About the family of JACK & SYLVIA DAVIS!
Jack and Sylvia Davis built a family on strong Christian principals and strengthened with awesome leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
In a society where cultural diversity is challenged internal and external with many factors and challenges, we must take the time and pride to reach and educate our younger generation on the principals and values that Jack and Sylvia instilled in their children which is naturally inherited in us all. This is a common thread that has sustained our family for more 150 years. This thread should empower each generation and create opportunities across a nation that is longing for peace, accepted diversity, and strengthened communities; all these attributes currently exist in the Davis fabric.
We encourage you to not only visit the site often, but also take the time to spread the word to all generations to become more engaged with the rebuilding and educating the Legacy that Jack and Sylvia started ~ a Legacy that should be CONTINUED not just shared!
The rest of the story is yet to be told. The remaining voices must be captured . . . What is Your Story?
SONS & DAUGHTERS
Malone Davis
Malone married Sarah Bryant. They had one daughter, Minnie R. Davis. Malone was a storekeeper and merchant but unlike many business owners today, he was compassionate. Malone extended credit to his family and neighbors who were going through difficult time. < Click Here for More >
Isabella Davis Scott Johnson
Isabella had five children: Nathaniel, Theodore, Lillie, Lula, and Phelix. She and her husband Ed farmed there and also allowed sharecroppers to cultivate a portion of the land. < Click Here for More >
Fannie Davis McKenzie King
Fannie married Jim McKenzie. They had four children: Hattie, Estella, Mary, and Philix. Fannie was a quiet, petite woman who was known for work ethic. She worked hard and expected those around her to work hard as well. < Click Here for More >
Ed Davis
He and His wife Henrietta had five children: Ed Jr., Sarah, Levi, Zetella, and Alberta. His youngest daughter, Alberta preceded him in death. After Henrietta’s death, Ed married Mary, who as affectionately known as “Big Mama”. < Click Here for More >
William Davis
William married Josephine. To this marriage, four children were born: Lendzy, William, Jr, Olivia, and Leon. William was an entrepreneur and farmer whose ingenuity and work ethic helped him to become a successful businessman. < Click Here for More >
Ira Davis
Ira was married twice. His first wife was named Melinda. From that marriage he had three children: Nathaniel, Emmett, and Willia Mae. Melinda died at an early age. After her death, Ira married Eva Andrews. To this marriage eight children were born: Wilmer, Helen, Catherine, James, Leora, Jeffrey, Herman, and Eula Mae. Ira was a farmer who although largely self-taught was an avid reader. He loved reading his Bible. < Click Here for More >
Matthew Davis
Matthew married Virginia. They had ten children: Mattester, Albert, Larnzie, Louis, Elleria, Jack, Della Mae, Handy Lee, Addie Mae, Stella, and Louise. Matthew was widely known for his gift of organization and detail. Mathew was also known for his keen sense of humor and profound wisdom. < Click Here for More >
Lottie Davis Bush Hatfield Sims
She married Cato Bush and to that union three children were born, John, Denise, and Esiah. .John, and Dennis left home at an early age and little is known of their whereabouts. Esiah died in 1947. In the tradition of many of Jack and Sylvia’s children, Lottie was a businesswoman. < Click Here for More >
Leslie Davis
Leslie married Susiana Bush. Four children were born to this marriage: Juanita, Luetta, Timothy, and Mittie. Leslie was an industrious man; he also maintained a garden, kept pigs and chickens. Leslie moved his family to Mobile, Alabama seeking educational opportunities. < Click Here for More >
Benjamin Davis
Benjamin married Laura. Eleven children were born to this marriage: Annie Mae, Samuel, Addie, Lorenzo, Jimmie, Burel Lee, Malone, Juanita, Lillie Mae, Frank, and Benjamin Jr. Ben’s love of the soil and wanting opportunity for his family led him to settle in Louisiana. < Click Here for More >
Sam Matheson
Sam married Elizabeth Scott and had the following children: Virginia, Arlean, Zenobia, Walter (Rivers), Alexander (Jack), Lucille, Aldonia, William (Bill), Louvicou (Mack), Henry (Clay), McKinley, Joseph, Solomon and Benjamin (Bennie). < Click Here for More >