Son of Rosier and Dacey DAVIS of what became Kershaw Co, SC. Edward and his brother, James, came to MS Territory in 1812. This Davis-Snellgrove Cemetery is on what was Edward's land; he paid $2 per acre for it in 1817. He also had land in Wayne Co, MS. His in-laws, the McCanns were also in Kershaw Co, SC & they made the move to MS, probably with the Davises. Many families migrated together through the Indian Nation. MS was the frontier wilderness when the Davises came. Per tradition, Edward, was buried on his land. Per logic, one would think the family had one burial ground on the property, which would be this cemetery. The old cedar tree (now dead) is believed by some to be Edward's marker. This was common practice by the early MS pioneers. Gravestones were very expensive. One should note the cedar tree is outside the fence, but it is in the same row as his son EW Davis' grave. It could easily be a continuation of the row of graves. Therefore, actual burial & grave location for Edward is technically unknown, but considered to be on this property. Edward's death date 1823, obtained via tax rolls, when his widow Jane started paying taxes after his death. The burial location of Edward's oldest son, James W Davis (1807 SC-before 1860 Wayne or Greene Co, MS) is also unknown. Many of the Ed's children's burial locations are unknown. Edward's son, Edward W (1810-1891), was buried in this cemetery & he inherited this land.
Son of Rosier and Dacey DAVIS of what became Kershaw Co, SC. Edward and his brother, James, came to MS Territory in 1812. This Davis-Snellgrove Cemetery is on what was Edward's land; he paid $2 per acre for it in 1817. He also had land in Wayne Co, MS. His in-laws, the McCanns were also in Kershaw Co, SC & they made the move to MS, probably with the Davises. Many families migrated together through the Indian Nation. MS was the frontier wilderness when the Davises came. Per tradition, Edward, was buried on his land. Per logic, one would think the family had one burial ground on the property, which would be this cemetery. The old cedar tree (now dead) is believed by some to be Edward's marker. This was common practice by the early MS pioneers. Gravestones were very expensive. One should note the cedar tree is outside the fence, but it is in the same row as his son EW Davis' grave. It could easily be a continuation of the row of graves. Therefore, actual burial & grave location for Edward is technically unknown, but considered to be on this property. Edward's death date 1823, obtained via tax rolls, when his widow Jane started paying taxes after his death. The burial location of Edward's oldest son, James W Davis (1807 SC-before 1860 Wayne or Greene Co, MS) is also unknown. Many of the Ed's children's burial locations are unknown. Edward's son, Edward W (1810-1891), was buried in this cemetery & he inherited this land.
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