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Matilda Bryan

Matilda Bryan



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  1. 1.  Matilda BryanMatilda Bryan was born on 31 Oct 1843 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Aug 1925 in 1511 Derry street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Colored
    • Name: Matilda Bryan
    • Residence: Pennsylvania, USA; Relation to Head: Widow
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Self
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Mother in Law

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    Age: 81

    Family/Spouse: Jeremiah Stewart. Jeremiah was born about 1835 in Maryland, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Matilda Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Annie E. Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1864 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Ida Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Mary Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Matilda married in 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Matilda JonesMatilda Jones Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matilda1)

  2. 3.  Annie E. StewartAnnie E. Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matilda1) was born in Oct 1864 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Anna Avis
    • Name: Anna Davis
    • Name: Anna Steward
    • Name: Annie E Davis
    • Name: Annie Steuart
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Derry Street; 52 Age: 52; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 64; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife

    Annie married John Davis in 1888. John was born in Mar 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. James S Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 7. Forrest Robert Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Oct 1927 in 1511 Derry street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 8. John N Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1894 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 9. Matilda A Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 10. Ross O Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 11. William D Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 12. Dorothy Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 13. Myrtha Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 4.  Ida StewartIda Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matilda1) was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg


  4. 5.  Mary StewartMary Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (1.Matilda1) was born in Dec 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  James S DavisJames S Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in Oct 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  2. 7.  Forrest Robert DavisForrest Robert Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born on 13 Feb 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Oct 1927 in 1511 Derry street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Forrest Avis
    • Name: Forrest Davis
    • Name: Forrest R Danis
    • Name: Forrest R Davis
    • Name: Forrest R. Davis
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Military: 12 May 1919, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Record Type: Military Service Birth Date: 13 Feb 1892 Military Date: 12 May 1919 Residence Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Death Date: 26 Oct 1927
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Derry Street; 26 Age: 26; Porter Occupation: Porter; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 64; Industry: Public Highway House; IsEmployed: Wage or Salary; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Notes:

    Info on death certificate:
    single
    waiter
    residence - 1511 Derry St.
    father- John Davis, born PA
    mother - Annie Stewart, born PA
    informant - Annie Davis
    cause of death - fractured back due to a fall
    Inscription

    CORP.CO.B.417th


    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  3. 8.  John N DavisJohn N Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in Jan 1894 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  4. 9.  Matilda A DavisMatilda A Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in Jul 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Matilda Davis
    • Name: Matilda Fitzhugh
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Derry Street; 22 Age: 22; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 64; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  5. 10.  Ross O DavisRoss O Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in Jul 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  6. 11.  William D DavisWilliam D Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in Feb 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  7. 12.  Dorothy DavisDorothy Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Dorothy Avis
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Derry Street; 17 Age: 17; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 64; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  8. 13.  Myrtha DavisMyrtha Davis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Annie2, 1.Matilda1) was born in 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Myrtha Avis
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Derry Street; 12 Age: 12; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 64; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter




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