Margaret Ann Eliza Lewis

11 January 1888–31 July 1961 (Age 73)
Calhoun, Florida, United States

The Life of Margaret Ann Eliza

When Margaret Ann Eliza Lewis was born on 11 January 1888, in Calhoun, Florida, United States, her father, John Henry Lewis, was 38 and her mother, Amanda Jane Pippen, was 37. She married William Thomas Davis on 22 August 1906. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 4 daughters. She lived in Altha, Calhoun, Florida, United States in 1935. She died on 31 July 1961, in Clarksville, Calhoun, Florida, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Clarksville, Calhoun, Florida, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Thomas Davis
1883–1978
Margaret Ann Eliza Lewis
1888–1961
Marriage: 22 August 1906
Lillian Liane Davis
1908–1912
Ruth Davis
1911–
Jewel Davis
1914–1915
William Winton Davis
1916–1998
Evelyn Davis
1923–1963

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
22 August 1906
children

(5)

    Lillian Liane Davis

    Female1908–1912Female

    Ruth Davis

    Female1911–Female

    Jewel Davis

    Female1914–1915Female

    William Winton Davis

    Male1916–1998Male

    Evelyn Davis

    Female1923–1963Female

Parents and Siblings

siblings

(13)

+8 More Children

World Events (8)

1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act

Age 2

This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
1898 · Florida Involvement in Spanish-American War

Age 10

Florida played a critical role during the Spanish-American War. The port of Tampa saw the arrival of over 30,000 troops; this traffic resulted in the small town experiencing massive growth and becoming a city. Cuban-Americans across the state also helped with raising money and support for the war.
1908 · The Bureau of Investigation is formed

Age 20

Known as the National Bureau of Criminal Identification, The Bureau of Investigation helped agencies across the country identify different criminals. President Roosevelt instructed that there be an autonomous investigative service that would report only to the Attorney General.

Name Meaning

Like the French name Louis, which is derived from Ludovicus, from the Old German name Ludwig. A root is "lautwig," meaning illustrious warrior. From this name come the old female names Lewes and Lewisa, from whence comes the modern name Louisa. Louise is a French form of Lewis. Liusaidh is a Gaelic form of Louisa. Luthais is a Gaelic form of Lewis. Loeys is an Anglo-Norman form of Lewis.

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Sources (3)

  • Eliza Davis, "Florida State Census, 1935"
  • Anne E Davis in household of W T Davis, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Eliza Lewis in household of John Lewis, "United States Census, 1900"

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