Would any of your Davidson records show a Purity Davidson who married Dean Rogers? This has been my brick wall. The name Horton was given to me by my father as one we were kin to also. Purity Davidson was born in NC in 1800. She is my brick wall and my Gr-Gr-Gr-grandmother.

John m. Mrs. Mary Morrison on April 8, 1735. The twins were b. 1736

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 County, NC and Davidson County, Tn as well as Davidson College in NC are named after General William Lee Davidson. The land for the college was given by his son, William Lee Davidson who was born a month before the General's death. My records indicate that General Davidson had three brothers, George, Samuel, and an unnamed brother who may have died young. Wayne Horton "Dr. Janet Littlejohn" wrote: > Who were brothers of William Lee? My ancestor claimed that Davidson Cty, TN > was named after his family. When I checked, it was named after William Lee > Davidson. Was wondering if they were brothers. Janet Littlejohn

Currently, there is little support for the theory that Robert was a third brother. This was a theory proposed a number of years ago, but, documentary and legendary evidence does not support it. For instance, legendary evidence is that Robert arrived direct from Scotland, while George and John came from Ireland. And may have been there for a generation of two. The thought that they might be brothers comes from the fact that Robert's family ended up in Charlotte, NC area and George and John in Iredell Co., NC and seem to have some common contacts. I am also descended from John and I have never seen anything to suggest that he lived in NY. Current understanding is that John arrived in Philadelphia in the late 1730s, after the birth of his twin sons in 1736, but before the birth of next child. They removed to Beverly Manor in Augusta/Rockbridge Co., VA, but which was then Orange county. There is an import certificate from 1740 that is believed to relate to this family that documents this. About 1748, John began a migration of his family to what is now Iredell Co., NC, but he died about 1749. George seems to have come over earlier and lived in Eastern, PA or Cecil Co., MD. Gen. William was born in 1746 in Chestnut Level, PA to what I believe what George's second wife. He and his family removed to NC about 1750. He died in 1760 and John's oldest son, Col. George Davidson, seems to have raised Gen. Wm. It is my theory, based in large part on Scottish naming conventions that the family followed in the following generation, that as both John and George's first (known) sons were named George, that their father must have been a George Davidson. I have found some suggestion that George was associated with the Sherrill family in PA. and that he was known there as Col. George Davidson. This seems to be the same Sherrill family that along with the John Davidson family were the original settlers in the Iredell area. john. At 11:30 PM 2001-08-04 -0400, JASaliby@aol.com wrote: >If my info is correct, George, father of Wm., was one of the three brothers: >John, George, and Robert, who came to the U.S. in the 1730s. They went to PA >(John went on to NY and then to N.C.) and Robert stayed in Lancaster PA and >George went South also. I am descended from John. I don't know any more >about George, except that they all three came from Ulster and before that, >Scotland. > > >==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== >DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html

Hi, The furtherest we can go back is John Wesley DAVIDSON b. 1853 in IN and died 1915 Niles, Canadian, OK. He was a curcuit preacher of the Church of Christ in Indian Territory. Also, I spread the word to my brother in FL how to cut & paste from IM. Thank you. Colleen

who was your ancestor?

My info shows a sister, Ruth. Then a few days ago I read of his siblings and no mention of Ruth. Now I can't remember where I read it! I'll keep looking.

If my info is correct, George, father of Wm., was one of the three brothers: John, George, and Robert, who came to the U.S. in the 1730s. They went to PA (John went on to NY and then to N.C.) and Robert stayed in Lancaster PA and George went South also. I am descended from John. I don't know any more about George, except that they all three came from Ulster and before that, Scotland.

Who were brothers of William Lee? My ancestor claimed that Davidson Cty, TN was named after his family. When I checked, it was named after William Lee Davidson. Was wondering if they were brothers. Janet Littlejohn ----- Original Message ----- From: <tdb0301@viafamily.com> To: <DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 6:27 PM Subject: [DAVIDSON-L] Re: Davidsons in War of Independence > > > General William Lee Davidson, decendant of George and William Davison of Legacorry, Shankill Parish Co., Armagh, Ulster, Ireland fought for the patriots. He died during the Battle of Cowan's Ford in Mecklenburg County on Feb. 1, 1781. He was my 4th great grandfather. I am just really beginning to organize my research and files left by my father. A local minister worked very hard recently to get a loan from the British Records Office of the General's wallet. It is on display for 1 year here in North Carolina. > > > ==== DAVIDSON Mailing List ==== > DAVIDSON - DAVISON - DAVISSON Web Page > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genea/davidson.html >

