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- Joseph DavisBef 1746 - Aft 1780
- John Davis1748 - 1800
Facts and Events
- Book 2 - Davis vs. Rogers-O. S. 199; N. S. TO--Bill, July, 1803. Complainant is Elizabeth Davis (infant by Linah Mims, guardian). Joseph Davis in 1780 obtained a certificate from the Commissioners for Greenbrier County by right of settlement for 400 acres in Greenbrier, and assigned it to John Davis, father of oratrix, who then lived in Greenbrier. Afterwards John contracted to sell to John Rodgers, who had son, James Rodgers. Jane Davis deposes, 3d July, 1805, oratrix is 22 years old last May. Jane is widow of John Davis, John Rodgers answers, John and Joseph Davis were brothers. Will of John Davis, of Greenbrier: Wife, Jane; daughter, Polly (infant); daughters, Sally and Rebekah; daughter, Betsey; daughter, Nancy, wife of Donel Fear; daughter, Jenny ('), Teanny (?). Dated 17th March, 1800. Proved in Greenbrier, April, 1800. William Comer deposes at Lewisburg. For some time prior to 1781 he had lived with John Rodgers. Surveys and plats. Deed dated 29th January, 1799, by John Rodgers of Greenbrier to James Rodgers of saine place, conveys 400 acres, patented, to John, 6th February, 1195 (s/b prob. 1795), on Sewil's Creek. Proved in Greenbrier, January, 1199 (s/b prob. 1799). Archibald Rodgers deposes, son of John Rodgers.
- Book 2 - Record of Marriages in Augusta County: 1786 - October 15th, Joseph Davis and Ann Estill (Note: same Joseph Davis?, need more research)
- Book 2 - Marriage Bonds in Augusta County: 1786--October 17, Joseph Davis and Mary Ann Estill; surety, Zachary Estill; witness, Hugh Campbell. (Note: same Joseph Davis?, need more research)
- Book 2 - Marriage Bonds in Augusta County: 1790--October 30, Zephaniah Nichols and Rebecca Davis, daughter of James Davis (consent); witnesses, Osborn Hamilton, Roger Heckman; surety, Joseph Davis.
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