > I have been watching this "site" closely, watching for the right link. There > doesn't seem to be one. Some report there were three DAVIDSON brothrers, > others say two, and we have a few , including myself, that have read of seven > brothers , all fighting for independance in the Rev. War. If we all stem > from two, three, or seven brothers, they were a very prolific clan. Who was > the father of these brothers?? With some reservations, at this point in > time, I can go back to William born 1725 in Scotland?? Or was it Scotland via > Ireland?? Ireland via Scotland ?? William died in Bucks Co., 25 JAn. > 1805. > > Somewhere out there , there has to be some Davidson with the right answers. > >From what I have read, of all your offerings and queries, most of the > Davidson ended up in the south??? Will appreciate any additions, > corrections, etc. This Davidson site is one of the most active ones on the > net. > > Lois S.W. > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html

I, for one, would love to see you post some of this information for the list. I have wondered more than once, if I could have two Davidson lines in my family. After the revolution, my Scottish Davidson ggggrandfather went to Georgia and had lots of kids. In the same area of Troup, Harris, and Jasper County -- there are two other Davidson families. I know one of them, also, had lots of kids. I have no proof that these three Davidson groups are related. However, in some cases they lived next to each other. Surely -- there must be some connection. Sorry to sound a little discouraged -- but guess we all get that way once in a while with this "fun" hobby/addiciton.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FNR.2ACEB/2259 Message Board Post: I've been monitoring this board for almost a year to see if anyone is researching this line of Davidson's. I haven't seen anything that rang a bell so I'll post the little that I know and see if I can get any hits. My ggg grandfather was known as Ben Davidson, His name may have been John Benjamin Davidson. I believe he was born 23 Dec 1803 or 23 Jan 1803 in Highland County, OH. I don't know his father for sure but there was a John Davidson in the area at that time and McBride's Highland Count Will Book indicates Benjamin was somehow related to a John Davidson. I think Ben had a brother named Jack and an uncle named Tom, both with the Davidson surname. Ben married Amelia Kibler on 30 Nov 1826 and died on 12 Sep 1848. I believe his parents came to the Ohio country abt. 1800 but I don't know where they started from. Daniel Scott's book "A History of the Early Settlement of Highland County, OH" contains a short passage "...shortly after John Davidson, with his family, weary of the sickly valley of the Scioto, left the neighborhood of Chillicothe and settled on Whiteoak in the vicinity of the Finleys. Mr. Davidson had removed from Fayette county, Ky., to Chillicothe in 1797." I'm not sure this passage refers to the family of which Benjamin was a member. The southern part of Ohio is lousy with Davidsons and I think every family named at least one of their sons John so following the right geneological trail is tough. If anyone has any leads on this particular Davidson family, your info would be greatly appreciated by my family. Thanks Jean Kimball

Do you have the parents and grandparents of Mary? If so, I would love to have you list them for all of us -- and a few dates. Thanks, Anna Gayle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAVIDSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FNR.2ACEB/1561.1564.1566 Message Board Post: Your mother's/grandmother's notes are probably referring to Clermont County, Ohio. Such a place does exist and I grew up there. I am descended from the Davidson's on my mother's side and I know they were in Highland County, Ohio (which was formed in part from a portion of Clermont County) as early as 1803. My ggg grandfather, John Benjamin Davidson was born there either 23 Jan 1803 or 23 Dec 1803. I don't know his father's name but I have information that there were Davidson's on a wagon train that arrived in Highland County a couple of years before then. Perhaps we have some common ancestors.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FNR.2ACEB/2258.1 Message Board Post: I too am searching for parents and siblings of an Emma Davidson. What time frame and what state do you have Emma? Her brother William W. is my ggfather and she is the only sibling we know about. Hoping we can connect. Helen

There were brothers in the Rev. War. By the time of the war, the earlier immigrants had married, had children, and even grandchildren. They were VERY prolific. Some died, of course, but many lived to marry and have many children of their own. My gmother and gfather both were Davidsons...one came from John of the three (two?) brothers, and one came from John who came from Scotland via Ireland in 1679 (?) They all at that time seemed to have gone to Ireland first, having fled Scotland because of their religion. I would like to know of the link, if one, between the two John Davidsons. If you like, write me and I will give you a rundown of some of those in that time frame. I have a Wm. several, in fact, on both sides.

I have been watching this "site" closely, watching for the right link. There doesn't seem to be one. Some report there were three DAVIDSON brothrers, others say two, and we have a few , including myself, that have read of seven brothers , all fighting for independance in the Rev. War. If we all stem from two, three, or seven brothers, they were a very prolific clan. Who was the father of these brothers?? With some reservations, at this point in time, I can go back to William born 1725 in Scotland?? Or was it Scotland via Ireland?? Ireland via Scotland ?? William died in Bucks Co., 25 JAn. 1805. Somewhere out there , there has to be some Davidson with the right answers. >From what I have read, of all your offerings and queries, most of the Davidson ended up in the south??? Will appreciate any additions, corrections, etc. This Davidson site is one of the most active ones on the net. Lois S.W.

Since this list is alittle more active again. I will resend my Davidson connections, I can't remember if I did or how long ago:) My 1st Davidson is Thomas Davidson- d- 1799 in Newberry Co. S.C. married: Sarah Freeman -father, William Freeman mentioned to was a Sam Freeman children: Molly Nancy-married Henry Newton Jinny Sally Betsy Samuel - Died in Newberry Co. abt. 1841 says the 24th inst. (what does that mean?) John- Admin., jointly with John Simpson Elizabeth---I think? she might have married a Plant. Jane "Jeanne" -married Isaac Waldrop in 1804 both died in Fayette, Ga.buried in Bottoms Cem. I have their Children's names. Mary-Married Rowland Andrews (have more on them) she is my ggg grand mother, she died in Coosa Co. AL. in 1856 Children: Catherine 1805 Andrew Jackson 1815 thanks Pam

I just happened to read your message. I am not familiar with your Davidsons but yes, there are many histories of the Davidsons in America. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there also. For years I understood that my Davidsons were born in Scotland in the early 1700s, and that there were three brothers who left Scotland for Ireland because of religious persecution. These 3 came to America in the mid 1730s, to PA., married, moved about, and multiplied a lot. Now I learn that some people think there weren't 3, but 2. Then there are the ones who came earlier...John D., who came in 1679? Then there are the Davidsons who came from England, Scotland, and Ireland in later years...some in the 1800s, etc.l Some moved down from Canada. I believe Frank Davidson wrote a book on Davidsons in America. Some people on this site have been trying to locate it. Then there are the Davidsons who dropped the middle 'd' and became Davisons. Of course, there are the Scandinavian Davidsons, Davissons, Davidssens, Davidssons!!! Keep looking A lot of nice and helpful people are out there on the Net, sharing their info and looking for more.

Mary When you say points west, does that mean Ohio and Iowa. I'm still trying to find my Andrew J Davidson's father. I know he was born in Virginia and married Clarinda Barnes Mix in Ohio where they had at least two sons, Brooks and Amos before moving to Iowa. Amos is my GG grandfather. One more question...Has anybody done a history of the Davidson's in America. When did the first one arrive and how. Just curious. Dick Davidson David6996@aol.com