Person:Brittian Davis (1)

2 BRITTIAN Davis Abt 1773 - Aft 1850
+Elizabeth Unknown Abt 1778 - Aft 1860

Brittian Davis abt 1773 - Aft 1850
+Elizabeth unknown Abt 1778-Aft 1860

[Note from PatMcD: Snyder E. Roberts research papers indicate Bazzell Davis was on the 1799 unsuccessful petition to form Roane County, as well as William Davis, George G. Davis, Britton Davis, Edward Davis, and Nathan Eldridge who mar Rebecca Davis, and John Freeman who mar Susannah Davis.

1802 Tax List for Capt. Thomas Coulter's Co.
Britton Davis and he was on the 1801 list to form the company as Bitton Davice

1805 Tax List
Britton Davis is #163.

Nov. 14, 1806 A reginet Court Martial (sic) Kingston Coln Preston in the Maj Coltor, Capts McCorkle Rather Luts Eblin and Rather Insign Sweasy ..In Capt. Rather's return under returns not found Britian Davis is fined one Doller

13th Feb. 1807
John Smith T. of the District of St. Geneva and Louisana Territory of the one part and Bazel Daviss and Britian Davis of the County of Roane and the State of Tennessee of the other part. Witnesseth that said John Smith T. for sum of $250 in hand...sells to Bazel and Britian Davis 273 acres more or less lying in Roane county. Begin at a white oak then north 30 E 130 poles to a blak oak; N 46 W 104 poles to a black oak S 74 W 104 poles to a post oak S 21 1/2 W 140 poles to a pine S 47 W 41 poles to a hickory S 55E 40 poles to a post oak S 47 W 93 poles to a stake near a hickory and red oak S 20 E 54 poles to a pine S 21 1/2 E 55 poles to a small red oak saplin (sic) N 25 E 105 poles to a post oak N 69 E 50 poles to a post oak saplin (sic) N 31 E 48 poles to a black gum thence a direct line to the beginning. 193 acres of which is conveyed to Basil Daviss and 80 to Britian Daviss agreeable to the conditional line as done by Jacob Jones surveyor with all and singular woods, ways, waters, water courses, profits, commodities, hereditaraments, and appurtences whatsoever to the said tract by John Smith T.'s attorney, John Brown. Entered in court 18 July 1810 and entered in book Aug. 17, 1810.

Britian Davis is listed on Rather's Company.

Moses White granted letters of administration for estate of Hezekiah Jackson. Bond by John Harrison & Brittain Davis. (I think this was 1815.)

(p. 160) Joseph Carter...Jan 1822...Settlement made this 4th day of January 1822 between John Carter Administrator of Jos. Carter deceased of the one part and Robert Cannon James Lackey and John Freeman of the other part." Vouchers paid to: Spencer Jarnagin, Britton Davis, John B. West, Thomas Eldridge, Nelson Litrell, James McCampbell, Landon ?, Geoerge Alexander, William Britton, George Carter.

(p. 234-239) Henry Miller...Apr 1824... Notes on: John Esery, Henry Breazeale. Payments to: Martha Miller, Jospeh Hankins, Dobson & Martha Miller, McMullin, Lot Tallant, William Vaughn, A. Carrick, j. Leftwick, Thomas L. Williams, John Purris, Richard Richards, James McMullen. Notes on: Allen S. Bacon, Allen Green, Jospeh J. Hankins, Thomas Pritchett, Charles Woods, James Hart, Wright Hankins, Lot Tallant, William Morgan, Brittan Davis, William Hagwood, B. F. Brezeale, William D. Miller, Landy Ray, Moses Wells, James McMullen.

Jesse Lyle Estate (1816) 2 Documents: John Lyles appointed administrator, James Hankin and Brittain Davis on bond.

