Genealogy for
Thomas Allen Davis
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Thomas Allen Davis
1807 - 3/1880
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Thomas Allen Davis was born about 1807 somewhere in Georgia and died on an unknown day in March 1880 in Geneva County, Alabama. Actual date of birth is unknown. He lived to be about 73 years old.
He left Decatur Co. GA around 1838-1839 and purchased his brother Hugh's farm in Dale Co. AL when Hugh moved to FL. He also served as a Private in the Choctawhatchie Rangers (1/15/1863). | 
 | Census | 8/7/1820 | GA (Screven County) | 13 yrs old | | Page 5, line 10: Joseph Davis -one male - (Under 10), two males - (10 - 15),
two Males - (16 -25),
one male - (45 and over),
one female - (Under 10),
one female - (10 - 15),
one female - (16 - 25),
, one female - (45 and over) |
| Other | 4/16/1828 | GA (Decatur County) | 21 yrs old | | Thomas Allen purchases 10 bushels of corn at a public sale of the property of John Bell, deceased. He pays $2 per bushel for a total of $20.00. |
| Census | 1/1/1830 | GA (Decatur County) | 23 yrs old | page 6, line #11: Joseph Davis family consists of: one male (15-19), one male (20-29), one male (50-59); one female (10-14), one female (20-29), and one female (50-59).
son, Jesse H., is listed on the next census page.
page 12 , line 18 - Hugh Davis.
| Additional information about Decatur County, GA around 1830: Decatur County is officially created in 1823 from new lands and portions of Early County. Of interest, Hernando Desoto traveled through this area in 1540 following the Capachequi River (now called the Flint River). Later, this county is divided to form Grady, Seminole and Thomas counties. This map of Decatur County, GA was created around 1830. Click here to see a map from this timeperiod. | |
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| Other | 7/15/1839 | GA (Decatur County) | 32 yrs old |  The estate of Joshua Cravey, deceased, is being administrated by James Hagan, Mathew Long, and Thomas B. Davis. James certifies that $3,000 will be paid. All three sign.
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| Census | 1/1/1840 | District 553 GA (Decatur County) | 33 yrs old | The family of Thos A. Davis is described on page 4, line #17 as: MALES: one under the age of 5, three between 5-10 years old, one between 20-30, and one between 30-40. FEMALES: two under 5 years old, one between 10-15, and one between 40-50. There are a total of 9 people living in the home and they own no slaves. His brothers, L. C. and Jonas B., are listed on page 7 of the census with their families.
| Additional information about Decatur County, GA around 1840: Map of Decatur County, GA created around 1839 -- one year before the 1840 Census. Click here to see a map from this timeperiod. | |
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| Census | 10/26/1850 | Southern Division AL (Dale County) | 43 yrs old | | #140: Thomas A. Davis (age 44, born in GA), Jersey (age 46, born in GA), James M. (age 19, born in GA), Woody R. (age 17, born in GA), John L. B. (age 15, born in GA), Bethia A. (age 13, GA), Thomas A. (age 12, GA), Anna J. (10, GA), Joseph E. (7, AL), Rhoda E. (5, AL), Sinena E. (3, AL), Jersey (2, AL). Thomas states his occupation as farmer and estimates the value of his estate to be $100. The three oldest sons also state they are farmers. All of the children age 10 and older attended schools in the last year. Thomas and Tensey cannot read or write. |
| Land Deed | 7/1/1854 | Hartford AL (Geneva County) | 47 yrs old | Name: Thomas A. Davis, Issue Date: July 1, 1854 ,Acres: 80, Comments: ADD CERT #16961A, Meridian: St. Stephens, State: Alabama ,County: Geneva ,Township: 1-N ,Range: 23-E, Section: 1 ,N1/2 NE 1/4 , Land Office: Elba ,Number: 23601
David Akridge (Private in Capt. Henden's company, GA Militia) asigned land to Thomas A. Davis |
| Land Deed | 7/1/1854 | Hartford AL (Geneva County) | 47 yrs old | Name: Thomas A. Davis, Issue Date: July 1, 1854 ,Acres: 160.18, Comments: ADD CERT #16961A, Meridian: St. Stephens, State: Alabama ,County: Geneva ,Township: 1-N ,Range: 23-E, Section: 1 ,W1/2 NW 1/4 , Land Office: Elba ,Number: 23601
Elijah Leavins (Private in Capt. Mynick's company, FL Militia) granted land to Thomas A. Davis |
| Land Deed | 11/1/1858 | Hartford AL (Geneva County) | 51 yrs old | | Name: Thomas A. Davis
Issue Date: Nov 1, 1858
Acres: 319.97
Comments: ADD CERT #16961A
Meridian: St. Stephens
State: Alabama
County: Geneva
Township: 2-N
Range: 24-E
Section: 31
