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Alexander Davidson |
08 Aug 1685 |
Dingwall/Dunfermline, Scotland |
Bet. 1709 - 1711 |
Cupar, Fife, Scotland |
Sarah McDavid |
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Alexander Davidson |
Abt. 1714 |
Scotland |
Bef. Feb 1748 |
Spotsylvania Co., VA |
Sarah Ellis |
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Alexander Davidson II, Rev. |
Jan 31, 1744 |
Gloucester Co., VA |
Aug 15, 1817 |
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY |
Anna Bridges (1); Mary Ellis (2) |
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Elijah (NMN) Davidson |
Feb 23, 1783 |
Rutherford Co., NC |
Apr 24, 1870 |
N. Monmouth, Polk Co., OR |
Margaret Murphy (1) Ann C. McBride(2) |
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Elijah Barton Davidson |
Feb 03, 1819 |
Glasgow, Barren Co., KY |
Jan 15, 1888 |
Williams, Josephine Co., OR |
Saloma Jones |
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Carter Tarnt Davidson |
Mar 24, 1859 |
Independence, Polk Co., OR |
Jan 19, 1932 |
Josephine Co., OR |
Celia Ann Bailey (1); Matilda Bailey (2) |
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Carter Emerson Davidson |
Jul 21, 1899 |
Williams, Josephine Co., OR |
Oct 16, 1925 |
Josephine Co., OR |
Kathryn Rachel Griffin |
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Raynor Morrison |
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Sharon Lyn Thompson |
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Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 7, Ed. 1, (Release date: October 17, 1996), "CD-ROM,"Tree #0988. (Some sources give DOB as 1648.)
James Logan published "The Scotch Davidsons" in ANCESTRAL ROOTS OF THE DAVIDSON FAMILY by Sandra K. Gorin; Feb. 1995, The Davidsons were related to the Fergusons through the Kilerron branch. They also carried the insignia of the Baynes, the MacDonals of the Isle and Andersons of Udale. The Davidsons got into a feud with the MacGregors (Rob Roy Clan) and were nearly all killed off. Kenneth McAlpine was the 31st King of the Ferguson line.
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Parish Records of Dunfermline, Scotland on Ancestry.com.
ANCESTRAL ROOTS OF THE DAVIDSON FAMILY by Sandra K. Gorin: Mrs. Clinton Bybee, who dictated information to Laura Davidson Baird. Written by Laura Davidson Baird 1901. He was a native of Scotland, lineal decedent of an old Scotch Irish family. He emigrated from his native land in an early day, and located before the days of the Revolution. Emigrated from Scotland & located in Gloucester Co., VA before the days of the Revolution. From the date of his grandsons birth they became identified with the Pioneer settlers and developments of the state.
Alexander DAVIDSON of Rutherford NC: ECN Winter 90, pg 5. His wife, Sarah. administrator of his will on 7 Feb 1748, from Spotsylvania Co. VA pg 479-480. Goods and Chattels were listed 13 Feb 1746, page 487. Sarah Davidson, admx. of Alexander Davidson, decd., with Wm Ellis and John Gordon, Sec. Feb 7, 1748. Pg 72 Guardian Bonds - £200 William Ellis, guard to Alexander Davidson, orph of Alexander Davidson, with Thomas Blossingham and Wm Lewis, Sec. Oct 3, 1752.
Extracts from Spotsylvania Co. VA. Orange Co. NC, Caswell Co. NC, Rutherford Co. NC, Warren/Barren Co. KY records tracing Alex I and II on down, and copies of the two family histories written by grandchildren on different lines. ...Alexander was a Blacksmith and Minister.
Gloucester Co. VA. Spotsylvania Co. Court records name his three children Alex II (Sr. d. 1817 Barren Co. KY.); Philip, apprenticed "age about 6" in 1751; and William, d. in childhood.