Tax Lists 1814-1821
1814 Britton Davis has 80 acres on Muddy Creek

1815 Brittain Davis has 80 acres on Mill Creek

1816 Brittain Davis has 30 acres on Muddy Creek

1817 Brittain Davis has 40 acres on Mill Creek

1818 Brittain Davis has 50 acres on Mill Creek

1819 Brittain Davis has 50 acres on Mill Creek

1820 Brittain Davis has 50 acres (no site mentioned)

1821 Brittain Davis (no site or acreage listed)

Grantor/Grantee Index
Brittain Davis to Moses Burnett Warranty Deed Deed Bk. D-1 p. 318 1/2/1812 entered 12/22/1814 146 Acres

24 Sept 1812 From Basil Daviss to Britain Daviss both of Roane county for $100 sells 30 acres: Beginning on a red oak thence N 46 degrees W 104 poles to a small black oak thence to a pine and from thence a direct line to the beginning. Proven 31 Jan 1815; entered 24 Mar 1815. Bazzell signed with mark. Witnessed by: Alfred Davis and William Hankins.

Brittain Daviss sells 40 acres to Jeremiah Best for $140: Beginning at small pine... Britain Davis signed. Witnessed by: Richard Meredith and Landon Rictor.

Capt West Co Muster return
Court Martial held the 10 of March 1817
...Britian Davis find one Doller... signed John B. West, Capt.

17 Sep 1817 Bazel Daviss sold to Briton Daviss, both of Roane county, 50 acres for $200: Beginning on a post oak thence N 21 degrees E 41 poles to a hickory a conditional corner between Briton and Alfred Davis thence with said conditional line 163 poles to a black oak on or near Matthew's line thence with said line to an elm at a spring thence running down the spring branch 24 poles to a stakek in the branch thence S 28 poles to a black gum on James Alexander's line thence with said line to a point opposite John Freeman's beggining corner near his spring thence a direct line to said corner thence with said line 30 degrees E 130 poles to a black oak thence a direct line to the beginning. Proven 27 Jul 1818; entered 21 Aug 1818. Bazel signed with his mark. Witnessed by: James Cosby and B. F. Breazeale.

20 Apr 1818 Britain Davis sells to Jeremiah Best for $23 11 1/2 acres: Beginning at a spanish oak...to a stake on Lawson Alexander's line with line to Best's to beginning.

DAVIS, Alfred - Page 20
DAVIS, Briton - Page 25A
DAVIS, David - Page 15
DAVIS, Edward - Page 64
DAVIS, George - Page 58
DAVIS, Isaac - Page 15
DAVIS, James - Page 11
DAVIS, James - Page 63
DAVIS, John - Page 52
DAVIS, John - Page 58
DAVIS, John - Page 62
DAVIS, Jonathan - Page 63
DAVIS, Joseph - Page 7
DAVIS, Lewis - Page 33
DAVIS, Matthew - Page 57
DAVIS, Miles - Page 66

In section titled Roane Co. South of Tennessee River
Briton Davis 01110001-0100000101

Males: 1 5-10 yrs.; 1 10-15 yrs.; 1 15-20 yrs.; 1 50-60 yrs.; Females: 1 5-10 yrs.; 1 50-60 yrs.;1 70-80 yrs.

Ordered by Court on Monday, Sept 3, 1832 that James Shadle, Elijah Cate, Brittain Davis, John Robeson and Noah Fisher be appointed a jury to view and turn a part of the road leading from Athens to Blair's Ferry on the land of Russell Hurst and report to next session.

1836 Tax List - Dist. 4 (the north central section)
Brittain Davis - no land WP1 .37.5 tax

7th District 1839 as of July 1st.
Briton Davis 1 school-aged child

1840 Census Index
Davis, Britton p. 52

Britton Davis 000100001-000100001
Males: 1 15-20 yrs.; 1 60-70 yrs.; Females: 1 15-20 yrs.; 1 60-70 yrs.

(p. 240-241) John Bowman...Sep 1841... Account of Sales made of the personal property of the estate of John Bowman deceased returned by Lewis Bowan & Abraham Galyon, executors. Purchasers: Britton Davis, Perry Stockton, John Fannon, Samuel Bowman, James Pearselly, Lewis Bowman, Wm. Hyden, John Weese, John Cunningham, J. C. Julian, Edward Culvyhouse, Reubin Allen, James S. Hall, Santford C. Simpson, Wm. E. Pope, Hugh Chestnut. Notes on: Sam Sharp & Stantford C. Simpson.

6th District 1843 as of June 12, 1843 for 1st township Range E of Maredon Highwassee District
Briton Davis 1 school-aged child