Accession Number: AL2470__.019
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Elba
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 22988 |
| Census | 9/21/1860 | AL (Dale County) | 53 yrs old | | Recorded as family #1673: Thomas A. Davis (age 53, born in GA), Tiercy (age 48, born in GA), Joseph E. (age 18, born in AL), Anne J. (age 20, born in GA), Rhoda E. (age 16, born in AL), Sarena E. (age 14, born in AL), Tiercy (age 12, born in AL). Thomas states he is a farmer and estimates the value of his real estate at $1, 500 and person estate at $1, 290. All of the children attended school during the last year and neither Thomas nor his wife can read or write. The family of J. B. L. Davis is listed next. |
| Census | 8/27/1870 | FL (Geneva County) | 63 yrs old | | Family #422, list Thomas 63, Tearsey 68, Anna J. 30, Elizabeth 22, Tearsey 21. Thomas is a Farmer. Thomas, Ann & Tearsey are born in Georgia, Elizabeth & Tearsey are born in Alabama. Tearsey is Keeping house and the girls are listed (at home). Land value $1400 and Personal value $1275. David Bird 12, and Madison Bowlin 18 are listed as Farm labors. |
| Census | 3/1/1880 | AL (Geneva County) | 73 yrs old | | Name: Thomas A. Davis,
Gender: Male,
Race: White,
Marital status: Married,
Estimated birth year: abt 1806,
Birth Place: Georgia,
Age: 74,
Death Date: March 1880,
Cause of Death: Bright's Disease,
Father Birth Place: North Carolina,
Mother Birth Place: North Carolina,
Census Year: 1880,
Census Place: East, Geneva, Alabama,
Enumeration District: 79,
Line: 11, Federal Census Mortality Schedules |
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Thomas, his family, and friends. For example, Thomas is 4 years old when By 1811 the new "Federal Road" (which started as a horse path) is filled with a steady flow of white settlers into Creek Indian Territories. The Spanish begin to fan hostile sentiments among the Indians.
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1811 |
Tecumseh visits the Creek Indians living in what will become Georgia and Alabama to try to persuade them to join his fight against the flood of white settlers. Some towns join forces with Tecumseh and become known as "Red Sticks". |
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1812 |
The Creek tribes in southern Alabama and Georgia find themselves under increasing pressure from white settlers. Led by Chief Weatherford, they accepted an alliance with Tecumseh and are nicknamed "Red Sticks". |
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1813 |
Two battles begin the Creek Indian War: (1) Fort Mims Massacre - Fort Mims is attacked on August 13 by the Red Sticks while the inhabitants are eating their noon meal. The massacre brings an immediate response from the whites and soldiers are recruited from Tennessee, Georgia and other territories, and (2) The Battle of Holy Ground on December 1813. |
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1813 |
During 1813-14, Muskogee-speaking Creeks leave AL and move into areas in Northern FL in response to the Creek Civil War (also known as the Red-sticks War). |
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1814 |
The Treaty of Fort Jackson is finalized on August 9, 1814. William Weatherford (Red Eagle) surrenders to Gen. Andrew Jackson and cede their lands to the federal government. This opens approximately half of present-day AL to white settlement. |
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1814 |
Battle at Horseshoe Bend on March 27, leaves the Creek Red Sticks scattered and unorganized. Those that survive the battle flee south into northern Florida and band together as the Seminoles. Red Eagle (Billy Weatherford) surrenders to General Andrew Jackson at Fort Jackson later in the year. |
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1817 |
Alabama Territory is created when Congress passes an act to divide the Mississippi Territory and admit it into the union as a state. Alabama will remain a territory for two more years. |
| 12 |
1819 |
Alabama admitted to the United States |
| 28 |
1835 |
Alabama gold rush begins in the east-centrl hill country. |
| 30 |
1837 |
The Second Creek war begins in 1836. In 1837 The Battle of Hobdy's Bridge becomes the last indian battle in AL. |
| 33 |
1840 |
Alabama reports a total population of 590,756 on the 1940 Federal Census. This includes 335,185 whites, 255,571 blacks, 253,532 slaves, zero Native Americans, and others. |
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1850 |
State population=771,623.
