| Notes |
- ** See marriage notes for list of children **
- known as 'one-eyed' John Davidson
- ** See Davidsons-Fort in Misc-Docs-Pics **
-- ?? story says he and wife Nancy Brevard and all but one child in his family were massacred by Cherokee indians summer of 1776 ??
-- ?? death dates listed on findagrave are all after 1776 ??
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Found at findagrave.com on 6/6/2024
John Davidson Sr. VVeteran
Birth: 15 Feb 1750
Death: 25 Feb 1825 (aged 75)
Burial: Reeses Chapel Cemetery, McCains, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial #: 18489555
Bio:
Box tomb inscription faded.
Newer marker 2nd Major, NC Militia, Revolutionary War.
Inscription: Inscription on Tomb "Sacred to the Memory of John Davidson, who in the meridian of - - - life Zealously Espoused the Cause of Freedom - - - - in the memorable struggle of 1776 after securing liberty to his posterity, Retired and through - - - ong life realized the blessings in the peaceful persuits of - - - - - - - Agriculture - - - - - - - - - - - D - - - - At a good Old Age. Yielded to death - - - - - and has been intered on - - - - - - - - - - 28 Feb. 1825.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord
With Hope of Bliss her d - - - - - - - - - -
That Soul and Matter part - - - - - - - - - -
Illumes the Mansions of the Gra- - - - - - -."
Family Members
Parents
John Davidson 1709-1749
Spouses
Ruth Clements Davidson 1755-1792
Francis "Fannie" Bateman Davidson 1773-1832
Siblings
Col George Davidson 1728-1814
Elizabeth Davidson McLean 1741-1820
Children
Jane Davidson Neelley 1774-1844
Thomas I Davidson 1776-1824
Ephraim Edward Davidson 1785-1850
John Osimus Davidson 1790-1856
Ruthey Malinda "Ruth" Davidson Chaffin 1792-1847
Maintained by: Cathryn Hensley Sweeden (46918108)
Originally Created by: Judy B. Forgos (46854863)
Added: 2007-03-17T11:06:49.000Z
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18489555/john-davidson
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18489555/john-davidson: accessed June 6, 2024), memorial page for John Davidson Sr. (15 Feb 1750-25 Feb 1825), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18489555, citing Reeses Chapel Cemetery, McCains, Maury County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Cathryn Hensley Sweeden (contributor 46918108).
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sister Margaret married David Alexander, brother to sister Rachel's husband John
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found at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/u/r/Lisa-J-Hurley/GENE2-0025.html
1736. John Davidson, born Abt. 1705 in Armagh, Ireland; died Abt. 1790 in Davidson's Creek, Rowan County, North Carolina. He was the son of 3472. William Davidson and 3473. Elizabeth. He married 1737. Jane Morrison.
1737. Jane Morrison, born Bef. 1714 in Ireland; died Unknown.
Notes for John Davidson:
On Nov. 26, 1748 a grant of 650 acres was surveyed for John along Davidson's Creek in southern portion of present day Iredell County, NC. John and his sons fought in the American Revolution. John was a member of Safety and Correspondence, Rowan County, NC, 1774-1776. He was the Pack Horse Master under General Griffith Rutherford on the campaign against the Cherokee Indians in 1776.
1773 he introduced a bill to erect a permanent courthouse at Charlotte, but it was vetoed. ('The Olden Days" by Laverne Hutchins Bish)
One of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Came from Pennsylvania or Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland to Iredell County, NC about 1748 and resided near Center Church. Was a major in a NC regiment commanded by Col. Adam Alexander during the Revolutionary War. A monument in Charlotte, NC bears his name as a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration. (from World FamilyTreeMaker CD volume 9 tree number 0919).
More About John Davidson:
Military service: fought American Revolution with sons
Other/Misc.: see notes
Notes for Jane Morrison:
previously married, maiden name unknown
Children of John Davidson and Jane Morrison are:
868
i. Colonel George Davidson, born 1728 in Shankill Parrish, County Armagh, Ulster, Ireland; died 22 Sep 1814 in Iredell Co., NC; married Catherine Penelope Reese 1749 in Anson County, NC.
ii. William Davidson, born 10 Oct 1737 in Lancaster County, PA; died 16 May 1814 in Buncombe County, NC; married Margaret McConnell 01 May 1762; born 1738; died 13 Nov 1806.
Notes for William Davidson:
William was a major in the 4th NC Regiment at King's Mountain. After the Revolution, William and his family along with a group of settlers were the first to cross over the mountains and settle west of the Blue Ridge. They settled at the mouth of Bee Tree Creek. ("The Olden Days", Laverne Hutchins Bish)
First Senator in the Legislature of North Carolina, from the county of Buncombe. The County of Buncombe was organized in his home and the first County Court was held there. (World FamilyTree Maker volume 9 tree 0919)
More About William Davidson and Margaret McConnell:
Marriage: 01 May 1762
iii. Samuel Davidson, born 10 Oct 1737; died 1784; married Mary Ruth Smith; died Unknown.
Notes for Samuel Davidson:
Killed by Indians. Wife and daughters escaped.
iv. Thomas Davidson, died Unknown.
Notes for Thomas Davidson:
fought at Cowan's Ford, settled in South Carolina
v. John Davidson, born 15 Feb 1749/50; died 28 Feb 1825; married Ruth Clement; died Unknown. ********
Notes for John Davidson:
Also known as "One-eyed John" ********
vi. James Davidson, died Unknown.
vii. Benjamin Davidson, died Unknown.
viii. Rachel Davidson, died Unknown in near Nashville, TN; married John Alexander 1754; died Unknown.
More About John Alexander and Rachel Davidson:
Marriage: 1754
ix. Elizabeth Davidson, born 1743; died 1820 in near Nashville, TN; married Ephraim McLean 1761; died Unknown.
More About Ephraim McLean and Elizabeth Davidson:
Marriage: 1761
x. Margaret Davidson, died Unknown; married James Smith; died Unknown.
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