James Marshall Davis

   Cause of his death was Myocardial Infarction.

  General Notes:

The 1900 Federal Census for Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, District 76, page 244A taken June 1, 1900 records James M. Davis (Sept 1889) livng with his parents, William James Davis (Dec 1869) and Sarah F. Davis (Nov 1868) and siblings Lillie (Jan 1887), Bessie M. (Jan 1891), Edward S. (March 1894), and Gracie W. (Dec 1896). They are in the home of Isaac (Aug 1844) and Sarah F. (Nov 1839) Davis who are named as William James' parents. Also in the household is an "Aunt", Martha E. Davis (July 1880). Martha is actually the sister of William James Davis. Isaac is a Manufacturer of R. R. Ties. William James Davis' employment is not recorded; however, he has been married to Sarah F. Davis for 14 years and they have had 5 children all of whom are still living. Isaac and Sarah have been married for 33 years and have had 13 children of whom only 3 are still living.

The 1910 Federal Census for Palmyra, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, District 90, page 246B taken May 5, 1910 records James M. Davis (Sept 18, 1889) living with his parents, William J. Davis (Dec 1869) and Sarah F. Davis (Nov 1868) and siblings Lillie (20), Bessie (18), Eddie (16), Gracie (14), Liza F. (7), Ernest (6), Luther George (8/12). William and Sarah have been married for 22 years and have had 8 children of whom 8 are still living. William is a Blacksmith with his own shop. Nearby (page 245B) is James' future wife, Loula Marks, living with her recently married sister, Ethel Gertrude.

The WWI Draft Registration Card for James Marshall Davis records his date of birth as Sept. 10, 1889 in Fluvanna Co., VA. His physical description is medium height and build with brown eyes and dark hair. He places an "X" for his signature as "his mark".

See general notes on his daughter, Emma M. Davis, for 1920 & 1930 census facts.

The 1940 Federal Census for Fork Union, Fluvanna Co., Virginia, District 33-7, page 58A taken June 1, 1940 records the widower James M. Davis (48 - VA) with his children Lilburne (12) and Luther (8) renting along Route 15 at $5 / month. Also in the household are James' son, William J. Davis (23 - VA) with his wife, Jessie (21 - NC) and their son Kenneth (8/12). James has completed no schooling and is employed as a laborer at a Saw Mill earning $900 last year working 40 weeks during the last year. William has completed 5 years of schooling and is employed as a laborer at a Saw Mill earning $900 last year working 40 weeks during the last year. Jessie has completed 7 years of schooling.


The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for James Marshall Davis dated April 27, 1942 taken in Farmville, Prince Edward Co., VA lists his date of birth as September 10, 1890 in Fluvanna Co., VA. He is living with his wife, Mrs. J. M. Davis, in Rice, Prince Edward Co., VA. He is working for Burrus Land & Plumber Company of Lynchburg, VA and his physical description is 5' 8", 164 lbs with brown eyes, black hair and ruddy complexion. He places an "X" for his signature as "his mark".

  Medical Notes:

Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014
Name: James Marshall Davis
Residence: Powhatan Co., VA
Occupation: Dairy Work
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 78
Birth Date: 10 Sep 1889
Death Date: 1 Dec 1967
Death Place: Powhatan County, Virginia
Burial: Red Lane Baptist Church Cemetery, Flat Rock, Powhatan Co., VA
Registration Date: 4 Dec 1967
Father: William J Davis
Mother: Sallie Mahone
Spouse: Vernell J Davis
Certificate Number: 1967035953
Informant: Mrs. Vernell Davis

James married Loula Mae Marks, daughter of James Marks and Ann Rebecca Kidd, on 6 Apr 1911 in Washington D. C. (Loula Mae Marks was born on 8 Mar 1888 in Virginia, died on 25 May 1932 in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottsville, VA and was buried on 27 May 1932 in Fluvanna Co., VA.) The cause of her death was Pellagra *.

  Marriage Notes:

District of Columbia, Select Marriages, 1830-1921
Name: Lula M. Marks
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Age: 23
Birth Date: 1888
Birth Place: of Fluvana Co., VA.
Marriage Date: 6 Apr 1911
Marriage Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Spouse: James N. Davis
Birth Date: 1890
Birth Place: of Fluvana Co., VA.
FHL Film Number: 2108513
Reference ID: 52523

James next married Vernelle Johnson on 10 Jul 1944 in Chesterfield Co., VA. (Vernelle Johnson was born on 23 May 1924 in Goochland Co., VA, died on 3 Oct 2000 in Virginia Beach, VA and was buried in Red Lane Baptist Church Cemetery, Flat Rock, Powhatan Co., VA.)

  Marriage Notes:

Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: James Marshall Davis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 54
Birth Date: abt 1890
Marriage Date: 10 Jul 1944
Marriage Place: Chesterfield, Virginia
Registration Place: Chesterfield, Virginia
Father: William J Davis
Mother: Sallie May Hanes
Spouse: Vernelle Johnson
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 22
Spouse Father: Willard Johnson
Spouse Mother: Alica Lowry