Mary B: Sorry, I don't have the census information for NY or WI yet. I have no Davidsons, other than Mary. Mary Davidson McKinney's daughter, Ann Jane b. 1831 NY, married in Franklin Co., NY and stayed in NY. Several of your census postings are possibilities. Ann and several members of her family were in Camillus, Onondaga Co., Tompkins, Chemung, Schuyler, and Schenectady, NY. I may know more after Sat. I plan on going to the library in Ft. Wayne, IN. I'll let you know if I find anything. Thanks, Patty

Patty... who are the other Davidson families in Green Lake Co. Wi in 1860? http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/Dwi1860.html or 1850 Franklin Co. New York? http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/Dny1850.html Do you have census info on the other Davidson families in Franklin County? Mary B. At 06:46 PM 8/15/01 EDT, you wrote: >According to 1850 NY census, Franklin Co: > >Thomas MC KINNEY 48     Farmer         b. IRE >Mary (DAVIDSON)    42                             " >James                      21     Laborer        b. NY >Ann                         19                            " >Mary                        17                            " >Davis                        14                            " >Sarah                        9                             " >Isabella                      6                             " >Pamelia(?)                 5                              " >Thomas                     2                              " > >Mary DAVIDSON b. 1804 Drumid, Co. Cavan, IRE.  Mary and Thomas married in >1825 and came to the US in 1829.  They lived in Franklin Co., NY (probably >Bellmont) until 1854, when they moved to Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.  Mary >Davidson McKinney's obit in 1897 says they had ten children, four surviving. > >Anyone have any knowledge of this line?  Any suggestions on finding a >passenger list which might list other Davidsons or McKinneys that came over >with them? > >Patty   > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > >

I thought some of you on the list might be interested in this little bit of information, When Samuel Davidson was killed on Jones mountain while looking for his horse , his wife escaped along with a servant (slave). In August 1992 at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, N.C., at the Davidson-Alexander reunion one of the honored guest was John Baxter who is a descendant of of the servant, her name was Liza Davidson. She took the Davidson name. Bob Robert Winslow Davidson

I was interested in your NY Davidson connection. Was that the area that at one time might have been New Hampshire? Do you have any Rogers that married into this Davidson family. Dean Rogers, b 1786 in NH was married to Purity Davidson who was born in 1800 in Rutherford Co., TN. I would be interested to know what you think about the Rogers and Davidson connection. Ruth Kinney Townsley

According to 1850 NY census, Franklin Co: Thomas MC KINNEY 48     Farmer         b. IRE Mary (DAVIDSON)    42                             " James                      21     Laborer        b. NY Ann                         19                            " Mary                        17                            " Davis                        14                            " Sarah                        9                             " Isabella                      6                             " Pamelia(?)                 5                              " Thomas                     2                              " Mary DAVIDSON b. 1804 Drumid, Co. Cavan, IRE.  Mary and Thomas married in 1825 and came to the US in 1829.  They lived in Franklin Co., NY (probably Bellmont) until 1854, when they moved to Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.  Mary Davidson McKinney's obit in 1897 says they had ten children, four surviving. Anyone have any knowledge of this line?  Any suggestions on finding a passenger list which might list other Davidsons or McKinneys that came over with them? Patty  

Francisco was the son of Simeon Davidson, not his brother. My gr gr gandmother was Eliza Davidson, niece of Simeon, who grew up with Francisco. I have more info for those interested I can give what I have. Simeon had a brother named Benjamin (Eliza's father) and possibly Peter and Elizabeth were siblings also. Frank Davidson is buried near his father, mother, step mother and brothers in Lenawee Co, MI. I have the cemetary name somewhere also. Simeon's parents were John and Catherine Davidson. I don't know much abt them, beyond what is stated in Simeon's bio- they lived in NJ, the family was in the colonies, pre-revolution and they moved to Lodi, Seneca Co, NY around 1800 because that's where Simeon was born. Hope this helps someone. Regards, Sandy Manier

