Even if I don't knock down my brick wall, I hope this helps others. See below for information on the children of George Davidson. Does anyone have a list of the other eight children of Joshua Sr. and Sarah Brackett Davidson? Georges parents were Joshua Sr. and Sarah Brackett Davidson. They had a total of nine children. See end of message for descendant tree of Joseph. Could my Joseph have been a brother to George? Joseph was born about 1766 and died in Iron Cty. Mo. in 1864. His wife was named Polly. He lived for a time and died on Duck River, Hickman Cty, TN. Janet Littlejohn Descendants of George Davison Generation No. 1 1. GEORGE1 DAVISON was born 1762 in Prince Edward Co, Va, and died June 14, 1838 in Maury Co, Tn. He married LUCRETIA CREASEY MCDEARMAN February 9, 1790 in Prince Edwards, Virginia, daughter of DUDLEY MCDEARMAN and FNU MCMACKLIN. She was born January 1, 1769 in Prince Edward Co, Va, and died January 1, 1861 in Polk Co. Mo. Notes for GEORGE DAVISON: or Davidson Notes for LUCRETIA CREASEY MCDEARMAN: George Davidson married "Creasey" McDearmon, daughter of Dudley McDearmon, February 9, 1790. She was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, in the latter half of 1768 or the first half of 1769. (She was 81 years old in the 1850 census; so she was about 21 when she married George Davidson; and 70 when he died in 1838.) John Brackett (Sarah's brother) was Surety. We do not know exactly when George and Lucretia moved their family from Virginia to Tennessee. Three of their children, and perhaps four or more, were born in Virginia; but their last child, Susan, was born in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1816. The family must have been in Maury County, however, in September, 1814, when two sons, Joshua and Bracket, volunteered for six months service in the War of 1812. Bracket, the younger, was 17--nearing his 18th birthday (November 17). Bracket was wounded "on the evening of December 23, 1814, being engaged with the enemy at or near a place called New Orleans." The County records of land deeds show that their father, George Davidson, bought 100 acres May 20, 1816, from Samuel Polk for $200. The land was on Flat Creek, a tributary to Duck Creek, in northeastern Maury County. Samuel Polk's son, James Knox Polk, became the 11th President of the United States, serving one term (1845-1849). The Polks had lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and were neighbors (related by marriage) to the Davidson families of that county and Iredell. Tradition is that the Davidsons of North Carolina and Prince Edward County, Virginia, were closely related; but exactly how is not known. George Davidson died in 1838, in Maury County, Tennessee. He must have been buried near his home but there is no stone extant. Lucretia was 69 or 70 when George died. Their sons, Joshua and Bracket, had moved to Missouri. Page 343 of November, 1838, Court reads: On motion and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that George Davidson, late of Maury County is dead and that he died in said County of Maury intestate leaving effects in said County of Maury to be administered. It is therefore ordered by the Court that letters of administration on the estate of said deceased issue to Henry W. Derryberry & Robert A. Glenn who executed bond in the sum of four thousand dollars with William Swain and David Fogliman their securities who were selected by the Court as sufficient security and thereupon said Henry W. Derryberry and Robert A. Glenn were duly qualified as administrators of said deceased and received letters of administration. Page 345 reads: Ordered by the Court that Wiley Brown, John Lee & Hosea Bateman be appointed commissioners to lay off one years provisions for Lucretia Davidson, widow of George Davidson deceased & make report to the next term of this Court. Page 351 reads: H.W. Derryberry one of the administrators of George Davidson deceased returned into Court an inventory on amount of sales of the property of the estate of said dec'd which were received by the Court & ordered to be recorded. Page 353 reads: The commissioners appointed to lay off one years provision to Lucretia Davidson widow of George Davidsn dec'd returned to December Court 1838 an assignment of a years provision which was approved by the Court & ordered to be recorded. Page 376 reads: Henry W. Derryberry one of the administrators of the Estate of George Davidson dec'd returned an account of sale of a Negro girl Solo under an order of the Circuit Court which was received by the Court and ordered to be recorded. (This was ordered on February 1839.) George and Lucretia issue: 1) Mary A. born about 1791 married Thomas Brockman, living in Polk County, Missouri, in 1843. 