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sister Margaret married David Alexander, John's brother
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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:
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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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