Margaret Leeanna Chambers
(1862 - 1890)
Margaret Leeanna, daughter of Daniel Gools Chambers & Mary Frances Taylor, was born May 5, 1862 Fayette Co TN, died July 3, 1890 Fayette Co TN & buried at Chambersville Cemetery, Fayette Co TN.
Married: Mack Wilson Davis 1880 in Fayette Co TN. He is the son of William Davis & was born Feb 27, 1855 TN, died Mar 6, 1948 Fayette Co TN & buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Fayette Co TN.
Occupation: Farmer
Children of Margaret & Mack:
1. William Daniel "Willie"/"Babe" born Nov 6, 1881 Fayette Co TN.
2. Henry Little "Buddy" born Feb 18, 1883 Fayette Co TN, died Oct 16, 1918 Fayette Co TN & buried at Mt Olive Cemetery, Fayette Co TN.
Married: Lela M. Lewis 1905 Fayette Co TN. She is the daughter of John & Florida Lewis & was born May 28, 1887TN, died Jul 20, 1962 Fayette Co TN & buried at Mt Olive Cemetery, Fayette Co TN.
Children: Carrie & Estelle
3. Mary Ann Taylor "Annie" born Dec 28, 1884 Fayette Co TN.
4. Effie Elva born Dec 26, 1886 Fayette Co TN.
5. Frank Louis born May 28, 1889 Fayette Co TN, died Jun 15, 1942 Fayette Co TN & buried at Mt Olive Cemetery.
Married: Ada Smalley 1910 Fayette Co TN. She is the daughter of Petree Smalley & was born Dec 1888 TN.
Children: Berry Laverne, Frankie, Addie L., Opal, Pauline, Evelyn & Jack.
Notes:
1. Aug 11, 1870 Fayette Co TN census record shows Daniel Chambers age 35, Mary F. age 28, Martha age 9, Margret age 7, Thos B. age 5 & Manda age 3 on their farm in District 15, P.O. LaGrange. Their real estate is valued at $1000 and personal property valued at $200. (pg 489a, #1236)
2. June 14, 1880 Fayette Co TN census record shows Daniel Chambers age 45, Mary age 38, Martha Frances age 20, Margaret age 17, Thomas age 14 & Amanda age 13 living in District 15. Daniel is a farmer. (pg 496a, #178)
3. June 8, 1900 Fayette Co TN census record shows Mack Davis age 40, Martha age 38, William age 19, Henry age 18, Annie age 15, Effie age 14, Frank age 9, Mackie age 6, Chambers age 6, Fannie age 4 & Verna age 1 living in District 15. They had been married 20 years, had 9 children with 9 living. The 4 oldest children attended school. Mack is a farmer. (pg 301b, #94)
4. Apr 19, 1910 Fayette Co TN census record shows Mack age 55, Martha age 49, Mackie age 17, Chambers age 15, Fannie age 13, Verna age 11, Josie age 9, his sister Rebecca age 52 on their farm in District 15. They had 5 children with 5 living. Chambers, Fannie & Verna attended school. (pg 111b, #59)
5. Apr 27, 1910 Fayette Co TN census record shows Henry L. Davis age 27, Lela age 26, Carrie age 3 & Estelle age 10 months on their farm in District 14. It is noted that they had been married 5 years, had 2 children both living. (pg 103a, #205)
6. Jun 5, 1917 WWI Draft registration card shows Frank L. Davis to be of medium height, medium build, blue eyes & brown hair. He was a farmer in Somerville TN area & was "short in leg".
7. Sep 12, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card shows Henry L. Davis being of medium height, small build, blue eyes & dark hair. He was a farmer in the Somerville TN area.
8. Jan 15, 1920 Fayette Co TN census record shows John Lewis age 59, Florida age 62, Lela Davis age 32 & a widow, & Carrie age 13 living in District 15. John is a farmer. He was born in NC, Florida in MS, Lela & Carrie in TN. (pg 267a, #63)
9. Jan 17, 1920 Fayette Co TN census record shows Mack Davis age 64, Fannie age 59, Mackie age 27, Fannie Belle age 21, Verna age 20, Joseie age 17 & his sister Rebecca age 65 living in District 15. All were born in TN. Mack & Mackie are farmers & Fannie Belle is a school teacher. (pg 267b, #70)
10. Jan 22, 1920 Hardeman Co TN census record shows Frankie L. Davis age 32, Ada age 31, Laverne age 10, Frankie age 8, Addie L. age 6 & Opal age 4 living in District 3. Frankie is a farmer and Ada & Laverne are working as farm laborers. (pg 82b, #113)
11. Apr 21, 1930 Fayette Co TN census record shows Frankie Davis age 41, Ada age 42, Laverne age 20, Frankie Jr age 18, Addie L. age 17, Opal age 15, Pauline age 9, Evelyn age 4 & Jack age 1 on their farm in District 15. Ada, Laverne, Frankie Jr, Addie & Opal work as farm laborers. (pg 301a, #181)
12. Apr 24, 1930 Fayette Co TN census record shows John Lewis age 69, Florida age 76 & Lela Davis age 43 & a widow, living in District 15. John is a farmer. John was born in NC, Florida in MS & Lela in TN. (pg 302b, #206)
13. Apr 24, 1930 Fayette Co TN census record shows Berry Chambers age 64 & single living in District 15. He is a farmer. (pg 302b, #212)
14. Margaret L. Chambers-Davis is my 2C3R.
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