2) Joshua born July 11, 1793 - died October 13, 1850 according to his headstone in an old cemetery about one mile south of Geo. Washington Carver monument in Newton County, Missouri. He married Elizabeth Glover November 25, 1819, in Maury County, Tennessee. He moved his family to Washington Township, Newton County, Missouri, before son Stephen was born in 1833. Ten other children, including son, George, and daughters Mary, Sarah, and Nancy. 3) Bracket born November 17, 1796 - died September 29, 1863 was born in V irginia, and married Delilah Hardison August 3, 1817, Maury County, Tennessee. Issue - 14 children, including Joshua (1835-1908). Moved to Polk County, Missouri, around 1838 where he died and was buried in Atterbury Cemetery, Dallas County, Missouri. 4) Sally born ca. 1798 - died before 1841 married George Davidson in Maury County, Tennessee, about 1815. One issue, Miles Davidson, born about 1816 according to Census of Polk County, Missouri, 1850, where grandmother Lucretia, 81, was living with him, a wife, and one child. 5) Nancy married Peter Lawrence. Both deceased in 1843 or before. Issue Lucy and Hannah, minors in 1843. 6) Susan born ca. 1816, Tenn - ??? married a Johnson man, lived in Kentucky when their daughter Lucretia was born (1835); in Tennessee when daughter Mary was born 1837; and Missouri when last four children were born (1848-1846). 7) Miles was an orphan in 1841, entitled to his mother's share of the George Davidson estate. Miles was Lucretia and George Davidson's grandson (son of their daughter Sally Davidson and her husband who was a George Davidson). On March 11, 1846, Lucretia gave a Bill of Sale of personal property (recorded in Book Am, page 438, in Newton County, Missouri, Courthouse) which reads: In consideration of the natural and affection which I have toward my grandson Milas (sic) Davidson, I give all my goods, chattles, money, and effects of whatever nature-one yoke oxen, one wagon, 2 feather beds, all the furniture household and kitchen. It was signed X her mark. She was 77 years old. In 1850, the Census shows that Lucretia was age 81, living in Polk County Missouri, with Miles Davidson, age 34; his wife Sarah, age 22; and son George W., age 2. Miles had bought 40 acres in section 31, township 34, range 21, in Polk County, Missouri, from Durette Barclay for $50 on June 28, 1834. Durette's wife was Lucretia Davison, daughter of Delilah and Bracket Davidson who lived near Miles' new land purchase. His aunt, Mary A. (Davidson) Brockman, also lived in Eastern Polk County. That cemetery was bull-dozed out when a new highway was constructed many years later. My brother, Gus, and I talked to the present owner who showed me some of the broken stones. The 1820 Census of Maury County gave George and Lucretia's ages as over 45, which meant born before 1775. She was 51. The 1830 Census of Maury County lists George and Lucretia in age group 60-69, indicating their births between 1761 and 1770. On November 26, 1834, George Davidson had bought 70 acres on Flat Creek for $140 from William K. Hill. (Hill's original grant No. 452). This tract adjoined the Polk place on the South. George sold 220 acres on Flat Creek September 12, 1835, to Joseph Powers for $800 and signed his mark. Next, he sold 90 acres to William Williford on Little Flat Creek, October 14, 1835. Lucretia was sixty-nine years of age when her husband, George Davidson, died in Maury County, Tennessee. Their sons, Joshua and Bracket, had moved their families to Missouri - Joshua to Newton County about 1833 and Bracket to Polk County in 1837. Lucretia had moved to Newton County, Missouri, to be with (or near) her eldest son, Joshua. He was given the Power of Attorney by and for George's heirs on May 24, 1841; June 14, 1841; and June 1, 1843. In 1841, Joshua Davidson, son of George Davidson who had died in 1838, was given Power of Attorney to settle the estate of George Davidson, deceased. The following documents were executed- "To Joshua Davidson, Power of Attorney, from: I, Bracket Davidson of the County of Polk and State of Missouri do make, constitute, and appoint Joshua Davidson of Newton County and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my use to ask, demand, and sue for cover and receive all sum or sums of money debts in any wise coming to me from the estate of my father, George Davidson, deceased of the State of Tennessee and County of Maury, etc.