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Jesse Goss Davis Sr. and Nancy Mason had the following children:

     2   i.     Wilson Davis.
     3   ii.    David Jackson Davis was born 1817.
     4   iii.   John James Davis was born Nov 22, 1818 and died Sept 5, 1898.
     5   iv.    Jesse Goss Davis Jr. was born 1823 and died bef 1881.
     6   v.     Daughter Davis was born 1825-1830.
     7   vi.    Sarah Davis was born Feb 11, 1827 and died June 3, 1896.
     8   vii.   Hannah Riter Davis was born 1829.
     9   viii.  Mary Ann Davis was born 1831 and died 1915.
     10  ix.    Candus Davis was born January 7, 1832.
     11  x.     Benona L. Davis was born 1835.
     12  xi.    Nancy Serina Davis  was born in Indiana Nov 26, 1837.  Nancy died July 2, 1925 at 87 years of age.
     13  xii.   Elizabeth Davis  was born in Indiana 1840.  Elizabeth died bef 1881.
     14  xiii.  Tasey Lewis Davis was born December 14, 1842 and died April 4, 1874.




1  Jesse Gross Davis Sr.   1792 - 1859
.  + Nancy Mason          1798 - 1895
.     2  Wilson Davis ? the one that lived next door
.     +  Jemima Davis   1820 -  m. Posey Co., IN, March 13, 1838
....     3 Jesse Davis  1840
....     3 Henry Davis  1842 -
....     3 Mary Davis   1844
....     3 Nancy Davis  1846
....     3 Hannah Davis 1849 -
.     2  Jesse Gross (Goss) Davis Jr.        1822 - 1881
....     + Martha E. McClanahan      1823 - 1891
....     3  Martha Emmaline "Emma" Davis      Dec 1854 - 1944
.......     + Leright "Eli" Houchins   m. Jan 25, 1872        1851 - 1911
..........     4 J. C. Houchins  1872
..........     4  Minnie Mae Houchins      1883 - 1959
.............     +William Moy      
..........     *2nd Husband of Minnie Mae Houchins:      
.............     +Frank Chester White      1880 - 1946
.............     5  Robert Franklin White      1920 -
................    +Marjorie Fern McCormick      1921 -
................     6  Alan Leo White      1948 -
...................     +Carol Ann Mason      1948 -
...................     7  Tess Alain White      1970 -
...................     7  Sara Kristin White      1975 -
................     6  Gary Byron White      1944 -
...................     +Donna Reece      Abt. 1945 -
...................     7  Scot Byron White      1965 -
......................     +Valerie Ann Fiscus      1965 -
...................     7  Chad Franklin White      1968 -
................     6  Dale Robert White      1950 -
...................     +Carolyn Sue Fellers      1957 -
...................     7  Lauren Fern White      1989 -
................     6  Kris James White      1954 -
...................     +Sherry Lynn Milhollin      1954 -
...................     7  Zachary Ryan White      1978 -
...................     7  Kasey Nicole White      1978 -
...................     7  Laramy James White      1980 -
...................     7  Gentry Wyatt White      1986 -
.............     5  Thomas Jewel White      - 1977
................     +Opal      
................     6  Mary Lou White      
...................     +Charles Fulkerson      
...................     7  William Fulkerson      
...................     7  Bud Fulkerson      
................     *2nd Husband of Mary Lou White:      
...................     +Russell      
................     6  Nancy White      
.............     5  Veda Mae White      1900 - 1926
.............     5  Edith White      
................     +Gerald Azbell      
................     6  Rae      
................     6  Lucille Azbell      
...................     +Russell Mason      
...................     7  Sue Ellen Mason      
...................     7  Bonnie Mason      
................     6  Lauramae Azbell      
...................     +Bill Cox      
...................     7  Jeff Cox      
...................     7  Chris Cox      
...................     7  Daughter Cox      
................     7  Daughter Cox      
.............     5  Geneva White      
................     +Oscar      
................     6  Veda "Deanie" Oscar      
...................     +Richard Jones      
.............     5  Harold White      - 1959
.............     5  Helen White      - 1977
................     +Leo Espert Jordan      
................     6  Natalie Jordan      
...................    +Jerry Olsen      
................     6  Larry Jordan      
...................     +Phoebe      
...................     7  Tammy Jordan      
...................     7  Tim Jordan      
.............     5  Mildred White      
................     +Ernie Walls      
................     6  Arlene Walls      
...................     +Joe Coblentz      
...................     7  Cathy Coblentz      
......................     +Jeff McAdams      
......................     8  Shane McAdams      
...................     7  Liz Coblentz      
...................     7  Joe Jr. Coblentz      
................     6  Donna Walls      
...................     +Samuels      
..........     4  Thomas Goodman Houchins      1872 - 1934
.............     +Dora Ellen Hayden      
..........     4  Amelia Fraces Houchins      1875 - 1957
.............     +Grandville Bellamy      
..........     4  Flora Elizabeth Houchins      1877 - 1880
..........     4  Lawrence Chesterfield Houchins      1879 - 1880
..........     4  Anna Lumarah Houchins      1881 - 1927
.............     +Pervis Wiggs      
..........     4  Adelia Maude Houchins      1886 - 1918
..........     4  William Leroy Houchins      1888 - 1888
..........     4  Bertha Lee Houchins      1889 - 1951
.............     +Thomas McDonald "Donald" Sargent      
.............     5  Arnold Lee Sargent      1923 -
................     +Esther Jane Moehlmann      1924 -
................     6  Lynda Lee Sargent      1950 -
...................     +Joseph Frank Jr. Towles      1950 -
...................     7  Jeannie Towles      1974 -
...................     7  Daniel Hobie Towles      1977 -
...................     7  Karen Towles      1980 -
................     6  Randal J. Sargent      1951 -
...................     +Angeilka Erika Seuring      1954 -
...................     7  Michael Peter Sargent      1973 -
...................     7  Andrew Ryan Sargent      1979 -
...................     7  Jennifer Robyn Sargent      1981 -
.............     5  Mary Elizabeth Sargent      1926 -
................     +Second Husband      
.............     *2nd Husband of Mary Elizabeth Sargent:      
................     +Edward Daniel Veatch      1928 - 1981
................     6  Clara Marie Veatch      1953 -
...................     +Daniel Joseph Magee      1948 -
...................     7  Marisa Ann Magee      1977 -
................     *2nd Husband of Clara Marie Veatch:      
...................     +Michael Alan Griffin      1954 -
...................     7  Allyson Marie Griffin      1980 -
................     6  Lou Ann Veatch      1956 -
...................     +Byron Jerome Duncan      
................     6  William Edward Veatch      1959 -
..........     4  Jesse Harlow Houchins      1894 - 1948
.............     +Kate McIntyre      
..........     4  John Dello Houchins      1896 - 1982
.............     +Mayme C. Dejernette      
....     3  Thomas Feldon Davis                    1844 -
....     +  Sarah Melvina unknown
....     3  Elijah G. Davis                        Nov 20, 1845 - July 26, 1930
....     +  Lovina Jane Hurt    m. Nov 14, 1867    Nov 4, 1850 - Oct 29, 1924