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Virginia Greene DePriest Bulletin of The Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County North Carolina: First listed in the Nash District of Caswell County North Carolina then to the Rutherford-Cleveland County area in 1777. Alexander first bought land in this area in 1782. In a grant from North Carolina, he received 75 acres "adjoining and above his own land, including Gutheries improvements". Alexander Davidson joined Sandy Run Baptist Church, Mooresboro, Cleveland County, N. C., by letter from Buffalo Baptist Church, Cherokee County, S. C., in April 1787. A Davidson joined Sandy Run in November, 1788. Alexander lived on Broad River and Sandy Run Creek of present-day Cleveland County, North Carolina, and then moved on to Kentucky (in 1797 or 1798) with his entire family. He was a delegate to the Association many times; ordained a minister in July 1796. On 5 November 1798 he organized the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church of Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky.
Will Records of Barren County, Kentucky 1800-1824 Barren County Wills Book 1; ALEXANDER DAVIDSON WILL (Page 446) 15th June 1811; Aug. 1817, Kentucky) Barren County) June the 15th 1811.
A History of Kentucky Baptists from 1769 to 1885, Including more than 800 Biographical Sketches, J.H. Spencer, a Manuscript Revised and Corrected by Mrs. Burilla B. Spencer, In Two Volumes. Printed for the Author. 1886. Republished by church History Research & archives 1976 Lafayette, Tennessee. Vol.2, p 113 (Barren County).
...1800 Tax list Barren County, Kentucky. From Crozier's Spotsylvania Co. Records Pg 57 Administrative Bonds -£150 ; book. Gorin, G. The Times of Long Ago: Barren County, Kentucky, John Morton & Co, Louisville, KY 1929. Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 7, Ed. 1, (Release date: October 17, 1996), "CD-ROM," Tree #0988
1810 Barren County, Kentucky Census,
Died on his farm in the forks of Beaver Creek and the South Fork. Military service: Pvt-Revolutionary War.
Transcript of Will dated June 15, 1811 and probated: November 18, 1818 in Barren Co. KY.
E-Mails from Rebecca Eileen Davidson Family records; Church records: June 1800 Conference of the Green River Association; Research done by various individuals; Will of Alexander Davidson in Barren Co. Kentucky read June 15, 1811. By 1796 Alexander was an elder of the Sandy Run Baptist Church, Mooresboro, N.C.; in 1796 he was ordained. Source church records Duke University N.C.
ANCESTRAL ROOTS OF THE DAVIDSON FAMILY by Sandra K. Gorin: Mrs. Clinton Bybee, who dictated information to Laura Davidson Baird. Written by Laura Davidson Baird 1901. Born in 1744, Married Miss Bridges and bore him 6 sons & 2 daughters. Apprenticed to a blacksmith. Family Bible which was published in 1779. Bore 6 sons & 2 daughters with Anna Bridges. Their names are recorded in the family bible. One of his brothers was apprenticed to a tailor. Family Bible is 122 years old and the dates of births and deaths could not be deciphered. Blacksmith & Baptist Minister; Member 1791 Constitutional Convention in Kentucky.
In Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central Kentucky and the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee 1799-1899. Abbrev: Pioneer Baptist Church Records formation taken from FIRST SETTLERS Page 15. ( Alexander Davidson (Jr.) circa1750
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A History of Kentucky Baptists from 1769 to 1885, Including more than 800 Biographical Sketches, J.H. Spencer, a Manuscript Revised and Corrected by Mrs. Burilla B. Spencer, In Two Volumes. Printed for the Author. 1886. Republished by church History Research & archives 1976 Lafayette, Tennessee. Vol.2, p 113 (Barren County). He was the son of the pioneer preacher, Alexander DAVIDSON, united with Mt. Tabor church in Barren Co., KY in 1801. Elected deacon, in 1812, licensed to preach in 1820, and ordained, in 1824.
“Churches of Christ & Christian Churches in the Pacific Northwest; POLK COUNTY: 1856 - 1894; Nov. 18, 2001” by Charles Dailey 30 April 1831 Elijah Davidson Sen. [and his wife Margaret MURPHY Davidson] was present at the constitution of the Church of Christ on the Cedar Fork of Hendersons River Warren CO. IL.
Minutes of the Church of Christ on the Cedar Fork of Hendersons River warren Co. IL
Kentucky Marriage Records Pg. 3308 Carlsbad, CA 976.9 V25 KEN.
