1880 Census, Leslie Co, KY—- District 1—– Census taken June 14, 1880
Household of John Davidson my ggg-grandfather
John Davidson, age 34 yrs, Farmer. Born KY, parents born VA.
Susan Davidson, wife. age 41 yrs, keeping house. Born KY. father born VA. Mother b. KY
Sallie A. daughter, 11 yrs, born KY
Franklin, son. age 11 yrs, born KY.
Larcinda (or Lurcinda) daughter age 5yrs, born KY
Robert, son, 3 yrs, born KY.
Samual, son, 1 yrs, born KY.
Abject Sizemore, Stepson, 20yrs born KY. Parents born KY. ((not sure of spelling of his given name, could not read))
Margaret Sizemore, daughter in law, 22 yrs, born KY. ( this is the wife of Abject)
Taylor Sizemore, stepson, 18 yrs. born KY. Parents born KY.
Mahala Sizemore, stepdaughter, 12 yrs. born KY. Parents born KY.
It appears ggg-grandmother Susan was married to a Sizemore, before she married my ggg-grandfather John Davidson.
Living next door to John & Susan Davidson, was William Sizemore, and his wife Sandy.
John C. Davidson, married Susan Sizemore, 20 Feb 1868, Clay Co, KY.
Susans 2nd marriage. Perhaps her first husband was killed in the Civil War Just a guess.
The Draft Registration gave the info on the blue eyes and black hair, for Franklin, and said he marked his name with an X,
Russel Sisemore ( Sizemore) married Susan Couch, Dec 3, 1857 in Clay Co, KY.
This is Susans first husband.
Eli Couch, married Mary E. Napier, Jan 31, 1895, Clay Co, KY
Susan Couch, who married 1st Russell Sizemore, she married 1st Russell Sizemore and he died 3 March 1863.
Susan then married John A. Davidson
Eli Couch, married Mary E. Napier, Jan 03, 1895, Clay Co, KY
1920 Census, Leslie Co, KY…. Big Creek…. District 153
Census taken 4th & 5th Jan 1920
Household # ..7
John Davidson, age 78 yrs. Farmer. Owns farm. Can read & write. Born KY…Both parents born VA. ( born ca 1842)
Susan. ( wife) 83 yes, Can read, cannot write. Born KY… Both parents born KY.
(born ca 1833)
Household #..8
Frank Davidson, age 48 yrs.. Farmer, Owns farm… Can read & write… Born KY… Both parents born KY.
Emerian, ( wife) age 42 yrs…. Can read & write.. Born KY… Both parents born KY.
Laura, daughter, 23 yrs..Single… Can read & write.. Born KY.. Both parents born KY.
Susie, daughter, age 14 yrs.. Single.. Can read & write.. Born KY.. Both parents born KY.
Armilda, daughter, age 13 yrs.. Single.. Can read & write.. Born KY.. Parents born KY.
Johnny, son, age 10 yrs..Single.. Can read & write..Born KY..Parents born KY.
Noah, son, age 7 yrs.. Single.. Born KY..Parents born KY.
Roe, son, age 3 1/2.. Single… Born KY….Parents born KY.
Morrow, son, age 1/12…Single.. Born KY…Parents born KY.
Household #..9
Rev, Jas (Jase??) Napier, 67 yrs. Farmer, Owns farm.. Can read & write..Born KY.. Both parents born KY. (born ca 1853)
Lizzie (wife) 57 yrs, Cannot read or write…. Born KY… Father born France.. Mother born KY.
(( Born ca 1863))
Note: this sheet of census records is all Couch, Sizemore, etc.
Note: Possible, this Rev Jas Napier, is the father of Emeriar Napier Davidson, but his wife Lizzie, would be to young to be Emeriar mother’s
John & Susan Davidson were still living, on Jan 4th & 5th, 1920. As they were living next door to Frank and Emma Davidson.
Civil War Records
Enlistment: 15 December 1862, Union.. State Served: KY
Side Served: Union. Unit Number 748 748
Service Records. Enlisted as a Private on 15 December 1862. Enlisted in Company L , 14th Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 13 February 1863.
Died Company L , 14th Cavalry Regiment Kentucky on 03 March 1863 in Irvine, KY.
This was my ggg-grandmother Susan Couch 1st husband.
I have not found where she file for a pension. But she was already married by the time people were filing for pensions, but you would think the children would or could have filed.
1880 Census, Leslie Co, KY. District 61. Census was taken 21 June 1880.
Household of Ezekier Napier.
Ezekier Napier, 40 yrs old, born KY. Parents born KY. Cannot read or write, Farmer
Martha (wife) 35 yrs old, born KY. Parents born KY. Cannot read or write. Keeping house.
Jackson, son, 16 yrs, born KY. Parents born KY. Cannot read or write. Working on farm.
Pollie, daughter, 12 yrs, born KY. Parents born KY.
Ballard, son, 9 yrs, born KY. Parents born KY.
Felix, son, 6 yrs old, born KY. Parents born KY.
Emmerian, daughter, 4 yrs old, born KY. Parents born KY.( note was spelled with 2 M)
Sallie A. daughter, 5/12 age. Born KY. Parent born KY.
Next door is a:
Henry Napier, age 18 yrs, married, farming. Born KY. parents born KY.
Marian, (wife) 18 yrs, born KY.
I’m sure this is the son of Ezekier & Martha. And would be an older brother to Emerian.