The 1850 Federal Census reveals the
White population=426,514;
African-American population=345,109;
Slave population=342,844;
Free black population=2,265;
Urban population=35,179;
Rural population=736,444;
Cotton production in bales=564,429;
Corn production in bushels=28,754,048;
Number of manufacturing establishments=1,026. |
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| 1 |
1808 |
Pulaski County created. |
| 2 |
1809 |
Twiggs County formed. |
| 4 |
1811 |
Madison County created. |
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1811 |
Tecumseh visits the Creek Indians living in what will become Georgia and Alabama to try to persuade them to join his fight against the flood of white settlers. Some towns join forces with Tecumseh and become known as "Red Sticks". |
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1812 |
Emanual County formed. |
| 5 |
1812 |
The Creek tribes in southern Alabama and Georgia find themselves under increasing pressure from white settlers. Led by Chief Weatherford, they accepted an alliance with Tecumseh and are nicknamed "Red Sticks". |
| 6 |
1813 |
During 1813-14, Muskogee-speaking Creeks leave GA and move into areas in Northern FL in response to the Creek Civil War (also known as the Red-sticks War). |
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1817 |
First Seminole war begins as Georgia backwoodsmen attack Indians just north of the Florida border. !817-1818. General Andrew Jackson invades the area. |
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1819 |
Rabun County formed. |
| 13 |
1820 |
December 20 - Campbell and Randolph Counties formed. |
| 14 |
1821 |
May 15 - Dooly, Fayette, Henry, Houston, Monroe and Newton Counties formed. |
| 15 |
1822 |
December 9 - Bibb, Dekalb and Pike Counties formed. |
| 16 |
1823 |
December 8 - Decatur County formed. |
| 17 |
1824 |
December 15 - Upson and Ware Counties formed. |
| 18 |
1825 |
Baker, Lowndes, Thomas, Butts and Taliaferro Counties formed. |
| 19 |
1826 |
January 24 - Treaty of Washington abrogates Treaty of Indian Springs. The Creeks cede a smaller area and are allowed to remain on their lands until January 1, 1826. |
| 20 |
1827 |
December 14, - Harris, Marion, Meriwether and Talbot. |
| 23 |
1830 |
Cherokee, Heard, and Stewrt Counties are formed. |
| 24 |
1831 |
Sumter County is formed. |
| 25 |
1832 |
December 3 - Bartow, Cobb, Crawford, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Murray, Paulding, and Union Counties formed. |
| 26 |
1833 |
Walker County is formed. |
| 29 |
1836 |
Seminoles massacre Major Francis L. Dade and his 103 man command. This starts the second Seminole War.
February - Battle of Hitchity.
March 27 - Colonel J.W. Fannin and his Georgian's executed by order of Santa Ana at Goliad on Palm Sunday.
July - Battle of Brushy Creek.
July 3 - Battle of Chickasawachee Swamp.
July 27 - Battle of Echowanochaway Creek. |
| 30 |
1837 |
Mcon and Dade Counties are formed. |
| 31 |
1838 |
Chattooga County formed |
| 40 |
1847 |
Atlanta, Georgia is incorporated. Formally Marthasville |
| 43 |
1850 |
Gordon and Clinch Counties are formed. |
| 44 |
1851 |
Clay, Howell, Polk, Spalding, and Whitfield Counties are formed. |
| 45 |
1852 |
Taylor County formed. |
| 46 |
1853 |
Catoosa, Pickens, Hart, Dougherty, Webster, Flton, and Worth Counties aare creaated. |
| 47 |
1854 |
Fannin, Coffee, Chattahooche, Charlton, and Calhoun Counties formed. |
| 49 |
1856 |
Haralson, Terrell, Berrien, Colquit, Miller, and Towns Counties formed. |
| 50 |
1857 |
Dawson, Milton, Pierce, Glascock, Mitchell, Schley, White, and Wilcox Counties formed. |
| 51 |
1858 |
Clayton, Quitman, Banks, Brooks, Johnson, and Echols Counties formed. |
| 63 |
1870 |
Douglas, McDuffie, Rockdale, and Dodge Counties formed. |
| 68 |
1875 |
Oconee County formed. |
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| 7 |
1814 |
The first locomotive engine was created by Stephenson |
| 23 |
1830 |
The first railroad is constructed between Liverpool and Manchester, England |
| 32 |
1839 |
Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber, opening the door for tires and other rubber products. |
| 37 |
1844 |
The first telegraph message is sent by Morse, who later invents the Mores Code |
| 46 |
1853 |
The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. |
| 49 |
1856 |
The first Neanderthal fossils are found near Germany |
| 52 |
1859 |
Charles Darwin publishes "Origin of Species" and begins the evolution theory. |
| 58 |
1865 |
Mendel publishes his papers on genetics and introduces the concept to the public. |
| 62 |
1869 |
Cro-magnon Man fossils are found in France |
| 70 |
1877 |
Edison invents the phonograph permitting music and voices to be recorded and replayed. |
| 72 |
1879 |
Edison invents the electric light bulb. |
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1811 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Tecumseh's emerging Indian Confederacy is defeated at the Battle of Tippecanoe in Ohio. Afterwards, Tecumseh and his brother travel from their Shawnee homes in the north to recruit and unify the southern Indians. |
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1812 |
NEWS HEADLINES: War of 1812 begins and will continue for until 1814. Some call it the Second War of Independence because the US fights Great Britain to a stalemate, Americas independence was assured. |
| 21 |
1828 |
Gold is discovered in Georgia. |
| 27 |
1834 |
July 9 - The S.S. John Randolph, the first successful iron steamship, is launched in Savannah |
| 54 |
1861 |
