The Family Tree Explained
Zachariah Davies, the grandfather of Logan and James Davies, was a Virginia militiaman who fought in the Revolutionary War. William Early Davies, their father, was a Methodist minister and grist mill operator. Logan Early Davies was born in Maury County, Tennessee, on November 11, 1824. James Baxter Davies was born in Maury County, Tennessee, on June 9, 1826.
In 1854, James Baxter Davies married Penelope Almeda Little. In 1855, Julius Augustus Davies was born. In 1857, William Little Davies was born. In 1859, Penelope Almeda Little Davies died at the age of 26.
Logan Early Davies married Frances Ina Davies on November 28, 1860. GillieMertis Davies was born on December 25, 1861. In 1863, Linnie Lee Davies was born. In 1865, Frances Ina Davies died at the age of 24.
On March 5, 1862, James Baxter Davies enlisted as a private in the 38th Tennessee Infantry at Morning Sun. He fought in the following Civil War battles: Perryville, Second Battle of Atlanta, Lookout Mountain, New Hope Church, Nashville, Peach Tree Creek, and Jonesboro. In May of 1865, James Baxter Davies returned from the war.
In 1865, James Baxter married Pauline Leake; she filed for divorce in 1867.
On June 17, 1904, James Baxter Davies died, leaving 596 acres, including Davies Manor, to his sons, Dr. Julius Augustus and Dr. William Little Davies (both bachelors).
December 21, 1924, Dr. Julius Augustus Davies dies, leaving one-half undivided interest in Davies Manor to his brother, Dr. William Little Davies.
In 1931, Dr. William Little Davies died, leaving 596 acres, including Davies Manor, to his cousin, Ellen Davies-Rodgers.