2nd cousin:Barbara Jean Koch: information from a family group sheet of Elijah "Barton" Davidson I provided by Grace CLOSE Boat Bailey.
Listed on the Pioneer Wagon Train List of 1850: From Monmouth, Illinois to Monmouth, Oregon
Quote from The Monmouth [IL] Atlas April 5, 1850: “On Friday last, ten teams taking with them 39 persons left for Oregon. Elijah Davidson, 67 years and an early settle of this county was with them. He was a pioneer here from Kentucky and now takes family, including numerous grandchildren and is bound for the Pacific.”
Arrived Oregon August 1850, and staked claim #1239 December 1, 1853. T8S R5W Sec 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36.
June 1992: Parts of the donation land claim and the Davidson-Butler-Rogers cemetery are owned by Roger "Bill" Beckly/individual who. Bill told "us”/2nd cousin in June of 1992 that he (Bill) had, as a child, lived in the last home of Elijah Davidson. The Donation Land Claim became part of Camp Adair, and the old house was used as a target for cannons during the W W II training there. It was eventually reduced to rubble by the cannon fire. (Information from Barbara Jean Koch/2nd cousin of Raynor’s)
The Butler Family Letters/collection of 70 original letters written by some of the pioneers who settled in Polk County, Oregon to found Western Oregon University and in collection at Western Oregon University. Mentioned throughout the “Butler letters”: The Davidson family was instrumental in beginning a ministry of The Disciples of Christ Church (or Campbellite) in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR. The church was strong supporters of education, and founded many colleges as they moved west. They were also among the founders of the Christian College which is now Western Oregon University. Monmouth was named after Monmouth, Warren Co., IL from where the family departed on their quest to Oregon. He went to Polk County, where he and other members of the church took up claims and founded "Monmouth University."
1927 edition of Luther Robinson’s HISTORY and BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD of MONMOUTH and WARREN COUNTY, [IL] pg 202, it states that “Elijah Davidson had one of the first four cabins in Monmouth. He had a cabin and a blacksmith shop (lot 2 block 11) on the west side of south Main St. This is probably between the centrally located downtown square and the block ending with 1st Ave.”
THE PAST and PRESENT of WARREN COUNTY, IL. H. F. Kett & CO. Chicago 1877 it states the following:
p. 109 - “he settled in the Spring of 1830 along the south side of Cedar Creek which runs to the north of Monmouth”.
p. 117 - says that “in the Autumn of 1832 he continued in the job of County Treasurer”;
p. 176 – says that “an Elijah Davidson was an early pastor of the Christian Church establish in 1831 at Cold Brook – east of Monmouth.”
Abstract of Barren Co. KY order book 4B Oct 1818 to Nov 1827 January Court of 1825. “Elijah Davidson Baptist church was granted ministers License.”
Pencil Copy of a copy stated to be a copy of the "Davidson Bible" made by Hannah Davidson, which does NOT give Elijah #1 a middle name.
James Logan published "The Scotch Davidsons" in ANCESTRAL ROOTS OF THE DAVIDSON FAMILY by Sandra K. Gorin; Feb. 1995.
Illustrated History of Oregon states “he was a soldier in the war of 1812.”
US Census 1810 Barren CO. KY states age as 26-45
1810 Barren County, Kentucky Census
US Census 1820 Barrne CO. KY states age as 26-45
US Census 1830 Morgan Co. IL
Census: 31 Oct 1840, Monmouth, Warren Co., IL
OREGON 1860 CENSUS INDEX, Independence, POLK COUNTY,
Quote from Tombstone Inscriptions Monmouth Twp. Warren Co. IL Vol. II pg 11 -1831 – April…. Coming to the area were: Elijah Davidson….
September 1992: Polk County OR. Probate file #156 (83 A-27) found at the Oregon State Archives, Salem OR in Box 5 Folder 7, fourteen pages of inventories etc, but NO WILL. He had one as he died “Testate”
Medical Information: Information from Polk Co. Mortality Schedule 1870.
"Elijah (NMN) Davidson was born 23 Feb 1783 – two bibles in possession of 2nd cousin, his Oregon Donation Land Claim #1139 and grave yard data proof."
