Davidson & Sizemore
When I began researching our family histories, I quickly realized that many families ran together in more ways than one and it would not be an easy task to get accurate information. There are even some instances of large families merging together. We will begin our look at the Davidson's and then the Sizemore's in their relation to the Davidson family before taking a closer look at the centuries of the Sizemore genealogy.
Frank & Emeriar Davidson
Taylor Sizemore (Seated)
My family comes into relation with the Sizemore Family through my paternal grandmother Edna Sizemore Davidson. She was the daughter of John & Sally. To the left is a picture of her grand father Taylor Sizemore (seated). Some think the young man handing him the hat is my grandfather Roe Davidson but this has never been confirmed.
John "Rockhouse" Sizemore is credited as being the first resident of Hyden. Many of us can claim Indian blood. For more info see Indian Roots below.
The final resting place of Frank and Emeriar on Thousandsticks in Leslie County. Note that Frank died on his birthday.
Susan Couch
The name Susan Couch plays a dominant role in the histories of both the Davidson's and Sizemore's. She was married to Russell Sizemore, but when he was killed in the Civil War fighting for the Union, Susan married John Davidson. On the left is a 1880 Census of the John Davidson family.
The name Susan Couch plays a dominant role in the histories of both the Davidson's and Sizemore's. She was married to Russell Sizemore, but when he was killed in the Civil War fighting for the Union, Susan married John Davidson. On the left is a 1880 Census of the John Davidson family.
1880 Census Leslie County Dist. 1 6/14/1880
Household of John Davidson
John, 34, Farmer, Born in Ky, parents from Va
Susan, 41, Father Born in Va, Mother in Ky
Sallie Ann, 11
Franklin, 11
Larcinda, 5
Robert, 3
Samuel, 1
Abject Sizemore, step son, 20
Margaret Sizemore, daughter-in-law, 22
Taylor Sizemore, step son, 18
Mahala Sizemore, step daughter, 12
NOTES: John married Susan on 2/20/1868 in Clay County
Susan and Russell were married 12/3/1857
Household of John Davidson
John, 34, Farmer, Born in Ky, parents from Va
Susan, 41, Father Born in Va, Mother in Ky
Sallie Ann, 11
Franklin, 11
Larcinda, 5
Robert, 3
Samuel, 1
Abject Sizemore, step son, 20
Margaret Sizemore, daughter-in-law, 22
Taylor Sizemore, step son, 18
Mahala Sizemore, step daughter, 12
NOTES: John married Susan on 2/20/1868 in Clay County
Susan and Russell were married 12/3/1857
John, Susan, & Son
DAVIDSON
Variations of the Davidson name are Davison, Davson, Davisson, and Davids. The name Davidson is from the male Hebrew given name of David, from "DODAVEHA", which means "beloved of Jehovah." It became common as a name of Jewish people and later among Christians throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. The surname was first recorded in the early half of the 14th century and one John Davidson appears in "A descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds" in Warwickshire in 1350.
One of the earliest settlers in the New World was Alice Davidson, who was recorded as living in James City, Virginia on February 16, 1623. William Davidson, another settler of the New World, was granted a special license to "dig all mines of gold and other materials in Jamaica" in March 1674 by King Charles of England.
It is said that many of our ancestors came from Scotland to Ireland and then on to the New World.
One of the earliest settlers in the New World was Alice Davidson, who was recorded as living in James City, Virginia on February 16, 1623. William Davidson, another settler of the New World, was granted a special license to "dig all mines of gold and other materials in Jamaica" in March 1674 by King Charles of England.
It is said that many of our ancestors came from Scotland to Ireland and then on to the New World.
Indian Roots
There are several stories regarding Indian's in the Sizemore bloodline.
One story goes that Cherokee Indians captured a white girl who became pregnant by the Chief before being rescued by her brothers. Later, she bore the child named George Sizemore.
George married an Indian girl whom a Mr. Cornett had raised named Agnes or "Aggie." It is said that Aggie was a full-blooded Cherokee. When Kentucky was first being settled, Indians raided the camp of a man named Cornett.The men of the camp pursued the Indians and agreed to rush in and rescue the girls the Indians had captured. After the rescue, it was discovered that they had accidentally captured an Indian girl. Mrs. Cornett to the child, Aggie, in and raised her.