John Below is one of the reasons the Davidson's had no use for young Morrison "While the British were on the lookout for rebels, they went to the home of Maj.William Davidson. Young Morrison, her husband's half-brother, attempting to frighten her into revealing the hiding place of her husband by pointing a gun at her, In a threatening manner, He failed to get any information." While Miss While Miss Ruth was a girl and her father’s home was on the upper part of Catawba River, the Revolutionary War occurred. Her father, Major William Davidson, espoused the cause of the Americans and Morrison, his haft-brother, that of the British. In the progress of that war and when Major William Davidson was away from home, on one occasion a party of Tories under the leadership of Morrison raided the major’s home in the presence of Miss Ruth and her mother. Years afterwards when Miss Ruth had become Mrs. General Samuel Williams and when they had prospered greatly and were living near Columbia, Tennessee, a stranger visited that town and bought some land there. General Williams met him and invited him to visit the Williams home. The stranger made the visit and received most hospitable entertainment. After the first meal Mrs. Williams said to her husband privately that she would always exert herself to welcome any guest of his but that in the stranger she recognized her uncle Morrison who had, in the days of the Revolution, behaved in so unbrotherlike a manner to her father’s unprotected family. General Williams communicated to his guest, who had not recognized his hostess, the embarrassment of the situation. At once the stranger departed not only from the home where his presence was objectionable but also from the county. They never heard of him again. The land which the stranger had so bought he conveyed to trustees for a female school and that land is yet devoted to that use. Bob Robert Winslow Davidson John B. Lisle wrote: > Hi, > > As a "cousin", would you please identify yourself and where you are > from. You may have done that on an earlier post, but I missed that. > > Your "Media Research Bureau" seems to have taken a lot of old research on > the family and sold someone a bill of goods. I have ranted on this list > before - and will do so again at the risk of alienating some people - that > there have been a number of people and organizations who have written > genealogies for people that were hardly worth the paper they were printed > on. The goal seems to have been to provide a feelgood genealogy for a > "rich" person to show they were descended from famous or important people. > > I have seen no credible information to tell what John's wife Jane's birth > surname was, but we do know from Augusta County records that she was young > enough to have given birth to their last child John "one eye" Davidson in > 1744. After John died in 1749, she - a widow with young children - married > a William Morrison. She had at least one child with Morrison; he was > believed to be named William also. As we can find little about William > Morrison afterwards, I suspect that he also died before too long and she > became the Widow Morrison. By this time, her oldest son George Davidson had > become established in NC, and there is no evidence of another marriage and, > unfortunately, there is no information on her death. But, we do know that > the younger half-brother of our Davidson clan named Morrison was raised > with the family but seems to have been somewhat of an outsider. Probably > because he was not getting any of the Davidson estate. By the time of the > Revolution, he became a sympathizer with the British and somewhat acted as > spy for them among the patriots. It is believed that he exposed the family > to loss of property and probably loss of life at the hands of the > British. It is suspected that he gave the British information that helped > lead to the death of Gen. Wm. Davidson at the Battle of Cowan's Ford in 1781. > > After the war, he fled the area and tracing him has been impossible. All > family references to him have been negative. There is a story that he went > to Tennessee and was living there comfortably but was eventually recognized > by a Davidson family member and he ended up fleeing again. > > You can find much of this information in a generally excellent genealogy of > the family done by the late Robert Stephens Hand in the early 1990s. It > was still available as of a year ago from his widow. I do not have the > address right at hand. (It has been mentioned on these lists many times so > you might check the archives. > > Let me address your lineage: > > (1) the twins were Samuel and William born 10 oct 1736 in Ireland. Samuel > is a problem in that there is some history published that confuses him with > another Samuel Davidson. I am not aware of him having special Rev War fame > nor being a Capt. I do know now - and Hand got this wrong - that he did > NOT marry an Ann Dunlop. He did marry a Mary Smith and had a daughter Mary > who married a Gabriel Ragsdale. > > (2) On the other hand, twin William was always known as Maj. William > Davidson and did figure prominently in several battles, in particular Kings > Mountain. He did have a son George who was a twin with Hugh Lawson Davidson. > > (3) I have no evidence that George, s/o William, who married Sallie > McWhorter, had a son named William. > > (4) However, Hand briefly documents another unrelated Davidson family that > was in NC at this time and was often confused with the Iredell family. In > this family there was a Richmond Davidson, b. 1830, who was the son of > George Davidson, b. 1798. George was s/o John Davidson (1778-1859). John > was son of Col. George W. Davidson of Anson County, NC. (1740-1811) "the > other Col. George Davidson". George was a son of a John Davidson and Ann > Sons who married about 1738 in Cecil Co., MD. I believe that someone on > this list has an extensive genealogy of this family. And it may be on the > Davidson research pages: > > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > > It is quite likely that your aunt's research on the later history of your > family is valuable in that it uses family data. It would be helpful if you > could share that as it may help others on this list. > > We are all glad to help you sort out this very confusing family where it > seems that every generation of every Davidson family there is a John, a > William, a George and a Samuel. > > best regards, > > john. > > At 01:14 AM 2001-08-05 -0400, you wrote: > >I've got to quit doing this at night after a long day! Wrong family...not > >Davidsons... moved to NY and I am VERY sorry. Back in the 60s my aunt Helen > >Davidson Taylor did a lot of research. She sent me a copy of work done by > >Sarah Ragsdale Casey, with info from a Kay Dixon of N.C. whose father W.B. > >Williamson compiled a history of the N.C. Davidsons. by the Media Research > >Bureau of Washington DC. Mrs. Casey was from Texas, I believe, and was a > >descendant of Capt. Samuel Davidson of Rev. War fame." I never did anything > >with it til recently. This work was finished in 1958. John was m. to Mrs. > >Mary Morrison and the twins were born in Lancaster Co. PA. and moved in 1748 > >to Old Fort Rowan Co. (later Iredell Co.) N.C. I supposedly come from the > >twin Wm., his son John, his son George, his son Wm. , his son Richmon(d) > >James, my ggf. I am also a Davidson on my grandfather's side. Sometimes this > >gets a bit too much!!! I really appreciate your info. > > > > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > > ==== 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, Selvidge Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FNR.2ACEB/1987.1989 Message Board Post: Hi Amy, Am I glad to get your info on the Davidson's. I have been trying for years to find out this info. John Henry Davidson and Harriet Haddock Davidson were my gggrandparents. Could you please send me the listings of their children? Also, do you happen to know who William and Eleanor's parents were? My email is CDR2@compassbnk.com. Much thanks and GOD bless. CURT

