Lt. John Kinnear Davidson, Jr.

Notes:

OBITUARY

News-Gazette, Lexington,Virginia; 31 October 1984

John Kinnear Davidson of Hampton died on Friday in the veterans hospital in Hampton. He was 58.

Mr. Davidson was married to Nancy Ragan Davidson. He was born in Lexington on April 10, 1926, and was the son of the late John Kinnear Davidson and Alice Sterrett Davidson.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hampton and was the manager of the body shop at Nick Allen Buick.

Mr. Davidson was a graduate of Washington and Lee University. He received his master's degree from the University of Virginia.

He was a prisoner of war in World War II and recipient of the Purple Heart. He served in Europe during the Korean conflict.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Jean D. McCroba of Macon, Ga., and Lucy D. Blackwood of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, John K. Davidson III of Smithfield and Allen R. Davidson of Richmond; one sister, Mrs. Cornelia Kraft of Islip, N.Y., and one brother, Frank Davidson of Texas, and five grandchildren.

The Rev. D. Holmes Irving conducted the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday in the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: John Kinnear Davidson
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1926
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119499438

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: John K Davidson Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 58
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1926
Death Date: 26 Oct 1984
Death Place: Hampton, Hampton (Ind. City), Virginia
Registration Date: 2 Nov 1984
Father: John Kinnear Davidson Sr
Mother: Alice Sterrett
Spouse: Nancy Ragan Davidson
Military Status: Yes

John married Nancy Ragan. [Group Sheet]

1. John Kinnear Davidson, III
2. Allan R. Davidson
3. Jean Davidson
4. Lucy Davidson

Notes:

OBITUARY

News-Gazette, Lexington,Virginia; 10 August 1960

John Kinnear Davidson, 71, of 611 Stonewall Street, Lexington, died suddenly at his home August 3. He was born in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Sarah Brown and William E. Davidson.

Mr. Davidson was a member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church and he was one of the oldest members of the City Lodge No. 67 A.F. & A.M.

Mr. Davidson was the first manager of the Lexington "ABC" store which opened in 1934. He resigned in April of 1959 just a short time before completing 25 years in this position. He was assisted by Charles Agor and Elsworth Leech.

Surviving are his wife; Mrs. Alice Sterrett Davidson, Lexington, one daughter; Mrs. Cornella D. Kraft, Bay Shore, N.Y.; three sons: William C. Davidson; Orland Park, Ill., John K. Davidson Jr., Roanoke, Frank S. Davidson, Johnson City, N.Y. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the graveside in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery August 5 at 11 a.m.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: John Kinnear Davidson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 Mar 1889
Birth Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Father: William Effiah Davidson
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Brown

Buried:
Grave location and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119498696

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: John Kinnear Davidson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 71
Birth Date: 2 Mar 1889
Death Date: 3 Aug 1960
Death Place: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Registration Date: 9 Aug 1960
Father: William E Davidson
Mother: Susan Brown
Spouse: Alice Sterrett Davidson

John married Alice Graham Sterrett. Alice (daughter of Madison McClung Sterrett and Annie Laura Smith) was born 29 Aug 1892, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 02 May 1981, Lexington, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexington, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Allie Sterrett
Age: 3 [8]
Birth Date: Aug 1896 [1892]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Mack M Sterrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Laura Sterrett
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Mack M Sterrett 32
Laura Sterrett 23 [33]
Cornelia S Sterrett 12
Reed Sterrett 10
Isabel Sterrett 9
Allie Sterrett 8
Frank Sterrett 6
Edward Sterrett 3
Mack M Sterrett 1
Margarett Jarvis 24 [servant]
Margarett Jarvis 11 months
Frank Jarvis 3

1920 Census
Name: Alice Sterrett
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Richmond Lee Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
Street: Seminiary Ave
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Laura Sterrett
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: None
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Laura Sterrett 53
Alice Sterrett 27
W Frank Sterrett 25
F Walter Sterrett 19
Eddie Coleman 19
Ellen Griffin 30
Willie Hallen 19
John Coley 29

1930 Census
Name: Alice S Davidson [Alice S Sterrett]
Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker: Yes
Home in 1930: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street address: Monroe Park
House Number in Cities or Towns: 7
Age at First Marriage: 32
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
John K Davidson 41
Alice S Davidson 38
Martha E Davidson 13
William C Davidson 12
John K Davidson 4
Cornelia Davidson 2 years 6 months
Frank S Davidson 7 months
Laura Sterrett 63

1940 Census
Name: Alice S Davidson
Age: 47
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street: Rd 09
House Number: 611
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year
Household Members:
John K Davidson 57
Alice S Davidson 47
John K Davidson 14
Cornelia Davidson 12
Frank S Davidson 10

OBITUARY

News-Gazette, Lexington, Virginia; 6 May 1982

Alice Sterrett Davidson of Lexington died Sunday in Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

A native of Rockbridge County and a graduate of Madison College. Mrs. Davidson started her teaching career in the public school system of Richmond. She later taught for many years in the schools of Rockbridge County and Buena Vista.