.......     4 J. T. Davis                          1868 -
.......     4 M.A. Davis                           1871 -
.......     4 C.L. Davis                           1876 -
....     3  Salathiel Lorenza Davis                1855 -
....     +  Sarah Bement m. Dec 24, 1879
....     3  Christopher Columbus(Lum)Davis         1858 - 1894
.......  + Willie Ann Hailey m. May 29, 1879
.......  +2 John 'Dobin' McCandless
........... 4 Ella Davis 
........... 4 Maimy Davis
........... 4 Norman C. Davis                      1885 - 1921
............+ Nellie Ellen Hope
............    5 Earl Norman Davis       b.1911 - 1985
............... + Shirley Yvonne McGregor b.1927 - 
.................. 6 Stanley Lee Davis 
.................. + Sharon Rose Butler
..................... 7 Michael Robert Davis
..................... 7 Scott William Davis
.................  + Rita (Goode) Farraher
......................7 Kevin Paul Farraher
......................7 Janifer Lee Farraher
......................7 Branden James Farraher
......................7 Sean Patric Farraher
.................. 6 Steven Mark Davis
.................. + Sri Harini
......................7 Budhi Setiawan
......................7 Muhamad Ridho Basuki
......................7 Merlani Suci Handayani
.................. 6 James Earl Davis
.................. + Susan L. Scimia
..................... 7 Madeleine Nicole Davis 
..................... 7 Matthew James Davis 
............... 5 Ellen Davis                    b. Aug. 6, 1919  d. Aug. 21, 1993
............... + John Folkner                   b. Oct. 24, 1901 d. Nov.2, 1961
 ................. 6 Mary Catherine 
..................   + Edwin Morrow                b. JULY 1936     d. OCT 1997
..................... 7 Karen Morrow             b. 1954                     m. May 19, 1975
..................... + Dale See                 b. NOV 20, 1953
........................8 Benjamin See
........................8 Aaron See
........................8 Bryan See
..................... 7 Tim Morrow               b. DEC 26, 1961
..................... + Kim Felton
........................ 8 Brandon Morrow
........................ 8 Tylor Morrow
..................... + Barbara ( ) Morrow
........................ 8 Jacob ( )
..................... 7 Terry Morrow             b. JAN, 4 1956
..................... + Valerie Schrador
........................ 8 Natalie Jean Morrow
........................ + Greg
..........................  9 Bailey
........................... 9 Baby Boy
..................... + Mary Griffie
........................ 8 Bonnie Morrow
..................... + Jennie
........................ 8 Mikel Morrow
..................... + Lori from Mich
.................. + Owen Stark
.................. 6 Betty Lou Folkner
.................. + Elmer Reece
..................... 7 Marty Reece
..................... + Bulette ?
........................ 8 Dusten Reece
........................ 8 Derek Reece
........................ 8 Daniel Reece
.................. + Charles Perry
..................... 7 Debby Perry
..................... + Tim Caldwell
........................ 8 Michael Caldwell
........................ 8 Matthew Caldwell
..................... 7 Lisa Perry
..................... + Jeffrey Mesoros
..................... + Wayne Cox
.................. 6 Tommy Jay Folkner
.................. + Jackie Hayes
..................... 7 Tommy Jay Jr. Folkner
..................... 7 Anthony (Tony) Folkner
..................... 7 Paula Folkner
..................... 7 Becky Folkner
..................... 7 Robin Folkner Stillborn
.................. + Myrna
.................. + Linda from Arkansas
.................. 6 Jane Ellen Folkner
.................. + Michael (Mick) Clawson
..................... 7 John Wayne Clawson
..................... + Faith Wade
........................ 8 Alyssa Clawson
........................ 8 Johnny Jr. Clawson
........................ 8 Jacob Clawson
..................... 7 Kemberly Clawson
..................... + Jeffrey Keller
........................ 8 Cory Keller
........................ 8 Alex Keller
..................... 7 Lori Clawson
..................... + Larry Slagle
........................ 8 McKenzie Slagle
........................ 8 Mitchel Slagle
.................. + Bobbie Wetsel
.................. + Dallas
.................. + John Kramer
.................. 6 Paul Eugene Folkner b. Feb. 11, 1947 d. March 26, 1963 Eaton IN automobile
.................. 6 Larry Jo Folkner 
.................. + Alice Alva
..................... 7 Paul Folkner
..................... 7 Shane Folkner
.................. + Lisa Harris
..................... 7 Jason Folkner
.................. + Sonia Garret
..................... 7 Clay Folkner
..................... 7 Lucas Folkner
.......  4 Jessie 
..........  5 Vivian 
.............  + Henry Del Ave 
.  2  David Jackson Davis  12 Jan 1817 in Bardstown, Kentucky - 1878
.... + Lydia Wells    m. 1836     11 Apr 1816 - 12 Jun 1844
....... 3 Joal Davis    b. 1837
....... + Mary Unknown  b. 1848 m.1868
......... 4 Sarah Davis b. 1869
....... 3 Hanna Davis   b. 1839
....... + William S. Nixon  m. October 31, 1858 b. 1840 KY
......... 4 Joseph R. Nixon b. 1858
......... 4 Lydia Nixon b. 1860
....... 3 Nancy Davis   b. 1840
....... 3 Joesah Davis  b. 1844
....... 3 Jesse Davis   b. 1843
....... 3 Lydia Davis   b. 1843
....... 3 John Jasper Davis  January 03, 1838 Pike Co., Indiana - January 04, 1920 Shelburn, Sullivan Co., Indiana
.......... + Martha Jane Mattie Drew  11 Mar 1843 - 22 Feb 1908 dau of John Drew and Nancy Jones m. 2 Nov 1860 Boyle, Kentucky
............. 4 Sarah Hannah Davis, b. September 04, 1861.
............. 4 Mary Elizabeth Davis, b. May 25, 1863, Pike Co., IN; d. April 27, 1940, Shelburn, IN
............. + Camaralzamum Augustus Crow m. January 03, 1886, son of William Crow and Melissa Hardin.
................ 5 Elsie Mae Crow, b. March 20, 1895, Oakland City, IN; d. July 25, 1972, Terre Haute, IN.
................ + George Chester Barrows m. August 18, 1921 in Paris, IL, son of Edward Barrows and Naomi Cole.
................... 6 Betty Mae Barrows, b. February 10, 1935, West Terre Haute, IN.
................... + Denzil Lee Adams m. August 25, 1956 in Terre Haute, IN, son of Merit Adams and Helen Newton.
...................... 7 Connie Marie Adams, b. May 20, 1959, Brazil, IN.
...................... + James Matthew Tanksley m. August 18, 1979 in Brazil, IN.
......................... 8 Matthew Louis Tanksley, b. December 19, 1980.
......................... 8 Eric Scott Tanksley, b. August 15, 1985.
...................... + Raymond F. Rodenbeck m. March 04, 1993 in Terre Haute, IN.
...................... 7 Edward Stanton Adams, b. January 23, 1963, Brazil, IN.
...................... + Susan Renee Van Osdel m. June 21, 1986 in Indianapolis, IN.
......................... 8 Caleb Sterling Adams, b. November 13, 1989.
......................... 8 Isaac Gabriel Adams, b. July 15, 1991.
......................... 8 Hillary Louise Adams, b. July 15, 1991.
................... 6 Paul Chester Barrows, b. March 23, 1922.
................... 6 Mary Frances Barrows, b. August 10, 1923, Shelburn, IN.
................... + Forrest Vernon Rhoden m. October 1942
...................... 7 Forrest Robert Rhoden, b. May 26, 1943.
...................... 7 Marilyn Jeane Rhoden, b. November 11, 1944, West Terre Haute, IN.
...................... 7 Sandra Kay Rhoden, b. January 16, 1946.
