| James Davison (III) son of James Pratt Davison and Ella Tiller James Davison b. May 27, 1874 Greene Co., GA d. Feb 15, 1920 Greene Co., GA m.27 Nov 1910 Greene Co., GA to Annie Dell Sanford b. 1890 Greene Co., GA daughter of Vincent Sanford. Ch: James Jr (IV) b. 1913 Greene Co., GA, Davenport b. 1915 Greene Co., GA, Margaret b. 1917 Greene Co., GA, Vincent M b. 1918 Greene Co., GA Davison, James - who successfully engaged in the practice of law in Greensboro, and is the present solicitor of Greene County, was born in that county. May 24, 1874, a son of Col. James and Ella (Teller) Davison, both born and reared in Greene County. Colonel Davison was a valiant officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil war; was one of the representative farmers of Greene county, took a prominent part in state and county affairs; was instrumental in securing the establishment of the state department of agriculture; and was one of the Georgia commissioners to the Centennial exposition in Philadelphia in 1876. His father, James Davison, was a native of Ireland, but was one of the early settlers of Greene County, GA. which he represented in the state legislature, and was otherwise prominent in public and civic affairs. James Davison, the immediate subject of this review, secured his earlier educational discipline in the schools of Greene County, and completed a course in the high school at Woodville, under Prof. V T Sandford. He studied law under the effective preceptorship of Judge Hart, of Union Point; was admitted to the bar in August 1892, at the age of eighteen years; has been engaged in the practice of his profession since that time in Greensboro, where he gained marked prestige in his profession and has had the honor of being admitted to practice in and appearing the supreme court of the United States when but twenty-four years of age. He is a loyal supporter of the principles and policies of the Democratic party, and in 1904 Governor Terrell appointed him to his present office, that of county solicitor of his native county. Ref: Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons Arranged in ... edited by Allen Daniel Candler, Clement Anselm Evans 1899 Dec pg 18; Several important planters believed that allowing Williams to work at all was dangerous. They feared that his recruitment of African American workers would eventually cause a labor shortage. However, Greene County's prosecutor, Colonel James Davison, was one of the local leaders who approved of William's activities, and he resisted appeals to prosecute Williams. Williams refused to pay and argued that tax was unconstitutional. Luther Boswell, one of the county's most prominent planters, swore out a warrant, and Williams was arrested Dec 16, 1899. Williams posted an appearance bond and went back to working as an emigrant agent. Ref: Only One Place of Redress - CL: African Americans, Labor Regulations, and the Courts from ... By David E. Bernstein pg 107 - In Greensboro, frightened by growing militancy, among the black people in Canaan, Mayor Wiley G Johnson ordered a roundup of guns belonging to the freed people. The town marshall confiscated dozens of firearms, but the situtation only grew more heated, violence loomed. In the midst of these problems the first Freedman's Bureau agent for Greene, Taliaferro, and Morgan counties, Jonathan T Dawson, arrived in Greensboro. He reported to General Tilson that "everything was in greatest confusion" and pled for help in resolving the strike and the conflict over the freedman's guns. In March, General Tillson's direct intervention forced town officials to return the freedpeople's firearms, and that crisis ended. But when Dawson attempted to compel them to abide by their contracts. James Davison, a local white leader, blamed the strike and the problems with freed workers on "pernicious intermeddling" by Equal Rights Associations and sought help from the bureau in suppressing it. Greene County's freedpeople, however, believed they should return to work when they chose, not when the bureau or their employers told them to. Finally, employers negotiated their contracts with workers in some cases offering as much as $.50 or $1.00, minus deductions for food, clothing, and other items. In April the strike ended. CENSUS: 1880 Greene Co., GA