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William Lee Davidson

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William Lee Davidson Veteran

Birth
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Death
13 Aug 1899 (aged 74)
Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Bios below sent by: Find A Grave contributor Rob

William Lee Davidson:
Born: February 10, 1825
Birthplace: Oak Lawn Plantation Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Wife: Annie Irvine Pagan Davidson 1848 – 1890
Children:
James Latta Davidson 1871 – 1942
William Lee Davidson 1888 – 1940
Joseph Davidson 1890 – 1890
Education:
Attended Davidson College
Occupation before War:
Merchant in Charlotte North Carolina
Served in the Mexican War
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1863: Captain of Company D 7th North Carolina Infantry Regt.
1863: Major of 7th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
1863 – 1864: Lt. Colonel of 7th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
1863: Wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville Virginia
1864: Wounded and Captured during the Battle of the Wilderness
1864: Held as Prisoner of War by the Union Army
1864: Exchanged in the Prisoner Exchange on August 3rd
1864 – 1865: Colonel of 7th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
1865: Paroled at Charlotte North Carolina on May 15th
Occupation after War:
Attorney and Clerk for Several Railroad Companies
Lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, Lincolnton N.C., Chester & Spartanburg

Died: August 13, 1899
Place of Death: Chester South Carolina
Age at time of Death: 74 years old
Burial Place: St. Luke's Episcopal Cemetery Lincolnton North Carolina
CSA
Bios below sent by: Find A Grave contributor Rob

William Lee Davidson:
Born: February 10, 1825
Birthplace: Oak Lawn Plantation Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Wife: Annie Irvine Pagan Davidson 1848 – 1890
Children:
James Latta Davidson 1871 – 1942
William Lee Davidson 1888 – 1940
Joseph Davidson 1890 – 1890
Education:
Attended Davidson College
Occupation before War:
Merchant in Charlotte North Carolina
Served in the Mexican War
Civil War Career:
1861 – 1863: Captain of Company D 7th North Carolina Infantry Regt.
1863: Major of 7th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
1863 – 1864: Lt. Colonel of 7th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
1863: Wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville Virginia
1864: Wounded and Captured during the Battle of the Wilderness
1864: Held as Prisoner of War by the Union Army
1864: Exchanged in the Prisoner Exchange on August 3rd
1864 – 1865: Colonel of 7th North Carolina Infantry Regiment
1865: Paroled at Charlotte North Carolina on May 15th
Occupation after War:
Attorney and Clerk for Several Railroad Companies
Lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, Lincolnton N.C., Chester & Spartanburg

Died: August 13, 1899
Place of Death: Chester South Carolina
Age at time of Death: 74 years old
Burial Place: St. Luke's Episcopal Cemetery Lincolnton North Carolina


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