“A History of Kentucky Baptists from 1769 to 1885” by J. H. Spencer Glasgow, KY Library.
Pioneer History in Oregon/ Pioneer History: Polk County, Oregon
Church History: Lane County, Oregon: ...Post and, in 1878, a stop for the Oregon-California Railroad Line. One historical source locates the town at 81618 Davidson Road. It was named for the body of water near it -- the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. Christian...
Langs History of the Willamette Valley 1885: “Was born in North Carolina in 1783. Removed to Kentucky about 1818, and from there to Warren County, Illinois, in 1831, and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1850, and died at Monmouth, Polk County, in 1870, aged eighty-seven years. His first wife was Miss Margaret Murphy, by whom he had twelve children. She died in 1864. Second wife the “relict” ? (relative) of Dr. James McBride. Mr. Davidson was a soldier of the war of 1812.]
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E&G Bailey Family GroupShots./ in possession of 2nd cousin, Barbara Jean Koch/Granddaughter of Elijah Jones Davidson
Elijah Davidson’s Bible/ in possession of 2nd cousin Barbara Jean Koch.
Listed on the Pioneer Wagon Train List of 1850. Elijah and Saloma Davidson crossed the plains by ox team from Ohio at an early date (1850), halting in about the center of present-day Portland, where they took up a 160 acre donation claim. Settled and helped establish the town of Monmouth, Oregon. Mentioned throughout the “Butler letters.” The Davidson family was instrumental in beginning a ministry of The Disciples of Christ Church (or Campbellite) in Monmouth, Polk Co., OR. The church was strong supporters of education, and founded many colleges as they moved west. They were also among the founders of the Christian College which is now Western Oregon University. Monmouth was named after Monmouth, Warren Co., IL from where the family departed on their quest to Oregon. He went to Polk County, where he and other members of the church took up claims and founded "Monmouth University."
Quote from the Monmouth (IL) Atlas April 5, 1850, On Friday last, ten teams taking with them 39 persons left for Oregon. Elijah Davidson, 67 years and an early settler of this country was with them. He was a pioneer here from Kentucky and now takes family, including numerous grandchildren and is bound for the Pacific.
Arrived Oregon August 1850, and staked claim #1239 December 1, 1853. T8S R5W Sec 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36.
June 1992: Parts of the donation land claim and the Davidson-Butler-Rogers cemetery are owned by Roger "Bill" Beckly. Bill told "us" in June of 1992 that he (Bill) had, as a child, lived in the last home of Elijah Davidson. The Donation Land Claim became part of Camp Adair, and the old house was used as a target for cannons during the W W II training there. It was eventually reduced to rubble by the cannon fire. (Information from Barbara Jean Koch)
Photo drawing located at the Polk Co. Museum provided by Joseph G. Swallow from Mrs. Edna Cox, Ashland, OR granddaughter of E. B. Davidson. Photo of Elijah Davidson includes the information that he was one of the builders of the "Lot Whitcomb." first steamboat built on the Willamette river, 1851 & his son Elijah J. Davidson discovered the Oregon Caves. Mr. Swallow has visited grave sites in Monmouth. Buried in Butler-Davidson-Rogers Cemetery, Monmouth, Polk Co. OR. Country treasurer in Illinois.
History of the Willamette Valley, G.H. Himes. Ed. By H.O. Lang 979.
5L25H in custody of Oregon Genelogical Forum pg 713-Davidson etc. Families pg 53."
Burial: Sparlin Cemetery, Williams, Josephine Co., OR which confirms DOB (03 Feb 1819) & DOD ( 16 Jan 1888); Picture of Gravestone.
January 1849, Living in Monmouth, IL.
Homesteaded in East Portland in 1851 where he lived until 1855 when he moved to Monmouth, OR. Went to Josephine Co. OR in 1866.
Census August 2, 1860 Independence Polk Co. OR (age 42)
Census August 3, 1870 Applegate, Josephine Co., OR.