Good evening fellow researchers, My name is Robert Cowan and I am a contributing member of the Cowan and Wigton-Walker groups on rootsweb and occasionally I discover material that has great benefit to other goups as well. I spend considerable time looking for rare, out of print books that may provide clues in making the connection between our Ulster and American families. In the early 1900's the Rev. Alexander Lecky wrote two books: "The Laggan and its Presbyterianism," Davidson & M'Cormack, North Gate Works, Belfast 1905 and "In the Days of the Laggan Presbytery," Belfast 1908 These books are a must for anyone researching in Ulster and I will do my best to accurately describe each books content. >From chapter one of the first book: "On a map of the County of Donegal, it will be seen that the north-eastern part of the county, which is the most northerly part of Ireland, is a peninsula washed on the eastern side by the waters of Lough Foyle and on the western by Lough Swilly. This is Inishowen, a mountainous and, to a large extent, a barren country. Immediately to the south of it is a fertile and comparatively flat country, lying between the river Foyle and the upper reaches of Lough Swilly, and extending in one direction from the City of Derry to Stranolar, and in another from Lifford to Letterkenny. This is the district which in by-gone times was well and widely known under the name of THE LAGGAN, and formed the most productive and desirable portion of the ancient territory of Tyrconnell." It is from this area around Derry where many of our early Ulster ancestors originated, sons and daughters of the Defenders of Derry during the great siege. The Laggan and its Presbyterianism discusses early Laggan history, early church life, the Presbytery, persecutions and sufferings of the Laggoneers, the Rebellion of 1641, the Siege of Derry, St. Johnston, Raphoe and its royal school, the Seceders, and much more but the real value is in the Appendix which is divided into parts and includes the Hearth Tax Rolls by each Parish and also contains notes largely drawn from the unpublished Minutes of the Presbytery of the Laggan, now in the library of Magee College. Also included are names of the Protestant householders in the Parish of Leck, 1766, tennants on the Abercorn Donegal estate, 1794 and the names of householders in St. Johnston, 1794. By receiving this post it means your surname is mentioned either in the main text or as a member of one of the lists in the appendix. The second book, In the Days of the Laggan Presbytery published three years later, Lecky continues his study of the early Presbyterians with such topics as; The meetings of the Presbytery, the education and character of its ministers, ministerial support, church extension, congregations and houses of worship, the charity of the presbytery, troubles and persecutions, fasts, and discipline. The real value, once again, lies in the appendix which contains the following: Wills of the first ministers of Taboyn and Ray, a section of Francis McKemy before he removed to America, and the best of all Lists of Ruling Elders and Commissioners by Parish!! Names of men who attended meeting of the Laggan Presbytery between the years 1672 and 1700 organized by Parish. This allows the researcher to study each neighborhood (Parish) and compare it to those family groupings in early Virgina (Beverly Patent) and evaluate many exciting possibilities. If you would like to obtain a copy of these books (211 pages) please contact me privately at cscunc@aol.com The cost for copying is $25.00 and includes shipping. Robert Cowan 525 Harrogate Rd. Matthews, North Carolina 28105 Thanks, Bob

General William Lee Davidson, decendant of George and William Davison of Legacorry, Shankill Parish Co., Armagh, Ulster, Ireland fought for the patriots. He died during the Battle of Cowan's Ford in Mecklenburg County on Feb. 1, 1781. He was my 4th great grandfather. I am just really beginning to organize my research and files left by my father. A local minister worked very hard recently to get a loan from the British Records Office of the General's wallet. It is on display for 1 year here in North Carolina.

The Secr. of State of Iowa or whatever state you think he represented can tell you. US Senate or State Senate?

Check POTEAU, OK.... Yes, the eastern edgeof Okla,,,,

Seeking information on John G. Davidson, b 1845 Vermilion Co., IL, d 1916 m 1863 Vermilion Co., IL Eveline Stearns, b 1845 Vermilion Co., IL & their children: Priscella J. (Jennie) Davidson, b 1864 m Robert Bullock, lived WI; Calvin L. Davidson, b 1866; John Grant Davidson, b 1868, d 1943 m 1895 Mary B. Thompson; william H. Davidson b 1870; Alvin A. Davidson, b 1873 m Fannie Ople Truman. All children b Vermilion Co., IL

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have you tried Classmates.com?

I am trying to locate Wendy Davidson. She was a good friend of mine as well as several other classmates. We were students at Gray Elementary School, and Sulphur Springs Jr High School. She had a younger sister, her name was Shelly. I have been told that she attended Tennessee High School in Bristol Tennessee, and would have graduated in 1985. If anyone knows anything about her, please contact me at my e-mail address. Thanks, Jason Carter JCarter179@aol.com

I knowof a Josephus Powell D.avidson b. 1856 in TN. but not the one you are after...sorry..

I am in search of any info on Jospehus Daniel Davidson b. 1858/9 in Alabama and married a Nancy Schultz on Sept 18, 1879 in Butler County, Alabama. Any info would be much appreicated. Thank You, Chuck Davidson