...................... 7 Joyce Ann Rhoden, b. September 16, 1951.
...................... 7 Cristy Jo Rhoden, b. December 02, 1956.
................ 5 Clytie Maude Crow, b. September 04, 1886.
................ 5 Sadie Mabel Crow, b. July 05, 1888.
................ 5 Herbert Leroy Crow, b. September 10, 1890.
................ 5 Hillary Vernet Crow, b. February 23, 1895.
............. 4 Andrew Davis, b. February 15, 1867.
............. 4 Alonzo Garrett Davis, b. August 26, 1868
............. + Fannie R. Bristowe m.  Nov 3, 1889  Dec. 1868
................ 5 Thomas G  Davis Oct. 1890 -  Indiana  
................ 5 Gladis E. Davis  Aug. 1895-  Indiana 
................ 5 Orville F. Davis Aug. 1898-  Indiana 
............. 4 John Jasper Davis, b. March 08, 1871.
............. 4 Eva M. Bilderback m. April 19, 1894
................ 5 Clevona L  Davis July 1894 -   Indiana
................ 5 Hallice A. Davis  Feb. 1896 - Indiana
................ 5 Merle R. Davis July 1898 -  Indiana
............. 4 Flora Jane Davis, b. September 22, 1873.
............. 4 Charles Adams Davis, b. October 03, 1876
............. 4 William Bannister Davis, b. 6 Mar 1865. d. 4 Jun 1943
................ + Alice Jane Cochren   m. 17 Jun 1886  5 Mar 1867 - 6 Apr 1943
................... 5 Calista Agenes Davis
................... 5 Bessie Matte Davis
................... 5 Curtis Elbert Davis
................... 5 Claude Matthew Davis
................... 5 Clarence D. Davis
................... 5 Anna Ruth Davis
................... 5 Dorothy Davis
................... 5 Russell John Davis
................... 5 Leslie Charles Davis 
................... 5 Ruby Jane Davis   m. 4 Apr 1923  b. 23 May 1906 in Shelburn, Sullivan Co., Indiana - d. 19 Jun 1976
................... + Rev. James Edward Weems  1904 -
............. 4 Portman Davis  Oct. 1878
.... +2 Ellen Lavinia Farris (Leet) 1823 Illinois -  m. Oct 17, 1844
....... 3 Constance b. 1846 all in Indiana
....... 3 William   b. 1848
....... 3 Cass      b. 1850
....... + Lavina Cole  m. Oct 31, 1867 b. April 27, 1850 - d. Dec 14, 1880
......... 4  R. A. Davis 1869 -  Indiana 
......... 4 Siss Davis   1871 -  Indiana  
......... 4 Nelly Davis  1876 -  Indiana  
......... 4 Lucretia Davis 1879 - Indiana 
......... 4 Infant Davis 1880-1880 Dec 4, 1880. 
....... 3 Jasper    b. 1852
....... + Martha A. Slater
.......... 4 J.C. Davis  1874-
.......... 4 S. O. Davis 1876-
.......... 4 W. L. Davis 1878-
.......... 4 D. M. Davis Jan. 1880-
....... 3 Jane Luffrone (Srphrona) b. 1854
....... 3 Louisa (Leweozz) b. 1854
....... 3 James Buchanan   b. 1858
....... 3 Mary             b. 1861
....... 3 Sherman          b. 1863
....... 3 Susan            b. 1864
.  2  John J. Davis      Nov 22, 1818 - Sept 5, 1898
.  +  Elizabeth Black Oct 29, 1819 - Dec 6, 1887 m. Sept 6, 1838
....  3 Melissa  1840
....  + John Hunley 1831-Jan 12, 1865 Civil War wounds m. September 4, 1855
....  + John Brown 
......  4 David Davis     b. 1842
......  + Mary E. Unknown b. 1844
........ 5  Emery Davis   b. 1863
........ 5  Joseph Davis  b. 1866
......  4 Eli Davis     b. 1846 - Feb 1854 at 7
......  4 Delila Davis  b. 1848 -  in Indiana 
......  4 Elizabeth Davis b. 1849 - in Indiana  
......  4 Harriet Davis  b. 1852 - 
......  + Joseph Hurt  m. January 30, 1868   b. 1850-
......... 5 Theopolis Hurt 1869-  Indiana 
......... 5 Leonia Hurt 1876- Indiana 
......... 5 Stella Hurt 1879- Indiana 
......... 5 Clarence Hurt 1879- Indiana
......... 5 Flossie L. Hurt Nov 3, 1886 - 1888 2yrs old
......  4 Mary Davis     b. 1855 - in Indiana 
......  4 Scott Davis   Indiana Aug 9, 1856 - Nov 18, 1909
......  + Lydia A. Cooper Feb 12, 1858 - July 5, 1909  m. Dec 12, 1875 dau of William Cooper and American Brittian
......  4 Nancy Davis   b. 1860
.  2  Mima Davis  
.  2  Sarah Davis   m. Oct 25, 1846     Feb 11, 1827 - June 3, 1896
....  + Leright Houchins  Gibson Co., IN Oct 26, 1825 - Nov 8, 1893 son of Jesse Houchin+Elizabeth Clifford
....  3  J. Houchins d. Nov 13, 1851
....  3  Devore C. Houchins     1847 - 1933
.......  + Mary Pancake  m. Aug 31, 1869 1846-1888
.......... 4  Orie Houchins 1870 -  Indiana
.......... 4 R.E. Houchin  1873 -  Indiana  
.......... 4 Leonard Houchin   1876 - Indiana  
.......... 4 Bertha Houchin  1878 - Indiana  
....  3  Theodore P. Houchins   Sept 12, 1849 -
.......  + Julia Ann Simmons  m. Jan 8, 1870
.......... 4 Leright Houchin 1872 -   Indiana 
.......... 4 Melvina Houchin 1874  Indiana  
.......... 4 Viola M. Houchin Dec 3, 1874 - May 14, 1890
.......... 4 T.W. Houchin   1875  Indiana   
.......... 4 Alva T. Houchin Jan 28, 1879 - 1879   
....  3  Commodore D. Houchins  March 1, 1853 - Jan 15, 1913
....  +  Laura A. Burch  March 13, 1856 - Dec 25, 1929
.......... 4 Flora Houchin 1875 - May 1875.  Davis Cemetery. 
.......... 4 Thomas L. Houchin apr 1876-1876 Davis Cemetery. 
.......... 4 S. S. Houchin 1878 - Indiana  
.......... 4 Lumira Houchin 1880 -  Indiana   
.......... 4 Henry H Houchin April 5, 1882-1883  Davis Cemetery. 
.......... 4 Ralph B. Houchin July 16, 1884-1885 Davis Cemetery. 
.......... 4 America Houchin Beb. 22, 1886-1886  Davis Cemetery.
....  3  Joseph M. Houchins     1856 - June 8, 1858
.  2  Hannah Ritter Davis       1829 - 1903
....  + Joseph A. McCandless m. February 14, 1850  1826 -
......  3 William E.  1855- born in Indiana
......  3 Nancy L. McCandless 1857- Indiana 
......  3 John L. McCandless  1858- Indiana 
....  + *2nd Husband of Hannah Ritter Davis:  
....  + Jacob Hurt  
.  2  Mary Ann Davis     1831 - 1915
....  + James William Black b. 1826  m. Sept 23, 1847
......  3 Arilene Black 1850 - born in Indiana 
......  3 Nancy Catherine Black  b. 1851  
......  + Banister Drew m. Oct. 24, 1870
.......... 4 Lillie D. Drew 1875 - Indiana  
.......... 4 Ruby C. Drew a male 1877 - 
.......... 4 Ella M. Drew 1879 -  Indiana  
......  3 Sarah E. Black  1853-   Indiana 
......  3 Mandy E. Black 1855-  Indiana  Mandy is living with her sister 
......  3 Francis M. Black  1858-   Indiana   
......  3 James E. Black  1860-  Indiana  
......  3 Hester J. Black  1862-   Indiana   
......  3 America B. Black1864-   Indiana  
......  3 Albert N. Black  1868-  Indiana  
.  2  Candus Davis       January 7, 1832 -
....  + James Carter m.  April 11, 1847 b. August 23, 1827 KY. son of Jesse Carter+Sarah Elder
          Company I, 143rd Indiana Infantry
......  3 John W. Carter 1849 N.B. all in Indiana
......  3 Jesse T. Carter 1852
......  3 James M. Carter (deceased) 1854-BEF 1885
......  3 David N. Carter 1857
......  3 Sarah N. Carter
......  3 Mary C. Carter  1860
......  3 Henry T. Carter
......  3 Warren S. Carter
.  2  Benoni L. Davis       1835 -
.  +  Sarah Collins  m. Sept 25, 1853       1831
......  3 William H. Davis 1854 - 
......  3 John J. Davis 1856 -  Indiana 
......  3 J. E. Davis   1860 -  Indiana 
.  2  Nancy Serina Davis      Nov 26, 1837 - July 2, 1925
....  + John Collins  
.  2  Cyrissa Davis ?      1838 -
.  2  Sapphire Davis ?  
.  2  Elizabeth Davis    1840 - Bef 1881
....  + Henry Ashby  
.  2  Tasey  (Tasa) Louise (Lewis) Davis  December 14, 1842 - April 4, 1874. Nancy was living with them
....  + Jesse H. Clifford m. July 25, 1861  b. July 12, 1841 married +2 Ruth Lane 1855 m. August 14, 1876
        son of Allen W. and Susan (Moore) Clifford
...... 3 Joseph Warrick. Clifford 1863
...... 3 Mary E. Clifford 1865
...... 3 Sarah K. Clifford 1868
...... 3 Nancy Cordelia Clifford 1869-1870 
...... 3 Charley W. Clifford
...... 3 Tasa L. Clifford 1874-Sept 10, 1874