Greensboro Dist 38 McWhorter B C 47 GA GA GA Jun 1852 McWhorter Lizzie 42 GA GA GA Feb 1858 McWhorter J W 25 GA GA GA Sep 1874 Stock herder McWhorter Dassie 23 GA GA GA Jul 1876 Saleswoman Millinery McWhorter Iva 15 GA GA GA Jun 1884 at school McWhorter Hugh 13 GA GA GA Jul 1886 at school McWhorter Ora 11 GA GA GA Mar 1889 at school Davison James 26 GA GA GA May 1874 Lawyer Arndt W M 24 SC SC SC Jan 1876 Electrician CENSUS: 1900 Greene Co GA Woodville Davison James M 26 GA GA GA May 1874 S Lawyer Own Farm House Davison Ellan M 44 GA GA GA Apr 1856 W 4 ch b 3 alive Davison Pearl M 23 GA GA GA Jan 1877 S School Teacher 5 month not employed Davison Estelle F 21 GA GA GA Mar 1879 S School Teacher 5 month not employed Tiller, Temperance 74 GA VA MD Jan 1826 W 2 ch b 1 alive Newsom, Ann H 65 GA VA MD May 1835 S Jan 26, 1900 Atlanta Constitution "Peg Leg" Williams Will Not Have A Hearing Until Next Friday Morning [picture with article] The habeas corpus proceedings in the case of R A Williams better known as Peg-leg Williams were continued in the United States court yesterday until Friday, February 2d. Williams is the man who went into Greene, Morgan and other counties in that section of the state for the purpose it is aimed of inducing negros to emigrate to Mississippi. He was arrested in Greene county, with violating the emigration act passed several years ago by the Georgia legislature. Since then he has been in the custody of the sheriff of Greene county. His attorneys James Davison, of Greensboro, and R J Jordan, of this city, swore out a writ of habeas corpus in the United States court claiming that the law under which he is held is unconstitutional. The writ was made returnable before Judge Newman yesterday. When the case was called, Williams was in the courtroom in charge of Sheriff C C Oliver, of Greene county. His counsel was also on hand, as was Colonel E W Butler, of Madison, representing the state Owing to a pressure of business before the court and to the fact that Judge Newman has to go to Columbus, the case was continued to next Friday. Williams bond was fixed at $500, which he arranged with Sheriff Oliver later in the day. Atlanta Constitution Apr 12, 1900 Supreme Court 525 Williams v Fears, sheriff, et al. Before Judge Hart. Morgan superior court Cobb J - 1. The term "emigrant agent" in the general tax act of 1899 means a person engaged in hiring laborers in this state, to be employed beyond the limits of the same state, 2. The imposition of a tax upon such a person is not regulation of interstate commerce. 3. A law imposing a tax upon a person is not a restriction upon the right of a citizen to move from one state to another as that it abridges the priveledges or immunities of the citizens of the United States, within the meaning of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States. Nor is such a law a discrimination in favor or persons hiring laborers to be employed within the limits of the state as to amount to a denial of the equal protection of the laws, within the meaning of that amendment. The case of Shepperd v Commissioners, 59 GA 535, upon a review thereof, is affirmed. 4. Nor is such a law violative of any provision of the constitution of this state. Judgement affirmed. All concurring. James Davison and R J Jordan, for plaintiff in error H G Lewis, solicitor general and E W Butler, contra. Atlanta Constitution Dec 13, 1901 Decisions Rendered by Supreme Court 167. Hillard v. Thornton et al. Before Judge Hart. Greene superior court. Lewis, J - No error of law appears to have been committed on the trial in the court below; the evidence was amply sufficient to sustain the verdict; and the court did not err in refusing to grant a new trial. Judgement affirmed, All concur. (No further opinion) James Davison, for plaintiff in error James B Park, contra. Jan 3, 1902 Atlanta Constitution Eloquence at Banquet Greensboro, GA January 2 - (Special) A banquet held last evening at Gelssler's hall under the auspices of the Young Men's Moral Endeavor Society, organized some months ago by Professor John Roach Stratton, of Mercer university. The affair was decidedly one of the most brilliant and enjoyable ever held in Greensboro and was attended by the elite of both this and neighboring towns. The banquet which was served in seven _________ lasted over two hours and was interspersed with eloquence and humor. Colonel James Davison was the host of the occassion and in his happier vein introduced the speakers. The toasts were as follows: "Welcome, the Host" response by Editor F B Shipp, of the Herald-Journal: "The Society" Professor P F Merritt and Charley Brown; "Woman, Bless Her," Attorney G A Merritt;"A Lamb of the Law," Attorney Joseph P Brown; "Looking Forward," L H Branch: "Our Excommunicated Members," James L Broy. Those present were Misses Jennie Bryan and Lucia Cromer, Union Point; Misses Ethel Bryson, Lola and Ila Merritt, Siloam; Misses Kate Logan, Hallie Park, Abbie and May Goodwin, Nellie Hall, Berta Hall, Jennie Evans, Mr and Mrs James L Brown, and Mr and Mrs S L Meiere, Mr and Mrs F B Shipp, Messrs. Marvin Winter, of Robinson; Joseph Davison, G A Merritt, J P Brown, P F Merritt, Doyl Bickers, Charley Brown, R L McCommons, J T Boswell, R L Farnsworth, C S Veazey, Henry Goodwin and L H Branch. Atlanta Constitution Apr 27, 1902 James Davison Supreme Court of GA 500 Green v State. Liquor sale. Before Judge Hart. Greene Superior court Fish, J - 1. Upon the trial of one indicted for the illegal sale of intoxicating liquors where no specific sale to any particular person is charged in the indictment, the state may prove a sale made at any time within two years prior to the finding of the indictment. (Davis v State, 105 GA 783) 2. In the trial of such a case that the state is not restricted in its evidence to proof of sales which were testified to before the grand jury. (Davis v State, supra; Com v Phelps, 12 Gray 73; People v Henschell, 12 N Y Supp 46) 3. Where upon the trial of such a case the state, after submitting evidence in reference to several sales by the accused voluntarily elected to rely upon a specified one of them an instruction by the court to the jury, to the effect that, if the evidence showed that the accused had made an illegal sale of intoxicating liquor in the county at any time within two years prior to the finding of the indictment of they would be authorized to convict even in erronous, was not cause for a new trial, when the uncontradicted ________ absolutely demanded a verdict of guilty as to the sale upon which the state elected to rely. Judgement affirmed (No further opinion) James Davison, for plaintiff in error H G Lewis, solicitor general and J B Park contra. Atlanta Constitution Dec 13, 1903 Supreme Court of Georgia Opinions Handed Down Yesterday Morning Local Cases Are Decided Court of Last Resort Brings to a Close a Number of Issues Long Pending 197 Hall v County of Greene Exceptions to auditor's report. Before Judge Holden, Greene superior court Candler, J - A county treasurer is not entitled to commissions for receiving and repaying money borrowed by the county to meet ordinary current expenses Judge affirmed James Davison, for plaintiff in error James B Park and Samuel H Sibley contra. Atlanta Constitution Jun 12, 1904 Quite a number of Greensboro's young people and their guests went out to Leslie's mill Tuesday on a picnic. Those present were; Miss Grayson Willingham, of Marietta, Miss Ella Hill, of Crawfordville, Miss Pauline Norman, of Alpharetta, Misses Hallie and Katherine Park, Mary Copelan, Nell Hall, Fannie Adams, Bertha Sanders, Leila, Reba and Lucy Jernigan, Messrs. Junius Lewis, C C Bunn, Noel P Park, James Davison, J P Brown, L H Branch, G A Merritt, Hugh Evans, E G Adams. Rev and Mrs J B Allen and Mrs L P Jernigan were the chaperons. Atlanta Constitution Dec 22, 1904 Supreme Court of Georgia In the following cases the judgements were affirmed; Berry et al. v Jordan et al., from Jasper superior court. Judge Lewis. W T Davidson, for plaintiffs in error. W F Jenkins & Son and Fleming Jordan contra. McWhorter, guardian, v O'Neal, from Greene superior court. Judge Lewis. James Davison, James B & Noel P Park, for plaintiff in error. Samuel H Sibley, contra. Atlanta Constitution Dec 22, 1904 In the following cases the judgements were reversed; McWhorter v Cheney from Greene superior court, Judge Lewis S R Sibley for plaintiff in error J Davison, J B & N P Park contra Supreme Court of Georgia Friday December 1, 1905 Northern Circuit 9 James Davison v B T Herndon from Taliaferro submitted Atlanta Constitution April 28, 1906 