Missouri (Scott) Davis (1821 - 1890)

Born 24 Dec 1821 in Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Allen Davis — married 24 Dec 1835 in Crawford, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 20 Jan 1890 at age 68 in Steelville, Crawford, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Missouri Scott was born on 24 Dec 1821 in Missouri, United States, daughter of Moses Scott (~1784–~1848) and Jane Webb (~1789–>1850).

Missouri (14) married Allen Davis (26) (born on 19 Jan 1809 in Christian, Kentucky, United States) on 24 Dec 1835 in Crawford.^[1] Their daughter was Mahala Davis (1855–1885).

In 1850, Missouri (28) was living in Harmony, Washington with her husband, Allen (41); her parents, John (11)Moses (8) and James (2); her brother, William (5); and Missouri Davis (30), and Sarah J Davis (13). ^[2]

In 1860, Missouri (38) was living with her husband, Allen (57); her parents, John (20) and James (11); her brother, William (14); and Missouri Davis (undefined), Mosses Davis (17), Mary Davis (9), Margret Davis (5), and Edwin Davis (1). ^[3]

In 1870, Missouri (48) was living in Meramec, Crawford with her husband, Allen (60); their daughter, Mahala (14); her mother, James (21); her brother, William (26); and Missouri Davis (50), Mary Davis (18), and Martha Davis (7). ^[4]

In 1880, Missouri (58) was living in household of Allen Davis (71) in Meramec, Crawford with her husband, Allen (71); and Missouri Davis (60), and Martha Davis (16). ^[5]

Missouri died on 20 Jan 1890 in Steelville, Crawford, aged 68. She was buried in Davisville Cemetery, Davisville, Crawford County, Missouri.^[6]

Research Notes

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
   citing Page: 14; Digital film/folder number: 007424346_002_M9C4-9BV; FHL microfilm: 000914147; Image number: 18
   FamilySearch Record: WGTN-Q2T2 (accessed 23 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9CT-THVN
   Missouri Scott marriage to Allen Davis on 24 Dec 1835 in Crawford, Missouri, United States.
2. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Harmony, Washington, Missouri; Roll: 421; Page: 175b; Line Number: 20
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #4198339 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Missouri Davis (30) in Harmony, Washington, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.

   Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
   Allen Davis	M	41	Farmer	Virginia
   Missouri Davis	F	30		Missouri
   Sarah J Davis	F	13		Missouri
   John Davis	M	11		Missouri
   Moses Davis	M	8		Missouri
   William Davis	M	5		Missouri
   James Davis	M	2		Missouri

3. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Franklin, Dent, Missouri; Roll: M653_618; Page: 792; Family History Library Film: 803618
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #40169828 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Missouri Davis in Franklin, Dent, Missouri. Born in Missouri.

   Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
   Allen Davis	M	57	Farm La	Kentucky
   Missouri Davis	F			Missouri
   John Davis	M	20	Plasterer	Missouri
   Mosses Davis	M	17	Farm La	Missouri
   William Davis	M	14		Missouri
   James Davis	M	11		Missouri
   Mary Davis	F	9		Missouri
   Margret Davis	F	5		Missouri
   Edwin Davis	M	1		Missouri

4. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: Meramec, Crawford, Missouri; Roll: M593_772; Page: 653A
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #5036816 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Missouri Davis (50), Keeping House, in Meramec, Crawford, Missouri. Born in Missouri.

   Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
   Allen Davis	M	60	Miller	Kentucky
   Missouri Davis	F	50	Keeping House	Missouri
   William Davis	M	26		Missouri
   James Davis	M	21		Missouri
   Mary Davis	F	18		Missouri
   Mahala Davis	F	14		Missouri
   Martha Davis	F	7		Missouri

5. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Meramec, Crawford, Missouri; Roll: 683; Page: 72c; Enumeration District: 056
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #48379208 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Missouri Davis (60), wife, Keeps house, in household of Allen Davis (71) in Meramec, Crawford, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Allen Davis	M	White	71	Married	Head	Grist miller	Kentucky
   Missouri Davis	F	White	60	Married	Wife	Keeps house	Missouri
   Martha Davis	F	White	16	Single	Daughter		Missouri

6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #77868222 (accessed 23 October 2023)
   Memorial page for Missouri Scott Davis (24 Dec 1821-20 Jan 1890), citing Davisville Cemetery, Davisville, Crawford County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Paul W. Sprous (contributor 47132727).