Notes for James Davis

Notes for James Davis

********Listed with Daughter-in-law in 1850 Census************
!US Census 1850 (28 August) Pennsylvania, Fayette Co., Georges Township, Roll M432_779, Sheet 132, Page 67B, House No. 291, Lines 28-31: Catharine Davis (b. 1794 - 56 - in MD - WIDOW - Property Vallue $2500). OTHERS LISTED (born in PA) are: Mary Larley (b. 1835 - 15); Kezen Watson (b. 1843 - 7); and James Davis (father-in-law b. 1762 - 88 - NOTE: Listed as being an INVALID)

!Source for much of the information found here is:
Sam D. Lawson; 1929 Hiker Trace; Columbus, Indiana 47203-3541; lawson@@hsonline.net

James DAVIS, born about 1761 and who died on 10 September, 1850. I believe he came from Delaware.He was the last survivor of the Revolutionary War in southern Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, and also the largest, physical male in the county at the time. He was married to Keziah PHILLIPS, born about 1762-68, she died 20 June, 1816 (her tombstone says at age 48). They both died in Fayette Co., Pa. and are buried in the Woodbridgetown Church Cemetery near Georges Creek and Rubles Mill...Keziah (PHILLIPS) DAVIS' sister, Leah (PHILLIPS) STURGIS, wife of John STURGIS, is buried there in the SAME cemetery. James DAVIS was living at Valley Forge, Pa. "with an uncle" when General Washington wintered his troops there during the Revolution. James DAVIS drew a pension, albeit a small one, approved 14 March, 1835 (Laws of Pennsylvania, 1834-35, pp.71-72), Penna Act# 51.