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Ellen Baptiste
Last updated 8 Mar 2024 in Johnson–Miller Family.
Individual
Born: Oct 1888 in , , Louisiana, United States
Died: 1936
Father: Henry Baptiste (1866 – bet 1900/1910)
Mother: Elisabeth "Lizie" ____ (1866 – ?)
census-us-1900-ps-la-orleans-116-19a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-116, sheet 19A (form/penned) or page 271A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 6 Dec 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 11 ⟩ District 0116”, image 37; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 574 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
Reference Detail: Lines 8-12, dwelling 392
Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩, Ellen). See research notes for spelling details.
census-us-1910-ps-la-orleans-203-23a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-203, sheet 23A (form/penned) or page 203A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 8 Mar 2024), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 12 ⟩ District 0203”, image 45; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624 (1784 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 4971637]
Reference Detail: Lines 30-41, dwelling 493, family 539
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Baptiste, Ellen).
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 47, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source includes name ([Davis, ] Ellen).
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"
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Ellen Baptiste).
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.]
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Ellen Davis).
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”
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (⟨spelling⟩ ⟨spelling Davis). See research notes for spelling details.
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census-us-1900-ps-la-orleans-116-19a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-116, sheet 19A (form/penned) or page 271A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 6 Dec 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 11 ⟩ District 0116”, image 37; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 574 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
Reference Detail: Lines 8-12, dwelling 392
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Oct/1888), age (11), and location (Louisiana). Using her age and the official census date of 1 Jun 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1888 to 1 Jun 1889, which encompasses the given date.
census-us-1910-ps-la-orleans-203-23a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-203, sheet 23A (form/penned) or page 203A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 8 Mar 2024), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 12 ⟩ District 0203”, image 45; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624 (1784 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 4971637]
Reference Detail: Lines 30-41, dwelling 493, family 539
Comment Detail: Source includes age (21) and location (Louisiana [, USA]). Using her age and the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a birth date range from 16 Apr 1888 to 15 Apr 1889.
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 47, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source includes age (31) and location (Louisiana). Using her age and the official census date of 1 Jan 1920 gives a birth date range from 2 Jan 1888 to 1 Jan 1889.
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.]
Comment Detail: Source includes year (⟨conflict⟩). See research notes for conflict details.
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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.]
Comment Detail: Source includes year (1936).
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census-us-1900-ps-la-orleans-116-19a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-116, sheet 19A (form/penned) or page 271A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 6 Dec 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 11 ⟩ District 0116”, image 37; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 574 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
Reference Detail: Lines 8-12, dwelling 392
Comment Detail: Source identifies Ellen Baptist as a daughter of Henry Baptist. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
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census-us-1900-ps-la-orleans-116-19a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-116, sheet 19A (form/penned) or page 271A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 6 Dec 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 11 ⟩ District 0116”, image 37; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 574 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
Reference Detail: Lines 8-12, dwelling 392
Comment Detail: Source implies Ellen Baptist is a daughter of Elizabeth Baptist. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
census-us-1910-ps-la-orleans-203-23a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-203, sheet 23A (form/penned) or page 203A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 8 Mar 2024), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 12 ⟩ District 0203”, image 45; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624 (1784 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 4971637]
Reference Detail: Lines 30-41, dwelling 493, family 539
Comment Detail: Source identifies Ellen Baptiste as a daughter of Lizie Baptiste. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
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Family
Spouse/Partner: John C. Davis Sr. (1880 – 1950)
Married: ?
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 46-47, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source identifies Ellen [Davis] as the wife of John Davis.
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”
Comment Detail: Source identifies Elein Batiste Davis as the wife of John C. Davis.
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Child: John Crumber Davis Jr. (1908 – 1986)
Child: Pocahontas Davis (1910 – 1981)
Child: Margarete Davis (bet 1912/1913 – ?)
Miscellaneous Facts
Attributes
Residence: at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Residence: at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Occupation: cook for a private family
Residence: at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
census-us-1910-ps-la-orleans-203-23a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-203, sheet 23A (form/penned) or page 203A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 8 Mar 2024), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 12 ⟩ District 0203”, image 45; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624 (1784 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 4971637]
Reference Detail: Lines 30-41, dwelling 493, family 539
Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (April 15, 1910) and residence location (City of New Orleans, Orleans County[Parish], Louisiana State [, USA]).
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”
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: 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.”
Reference Detail: Line 47, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jan 1920), occupation (Cook), and industry (Private family).
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 47, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jan 1920), and location (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)
CONFLICTS
Birth Date: This database uses Oct 1988. The grave marker for Ellen (et. al.) uses the year 1889. (Her brother George's birth year is similarly off by 1.) [marker-davis-baptiste-joseph-1936-1951]
SPELLING
Given Name: This database uses Ellen. Her husband's 1918 draft registration appears to use the spelling Elein. [military-draftreg-john-davis-1918]
Surname: This database uses Baptiste. The 1900 US Census uses the spelling Baptist. [census-us-1900-ps-la-orleans-116-19a]
Surname: This database uses Baptiste. Her husband's 1918 draft registration appears to use the spelling Batiste. However, it is smudged in the first two letters. It might have been phonetically spelled, but the writer knew to add the final 'e'. [military-draftreg-john-davis-1918]
FOLLOWUP
Ellen's middle name may be Violetta and she may have been born 8 Jan 1888 in Orleans, Louisiana, United States. (check birth certificate on DGS 8357214, images 666, 667)
In 1920, John and Ellen's 3-year old nephew Alex Baptiste was staying with them. I don't have any information on the the names of his parents, though his father might have been Ellen's brother, Alexandre. [census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24b]
There exists a pair of NPRI marriage records for John C. Davis and Ellen Baptist. While there are a few small differences (none of which are serious problems), the effective birth date range for her is about 8 years before what I already have evidence for. In addition, the marriage year (1918) is after all of their children known to this database were born; this conflicts with Ellen being idenfitied as their probable (if not explicit) mother. The children could be explained if John and Ellen had a common-law marriage much earlier than the formal marriage, but her age would still be a problem. The actual certificate may be available from family search: DGS 4924368, image 738 and/or DGS 5170782, image 179, not available online. (U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964, Ancestry database, data only, no image)
census-us-1900-ps-la-orleans-116-19a: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-116, sheet 19A (form/penned) or page 271A (stamped); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 6 Dec 2023), “⟩ Louisiana ⟩ Orleans ⟩ New Orleans Ward 11 ⟩ District 0116”, image 37; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623, roll 574 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
Reference Detail: Lines 8-12, dwelling 392
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.”
Reference Detail: Lines 46-50, dwelling 477 (see also page 24B)
census-us-1920-ps-la-orleans-229-24b: 1920 U.S. Census, population schedule, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, enumeration district 1-229, sheet 24B (form) or page 147 (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 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 48; citing “Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 624 (of 2076), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”
Reference Detail: Lines 51-52, dwelling 477 (see also page 24B)
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.]
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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”
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