-in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 14th day of June A.D. 1841. Bracket Davidson" (Recorded Maury County, p 157, Vol 1, Book Y, August 4, 1841) "To Joshua Davidson, Power of Attorney from Lucretia Davidson widow of George Davidson, deceased formerly of Maury County, Tennessee, Mary Davidson and Susan Johnson, heirs and daughters of said George Davidson, deceased and Miles Davidson, son of heirs of Sally Davidson, deceased, who was also a daughter of George Davidson, deceased, all of the County of Newton, State of Missouri." her (signed) Lucretia X Davison mark her Mary X Davison mark her Susan X Johnson mark her (his?) Miles X Davison mark On the 24th day of May, 1841, personally appeared before me, William Sexton, Clerk of the County Court of Newton County, Lecresia Davison, Mary Davison, Susan Johnson, and Miles Davison, who are known to me to be the persons who signed and sealed the foregoing instrument. (All spelling as in the record, p 158, Vol 1, Book y, reg) The above and other instruments indicate that Bracket and his father's people changed the spelling from Davidson to Davison and must have made that decision in the early 1830's while still in Tennessee. Maury County, Tennessee, Court minutes: p. 343--Nov 1838--Administration issued to Henry W. Derryberry & Robert A. Glenn, for estate of GEORGE DAVIDSON who died in Maury County intestate, $4000.00 bond. p. 345--Nov 1838--Committee appointed to lay off years provisions for LUCRETIA DAVIDSON, widow of GEORGE DAVIDSON. p. 351--Dec term 1838--HENRY W. DERRYBERRY returned inventory of GEORGE D AVIDSON. p. 353--Dec term 1838--Years provisions allowed for LUCRETIA DAVIDSON, widow of GEORGE DAVIDSON. p. 376--Feb 1839--Account of sale by Henry W. Derryberry, one of the admi nistrators of estate of GEORGE DAVIDSON. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book Vol I, Book Y, p. 157 dated 14 June 1841 - Reg 4 Aug 1841 BRACKETT DAVIDSON of Polk Co. Mo to JOSHUA DAVIDSON of Newton Co. Mo. Power of Attorney "to ask, demand and sue for cover and receive all sum or sums of money, debts anywise coming to me from the estate of my father, GEORGE DAVIDSON, deceased, formerly of Maury Co."-signed Brackett Davidson. Vol I, Book Y, p 158 dated 24 May 1841--Reg 4 Aug 1841 LUCRETIA DAVIDSON, widow of GEORGE DAVIDSON, dec'd, formerly of Maury Co., Tenn., MARY DAVIDSON & SUSAN JOHNSON, Heirs and daughters of said GEORGE DAVIDSON, dec'd and MILES DAVIDSON son and heir of SALLY DAVIDSON, dec'd who was also a daughter of said George, all of Newton Co., Missouri, appoint JOSHUA DAVIDSON Power of Attorney, to received money for us from estate of George Davidson. 1Z/513 1 June 1843 BRACKETT DAVIDSON, guardian of persons and estate of LUCY LAWRENCE & HANNAH LAWRENCE minor heirs of Peter Lawrence, dec'd of Polk Co. Mo., appoint EZRA HARDISON of Maury Co. Tenn., Power of Attorney to receive from Adm. of GEORGE DAVIDSON, dec'd of Maury Co., shares of Lucy & Hannah, being 2/3 of shares of Nancy & Peter Lawrence dec'd of the State of Arkansas, heirs of said GEORGE DAVIDSON. 1Z/514 1 June 1843 THOMAS BROCKMAN et ux MARY A. of Polk Co., Mo. Power of Attorney to EZRA HARDISON of Maury Co. to receive from Robert A. Glenn administrator of the estate of GEORGE DAVIDSON, dec'd late of Maury Co., our share of the estate being 1/3 shares of Nancy & Pere Lawrence, dec'd late of the State of Arkansas, heirs of GEORGE DAVIDSON. Joshua Davidson - brother of Brackett - married Elizabeth Ann Glover. They were in Newton Co. Mo. by 1850 as shown by the census of that year. Elizabeth was a sister of Spece of Spicey Glover and is mentioned in Maury Co. records. Their children were Mary Gillstrap, Stephen, George, Emily, Sarah, Martha, Nancy, David G., Spicey J., William D. & Josiah M. From the birthplaces of children on census & Bible records sent by a descendant, Joshua & Elizabeth were in Missouri by March 1833 when son Stephen was born. . "http://www.gendex.com:8080/display?page=individuals&surname=MCDEARMON" Children of GEORGE DAVISON and LUCRETIA MCDEARMAN are: 2. i. NANCY2 DAVISON. ii. MARY A. DAVISON, b. Abt. 1791; m. THOMAS BROCKMAN. 