This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 4michildren Surnames: Davis, Ellis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.oregon/1237/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm seeking information on the ancestors and descendants of William Davis born about 1805, depending on which census you look at, he originally listed KY as his home state and later began listing TN as his home state. I have been told he probably had 2-3 wives, but I have been given no proof of that, I only know who some of his children were and their offspring. William Davis was my GGG Grandfather, and his daughter Margaret Davis was my GG Grandmother, who married John Ellis. I have a suspicion that William Davis and Rhoda/Rody Davis were either married or were siblings?? She was listed on various census at other locations and not living with him and his daughters, but then suddently he is listed with Rody Davis, I think it was on the 1870 census of Carter Co, MO if memory recalls correctly. I think he died there about 1873 and is buried in Carter Co, MO. I have the following info, if you know it is incorrect, please let me know. William Davis born abt 1805 KY or TN. died in Carter, Co, MO ~1873. Married before 1826 when I have first child listed: 1. Mary Ann born in TN 1826 and married Samuel E Henderson; 2. Berryman Davis, TN died ~1871-1873, he married Caroline Carter, 3-11-1857 in Williamson Co, IL. They had children: William B, Mary E, Sarah E, Thomas, Martha C, John A, and Susan. 3. James A. ~1829, died after 1873, no more info... 4. Sarah Ann ~1832 in TN, no other info.. 5. Jane ~1833-1834 in TN, died 1861-1873 sometime, probably in Carter Co, MO 6. Allen ~1840, TN or MO, died 8 Apr 1888 Carter Co, MO, buried in Joplin Cemetery there. He married Elizabeth Dildine and they had 7 children: John H, Francis Marion, Charity, William, Nancy M, Margaret Matilda, and Mary A or Gracie. 7. Margaret ~1841 in AR or MO, died 3-7-1892, prob. buried in Iron or Madison county, MO near Brunot. She married John Ellis from Ohio, they had: Nancy Missiouri, William Henry, Allen Joshua, Mary Ellen Elizabeth,Harriet Clementine, Tennessee Carolina, Adia Sophrona, and Charity Lulu. Any additional information on the Davis or Ellis family members is greatly appreciated! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.