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Below is a family biography included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Ephraim C. Davidson is a son of William R. and Charity (McConnell) Davidson, and was born in Bedford County, Tenn., January 18, 1826. He made his home with his parents until attaining manhood, and followed agricultural pursuits from boyhood. He owns 190 acres of land, and, in connection with farming, runs a wood-cording machine. In 1846 he was married to Susan, daughter of Thomas and Mary Hamilton. To them were born eight children—six sons and two daughters: William T., Harriet E., Robert T., William J., Bell E., Lucian L., Lucius J. and Sidney K. Mr. Davidson is a prosperous farmer, and he and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Davidson belongs to the Democratic party, and is of Irish descent.
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This family biography is one of 242 biographies included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published in 1887. The History of Gibson County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee
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