Letters from the People Davison of Green. Editor Constitution I noticed in The Journal a few days ago the statement was made that all the men who had received appointments at the hands of Governor Terrell were for Clark Howell for governor. The intention evidently was to show that such appointments were made with an eye to the election of Mr Howell as Governor Terrell's successor. I do not know how it is with all the distinguished Georgians who Governor Terrell has appointed to various prominent positions during his term, but one of them, James Davison, solicitor of the county of Greene county, I know is not a Clark Howell man, or was not up to a week ago, he then being for Hoke Smith. Mr Smith's supporters are now deserting him so frequently that I make this statement guardedly, as Mr Davison may have changed within the week. (signed) Thomas E Winn Greensboro, GA CENSUS: 1910 Greene Co., GA Davison James Davison, Duvilla probably Ella says mother there are others this is not a good copy Atlanta Constitution Feb 23, 1910 Supreme Court of GA Judgements affirmed Dolvin v American Harrow Company; from Greene - Judge Lewis James Davison, George A Merritt, for plaintiff in error Park & Park, contra. Judgements reversed; 1945 McWhorter & Armor v Moore from Greene superior court - Judge Meadow presiding James Davison for plaintiffs in error Park & Park, contra. The Atlanta Constitution, November 27, 1910 Sanford-Davison. Mr. Vincent Thornton Sanford announces the engagement of his daughter, Annie Delle, to Mr. James Davison, the marriage to take place in the First Baptist church, Greensboro, Ga., on the afternoon of December 20, 1910. The Atlanta Constitution, December 25, 1910 Greensboro, GA. The marriage of Miss Annie Delle Sanford and Mr. James Davison was a beautiful event, taking place Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church at 4 o�clock. The church was handsomely decorated in southern smilax, palms and ferns. Rev. E.H. Jennings performed the ceremony and Mrs. Hardy Caldwell played the wedding march from �Lohengrin.� The bridesmaids were Miss Mathews, of Americus; Miss Lila Merritt, of Greensboro; Miss Mary Robins, of Siloam; Miss Susie Davison, of Athens; Miss India Young, of Union Point. The groomsmen were Mr. Kyle Smith, of Greensboro; Mr. Judson Davison, of Woodville; Dr. J.W. Evans, of Greensboro; Mr. Davenport Sanford, of Waynesboro; Mr. Frank Shipley. Miss Frances Sanford, the only sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Mr. Miles Lewis was best man. Mrs. George Merritt was matron of honor and Master George Merritt was ring bearer. Mr. and Mrs. Davison left immediately after the ceremony for Florida, where they will spend several weks [sic]. Mr. and Mrs. George Merritt entertained Monday evening at a reception in honor of Miss Annie Delle Sanford, Mr. James Davison and their bridal party. Atlanta Constitution May 11, 1913 Greensboro, GA Mrs Joe Faust was hostess at a pretty afternoon party Saturday when the members of the bridge club were delightfully entertained. The reception rooms were attractively decorated in sweetpeas garden roses and growing plants. The prize for the highest score a silver bonbon dish was won by Mrs James Davison. Miss Eloise Smith assisted in receiving and the guests were Miss Hallie and Celeste Park, Amy Geissler, Minnie Barrett, Mrs James Davison, Mrs Henry Lewis, Mrs Lawton Caldwell and Mrs James B Park. Oct 19, 1913 Atlanta Constitution Greensboro, GA Mrs James Davison was hostess Friday afternoon at a delightful meeting of the Bridge club. The high score prize was won by Miss Amy Geissler. The players were Misses Hallie and Celeste Park, Julia Copelan, Amy Geissler, Mrs. James B Park, Mrs Joe Faust, Mrs Thurston Crawford, Mrs R L Caldwell. Atlanta Constitution Dec 7, 1913 Mrs James B Park was hostess at a very enjoyable party Tuesday afternoon assembling members of the Bridge club. The guests were Misses Amy Geissler, Hallie and Celeste Park, Julia Copelan, Mrs Joe Faust, Mrs James Davison, Mrs R L Caldwell. Atlanta Constitution Feb 15, 1914 Mrs James Davison was hostess at a delightful meeting of the Bridge club on Tuesday afternoon, the details of the party being a lovely suggestion of St Valentines. The score cards were red hearts. The high score prize, a case of cards was given to Mrs Joe Faust and the consolation prize, a deck of cards, was drawn by bunches of violets and won by Miss Celeste Park. The guests were Mrs Thurston Crawford, Mrs James B Park, Mrs Joe Faust, Mrs R Lawton Caldwell, Miss Amy Geissler, Misses Hallie and Celeste Park. Jan 21, 1915 Atlanta Constitution Banks of Greensboro Hold Annual Meetings Greensboro, GA.