Thomas R Davidson
October 6, 1814-November 8, 1875 (age 61)
Summary
- Born
- October 6, 1814 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Davidson family notes, 1550-1700
- Died
- November 8, 1875 (age 61) in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Davidson family notes, 1550-1700
- Parents
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William Davidson February 14, 1783 — March 2, 1867 Sarah Rogers 1784 — November 21, 1856 - Partners
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Isabella Austin marriage, ~1845 March 22, 1822 — February 6, 1895 - Children
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Mary D Davidson William A Davidson
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 6, 1814 | Birth - Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Davidson family notes, 1550-1700 |
| ~1845 | Marriage to Isabella Austin - Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Davidson family notes, 1550-1700 |
| November 8, 1875 | Death at age 61 - Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Davidson family notes, 1550-1700 |
| Educated at home and at Kenyon College in Ohio - Kenyon College, Ohio, United States Sources: Fayette County Historical Book | |
| Practiced law in Uniontown after being admitted to the bar - Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Fayette County Historical Book | |
| Located in Connellsville shortly after his marriage - Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States Sources: Fayette County Historical Book |
Additional Information
Thomas R Davidson was born October 6, 1814 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania and died November 8, 1875 in Connellsville.
He was a child of William Davidson and Sarah Rogers. He married Isabella Austin about 1845.
The supplied notes describe Thomas as distinguished in professional and social life in Fayette County. He received his education at home and at Kenyon College in Ohio. After being admitted to the bar, he practiced law in Uniontown, where he married Isabella Austin, and shortly afterward located in Connellsville.
Thomas and Isabella had two children, Mary D Davidson and William A Davidson.
The 1882 publication of The History of Fayette County says his appearance was commanding, with a stature of six and one-half feet and a weight of 240 pounds. The supplied notes add that because Thomas attended Kenyon College, he may have spent time with George Hudson Davidson, who was also in Knox County at the same time.