3. iii. JOSHUA DAVISON, b. July 11, 1793, Prince Edward Co, Va; d. October 13, 1850. 4. iv. BRACKET DAVISON, b. November 17, 1796, Prince Edward Co, Va; d. September 29, 1863, Atterbury Cemetary, Charity, Dallas Co., MO. 5. v. SALLY DAVISON, b. Abt. 1798. vi. SUSAN DAVISON, b. Abt. 1816. Below is my brick wall. Some times in documents he is referred to as Joseph and others as Josiah. The above records were obtained from internet sites. I think there should be a connection, but haven't been able to prove one. Descendants of Joseph Josiah Davidson 1 Joseph Josiah Davidson b: Abt. 1766 in Ireland? .. +Polly b: in Ireland? ... 2 David Davidson b: 1802 in TN or KY ....... +Firza Thursa Theresa Ann Greene b: 1806 in Shawnee, Butler County, Ohio ......... 3 Elisa Jane Davidson ............. +Ira Henderson Barnhill .............. 4 Martha P. Barnhill .................. +William Enoch Alexander ......... 3 Joseph Davidson b: Abt. 1829 in TN ............. +Elizabeth b: 1837 in MO ......... 3 Hugh C. Davidson b: 1832 in Hickman County, TN ............. +Sarah Epley .............. 4 Henry C. Davidson .............. 4 Viola Davidson ......... *2nd Wife of Hugh C. Davidson: ............. +Martha Ann Higgins .............. 4 Alexander W. Davidson b: September 26, 1853 .................. +Lizzie C. Atkins .............. 4 Josephus M. Davidson ......... *3rd Wife of Hugh C. Davidson: ............. +Eliza S. Stuart .............. 4 Abraham L. Davidson ......... 3 Isaac M. Davidson b: February 25, 1835 ............. +Mary McCallagh b: in Possibly Arkansas ......... *2nd Wife of Isaac M. Davidson: ............. +Lucinda Ross b: in KY ......... *3rd Wife of Isaac M. Davidson: ............. +Mary I. Barfield ......... 3 John A. Davidson b: 1838 ......... 3 Nathaniel G. Davidson b: 1840 in TN ............. +Francis b: Abt. 1847 in MO ......... 3 Priscilla P. Davidson b: February 24, 1843 in Hickman County, TN ............. +Joseph Berry Deaton b: March 25, 1834 in Tennessee .............. 4 Martha Ann Deaton b: November 08, 1867 .................. +Andrew J. Seabaugh b: February 17, 1861 in Bollinger County, Missouri ......... 3 N. S. Davidson b: 1845 ... 2 John Davidson ... 2 Hugh Davidson ....... +Rachel Jones ......... 3 Ed Davidson .............. 4 James Madison Davidson .............. 4 John Wesley Davidson .............. 4 Mary Davidson .................. +Harill ......... 3 Creg Davidson ......... 3 Mary Jane Davidson ......... 3 Cordelia Katherine Davidson ......... 3 Charlott Davidson ......... 3 John Wesley Davidson ......... 3 Gash Davidson ......... 3 Elizabeth Davidson ......... 3 James Madison Davidson b: January 01, 1826 in Hickman County, TN ............. +Vianna Moore .............. 4 Cordelia Davidson b: February 14, 1855 .............. 4 Josiah Creg Davidson b: December 05, 1856 ... 2 Josiah Jr. Davidson ... 2 Billy Davidson ... 2 Jenny Davidson ... 2 Polly Davidson -----Original Message----- From: Hollis Davison [mailto:hollis.davison@prodigy.net] Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 7:15 PM To: DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [DAVIDSON-L] Josiah Davidson / Sulky Hughes Bill, I was not aware that George and Lucretia had sons other than Joshua and Brackett in that order of birth. Have you found a record of another son? The Maury Co, TN estate papers only listed the two sons. However, Joshua had a son Josiah per their family Bible record. Regards, Hollis ----- Original Message ----- From: William Davison <augustus0621@yahoo.com> To: <DAVIDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 3:54 PM Subject: [DAVIDSON-L] Josiah Davidson / Sulky Hughes > George Davidson / Lucretia McDearmon are a possiblity > for Josiah's father. They are from Prince Edward Co, > VA and settled in Maury Co., TN. George had a son > Josiah b. 1802 and a son Joshua Josiah Davidson b. > 179? > Prince Edward Co., VA. Just possiblities. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! 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