  

The Family of John Mason

John Mason was born 1771; and died 11-23-1846 in Larue County, Kentucky,  He married in Green County Kentucky, 17 March 1797, Hannah Hutchison a daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison.  The were the parents of the following children:

1.      Nancy Mason b 1--6-1798 Green County, Kentucky; d 1-9-1895, Pike County, Indiana, m. Jesse Dais b 10-3-1792 Nelson County, Kentucky; d 3-14-11859, Pike County, Indiana.  They are buried at the Davis Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pike County, Indiana.
2.      John Mason Jr. b.______; d 1845, lived Sonora, Hardin County, Kentucky, m 1st Matilda Spurrier (5 Children) m. 2nd Isabella Harriett (I Daughter).
3.      William Mason  b 1-10-1801 Kentucky; d 7-8-1891 in Pike County, Indiana, m Hulda Almon b 9-10-1807; d 11-1-1972.  They are buried in Blackfoot Cemetery, Monroe Township, Indiana
4.      David Mason b 11-15-1812 Green County, Kentucky; d 12-15-1889 Pike County, Indiana, m Polina Louisa Rhea b 1-24-1824 Hart County, Kentucky; d 8-29-1910, Pike County, Indiana.  They are buried in Blackfoot Cemetery, Monroe Township Pike County, Indiana
5.      Monroe Mason (no information)
6.      Thompson Mason (no information)
7.      Johanna Mason (no information)
8.      Elizabeth Mason (no information)


The Family of William Mason
A Revolutionary War Soldier
A son of John Mason Jr. of Botetourt County, Virginia


William Mason b -;d  2-25-1803

The children of William Mason:


1.      Jane Mason  m. 1785 John McCandless
2.      James Mason m. 7-28-1787 Sarah Feland
3.      Frances Mason m. Andrew Feland
4.      Elizabeth Mason m. Thomas Love
5.      Richard Mason m.  3-26-1793 Anna Davis
6.      Nancy Mason m. in Green County Kentucky, 10-11-1794, Joseph Hutchison, a son of Rev. Samuel Byron Hutchison and F. Porterfield
7.      Lettice Mason m. in Lincoln County, Kentucky 10-3-1796, Reuban Dunbar
8.      Margaret Mason m. in Adair County, Kentucky, 1785, Davis Chamberlain
9.      John Mason b. 1771; d 11-23-1846 Larue County, Kentucky; m. in Green County, Kentucky, 3-17-1897, Hannah Hutcheson, daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison
10.     Rachel Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky, 1029-1798, Ashberry Vanderver
11.     Mary (Polly Mason m. 5-13-1790 Nicholas Burks
12.     Thomas (Thompson) Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky 7-19-1803, Mary Fair
13.     Hugh Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky Frances Reynolds.

marriage facts :
Isaac to Malinda Davis, f. Hugh Davis                 18 Apr 1820
James Cain to Ann Davis                                3 Feb 1810
Peggy Flack to Henry Davis     f.Christopher Flake           1810
Mary Flack  to William Davis   f.Christopher Flake           1808
Philip Davis to  Elizabeth Herron                            1797
Joseph Richardson & Besy Davis                     th 28 Feb 1797
Elizabeth Herron to Philip Davis,                      9 May 1797
Mary Davis to Samuel Case      f.Giles Davis          21 Jan 1795
John to Sarah Davis, f. Anthony Litching (?)          26 Aug 1790
Jesse to Nancy Davis, f. Jesse Davis Sr.              29 Aug 1818
Jesse Davis is son of Isaac  Jr. b. 1760 Pr. Wm. Co. m.  ____
Isaac Jr. is son of Isaac b. 1723 m. Eliz. Kincheloe 
Isaac is son of Wm. Davis who m. Ellen Bland 
Warren to Molly Kincheloe, f. William Kincheloe       02 Jan 1787
Jesse G Davis  b. Oct 31, 1792
married Nancy MASON in Hardin Co., KY Dec 21, 1815. John Mason and Hannah Hutcheson.
b. in Kentucky Jan 6, 1795.  died Jan 9, 1896 Pike County IN, at 101 years of age.
mother's name was listed as Hannah Mayson. John Mason family, supposedly from Loudoun Co, VA.
Robert S. to Lucinda Mason, f. John Mason             22 Dec 1810



