AKA: Laura Williams Davis Rooks
1st mrg Davis
2nd mrg Irving William Rooks
Maternal Gt Grandmother of spouse of JoAnn Hagans Harris, James C Harris.
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As per Laura's Death Certificate, of which I have a copy,
She was married to Irvin Rooks
She was born in Pierce County, Geoorgia
She died in Screven, Wayne County, Georgia
Her mother was Sarah Ann Davis
Her father was "Unknown"
She was "Widowed"
She was buried in Big Creek Cemetery on Sunday, 14 March 1954

Research by JoAnn Hagans Harris 46479896
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As per her arrangements at death,
SURVIVORS were 3 daughters, Mrs. Lonzo Griffis (Essie) of Jesup, Mrs. Zettie-W.R. Sapp of Bristol, Mrs. Johnnie Grimes (Katie) of Screven; 35 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
PALLBEARERS were Lindon Wasdin, Charles Thornton, Rochelle Davis, Jeff Lee, James Lee, Virgil Lee.
DECEASED family members are a son named Dalton; two sisters, Beckie and Dora; two brothers, Columbus and Joe.

Research by JoAnn Hagans Harris 46479896
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Fathered Essie Estella Davis with Laura Davis age 14 while married to Dicie
Added by Rose Sinclair on Apr 11, 2012
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Laura Davis
Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978

Name Laura Davis
Gender Female
Marriage Date 2 Jul 1898
Marriage Place Appling, Georgia, USA
Spouse
William J Rooks
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1900 United States Federal Census

Name Zettie Rooks
Age 6
Birth Date 1894
Birthplace Georgia, USA
Home in 1900 Ritch, Wayne, Georgia
Sheet Number 3
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation 34
Family Number 36
Race White
Gender Female
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Marital Status Single
Father's Name Ervin Rooks
Father's Birthplace Georgia, USA
Mother's Name Laura E Rooks
Mother's Birthplace Georgia, USA
Can Read N
Can Write N
Can Speak English Y
Household members
Name Age
Sarah A Davis 45
Ervin Rooks 29
Laura E Rooks 26
Essie E Rooks 8
Zettie Rooks 6
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