During World War I, she served with the YMCA in France and was a member of the Women's Overseas League.

Mrs. Davidson was the daughter of the late M. M. Sterrett and Annie Smith Sterrett. She was the wife of the late John K. Davidson.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cornelia D. Kraft of Islip, New York; two sons John K. Davidson, Jr. of Hampton and Frank S. Davidson of Austin, Travis County, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Isabel S. Anderson of Staunton; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Buried:
Grave location and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119497668

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Alice Sterrett Davidson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 88
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1892
Death Date: 3 May 1981
Death Place: Lexington, Virginia
Registration Date: 5 May 1981
Father: M M Sterrett
Mother: Annie Laurie Smith
Spouse: John K Davidson Sr

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Madison M Sterrett
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1858
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6/12

1900 Census
Name: Mack M Sterrett
Age: 32
Birth Date: Nov 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Laura Sterrett
Marriage Year: 1884
Years Married: 16
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Mack M Sterrett 32
Laura Sterrett 23 [33]
Cornelia S Sterrett 12
Reed Sterrett 10
Isabel Sterrett 9
Allie Sterrett 8
Frank Sterrett 6
Edward Sterrett 3
Mack M Sterrett 1
Margarett Jarvis 24 [servant]
Margarett Jarvis 11 months
Frank Jarvis 3

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photos:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41340489

Madison married Annie Laura Smith. Annie was born 08 Oct 1866, Augusta Co. VA; died 27 Feb 1936, Badin, Stanly Co. NC; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Laura Sterrett
Age: 23 [33]
Birth Date: Oct 1886 [1866]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mack M Sterrett
Marriage Year: 1884
Years Married: 16
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 7
Mother: How many children: 7
Household Members:
Mack M Sterrett 32
Laura Sterrett 23 [33]
Cornelia S Sterrett 12
Reed Sterrett 10
Isabel Sterrett 9
Allie Sterrett 8
Frank Sterrett 6
Edward Sterrett 3
Mack M Sterrett 1
Margarett Jarvis 24 [servant]
Margarett Jarvis 11 months
Frank Jarvis 3

1920 Census
Name: Laura Sterrett
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Richmond Lee Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
Street: Seminiary Ave
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: None
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Laura Sterrett 53
Alice Sterrett 27
W Frank Sterrett 25
F Walter Sterrett 19
Eddie Coleman 19
Ellen Griffin 30
Willie Hallen 19
John Coley 29

1930 Census
Name: Laura Sterreth [Sterrett]
Birth Year: abt 1867
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law (Mother)
Home in 1930: Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia
Street address: Monroe Park
House Number in Cities or Towns: 7
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
John K Davidson 41
Alice S Davidson 38
Martha E Davidson 13
William C Davidson 12
John K Davidson 4
Kinnear Davidson 2 years 6 months
Frank S Davidson 7 months
Laura Sterrett 63

CITY DIRECTORIES

Publication Title: Richmond, Virginia, City Directory, 1925
Name: Laura Sterrett
Gender: Female
Residence Year: 1925
Residence Place: Richmond, Virginia
Occupation: Matron, Union Theological Seminary
Spouse: M M Sterrett [deceased]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41340512

Died:
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Name: Mrs Annie Sama Stenett [Annie Laura Sterrett]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 69
Birth Date: 8 Oct 1866
Birth Place: Agusta County, Virginia, United States
Death Date: 27 Feb 1936
Death Location: Badin, Stanly
Father's name: James B Smith
Mother's name: Camelia Wallace
Informant: Rev. A. S. Anderson [son-in-law]

Name: Annie L Sterrett
Race: White
Age: 69
Date of Birth: 1867
Date of Death: 27 Feb 1936
Death County: Stanly
Death State: North Carolina
Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: James R Sterrett
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: James R Sterrett
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44096957

James married Rebecca Alexander Willson 16 May 1842, Rockbridge Co. VA. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Willson and Phoebe TATE) was born 27 Jul 1828, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 19 Jun 1889, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Rebecca A Sterrett
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: Rebecca Sterrett
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months

1880 Census
Name: Rebecca Sterrett
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Rebecca Sterrett 50
Frank L. Sterrett 20
Tate Sterrett 18
Reed Sterrett 16
James Sterrett 10 [grandson]
Joseph Sterrett 7 [grandson]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44097033

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013
Name: Rebecca Wilson
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 16 May 1842
Marriage Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Spouse: James R. Sterrett
FHL Film Number: 33799
Reference ID: p. 45