Edited from White Family Tree

.......     ?4  Minnie Mae Houchins      1883 - 1959
..........     + William Moy      
.......     *2nd Husband of Minnie Mae Houchins:       
..........     + Frank Chester White             1880 - 1946
..........     5  Robert Franklin White          1920 -
.............     + Marjorie Fern McCormick      1921 -
.............     6  Alan Leo White         1948 -
................     + Carol Ann Mason      1948 -
................     7  Tess Alain White        1970 -
................     7  Sara Kristin White      1975 -
.............     6  Gary Byron White       1944 -
................     + Donna Reece      Abt. 1945 -
................     7  Scot Byron White         1965 -
...................     + Valerie Ann Fiscus      1965 -
................     7  Chad Franklin White      1968 -
.............     6  Dale Robert White      1950 -
................     + Carolyn Sue Fellers      1957 -
................     7  Lauren Fern White      1989 -
.............     6  Kris James White       1954 -
................     + Sherry Lynn Milhollin      1954 -
................     7  Zachary Ryan White      1978 -
................     7  Kasey Nicole White      1978 -
................     7  Laramy James White      1980 -
................     7  Gentry Wyatt White      1986 -
..........     5  Thomas Jewel White                 - 1977
.............     + Opal      
.............     6  Mary Lou White      
................     + Charles Fulkerson      
................     7  William Fulkerson      
................     7  Bud Fulkerson      
.............     *2nd Husband of Mary Lou White:      
................     + Russell      
.............     6  Nancy White      
..........     5  Veda Mae White      1900 - 1926
..........     5  Edith White      
.............     + Gerald Azbell      
.............     6  Rae      
.............     6  Lucille Azbell      
................     + Russell Mason      
................     7  Sue Ellen Mason      
................     7  Bonnie Mason      
.............     6  Lauramae Azbell      
................     + Bill Cox      
................     7  Jeff Cox      
................     7  Chris Cox      
................     7  Daughter Cox      
................     7  Daughter Cox      
..........     5  Geneva White      
.............     + Oscar      
.............     6  Veda "Deanie" Oscar      
................     + Richard Jones      
..........     5  Harold White      - 1959
..........     5  Helen White       - 1977
.............     + Leo Espert Jordan      
.............     6  Natalie Jordan      
................     + Jerry Olsen      
.............     6  Larry Jordan      
................     + Phoebe      
................     7  Tammy Jordan      
................     7  Tim Jordan      
..........     5  Mildred White      
.............     + Ernie Walls      
.............     6  Arlene Walls      
................     + Joe Coblentz      
................     7  Cathy Coblentz      
...................     + Jeff McAdams      
...................     8  Shane McAdams      
................     7  Liz Coblentz      
................     7  Joe Jr. Coblentz      
.............     6  Donna Walls      
................     + Samuels      
.......     4  Thomas Goodman Houchins      1872 - 1934
..........     + Dora Ellen Hayden      
.......     4  Amelia Fraces Houchins              1875 - 1957
..........     + Grandville Bellamy      
.......     4  Flora Elizabeth Houchins            1877 - 1880
.......     4  Lawrence Chesterfield Houchins      1879 - 1880
.......     4  Anna Lumarah Houchins               1881 - 1927
..........     + Pervis Wiggs      
.......     4  Adelia Maude Houchins               1886 - 1918
.......     4  William Leroy Houchins              1888 - 1888
.......     4  Bertha Lee Houchins                 1889 - 1951
..........     + Thomas McDonald "Donald" Sargent      
..........     5  Arnold Lee Sargent              1923 -
.............     + Esther Jane Moehlmann          1924 -
.............     6  Lynda Lee Sargent            1950 -
................     + Joseph Frank Jr. Towles     1950 -
................     7  Jeannie Towles            1974 -
................     7  Daniel Hobie Towles       1977 -
................     7  Karen Towles              1980 -
.............     6  Randal J. Sargent            1951 -
................     + Angeilka Erika Seuring      1954 -
................     7  Michael Peter Sargent     1973 -
................     7  Andrew Ryan Sargent       1979 -
................     7  Jennifer Robyn Sargent      1981 -
..........     5  Mary Elizabeth Sargent          1926 -
.............     + Second Husband      
..........     *2nd Husband of Mary Elizabeth Sargent:      
.............     + Edward Daniel Veatch       1928 - 1981
.............     6  Clara Marie Veatch       1953 -
................     + Daniel Joseph Magee     1948 -
................     7  Marisa Ann Magee      1977 -
.............     *2nd Husband of Clara Marie Veatch:
................     + Michael Alan Griffin         1954 -
................     7  Allyson Marie Griffin      1980 -
.............     6  Lou Ann Veatch                1956 -
................     + Byron Jerome Duncan
.............     6  William Edward Veatch         1959 -
.......     4  Jesse Harlow Houchins               1894 - 1948
..........     + Kate McIntyre
.......     4  John Dello Houchins                 1896 - 1982
..........     + Mayme C. Dejernette



Reference Email of Betty Adams (dvideo@indiana.net)
and Joyce Truitt(Jtruitt@aol.com)



The Pioneer History Of Indiana states that Nancy used beds of native brush when they first located in Indiana then used skins of wild animals.
Later she raised geese and sold feathers to enable her to buy 3 40 acre tracts of land. After the death of Jessee she continued to live on the farm.

About 1890 she attended a GAR reunion held at her brother William Mason home.
Both had children who served for the Union in the War of the Rebellion.
She died in Pike County, Indiana 01-09-1895 She lived to 97 years old and was laid to rest by her husband Jessee ( Check on this her husband was supposed to named Gross Davis)
Just after her daughter was Tacy died , Nancy left land in a deed conveyance in Oct. 1874 to her grandchildren by. Jessee Clifford, 
Obit: Pike County Democrat, Fri. Jan. 17, 1876
Nancy Davis, the oldest person in this section of Pike County, Indiana died at the residence of James Black last Sunday she was the sister of William and David Mason Sr. who died a short time ago
She was 101 years old and was drawing a pension as a surviving widow of the war of 1812
( this statement is deceiving when at first she lived to be 97 years old )

Pike County Democrat
Jan. 24, 1896 pg. 1 reel #183456
Petersburg , Indiana, Pike County
Mes. Nancy Davis mention of whose death was made last week in the Spurgeon Items was one of the oldest persons in southern Indiana at the time of her death.


