Donna, I am researching all of the Davis familes in Duplin County untill 1850. Sampson Davis born 1755 in Edgecombe County lived in Duplin County in the part that became Sampson County. He died 1840 in Bladen County. John Davis died 1789 in Duplin County and Sampson became the administrator of his estate. I do not know the relationship, brother, son or other. John's children were born between 1775-1784: Isaac Davis James Davis Benjamin Davis Jeremiah Davis Any information would be appreciated.