David Leon Davidson

Notes:

In her annotated transcription of the Yellowpine Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary indicates he was the Father of Diana Davidson, and son of Billy Theron Davidson and Merlene McDaniel. It was a double tombstone with Betty Helen Land Davidson.

Family/Spouse: Betty Helen Land. Betty was born on 25 Jul 1965; died on 18 Dec 1989; was buried in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her annotated transcription of the Yellowpine Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary indicates he was buried under a double marker with Merlene McDanield Davidsion. The back of his tombstore was inscribed, Son-David Leon - Grandchildren - Diana Kristine. There was also a military marker, Cpl US Army.

Billy married Merlene "Memmie" McDaniel. Merlene (daughter of Leon Reddick McDaniel and Vada Solly) was born on 9 Aug 1930 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Jul 2011 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 14 Jul 2011 in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
July 20, 2011, Page 14

Merlene "Memmie" Davidson, 80, died in her home Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011, after an illness. She was born in Yellowpine, TX, to Leon Redic and Vada Solly McDaniel. Merlene has lived in Hemphill all her life and was a member of the Yellowpine Macedonia Baptist Church. She worked as a substitute teacher for the Hemphill ISD and as a clerk in retail sales.

She is survived by her daughter Diana Davidson of Hemphill, her brother R.L. McDaniel and his wife Bonnie of Yellowpine, her sister Ollie Faye Sparks of Yellowpine and numerous nieces and nephews. Merlene was preceded in death by her husband Billy Davidson, her son David Leon Davidson, her brother Clifton McDaniel, her sister Louise Coussons and nephew Ray Coussons.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 14, in the Yellowpine Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Yellowpine Cemetery.

Donations to the Yellowpine Macedonia Baptist Church or Yellowpine Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Online condolences may be posted at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

Notes:

Name: David Theron Davidson
Death Date: 15 Jun 1975
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 78 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1897
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Irona Davidson
Father's Name: David K. Davidson
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Ellafair King
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Veteran of WW I
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243828
Digital Film Number: 4167851
Image Number: 85
Reference Number: 61164
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

David married Willie Irona Bragg on 28 Aug 1919. Willie (daughter of Thomas Alfred Bragg and Frances "Fannie" Harriet Alford) was born on 22 Apr 1903 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Aug 1990 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in King Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate showed his occupation as County Commissioner, Public office. He died after a two car collision on Highway 87 in Yellow pine, after suffering a fractured skull. Informant was his wife, Mrs. Vada McDaniel.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated April 8 and 9, 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 1B
17-17
McDaneil Leon R Head M W 25 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Tie Hacker Railroad ties
McDaniel, Vada Wf F W 20 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Clifton Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

Leon married Vada Solly about 1927. Vada was born on 11 Sep 1909 in Texas; died on 18 Jun 1982; was buried in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her annotated transcription of the Yellowpine Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows her as a daughter of R. Henry SOLLY and Ida SMITH

David married Mary Ellafair Belle King on 6 Jan 1887 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary was born on 3 Dec 1861 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His tombstone was erected by WOW, and was inscribed "He died as he lived a Christian"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 4
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 7B
108-112
Bragg, Thomas A Hd M W 34 m1 8 Tx Fl Fl Farmer
Bragg, Frances H Wf F W 36 m1 8 4/2 Tx La Miss
Bragg, Willie I Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Mac R Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

Thomas married Frances "Fannie" Harriet Alford on 15 Sep 1901. Frances (daughter of Rev. Needham Bryant Alford and Frances Ann Partin) was born on 27 Apr 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1927 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Fannie Strather
Death Date: 10 Jul 1927
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 54 years 2 months 13 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1873
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: N. B. Alford
Father's Birthplace: La.
Mother's Name: Francis Partin
Mother's Birthplace: Miss.
Occupation: Housewife
Informant: Mack Bragg
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: New Hope
Burial Date: 10 Jul 1927
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114332
Digital Film Number: 4165164
Image Number: 2536
Reference Number: cn 24850
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 28 April 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 7B

108-112
Bragg, Thomas A Hd M W 38 M1 8 Tx Florida Florida Farmer Gen Farm
Bragg, Frances H Wf F W 36 M1 8 4/2 Tx La Miss
Bragg, Willie I Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Mac R Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
10 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 32A, Stamped 125
624-646
Bragg, Fannie H Hd F W 46 Wd Tx La Miss Farmer Own Farm
Bragg, Charlie Nephew M W 26 S Tx Fla La Farm Laborer Home Farme
Davidson, Theron Son-in-law M W 23 M Tx Ga Ga Farmer Own Farm
Davidsion, Irona Dtr F W 16 M Tx Tx Tx Tx

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 7 and 8 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 5A
91-91
McDaniel, Wm R Head M W 45 M Tx NC Tx Farmer
McDaniel, Rella Wf F W 41 M Tx x Tx
McDaniel, Thornton Son m W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Railroad
McDaniel, Vera Dtr F W 17 Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Leon Son m W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Emma Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Albert Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Wm R Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Dorian Dtr F W 4 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3
Enumerated April 17, 1930
ED 176-4 SD 19 Sheet 6A
130-130
Norwood, Willie Head M W 23 M 20 La La La Common Laborer Logging Mill
Norwood, Emmie M Wf F W 21 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Norwood, Billie Jean Dtr F W 1 2/12 Tx La Tx
131-131
McDaniel, Wm R Head M W 54 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Logging Mill
McDaniel Rilla M Wf F W 51 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Albert Son m W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Logging Mill
McDaniel, W R Jr Son Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McDaniel, Derrian L Dtyr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Mary E Mother-in-law F W 77 Wd 21 Tx Miss Ala
Smith, Fowler W ---- M W 36 D 19 Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Logging Mill/Farm

William married Rilla Mae Martin on 4 Dec 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. Rilla (daughter of Albert Hill Martin and Mary Elizabeth Sibley) was born on 20 Jun 1879 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Dec 1949 in Wiergate, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Rilla Mae Mcdaniel
Event Date 24 Dec 1949
Event Place Home, Wiergate, Newton, Texas
Gender Female
Race (Original) White
Age (Formatted) 70 years 6 months 4 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date 20 Jun 1879
Birthplace Texas
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name Albert Martin
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name Mary E. Sibley
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation Housewife
Residence Place Wiergate, Newton, Texas
Cemetery (Original) Newton
Burial Place Newton, Texas
Burial Date 26 Dec 1949
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number 2223549
Digital Folder Number 4031938
Image Number 2348
Reference ID 63061

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFQ7-3HP : accessed 20 Aug 2013), Rilla Mae Mcdaniel, 24 Dec 1949.