The Family of William Mason
A Revolutionary War Soldier
A son of John Mason Jr. of Botetourt County, Virginia


William Mason b -;d  2-25-1803

The children of William Mason:


1.	Jane Mason  m. 1785 John McCandless
2.	James Mason m. 7-28-1787 Sarah Feland
3.	Frances Mason m. Andrew Feland
4.	Elizabeth Mason m. Thomas Love
5.	Richard Mason m.  3-26-1793 Anna Davis
6.	Nancy Mason m. in Green County Kentucky, 10-11-1794, Joseph Hutchison, a son of Rev. Samuel Byron Hutchison and F. Porterfield
7.	Lettice Mason m. in Lincoln County, Kentucky 10-3-1796, Reuban Dunbar
8.	Margaret Mason m. in Adair County, Kentucky, 1785, Davis Chamberlain
9.	John Mason b. 1771; d 11-23-1846 Larue County, Kentucky; m. in Green County, Kentucky, 3-17-1897, Hannah Hutcheson, daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison
10.	Rachel Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky, 1029-1798, Ashberry Vanderver
11.	Mary (Polly Mason m. 5-13-1790 Nicholas Burks
12.	Thomas (Thompson) Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky 7-19-1803, Mary Fair
13.	Hugh Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky Frances Reynolds.
The Family of John Mason

John Mason was born 1771; and died 11-23-1846 in Larue County, Kentucky,  He married in Green County Kentucky, 17 March 1797, Hannah Hutchison a daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison.  The were the parents of the following children:

1.	Nancy Mason b 1--6-1798 Green County, Kentucky; d 1-9-1895, Pike County, Indiana, m. Jesse Dais b 10-3-1792 Nelson County, Kentucky; d 3-14-11859, Pike County, Indiana.  They are buried at the Davis Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pike County, Indiana.

2.	John Mason Jr. b.______; d 1845, lived Sonora, Hardin County, Kentucky, m 1st Matilda Spurrier (5 Children) m. 2nd Isabella Harriett (I Daughter).

3.	William Mason  b 1-10-1801 Kentucky; d 7-8-1891 in Pike County, Indiana, m Hulda Almon b 9-10-1807; d 11-1-1972.  They are buried in Blackfoot Cemetery, Monroe Township, Indiana

4.	David Mason b 11-15-1812 Green County, Kentucky; d 12-15-1889 Pike County, Indiana, m Polina Louisa Rhea b 1-24-1824 Hart County, Kentucky; d 8-29-1910, Pike County, Indiana.  They are buried in Blackfoot Cemetery, Monroe Township Pike County, Indiana

5.	Monroe Mason (no information)

6.	Thompson Mason (no information)

7.	Johanna Mason (no information)

8.	Elizabeth Mason (no information)
The Family of John Mason

John Mason was born 1771; and died 11-23-1846 in Larue County, Kentucky,  He married in Green County Kentucky, 17 March 1797, Hannah Hutchison a daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison.  The were the parents of the following children:

1.      Nancy Mason b 1--6-1798 Green County, Kentucky; d 1-9-1895, Pike County, Indiana, m. Jesse Dais b 10-3-1792 Nelson County, Kentucky; d 3-14-11859, Pike County, Indiana.  They are buried at the Davis Cemetery, Monroe Township, Pike County, Indiana.
2.      John Mason Jr. b.______; d 1845, lived Sonora, Hardin County, Kentucky, m 1st Matilda Spurrier (5 Children) m. 2nd Isabella Harriett (I Daughter).
3.      William Mason  b 1-10-1801 Kentucky; d 7-8-1891 in Pike County, Indiana, m Hulda Almon b 9-10-1807; d 11-1-1972.  They are buried in Blackfoot Cemetery, Monroe Township, Indiana
4.      David Mason b 11-15-1812 Green County, Kentucky; d 12-15-1889 Pike County, Indiana, m Polina Louisa Rhea b 1-24-1824 Hart County, Kentucky; d 8-29-1910, Pike County, Indiana.  They are buried in Blackfoot Cemetery, Monroe Township Pike County, Indiana
5.      Monroe Mason (no information)
6.      Thompson Mason (no information)
7.      Johanna Mason (no information)
8.      Elizabeth Mason (no information)

The Family of William Mason
A Revolutionary War Soldier
A son of John Mason Jr. of Botetourt County, Virginia


William Mason b -;d  2-25-1803

The children of William Mason:


1.      Jane Mason  m. 1785 John McCandless
2.      James Mason m. 7-28-1787 Sarah Feland
3.      Frances Mason m. Andrew Feland
4.      Elizabeth Mason m. Thomas Love
5.      Richard Mason m.  3-26-1793 Anna Davis
6.      Nancy Mason m. in Green County Kentucky, 10-11-1794, Joseph Hutchison, a son of Rev. Samuel Byron Hutchison and F. Porterfield
7.      Lettice Mason m. in Lincoln County, Kentucky 10-3-1796, Reuban Dunbar
8.      Margaret Mason m. in Adair County, Kentucky, 1785, Davis Chamberlain
9.      John Mason b. 1771; d 11-23-1846 Larue County, Kentucky; m. in Green County, Kentucky, 3-17-1897, Hannah Hutcheson, daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison
10.     Rachel Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky, 1029-1798, Ashberry Vanderver
11.     Mary (Polly Mason m. 5-13-1790 Nicholas Burks
12.     Thomas (Thompson) Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky 7-19-1803, Mary Fair
13.     Hugh Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky Frances Reynolds.
The Family of 


John Mason Jr. of Botetourt County, Virginia   
  William Mason b -; d 2-25-1803 A Revolutionary War Soldier
    Jane Mason m. 1785 
    + John McCandless
    James Mason 
    + Sarah Feland  m. 7-28-1787 
    Frances Mason 
    + Andrew Feland
    Elizabeth Mason 
    + Thomas Love
    Richard Mason 
    + Anna Davis m. 3-26-1793
    Nancy Mason m. in Green County Kentucky, 10-11-1794, 
    + Joseph Hutchison, a son of Rev. Samuel Byron Hutchison and F. Porterfield
    Lettice Mason m. in Lincoln County, Kentucky 10-3-1796, 
    + Reuban Dunbar
    Margaret Mason m. in Adair County, Kentucky, 1785, 
    + Davis Chamberlain
    John Mason b. 1771; d 11-23-1846 Larue County, Kentucky; 
    +  Hannah Hutcheson m. in Green County, Kentucky, 3-17-1897, 
       daughter of David and Hannah Hutchison
    Rachel Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky, 1029-1798, 
    + Ashberry Vanderver
    Mary (Polly Mason m. 5-13-1790 
    + Nicholas Burks
    Thomas (Thompson) Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky 7-19-1803, 
    + Mary Fair
    Hugh Mason m. in Green County, Kentucky 
    + Frances Reynolds.
.  Jesse Gross Davis  Sr. was born in Nelson Co., KY Oct 31, 1792.  Jesse died March 14, 1860 Pike County IN, at 67 years of age.   His body was interred in Spurgeon, Pike Co., IN, Davis Cemetery.

 He married Nancy Mason in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY, Dec 21, 1815.   Nancy was born in Kentucky Jan 6, 1795.  Nancy was the daughter of John Mason and Hannah Hutcheson.  Nancy died Jan 9, 1896 Pike County IN, at 101 years of age. Her body was interred in Spurgeon, Pike Co., IN, Davis Cemetery.  Consent for the marriage of Nancy and Jesse was granted by her mother on December 19, 1815. Her mother's name was listed as Hannah Mayson.

Just after her daughter Tacy died, Nancy left land in a deed conveyance in October 1874, to her grandchildren by Jesse Clifford.

