Katherine, It helps if you give some dates. That way we know if we're in the right century :) If you know more or less when and where Jake was born, look in the census (if it was after 1850) and you'll find his parents' names. Death certificates are good sources of info if the person died after 1912. I have a Jake Davis probably born late 1790 early 1800. He had a sister Frankie born 1808. His parents are William Davis and Frances Carpenter Weatherman. I can dig up more info and point you to sources if this is your Jake. Leslie > -----Original Message----- > From: kathwarren2@netscape.net [mailto:kathwarren2@netscape.net] > Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 9:58 PM > To: NCAVERY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NCAVERY] Jake Davis > > > Posted on: Avery Co. NC Query Forum > Board URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NC/Avery?read=348 > > Surname: Davis > ------------------------- > > !!!Newbie in Geneology!!! > Is anyone familiar with the name of Jake Davis; had a son Robert Davis > (wife Kate, sons Ray and Bob) who lived in Cranberry on and off most of > his life. He was my Great-Grand Father. I would like to know his parents > names. > > Thank you. > Katherine >