Brief Description: Pedigree charts, family charts, photocopies, correspondence, and published copies of articles containing information on Mary Jane Irwin Davis's allied families' genealogies. The information gathered spans from the 1700s through the late 1900s and the family geographic locations primarily include Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 2015-008

Created by: Davis, Mary Jane Irwin (1932-2004)

Volume: 13.0 Boxes

Acquired: 02/10/2015.

Arrangement: Arranged in alphabetical order of surname.

Biographical Note for Davis, Mary Jane Irwin (1932-2004) : Mary Jane Irwin was a fifth generation Texan, born in Wichita Falls on April 25, 1932. Relocating to Norfolk, Virginia after marrying Terry H. Davis, Jr. on September 3, 1960, the couple remained in the area and raised their son: Terry H. Davis, III. Mary Jane Irwin Davis authored two books on the Ashmore family, her maternal family line, and was an active member in the local and state chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also involved in the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Mary Jane spent many years compiling genealogy research on her and her husband's family lines. She died on November 16, 2004 in Norfolk, Virginia and was buried at Christ and Saint Luke's columbarium.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Notes: Terry H. Davis, Jr. by donation

PreferredCitation: Mary Jane Irwin Davis Genealogy Research, MSS 2015-008, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.