Obit: Pike County Democrat, Friday, Jan 17, 1896 Nancy Davis, the oldest person in this section of the country, died at the residence of James Black last Sunday. She was one hundred and one years old and was drawing a pension as surviving widow of the war of 1812.  She was a sister to William and David Mason, Sr., who died a short time ago. Jesse fought in the War of 1812 in John Farmer's Kentucky Militia.   On September 28, 1850 the government passed an act awarding 80 acres of land as bounty for any survivors of the War of 1812.  On March 3, 1855 they passed another act allowing those same veterans an additional 80 acres of land. Jesse was awarded 80 acres of land on bounty land warrant 6274 and another 80 acres of land on bounty land warrant 46179. On March 9, 1878 the government passed an act allowing widow's of veterans of the War of 1812 to file for a pension.

In his pension file, on April 24, 1855, Jesse stated that he was 63 years old and a resident of Pike Co IN.  That he had served for the term of six months (Nov 27, 1814 to May 10, 1815) in the war of 1812 against Great Britain, that he had received bounty land of 80 acres and had legally disposed of it.  He was applying for his second 80 acres.

In 1878, Nancy filed for a widow's pension.  She states that her husband at the time of his enlistment at age 23 was a farmer about six feet, black hair, hazel eyes and had dark complexion.  She states that he was born in Nelson County KY and that they were married in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY by Martin Utterback a Baptist minister. She states that her maiden name was Mason.  From the date of their marriage to October 1819 they resided in Bardstown, KY (Nelson Co) when they moved to Gibson Co., IN where they remained about 20 years and then moved to Pike Co., IN where they lived until the death of her husband and where she still resided.

In the Tax lists for Hardin Co, KY Jesse is not listed in 1814.  He is listed in 1815 as owning one horse/mule worth $30.  He is not listed in 1816 or any year after.  According to Nancy's pension affadavit, they were in Nelson Co, KY right after their marriage.

There is a Jesse Davis that purchased land Aug 28, 1818 in Gibson County IN.  He also purchased land on Sept 11, 1821, January 11,1834 and March 30, 1836 in Gibson Co IN.  Buying land in the same parcel was Robert Clark Davis (Nov 14, 1818), Joel Davis (Sept 30, 1835) and William Ross Davis (Dec 12, 1834). It's possible that Jesse was related to these Davis's. There is a Robert Davis listed in the 1815 Hardin Co KY tax list.

Jesse is listed in the 1820 and 1830 Gibson County IN census.  There is a Robert C. Davis, William R Davis and David Davis listed also.

In the parcel next to one above, John Davis purchased land May 13, 1833 and July 31, 1836.

While living in Gibson County Jesse purchased land in Pike Co. IN on March 29, 1837.  He is listed in the 1840 census in Pike Co.

Jesse also purchased land in Pike County on Nov 25, 1848, July 14, 1849, Sept 21, 1850, and June 5, 1851 (used his Military Land Warrant).  In the same section of land his sons John J. and David J. also purchased land.

Based on the number of children listed in the 1840 census we have added those missing to our list.

In the 1850 census Jesse and family are in Pike Co IN in Monroe township. Their grandchildren Lydia and Josiah Davis (children of David Jackson Davis and wife Lydia ?) are living with them.  We know these are not Jesse's children because he states that his daughter Tasey Lewis Davis born in 1842 is his youngest daughter.  After Jesse's son David's wife Lydia died he had remarried so we assume that his mother took his two youngest children to raise. In 1860 Nancy is living alone with her children still in Monroe township after Jesse's death.  In 1870, Nancy is living with her daughter Tacy Clifford and her family still in Monroe township.

Jesse left a will dated Dec 21, 1855 in Pike County, IN. He only bequeathed land and/or goods to  his wife, his 4 youngest children and one granddaughter.  He named his son David Jackson Davis as executor.  His older children may not have needed support or he may have already settled land or money on them at an earlier date.   In 1860 the disposition of items was made based on Jesse's will.  He left beds to two of his daughters, his wife and his granddaughter. The value of his estate was approximately $3500.00.

In Sept 1881, an heirship deed conveying land to Jesse Clifford was filed in Pike County, IN . All of Jesse's children are listed: David J., John J., Jesse G., Benoni S., Candis, Hannah Ritter, Nancy L., Sarah and Mary Ann.

      Jesse Gross Davis Sr. and Nancy Mason had the following children:

     2  i.  Wilson Davis.
     3  ii.  David Jackson Davis was born 1817.
     4  iii.  John James Davis was born Nov 22, 1818 and died Sept 5, 1898.
     5  iv.  Jesse Gross Davis Jr. was born 1823 and died bef 1881.
      6  v.  Daughter Davis was born 1825-1830.
     7  vi.  Sarah Davis was born Feb 11, 1827 and died June 3, 1896.
     8  vii.  Hannah Riter Davis was born 1829.
     9  viii.  Mary Ann Davis was born 1831 and died 1915.
     10  ix.  Candus Davis was born January 7, 1832.
     11  x.  Benona L. Davis was born 1835.
      12  xi.  Nancy Serina Davis  was born in Indiana Nov 26, 1837.  Nancy died July 2, 1925 at 87 years of age.
      13  xii.  Elizabeth Davis  was born in Indiana 1840.  Elizabeth died bef 1881.
      14  xiii.  Tasey Lewis Davis was born December 14, 1842 and died April 4, 1874.

From:
Denzil Adams 

Generation No. 1
1. JESSE1 DAVIS was born October 31, 1792 in KY, and died March 14, 1859 in Pike Co. IN.
He married NANCY MASON December 20, 1815 in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY,
daughter of JOHN MASON and HANNAH HUTCHESON.
Notes for JESSE DAVIS:
Jesse Davis and his wife Nancy were pioneer citizens of Pike Co., Indiana.
At the age of 23, Jesse enlisted as a private in John Farmers Company in
the Kentucky Militia in the War of 1812.
He served from November, 1814 until May, 1815.
He fought in the Battle of New Orleans, Jesse was a cousin of Jefferson Davis,
or a cousin to Jefferson Davis' father, or his father was a cousin to
Jefferson Davis' father.
Jesse and Nancy were married by Baptist minister Martin Utterback in
Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky.
They lived in Bardstown, Kentucky until October, 1819 when 
they left for Indiana settling in Gibson County. In 1838 Jesse purchased 80 
acres of land, West half, of the North West Section 23, in Patoka Township, Pike 
County, for $500. There they moved in 1839. Jesse applied for bounty land under 
an act passed September 18, 1850. Whether it was granted is not known. Jesse and 
Nancy had 13 children. December 21, 1855 Jesse made his last will and testament, 
leaving most of his worldly effects to his dear wife, and to his minor daughters 
Tacy Louise and Elizabeth. He also willed to his daughter Nancy Serino part of 
his land provided her husband John Collens pay for the benefit of the other 
heirs. To his granddaughter Lydia he left one cow. His eldest son David J. Davis 
was named executor of the will. Jesse died March 14, 1859 at the age of 67. He 
was buried in the Davis Cemetery, Pike County, Indiana. A small gravestone was 
erected. References for Jesse and Nancy Mason Davis: Military and Pension 
Records of Jesse Davis No. 21, 295, Washington, D.C. Probate Court Records, Pike 
County, Indiana, Book 1, pp 137-138 Marriage Records, Hardin County, KY 
Inscriptions, Davis Cemetery, Pike Co., IN Biographical sketch of Nancy Davis in 
W.M. Cockrum's Pioneer History of Indiana (1907) pp 501-502 Biographical 
sketches, Goodspeeds, History of Pike and Dubois Counties Indiana (1885) pp 
417,422, and 468. Notes for NANCY MASON: Nancy Mason was born in Green 
Co.,Kentucky, January 6, 1798, the daughter of John and Hannah (Hutcheson) 
Mason. Her mother lived to be 111 years old. Nancy's grandfather, William Mason, 
rendered material aid in the war of Independence. The Pioneer History of Indiana 
states that Nancy used beds of native brush when they first located in Indiana, 
then used skins of wild animals. Later she raised geese and sold feathers to 
enable her to buy three 40 acre tracts of land. After the death of Jesse, she 
continued to live on the farm. About 1890 she attended a G.A.R. reunion held at 
her brother William Mason's home. Both had children who served for the union in 
the War of the Rebellion. She died in Pike Co., IN, January 9, 1895. Nancy lived 
to be 97 years old and was laid to rest next to her husband Jesse.





