Person:Samuel Davis (204)

Samuel Davis was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

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Disambiguation

Not to be confused with Samuel Davis, son of John & Eleanor Davis of Mt Atlas in the Borden Grant

Not to be confused with Samuel Davis, son of James Davis of Catawba Creek and the "Davis Fancy"

Early Land Acquisition

• Oldest brother John distributing lands of James Davis Sr to siblings:

Samuel Davis from John Davis, £10, 400 acres on branches of Buffalo Creek, cor. Richard Wood [Augusta Deed Book 15; 398]

• September 8, 1769. John Willey and Elizabeth his wife to Samuel Davis. 10 pounds. 280 acres at the head of Buffalo Creek. Witnesses: James Davis, Adam Wallace, Peter Wallace [Deed Book 1, Page 13]

Notes for Samuel Davis

• Witnessed the deed of brother James Davis:

Page 374.— 30th May, 1769. John Davis, of Rowan County, North Carolina, to James Davis, of Forks of James, £62, 436 acres in Forks of James; corner William McKee's, formerly William Todd's land; corner Borden's tract, Robert Young's line, branch of Buffalo Creek; Hugh Cunningham's line, formerly Low Todd's; corner Peter Wallace. Teste: Samuel Wilson, James McMath. Archebeld McCurey [s/b McClure], Samuel Davis

• Samuel Davis lived in the region of Augusta that became Botetourt in 1770. Rockbridge County was created in 177when it was carved out of Augusta and Botetourt counties, with Kerr's Creek being the boundary line. Those living south of Kerrs Creek were thrown into Botetourt County upon its formation. Those living north of Kerrs Creek were then thrown into Rockbridge County upon its formation; thus it behooves researchers to check all three counties for records as the area changed jurisdiction three times in a span of less than ten years.

• per 6 Sep 1849 letter from Samuel Daveiss, Harrodsburg to nephew James H Daveiss, Georgetown says James Davis, b Ireland, sons: James d 1816 Lincoln Co KY, Joseph D d 1795, Samuel d Feb 1794 Crab Orchard KY & John lived NC, arrived from VA Fall 1779

• Samuel Davis moved to Lincoln County, KY in the Fall of 1779. A biography in Collins "History of Kentucky" under "Historical Sketches" p 403-05 states "Samuel Davis moved here from Bedford Co VA in 1779".

Samuel was residing in Augusta County, VA when Botetourt County was created in 1770. Samuel Davis first moved to Bedford prior to removing to Lincoln County, KY. Samuel, and his brother Joseph Davis, followed the Marshall family to Bedford County, VA c1773 as evidence by deeds; it was stated "of Bedford VA" when they sold their Buffalo Creek properties

• At April term 1779 of County Court, Samuel Davis was appointed Deputy Surveyor; per Collins "History of Kentucky" Vol 2, page 476

Will Abstract

SAMUEL DAVIS, Book B, page 211-One-third part of estate of Samuel Davis, deceased, alloted to Jane Davis, widow.

To John Davis. To Patsy Davis, wife of William Owsley. To Jinny Davis. To Polly Davis. To Samuel Davis. To Betsy Davis. To Joseph Davis.

Signed, Jonathan Forbis, John James, William Owsley and John Hargrove.

Recorded May 8, 1798.

Teste, Willis Green, C. C.

Lincoln County, Kentucky Will Book B.

Note: William Owsley and Samuel's daughter Martha "Patsy" Davis were married on 25 January 1798, so this will must have been written after that date.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).

   https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/26578538/person/12524633772/facts

2.   Genealogy.com.

   Per online genealogies, "Samuel Davis was supposedly born in Bedford Co VA about 1753" however his family was residing in Augusta so the reference to Bedford is unsubstantiated as is the date of birth of 1753 - was lieutenant in Capt. John Boyle's company in Lincoln County Kentucky - he died on his land at Gilmore's Lick, Lincoln County, Kentucky May 8, 1783 at 40 years of age - his will was filed in Lincoln County KY in Will Book B, page 211- he left his Mansion house on the Crab Orchard tract to wife, Jane Davis "where she now lives."
   
   I have compiled list of known children of Samuel Davis and Jean Marshall Davis:
   
   1) John Davis (John William Davis) married Feb 16, 1801 in Lincoln County, KY to 1) Elizabeth Helm and 2) Catherine "Kitty" Bruce - he inherited from his father Samuel Davis - Tract no 7 adjacent to the plantation tract (Gilmore's Creek) - next to Pearl's line in Lincoln County KY
   
   2) Martha "Patsey" Davis - born 22 June 1777 and married Jan 21, 1796 Lincoln County, Kentucky to William "Billy" Owsley (my ancestor) - William was a son of Anthony Owsley and wife, Hannah Young - William Owsley was veteran of War of 1812 - Martha Davis Owsley died April 25, 1822 and William Owsley died Aug 7, 1822 - Will Book H, page 186 in Lincoln County Kentucky - she inherited from her father Samuel Davis Tract no 4, part of Gilmore's Lick on bank of Gilmore Lick Creek - "a Lick known by the names of Gilmore's and Baldridge Lick shall become vested to Patsey Davis - this tract is adjacent to another tract that Jenny, Polly and Betsey will hold and share alike in advantages of said Licks"in Lincoln County KY
   
   3) Jennie or Jeanie or Jenny Davis born Feb 20, 1775 Kentucky - married James Blackburn, minister and she died March 13, 1820 Pulaski County, Arkansas - she inherited from her father, Samuel Davis tract no 2 on bank of Gilmore's Lick Creek - mentions Hartgroves line in Lincoln County KY
   
   4) Mary "Polly" Davis - married John Walsh Key - she inherited from her father, Samuel Davis - Tract No. 3 on bank of Gilmore's Lick Creek and 100 acres bordering W. Seers and Hartgroves line in Lincoln County KY
   
   5) Samuel M. Davis - married Miss Price and moved to Pike County, Missouri - another source says he married Elizabeth Middleton and had a daughter, Elizabeth Jane Davis - born 1822 Lincoln County, KY and she married Andrew Jackson Turner and they were married Aug 10, 1837 in Boone County, Missouri - he inherited from his father, Samuel Davis - tract on bank of Rogers Creek - adjacent to Moore's settlement; another tract bordering Edwards and Owsleys line; another tract bordering Engleman; another tract of 15 acres bordering Moore's preemption and land now claimed by Simon Engleman in Lincoln County KY
   
   6) Elizabeth "Betsey" Davis - born circa 1781 Lincoln County, KY and died c. 1825 - she married James A. Logan who was born 1806 in Lincoln County KY and died 1850 Lincoln County - ?/ son of William Logan Sr. and Agnes Nancy McCowen - she inherited from her father, Samuel Davis - Tract No. 1 on Hartgroves line on Gilmore's Lick Creek; a small piece of land lying on Gilmore's Creek lying on the upper side of that part of the Settlement in Lincoln County KY
   
   7) Sallie- died young in Lincoln County KY
   
   8) James Wesley Daviess - perhaps son killed by Indians at age 20 years in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
   
   9) Joseph Davis - never married - died 1841 in Pike County, Missouri - he inherited from his father, Samuel Davis Tract No. 6 bordering Pointer (Poynter) and preemption line and dogwood marked M. H. on the Settlement in Lincoln County KY
   
   https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/davis/40872/
   
   - the will of Samuel Davis recorded in 8 May 1798 conflicts with this reported death in 1783.