I thought some of you on the list might be interested in this litle bit of information, When Samuel Davidson was killed on Jones mountain while looking for his horse , his wife escaped along with a servant (slave). In August 1992 at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, N.C., at the Davidson-Alexander reunion one of the honored guest was John Baxter who is a discendant of of the servant her name was Liza Davidson. she took the Davidson name.Hope someone is interested in this. Bob Robert Winslow Davidson

In a message dated 8/15/01 2:02:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Missie61@excite.com writes: > Looking for information on Francisco Davidson and wife Elizabeth Laycock. > they had a daughter, Loana Maria b.-18NOV1869 and also 2 sons, George and > Guy. Francisco also had 2 brothers Simeon and Jehiel. Possibly came here > from Scotland through New York? > > > Do you know if Francisco came over with anyone? Do you know when he came? Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FNR.2ACEB/2246 Message Board Post: I am not the seller, have nothing to gain except to hope the Bible gets to a descendent. Here is the listing: It belonged to James T. Davidson and was given to him by his grandmother. there is pencile handwritten notes through out especial mention of Miss Claudia Clarke. (must have been his girlfriend) Under marriages he writes-James t. Davison and Miss Claudia Clarke will be married on June 3rd 1903 if nothing happens. and under births he writes. Born someday in the future Thomas Perry Davidson (named after his grandads) EBAY Auction 1455964904

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davidson/Laycock Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FNR.2ACEB/2245 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Francisco Davidson and wife Elizabeth Laycock. they had a daughter, Loana Maria b.-18NOV1869 and also 2 sons, George and Guy. Francisco also had 2 brothers Simeon and Jehiel. Possibly came here from Scotland through New York?

I have a Thomas Jefferson Davidson born Jan 7, 1843 in TN, the son of William and Eleanor Selvidge Davidson - Amy Windsor -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of dwads@hotmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 8:31 AM To: DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [DAVIDSON-L] Re: Thomas J. Davidson Dear Cathy, I believe that your Thomas Jefferson Davidson is of my family line. Here is the info I have. This Thomas was the son of John Davidson and Hopey Poston who I think was the son of Benjamin and Rebecca Davidson. Descendants of Thomas Jefferson Davidson 1 Thomas Jefferson Davidson b: July 14, 1843 +Susan Mallory .. 2 Samuel Crockett Davidson .. 2 William Burton Davidson .. 2 Thomas B. Davidson .. 2 Robert Lee Tilden Davidson .. 2 John A. Davidson .. 2 Henrietta Davidson .. 2 George Washington Davidson .. 2 Grover Cleveland Davidson .. 2 Susie Davidson Donna Fowler Wadsworth ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html