NEWS HEADLINES: American Civil war begins at Ft. Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, VA. |
| 55 |
1862 |
NEWS HEADLINES: May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
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1811 |
By 1811 the new "Federal Road" (which started as a horse path) is filled with a steady flow of white settlers into Creek Indian Territories. The Spanish begin to fan hostile sentiments among the Indians. |
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1820 |
The Act of April 24, 1820 abolished the land purchase credit system, fixed the price of public lands at $1.25 per acre, and set the minimum purchase at 80 acres. After a person purchased land, a final certificate was issued by the land office and sent to Washington DC to be verified and signed by the President -- a time consuming process. Public lands were most typically available through US treaties with Indians who agreed to be removed from their homelands. |
| 23 |
1830 |
Indian Removal Act signed and the moving of eastern Indians west of the Mississippi begins. |
| 28 |
1835 |
Second Seminole Indian War begins. |
| 30 |
1837 |
The trickery used to capture Seminole Indian Chief Osceola (Assi Yohola) creates a public uproar and U.S. General Jesup is publicly condemned. |
| 33 |
1840 |
Oregon Trail is established |
| 35 |
1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and thousands of Seminole Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi. |
| 48 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
| 53 |
1860 |
Presidential election puts Abraham Lincoln in office. The campaign has heated the issues regarding slavery in the south. |
| 55 |
1862 |
May 20, 1862 the US government passes the Homestead Act to provide cheap land for settlement of lower Southeast and West. |
| 56 |
1863 |
Abraham Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" freeing slaves. |
| 58 |
1865 |
American Civil war ends with General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, VA. Reconstruction begins in the "old South" |
| 61 |
1868 |
An eight-hour work day is established for federal employees. |
| 68 |
1875 |
Tennessee enacts Jim Crow law. |
| 69 |
1876 |
The National League of Baseball is founded |
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1833 |
Santa Anna is elected President of Mexico |
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Marriages
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| Tersey 'Terry' McCrone / McCroan
Born about 1804 and died about 1881
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The Children of Thomas Allen Davis
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67 years old
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Mary Ann Davis
Born somewhere in Georgia on January 28, 1828 and died in Geneva County, Alabama on August 27, 1908. She was 80 years old.
She married James Dennard Whitaker (10/22/1822 - 1/17/1904) on 8/4/1845 in Dale Co. AL....
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James Monroe Davis
Born in Whigham, Georgia on July 18, 1831 and died in Geneva County, Alabama on December 28, 1918. He was 87 years old.
He was called "Jim". He donated the land for the building of Burns Church in Geneva Co. AL. He was a Farmer. He died in 1918 of Influenza. ...
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Woodham R. Davis
Born somewhere in Georgia about 1834 and died in Dale Co., Alabama about 1910. He was about 76 years old.
He was called "Woody"...
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John L. B. Davis
Born somewhere in Georgia about 1835 and died in an unknown location about 1910. He was about 75 years old.
L. B. may have been for "LittleBury". He married S. S. Bailey on 9/23/1857....
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Berthia A. Davis
Born somewhere in Georgia about 1836 and died in Dale Co., Alabama about 1925. She was about 89 years old.
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Thomas Allen Davis Jr.
Born in Decatur, Georgia about 1838 and died in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 24, 1863. He was about 25 years old.
Married Elizabeth Whittaker. Occupation: Farmer , 6th FL Reg. Co. G, Died in the Civil War....
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Anna J. Davis
Born somewhere in Georgia about 1840 and died in Dale Co., Alabama about 1870. She was about 30 years old.
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Joseph Elton Davis
Born in Dale Co., Alabama about 1842 and died in Dale Co., Alabama about 1895. He was about 53 years old.
Married Mary Jones on 5/1/1866 in Decatur Co. GA....
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Rhoda Emaline Davis
Born in Dale County, Alabama on March 14, 1844 and died in Slocomb, Geneva County, Alabama on January 18, 1926. She was 81 years old.
She married Zachariah "Zack" A. Bell (12/24/1842-1/27/1924)
Children:
Andrew Lewis Bell
Missouri Elizabeth Bell Mixon
James Henry Bell
Green Berry Bell
Charley Zachariah B...
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Tersey Davis
Born somewhere in Alabama about 1847 and died in Geneva Co., Alabama about 1920. She was about 73 years old.
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Sirena Elizabeth Davis
Born in Dale Co., Alabama about 1848 and died in Geneva Co., Alabama about 1885. She was about 37 years old.
Please note: Although we do not have anymore info on our Sirena E. Davis there has been some confusion between ours and another Sirena E. Davis born abt. 1864. The other Sirena was the daughter of Ja...
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