NOTE: In the genealogy of the Sizemore family there are two George's mentioned. One was George "All" Sizemore who was born about 1755 in Wikes County, North Carolina and died in 1822 in Clay County, Ky. He was the son of Edward "Ned" Sizemore and Elizabeth Jackson.
The Rev. John J. Dickey, who did some great missionary work in this area, writes in his diary an interview he did with Felix Begley of Bull Creek. Mr. Begley had this to say about George:
"Old George "All" was a hairy man and a prize fighter. He was said to be half or more Indian."
There are several stories regarding Indian's in the Sizemore bloodline.
One story goes that Cherokee Indians captured a white girl who became pregnant by the Chief before being rescued by her brothers. Later, she bore the child named George Sizemore.
George married an Indian girl whom a Mr. Cornett had raised named Agnes or "Aggie." It is said that Aggie was a full-blooded Cherokee. When Kentucky was first being settled, Indians raided the camp of a man named Cornett.The men of the camp pursued the Indians and agreed to rush in and rescue the girls the Indians had captured. After the rescue, it was discovered that they had accidentally captured an Indian girl. Mrs. Cornett to the child, Aggie, in and raised her.
NOTE: In the genealogy of the Sizemore family there are two George's mentioned. One was George "All" Sizemore who was born about 1755 in Wikes County, North Carolina and died in 1822 in Clay County, Ky. He was the son of Edward "Ned" Sizemore and Elizabeth Jackson.
The Rev. John J. Dickey, who did some great missionary work in this area, writes in his diary an interview he did with Felix Begley of Bull Creek. Mr. Begley had this to say about George:
"Old George "All" was a hairy man and a prize fighter. He was said to be half or more Indian."
My Granny Edna Sizemore Davidson
Edna was the daughter of John and Sally Asher Sizemore. John's father was Taylor Sizemore who was the son of Russell Sizemore and Susan Couch.
Taylor Sizemore 3/22/1861-1942
Taylor married Armilda Oliver on 11/22/1881 in Leslie County. She was the daughter of John Oliver and Sarah Napier. Their children: Mahala, Mary, John T., Willie, Sam, Abijah (Bige), Farmer, Susie, and Martha.
Interesting Note:
From my study of our family history, I found that December 19th was a special date.
My great grandparents Frank and Emeriar were married on December 19th, and the deaths of my grandpa Roe and great grandpa John Sizemore occurred on December 19th, of course many years apart.
From my study of our family history, I found that December 19th was a special date.
My great grandparents Frank and Emeriar were married on December 19th, and the deaths of my grandpa Roe and great grandpa John Sizemore occurred on December 19th, of course many years apart.
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The name Sizemore can be traced back to the first settlers of our nation. Records and maps show a place named "Sizemore's" Landing at the settlement of Jamestown.
Frank and Emeriar Davidson were married on December 19, 1892. Their children were:
Henry--Born in 1894
Laura--Born in 1897
Gillie--Born 12/9/1898 Died 12/16/1901
Mollie--Born 1903
Susan--Born 1906
Armelda--Born 1908
Johnny--Born 1910
Noah--Born 12/18/1913
Roe--Born 1917 married Edna Sizemore
Morrow--Born 1919
Henry--Born in 1894
Laura--Born in 1897
Gillie--Born 12/9/1898 Died 12/16/1901
Mollie--Born 1903
Susan--Born 1906
Armelda--Born 1908
Johnny--Born 1910
Noah--Born 12/18/1913
Roe--Born 1917 married Edna Sizemore
Morrow--Born 1919
John T. Sizemore 10/3/1890-12/19/1978 & Sally Asher 10/27/1894
John & Sally were married on May 21, 1913.
Their children:
Nancy Ruth, Dessie, Lincoln, Susie, Edna, Daley, Arthur, Walthon, Eugene, & Caleb.
John & Sally were married on May 21, 1913.
Their children:
Nancy Ruth, Dessie, Lincoln, Susie, Edna, Daley, Arthur, Walthon, Eugene, & Caleb.