Garrett Davis

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Franklin Co., MO

Notes:

Census:
Listed 100A, Line 12 #1307

Garrett married Eva Shookman on 25 Aug 1832 in Franklin Co., MO. Eva was born in 1810 in KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1860 Census lists two additional children:
Mary S. 16, MO and James L. 12, MO

But does not list: Eliza and Susan. Could Mary S. be same person as Susan? Birth dates don’t quite match.

1. Eliza Davis was born in 1834 in MO.
2. Thomas H.b. Davis was born in 1836 in MO.
3. Andrew J. Davis was born in 1838 in MO.
4. Nancy A. Davis was born in 1840 in MO.
5. Susan Davis was born in 1841 in MO.
6. Lucy M. Davis was born in 1844 in MO.
7. George W. Davis was born in 1846 in MO.

Garrett married Frances Melviney Cromer on 22 Sep 1853 in Franklin Co., MO. Frances was born about 1806 in KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1830, Boeff Twp., Franklin Co., MO

Notes:

“Made 17th day of March, 1829, between John Davis and his wife Rachel and John Miller for the sum of $210.

Bounded as follows: Beginning at the north west corner of James Davis tract, which tract is of this date and was thence north eighty seven, east 20 chains to a post, thence south forty five chains and 55 links to a post, etc.---- in Section 32 Township 45, Range 2 west, according to the public survey, consisting of 90 and 4/100 acres more or less.”

Both John and Rachel signed with their mark.

Recorded July 29, 1837, Jesse McDonald, J.P.
[Deeded land is east of New Haven--probably on the island.]


Will of 1830 was signed and sealed in the presence of William Todd, James Davis, and Martain Blize.
Executors were Samuel Cantley and William Todd. John Miller and Phillip Miller were bound to care for John, Rachel and Jean until their deaths in exchange for 100 acres of land. John Miller was to supply food, raiment, and a house to live in; and last, all the good corn whiskey that John Davis needed during the rest of his life.

Although most wills of the time began with a reference to God Almighty, John’s will began with a much stronger affirmation of faith than most: It is my will that my body receive a Christian burial and that my soul return to God who gave it to me and be saved by the merits of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in whom I trust for salvation.

Buried:
Cemetery on Boeff Island near New Haven

John married Rachel West in Mar 1788 in Richmond, Madison Co., KY. Rachel (daughter of Richard (?) West, (Sr.?)) died after 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Brother Jonathan signed the marriage bond.

Notes:

Married:
From Ruth Frick/Joe Miller-not certain if correct

Notes:

His wife’s name may have been Margaret.