Just to throw this in: My Thomas Jefferson Davidson was born 4 Aug 1844, in Tn, married on 26 Aug 1868 to Martha Frances James of KY. Second wife Julia Holly, late in life. Children with Martha James were: Isabell, Aribelle, Addie, James Franklin. Jackie Davidson ----- Original Message ----- From: <dwads@hotmail.com> To: <DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 10:31 AM Subject: [DAVIDSON-L] Re: Thomas J. Davidson > > > Dear Cathy, > I believe that your Thomas Jefferson Davidson is of my family line. Here is the info I have. This Thomas was the son of John Davidson and Hopey Poston who I think was the son of Benjamin and Rebecca Davidson. > > Descendants of Thomas Jefferson Davidson > > 1 Thomas Jefferson Davidson b: July 14, 1843 > +Susan Mallory > .. 2 Samuel Crockett Davidson > .. 2 William Burton Davidson > .. 2 Thomas B. Davidson > .. 2 Robert Lee Tilden Davidson > .. 2 John A. Davidson > .. 2 Henrietta Davidson > .. 2 George Washington Davidson > .. 2 Grover Cleveland Davidson > .. 2 Susie Davidson > > Donna Fowler Wadsworth > > > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html >

Just about everyone in my family is 'Dave.' No Albert's, though ... sorry. Wish you luck. Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus

Dear Yvonne,I am trying to locate an old Korean War navy buddy of my father..his name is harry gerard davidson..we was originally from Virginia we believe.The last time we saw him was in 1963 maybe in Long Beach ,Calif...his wife's name was Gloria..we have lost touch with him and now of all things,his name appears nowhere on the USS Hammners crew list for the years 1950-1953.Could this be a relative of your's? he would be in his early 70's now.Also,the last time we saw dave( His nickname) he was quite ill.Please feel free to write me at my yahoo address.Thanks,Bo

Dear Cathy, I believe that your Thomas Jefferson Davidson is of my family line. Here is the info I have. This Thomas was the son of John Davidson and Hopey Poston who I think was the son of Benjamin and Rebecca Davidson. Descendants of Thomas Jefferson Davidson 1 Thomas Jefferson Davidson b: July 14, 1843 +Susan Mallory .. 2 Samuel Crockett Davidson .. 2 William Burton Davidson .. 2 Thomas B. Davidson .. 2 Robert Lee Tilden Davidson .. 2 John A. Davidson .. 2 Henrietta Davidson .. 2 George Washington Davidson .. 2 Grover Cleveland Davidson .. 2 Susie Davidson Donna Fowler Wadsworth

I'm a Shaffer descendant. What items did you have. Were any of the Shaffer names Jacob/Rosina; Jacob/Otilla and Daniel ? Just curious. Subject: [DAVIDSON-L] Beaver Co PA Davidson documents for sale > > > Hello: > > I recently purchased some very old letters and documents of the James M. Davidson Family of Beaver County, PA. They were with Shaffer Family documents but since I couldn't find the connection of the Davidson & Shaffer families, I sold the Shaffer items. (I had thought the Shaffer items were related to my own family but they are not.) > > James M. Davidson was a descendant of John and Mary Dunlap Davidson. The genealogy can be found at > > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/Dzjohn2.html > > John and Mary's son, Charles, married Sarah McCreary. I believe that Charles and Sarah are the parents of James M. Davidson who continued to live in Brighton...and > Sarah resided with James after Charles' death. > > I find the Davidson (James M.) in the Beaver Co censuses with wife, Margaret, and children Robert M., Maria, Sarah, Ida. > > The items I am selling are: > > One document, is an ORIGINAL, handwritten DEED, dated 1833. It appears to be the sale of property to JOHN MUSSER by James W. Hemphill and his wife, Mary. This Musser family is somehow related to Davidson but I don't know how. > > This is what the top of the 1833 deed says: > > This Indenture, made the twentieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three between James W. Hemphill of the village of Bridgewater in the county of Beaver and state of Pennsylvania and Mary M. his wife of the one part, and John Musser of New Sewickley township in the County and state aforesaid of the other part. > > A letter from James M. Davidson to his wife, Margaret, in 1845. He mentions "Uncle Robert" and more. > > Receipt (1864) with tax stamp for furniture at Allegheny City, Pa. (Now the Northside, Pittsburgh) > > Letter to James M written by daughter Maria but with the names of Robert M, Mrs. Margaret, Sarah A. among those sending it. > > Another receipt (for timber) with tax stamp dated 1867. (Oatman & Co.) > > Shipping order of James M. Davidson... The Goods were sent on the steamship, ROBERT FULTON, 1847 - Wheeling WV to Irwins Landing, Beaver Co PA.. > > There is a souvenir booklet of pictures of Blackpool, England. > > If you are intereted in these items, please write to Linda at LCFlu@aol.com > > I will post a follow-up message if the items are sold. > > > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html > > >

Does anyone have any information on Samuel P. Davidson who was a newspaper editor in Maryland? Kay

Will check my files and get back to you........Thanks for the info Lynne