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Pocahontas Davis
Last updated 9 Mar 2024 in Johnson–Miller Family.
Individual
Born: Bet 2 Apr 1910 and 31 Dec 1910 in , , Louisiana, United States
Died: 1981
Father: John C. Davis Sr. (1880 – 1950)
Mother: Ellen Baptiste (1888 – 1936)
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 49, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source includes name ([Davis], Pocahontas).
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph, Pocahontas).
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USA)” [I haven’t visited this cemetery, but it appears that the old chain-link fence shown in the plot photograph has been replaced by an iron fence with concrete posts (headstone photograph and Google maps).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 (Pocahontas Joseph).
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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 49, dwelling 477
Comment Detail: Source includes age (9) and location (Louisiana). Using her age and the official census date of 1 Jan 1920 gives a birth date range from 2 Jan 1910 to 1 Jan 1911.
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source includes age (29) and location (Louisiana). Using her age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1940 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1910 to 1 Apr 1911.
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 (1910).
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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 (1981).
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Family #1
Spouse/Partner: Antoine Joseph (bet 1910/1911 – ?)
Married: ?
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 66,67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source identifies Pocahontas Joseph as the wife of Antoine Joseph.
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Child: {private}
Child: {private}
Family #2
Spouse/Partner: {private}
Married: ?
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 66,67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source identifies Pocahontas Joseph as the wife of Antoine Joseph.
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Child: {private}
Child: {private}
Miscellaneous Facts
Attributes
Residence: at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Education: completed 7th grade
Residence: at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Occupation: mangle loader in a laundry
Residence: at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 67, 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: 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.”
Reference Detail: Line 67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Apr 1940), occupation (mangle loader), and industry (laundry).
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.”
Reference Detail: Line 67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Apr 1940) and location (New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
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 49, 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: 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.”
Reference Detail: Line 67, household 14
Comment Detail: Source notes that Pocahontas completed through grade 7.
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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)
FOLLOWUP
Did Pocahontas marry Antoine Joseph in August 1942 in New Orleans?
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