My 5th great grandparent are Edward Davis and Anna Knupp daughter of John Knupp and Philapena unknown. I am trying to determine Edward Davis parents. I have following records but I am not sure if this is my Edward Davis as it is a common name. Edward Davis was born in NC ca 1778. He moved to Union County, Illinois where he died july 1834. I have found some records on a Solomon Davis. These are the records in question; 21 Mar 1780 Solomon Davis 250 acres on Elisha's Creek next to Hugh Montgomery and Christopher Boo. In 1783 100 acres on South Yadkin River near Shoal House Branch to John Smith. These two records are very important. Feb 1791 Ordered that Edward Davis orphan of Solomon Davis being 13 years old bond apprentice to Jacob Frick till he attains 21 years of age to learn the trade of a house-joiner. May 1791 Elizabeth Davis orphan of Solomon Davis 6 years 3 months old orphan of Solomon Davis bond to Alexander Klingerman till she attains 18 years old. I am looking for any information on this Davis family especially Edward and Solomon Davis. I have seen a Davis article that this Davis family descends from Thomas Davis who came from Wales to North Carolina where he died 31 Mar 1814. Any information would greatly be appreciated. Marianne Dillow Illinois