Source Citations for John C. Davis Sr.

The source descriptions are noted at the top of the page. Following them are detailed citation references.

Note that these are only source citations and reference details, and do not necessarily establish a fact beyond dispute. They are, however, sufficient (either individually or in combination) to make the compiler believe the associated facts are true.

Source Citations

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a: 1920 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-229, sheet 24A (form) or page 147 (stamped); 1920 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 Sep 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 13 ⟩ District 0229”, image 47; citing “Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 624 (of 2076), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b: 1940 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 36-317, sheet 1B; 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 Oct 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans ⟩ 36-317”, image 2; citing “Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1430 (of 4643), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

death-john-davis-1986: Certificate of Death for John Crumber Davis (1986); Washington, U.S., Death Index, 1940-2017, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 Sep 2023), image 3599; citing "Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1940-1996. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington; state file number 6-26612, local file number 7932"

marker-davis-baptiste-joseph-1936-1951: Gravestone of Ellen Davis (1936), George Baptiste (1938), John Davis, Sr. (1950), and Pocahontas Joseph (1951); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 4 Oct 2023), memorial IDs 71923488 (Ellen), 71923612 (George), 71923649 (John), and 71923715 (Pocahontas), headstone photograph uploaded 13 Jul 2020 by RMG to Pocahontas’ memorial, plot photograph uploaded 24 Jun 2011 by Barbara Munson to all memorials; citing “Valence Cemetery (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA)” [I haven’t visited this cemetery, but it appears that the old chain-link fence shown in the plot photograph has been replaced by an iron fence with concrete posts (headstone photograph and Google maps). The plot appears to be located on the west side, approximately 5-6 plots north of the centerline and the building next to that wall.]

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918: Draft registration card for John C. Davis (1918); U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 8 Mar 2024), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ New Orleans City ⟩ 12 ⟩ Draft Card D”, image 52; citing “United States, Selective Service System; World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918; Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration; M1509, 4,582 rolls; Imaged from Family History Library microfilm”

Source Reference Details

Name Details

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a:

Reference Detail: Line 46, dwelling 477

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Davis, John).

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Davis, John Sr.).

death-john-davis-1986:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (John C. Davis).

marker-davis-baptiste-joseph-1936-1951:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (John Davis, Sr.).

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (John C. Davis).

Birth Details

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a:

Reference Detail: Line 46, dwelling 477

Comment Detail: Source includes age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (Louisiana). See research notes for conflict details.

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

Comment Detail: Source includes age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (Louisiana). See research notes for conflict details.

marker-davis-baptiste-joseph-1936-1951:

Comment Detail: Source includes year (⟨conflict⟩). See research notes for conflict details.

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918:

Comment Detail: Source includes date (May 26 1880) and age (38). Using his age and the registration date of 12 Sep 1918 gives a birth date range from 13 Sep 1879 to 12 Sep 1880, which is internally consistent. Both '8's in the year are somewhat poorly written.

Death Details

marker-davis-baptiste-joseph-1936-1951:

Comment Detail: Source includes year (1950).

Marriage Details

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a:

Reference Detail: Line 46-47, dwelling 477

Comment Detail: Source identifies Ellen [Davis] as the wife of John Davis.

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918:

Comment Detail: Source identifies Elein Batiste Davis as the wife of John C. Davis.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918:

Comment Detail: Source includes registration date (Sept. 12 - 1918), employer (P. Drake Sons [The name "Drake" is an interpretation of the written name -- which could also be Drauhe -- as is "Sons"), and location (N.O.[New Orleans], La).

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918:

Comment Detail: Source includes registration date (Sept. 12 - 1918) and residence location (N.O.[New Orleans], La)

military-draftreg-john-davis-1918:

Comment Detail: Source includes registration date (Sept. 12 - 1918) and residence location (N.O.[New Orleans], La)

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a:

Reference Detail: Line 46, dwelling 477

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jan 1920), occupation (driver), and industry (wholesale grocery).

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a:

Reference Detail: Line 46, dwelling 477

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jan 1920), and location (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana).

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

Comment Detail: Source includes historical date (1 Apr 1935) and notes the individual was living in the same location as on the census date (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana).

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Apr 1940), occupation (Truck driver), and industry (Retail Grocery Store).

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Apr 1940) and location (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana).

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

Comment Detail: Source includes completed grade level (8).

Research Notes Details

census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24a:

Reference Detail: Line 46, dwelling 477

census-us-1940-ps-la-orleans-317-1b:

Reference Detail: Line 70, household 14

marker-davis-baptiste-joseph-1936-1951:

(no additional information)