1880 JOSEPHINE COUNTY -OREGON CENSUS, Williamsburg
Polk County Mortality Schedule
“Making Disciples In Oregon” by C.F. Swander
“The Early Years of Mt. Tabor” by Grant Nelson
“ANCESTRAL ROOTS OF THE DAVIDSON FAMILY” by Sandra K. Gorin
Land Patent Information: Patentees: Elijah B. Davidson & Saloma Davidson. State: Oregon; acres: 640.79; Metes/Bounds: No; Title Transfer: Issue Date: 1/24/1866 Land Office: Oregon City; Cancelled: No; Mineral Reservations: No; Authority: September 27, 1850; Oregon-Doonation Act (grant) 99 Stat. 496. Document Numbers: Document Nr.: 1008; Accession/Serial Nr.: OROCAA 040597 Sec./; Block Township Range Fract.; Section Meridian State Counties Survey Nr. 36/ 1-N 1-E No. Willamette OR, Multnomah 69; 31/ 1-N 2-E No Willamette OR Multnomah 59
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Pictures of Gravestone located at Sparlin Cemetery, Williams, OR, confirming DOB 24 March 1859 & DOD 19 Jan 1932; Death Certificate, which spells Carter's middle name as "Tarent" not Tarrant or "Tarnt".
2nd cousin: Barbara Jean SMITH Koch (Elijah Jones Davidson’s granddaughter) met her Gt. Uncle Carter T. when she was a child. Confirmed birthdate as listed & Independence, Polk Co., OR as the place of birth; died Missouri Flats, Jackson Co., OR. Has his middle name spelled as "Tarnt" Davidson II. Gravestone, Josephine Country, Historical Soc., 1989, Barbara Jean Smith Koch in custody of: Copy of Family Records- History of the Willamette Valley. G.H. Hines Ed. by H. O. Lang, 929.5L25H, in custody of Oregon Genealogical Forum pg 714.
Article Written for the Grants Pass Daily Courier- April 3, 1935, TRAVELS OF DAVIDSON FAMILY ARE RECORDED
By Claude C. Davidson, who is his son: Chester Clyde Davidson. The donation claim sold for the sum of $500, moving on to what is now Independence, Ore. They remained at Independence several years, from there moving to the head of Williams creek in southern Oregon, where they took up a homestead. They cleared land now known as the Henry Boat place.
Newspaper Article "Williams" by Joan Momsen
1870 Census for Josephine Co., OR.
1880 JOSEPHINE COUNTY -OREGON CENSUS
1900 CENSUS JOSEPHINE COUNTY- OREGON
1910 US Federal Census
1920 US Federal Census
1930 Federal Census
Lived with brother Elijah Jones Davidson (Discoverer of the Oregon Caves) in 1880.
"They Settled In Applegate Country", Josephine County, Historical Soc. 1989
Josphine County: The Golden Beginnings A Josephine County Historical Society Publication By Larry McLane Williams by Joan Momsen
Pictures of gravestone located in Sparlin Cemetery, Williams, OR. Death Certificate of Oregon
Gravestone, death certificate & will confirms correct date of 24 Mar 1859 & DOD 19 Jan 1932.
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Death Certificate: Wife's name spelled incorrectly by Carter's brother, Jay; spelled as Kathrine rather than Kathryn. Carter was killed in a deer hunting accident on the Davidson property. Place of death-hospital: Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR 312 West & Good Samaritan Hospital.
Pictures of Gravestone @ Sparlin Cemetery supports DOB & DOD; With Inscription "Little Cartie"
Gravestone Data- -Lundbergs Funeral Record. Lundbergs Fun Rec states died in hospital. Buried 18 Oct 1925. Killed in deer hunting accident. Williams, Josephine Co., OR. Funeral & burial at Sparlin Cem -Lundbergs Fun Rec.
"They Settled In Applegate Country", Josephine County, Historical Soc. 1989
Article Written for the Grants Pass Daily Courier- April 3, 1935, TRAVELS OF DAVIDSON FAMILY ARE RECORDED
By Claude C. Davidson which is his brother: Chester Clyde Davidson, wrote about his brother & his death. Areas the family traveled.
Raynor’s Adoption Papers listing his father as Carter Emerson Davidson.
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Raynor Morrison is the biological son of Carter Emerson DAVIDSON who died when his son was 5 months old.
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