- January 20 - (Special) The stockholders of the Conelan National Bank held their annual meeting Tuesday and elected a board of directors and officers for the ensuing year. The following were re-elected: President E W Copelan; first vice president, P F Merritt; second vice president, N P Park; cashier, M E Sisk. The directors are: E A Copelan, E Q Copelan, P F Merritt, N P Park, S A Torbert, R L Caldwell, H G Lewis, M E Sisk, and Robert J Lowrey of Atlanta. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Greensboro National Bank Tuesday Colonel James Davison was elected president to succeed the late Robert L McCommons. J M Thompson and N P Wallace were reelected vice president and F A Shipley, cashier. The directors are J H McCommons, A A Kimbro, L H Branch, G S Miles and G W Miles. Atlanta Constitution Mar 11, 1915 Supreme Court of GA. Judgements affirmed O'Neal v Veazey et al.; from Greene Judge Park Noel P Park, for plaintiff in error James Davison, contra. Atlanta Constitution Dec 5, 1915 A large party of nature lovers and their friends spent the weekend at Kimbro's mill camp. They report an abundance of wild duck on the pond and plenty of fish. The concrete dam there is a great credit to the projectors and Mr and Mrs James Davison have a very picturesque bungalow there. Atlanta Constitution Apr 23, 1916 Mrs James Davison entertained a number of little folks at a beautiful Easter egg hunt Thursday afternoon in honor of Master James Davison and Master Davenport Davison. Those from Greensboro who will attend opera in Atlanta are Mr and Mrs James Davison, Mr and Mrs Noel P Park, Miss Amy Geissler and Mrs Arthur Valle. Mrs Arthur Valle and Arthur Valle Jr of Winston-Salem NC are guests of Mrs H T Atlanta Constitution 4-30-1916 Greensboro, GA Mrs R L Caldwell, Mrs Joseph G Faust, Mrs Hal P Park, Mr and Mrs James Davison and Miss Aby Geissler were visitors to Atlanta this week. 1920 Greene Co., GA Davison, James 45 GA GA GA Lawyer general practice Davison Annie D 30 GA GA GA wife Davison, James Jr 7 GA GA GA son Davison, Devenport 5 GA GA GA son Davison, Margaret 3 GA GA GA dau Davison, Vincent M 1 2/12 GA GA GA son Davison, Ella 65 GA GA GA mother 1913 May 11 Atlanta Constitution May 11, 1913 Greensboro, GA Mrs Joe Faust was hostess at a pretty afternoon party Saturday when the members of the bridge club were delightfully entertained. The reception rooms were attractively decorated in sweetpeas garden roses and growing plants. The prize for the highest score a silver bonbon dish was won by Mrs James Davison. Miss Eloise Smith assisted in receiving and the guests were Miss Hallie and Celeste Park, Amy Geissler, Minnie Barrett, Mrs James Davison, Mrs Henry Lewis, Mrs Lawton Caldwell and Mrs James B Park. 1916 Apr 23 Atlanta Constitution Apr 23, 1916 Mrs James Davison entertained a number of little folks at a beautiful Easter egg hunt Thursday afternoon in honor of Master James Davison and Master Davenport Davison. Those from Greensboro who will attend opera in Atlanta are Mr and Mrs James Davison, Mr and Mrs Noel P Park, Miss Amy Geissler and Mrs Arthur Valle. Mrs Arthur Valle and Arthur Valle Jr of Winston-Salem NC are guests of Mrs H T Lewis. 1920 CENSUS: 1920 Greene Co., GA Davison, James 45 GA GA GA Lawyer general practice Davison Annie D 30 GA GA GA wife Davison, James Jr 7 GA GA GA son Davison, Devenport 5 GA GA GA son Davison, Margaret 3 GA GA GA dau Davison, Vincent M 1 2/12 GA GA GA son Davison, Ella 65 GA GA GA mother DEATH: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98 Name: James Davison Death Date: 15 Feb 1920 County of Death: Greene Certificate: 4992-B CENSUS: 1930 Richmond Co GA Augusta Davidson Annie Dell 38 w Ford umfrum??? city Davidson James 17 s son (he would actually be the 4th James Davison) Davidson Davenport 15 s son Davidson Margaret 13 s dau Davidson Vincent 11 s son Sanford V T 69 wd father Berkkley Mary C 65 s lodger companion private hand |