Genealogy Of Jefferson Davis: And Of Samuel Davies (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104753115)

""Genealogy of Jefferson Davis and of Samuel Davies"" is a book written by William Heth Whitsitt in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive genealogical account of two prominent figures in American history - Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, and Samuel Davies, an influential Presbyterian minister in colonial America.The book begins with an introduction to the Davis family, tracing their lineage back to the early 17th century in Wales. It then goes on to detail the life and ancestry of Jefferson Davis, including his childhood, education, military service, and political career. The book also covers Davis's family life, including his marriage to Varina Howell and the birth of their children.In addition to the Davis family, the book also delves into the genealogy of Samuel Davies, a prominent Presbyterian minister who played a key role in the religious revival known as the Great Awakening. The book provides a detailed account of Davies's life and ministry, as well as his family history.Throughout the book, Whitsitt provides detailed genealogical information, including birth and death dates, family relationships, and historical context. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help bring the historical figures to life.Overall, ""Genealogy of Jefferson Davis and of Samuel Davies"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of these two important figures in American history, as well as for genealogists and historians looking to trace their ancestry back to these families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Heth Whitsitt
ISBN-10: 1104753111
ISBN-13: 9781104753115
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d