1. Jesse Gross1 Davis Sr. was born in Nelson Co., KY Oct 31, 1792. Jesse   Davis:Jesse Gross, Sr. (1792-1860)Ó 
died March 14, 1860 Pike County IN, at 67 years of age. His    Davis:Jesse Gross, Sr. (1792-1860)Ó body was interred in Spurgeon, Pike Co., IN, Davis Cemetery.

He   Davis:Jesse Gross, Sr. (1792-1860)  married Nancy Mason   Mason:Nancy (1795-1896)  in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY, Dec 21, 1815. Nancy   Mason:Nancy (1795-1896)  was born in Kentucky Jan 6, 1795. 
Nancy was the daughter of John Mason   Mason:John ( - )  and Hannah Hutcheson   Hutcheson:Hannah ( - ) . 
Nancy   Mason:Nancy (1795-1896)  died Jan 9, 1896 Pike County IN, at 101 years of age. Her   Mason:Nancy (1795-1896)  body was interred in Spurgeon, Pike Co., IN, Davis Cemetery. 
Consent for the marriage of Nancy and Jesse was granted by her mother on December 19, 1815. Her mother's name was listed as Hannah Mayson.

Just after her daughter Tacy died, Nancy left land in a deed conveyance in October 1874, to her grandchildren by Jesse Clifford. (see attached).

Obit: Pike County Democrat, Friday, Jan 17, 1896 Nancy Davis, the oldest person in this section of the country, died at the residence of James Black last Sunday. 
She was one hundred and one years old and was drawing a pension as surviving widow of the war of 1812. 
She was a sister to William and David Mason, Sr., who died a short time ago. 
Jesse fought in the War of 1812 in John Farmer's Kentucky Militia. 
On September 28, 1850 the government passed an act awarding 80 acres of land as bounty for any survivors of the War of 1812. 
On March 3, 1855 they passed another act allowing those same veterans an additional 80 acres of land. 
Jesse was awarded 80 acres of land on bounty land warrant 6274 and another 80 acres of land on bounty land warrant 46179. 
On March 9, 1878 the government passed an act allowing widow's of veterans of the War of 1812 to file for a pension.

In his pension file, on April 24, 1855, Jesse stated that he was 63 years old and a resident of Pike Co IN. 
That he had served for the term of six months (Nov 27, 1814 to May 10, 1815) in the war of 1812 against Great Britain, 
that he had received bounty land of 80 acres and had legally disposed of it. He was applying for his second 80 acres.

In 1878, Nancy filed for a widow's pension. She states that her husband at the time of his enlistment at age 23 was a farmer about six feet, black hair, hazel eyes and had dark complexion. 
She states that he was born in Nelson County KY and that they were married in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY by Martin Utterback a Baptist minister. 
She states that her maiden name was Mason. From the date of their marriage to October 1819 they resided in Bardstown, KY (Nelson Co) when they moved to Gibson Co., IN 
where they remained about 20 years and then moved to Pike Co., IN where they lived until the death of her husband and where she still resided.

In the Tax lists for Hardin Co, KY Jesse is not listed in 1814. He is listed in 1815 as owning one horse/mule worth $30. He is not listed in 1816 or any year after. 
According to Nancy's pension affadavit, they were in Nelson Co, KY right after their marriage.

There is a Jesse Davis that purchased land Aug 28, 1818 in Gibson County IN. He also purchased land on Sept 11, 1821, January 11,1834 and March 30, 1836 in Gibson Co IN. 
Buying land in the same parcel was Robert Clark Davis (Nov 14, 1818), Joel Davis (Sept 30, 1835) and William Ross Davis (Dec 12, 1834). 
It's possible that Jesse was related to these Davis's. There is a Robert Davis listed in the 1815 Hardin Co KY tax list.

Jesse is listed in the 1820 and 1830 Gibson County IN census. There is a Robert C. Davis, William R Davis and David Davis listed also.

In the parcel next to one above, John Davis purchased land May 13, 1833 and July 31, 1836.

While living in Gibson County Jesse purchased land in Pike Co. IN on March 29, 1837. He is listed in the 1840 census in Pike Co.

Jesse also purchased land in Pike County on Nov 25, 1848, July 14, 1849, Sept 21, 1850, and June 5, 1851 (used his Military Land Warrant). In the same section of land his sons John J. and David J. also purchased land.

Based on the number of children listed in the 1840 census we have added those missing to our list.

In the 1850 census Jesse and family are in Pike Co IN in Monroe township. 
Their grandchildren Lydia and Josiah Davis (children of David Jackson Davis and wife Lydia ?) are living with them. 
We know these are not Jesse's children because he states that his daughter Tasey Lewis Davis born in 1842 is his youngest daughter. 
After Jesse's son David's wife Lydia died he had remarried so we assume that his mother took his two youngest children to raise. 
In 1860 Nancy is living alone with her children still in Monroe township after Jesse's death. In 1870, Nancy is living with her daughter Tacy Clifford and her family still in Monroe township.

Jesse left a will dated Dec 21, 1855 in Pike County, IN. 
He only bequeathed land and/or goods to his wife, his 4 youngest children and one granddaughter. 
He named his son David Jackson Davis as  cutor. 
His older children may not have needed support or he may have already settled land or money on them at an earlier date. 
(See attached will transcription). In 1860 the disposition of items was made based on Jesse's will (see attached). 
He left beds to two of his daughters, his wife and his granddaughter. The value of his estate was approximately $3500.00.

In Sept 1881, an heirship deed conveying land to Jesse Clifford was filed in Pike County, IN (see attached). 
All of Jesse's children are listed: David J., John J., Jesse G., Benoni S., Candis, Hannah Ritter, Nancy L., Sarah and Mary Ann.

Jesse Gross Davis Sr.   Davis:Jesse Gross, Sr. (1792-1860)  and Nancy Mason   Mason:Nancy (1795-1896)  
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