Travis' were first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, at Mount Travers, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name Travis is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britian. The name was given to a person who collected a toll from travelers or merchants crossing a bridge (for the upkeep of the bridge). For political, economic and religious reasons, many of the Travis' immigrated to Ireland, Canada and America.
Gladys Marie Allen Donegan and Leamon Donegan had the following children: Judy, 'Peggy' & Darlene
Gladys' father, Raymond Lee Allen (Elizabeth Idell Bryson Allen), was the son of Florence E. Travis Allen (1) (John Ervin Allen). This line will start with her.
Gladys' father, Raymond Lee Allen (Elizabeth Idell Bryson Allen), was the son of Florence E. Travis Allen (1) (John Ervin Allen). This line will start with her.
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Florence Ermaline Travis Allen - Mother of Raymond Lee Allen G Grandmother of Peggy Donegan Snipes October of 1884 - She married John Ervin Allen on December 25, 1902 in Cannon County, Tennessee, by J. C. New, the Justice of the Peace. John and Florence had the following children:
Leborn Allen born: 1907 - Raymond Lee Allen born: March 14, 1908 died: April 4, 1988 Lehmann Allen born: 1912 died: Mildred Allen born: September 26, 1914 died: November 11, 1949 |
She is listed on the 1910 United States Federal Census with her husband, John, and two of their sons, Lebron and Raymon. He rents his farm on Tenn Pike Road in Cannon County, Tennessee. They live next door to the Smith and Reed families.
On the 1920 United States Federal Census he is listed as doing general farming and renting his home. Florence and their children are listed on this census living on Woodbury Pike.
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Florence died in 1949 and is buried in the Riverside Gardens Cemetery in Woodbury, TN along side her husband.
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Sampson B. Travis - Father of Florence Travis Allen 2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes April 20, 1856 in Cannon County, TN - On the 1910 United States Federal Census, Sampson is listed as a farmer, who rents his farm on Hollis Creek Road, in Cannon County, TN. Sampson first married Charity in 1875 in Cannon County, Tennessee. Charity was born in 1842 and died in Cannon County on October 12, 1882. She is buried in the Duggin Cemetery. His children with Charity were:
Nancy A. born: 1868 Joseph D. born: 1874 Martha F. born: 1876 William E. born: January 20, 1877 / died: January 28, 1947 Hugh L. born: March 17, 1879 Charly L. born: 1880 Sam died in February of 1928 in the Vance Cemetery. |
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Sampson B. Travis living with his wife, Charity; 5 of their children, Nancy A., Joseph D. Martha F., William E., and Charlie L.; along with Sampson’s brother, Leander. Sam was farming.
Sampson’s second wife was Minerva Ermaline Hayes. They married in 1882 in Cannon County, Tennessee. She was born on March 21, 1864 and died May 24, 1917. His children with Minerva were: Alvin Davis born: June 1884 Hattie born: April 1887 Fletcher D. born: October 1889 Barbara born: December 1891 Callie F. born: June 1894 Florence E. born: October 29, 1894 died: September 11, 1949 Clany born: 1900 Margrette born: 1902 Ruth born: 1904 The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Sam and Minerva Travis living in District 6 of Cannon County, Tennessee. Nine of their children are listed (Hugh, Alvie, Florence, Hattie, Fletcher, Barbara, Callie, Cassie, Louise) along with William Davenport, who is listed as a servant & farm laborer.
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Daniel Travis - Father of Sam Travis
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
August 31, 1825 in Cannon County, TN -
On the 1850 United States Federal Census Daniel is listed as a farmer and living with his family: wife, Mary, and daughters Elizabeth and Sarah. His brother, Soloman, is also living with them and listed as a farmer. They are in the Nichols District of Cannon County, TN.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Daniel living with his wife, M. Margaret; their children: S.B., D.D., R. P., E. J., Sarah and J.D. His real estate was worth about $500 and his personal property at abut $300. He is living in the Readyville area.
On the 1870 United States Federal Census. Daniel is a widow and living with a house full of children. Maybe hence the need for a new wife. He is still farming and his real estate property has decreased to about $400. He is in the Woodbury area. Sampson P. Travis, 12, is now living with Daniel. But I am unsure if he is a child or grandson.
There are two 1880 United States Federal Census’ that list Daniel G. The first one is District 1, District 20: It shows that Daniel as a farmer and Mary J. keeping house. Their children are listed as: Mary, Samuel P. Martha, Sallie.
Daniel Travis - Father of Sam Travis
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
August 31, 1825 in Cannon County, TN -
On the 1850 United States Federal Census Daniel is listed as a farmer and living with his family: wife, Mary, and daughters Elizabeth and Sarah. His brother, Soloman, is also living with them and listed as a farmer. They are in the Nichols District of Cannon County, TN.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows Daniel living with his wife, M. Margaret; their children: S.B., D.D., R. P., E. J., Sarah and J.D. His real estate was worth about $500 and his personal property at abut $300. He is living in the Readyville area.
On the 1870 United States Federal Census. Daniel is a widow and living with a house full of children. Maybe hence the need for a new wife. He is still farming and his real estate property has decreased to about $400. He is in the Woodbury area. Sampson P. Travis, 12, is now living with Daniel. But I am unsure if he is a child or grandson.
There are two 1880 United States Federal Census’ that list Daniel G. The first one is District 1, District 20: It shows that Daniel as a farmer and Mary J. keeping house. Their children are listed as: Mary, Samuel P. Martha, Sallie.
The second 1880 United States Federal Census shows in District 1, that Daniel, his wife, Mary P.; and their children listed as: Mary M., Nancy, William, Frannie, Isabella, Amanda, Lilly, Isaac. This Mary P. was born about 1840. I don’t have marriage information on her.
His first wife was Mary Tedder. He married her on May 19, 1842 in Cannon County, Tennessee. Mary was born in 1826 and died in 1886.
His first wife was Mary Tedder. He married her on May 19, 1842 in Cannon County, Tennessee. Mary was born in 1826 and died in 1886.
Their children are as follows:
Elizabeth J. 1843 -
Sarah C. 1844 -
His second wife was Mary Van Hoosier, who he married in 1853. She was born on December 10, 1826 and died in 1886. She was from Warren County, TN.
His third wife was Mary J. McMorris. They married in March of 1871 in Cannon County, Tennessee; by J. W. Page, the Justice of the Peace.
Elizabeth J. 1843 -
Sarah C. 1844 -
His second wife was Mary Van Hoosier, who he married in 1853. She was born on December 10, 1826 and died in 1886. She was from Warren County, TN.
His third wife was Mary J. McMorris. They married in March of 1871 in Cannon County, Tennessee; by J. W. Page, the Justice of the Peace.
Sampson B. 1855 - 1928 - Vance Cemetery
Leander Franklin 1861 - 1916 - Vance Cemetery Samuel P. 1589 - 1930 Gaither / Ready Cemetery Martha 1861 - 1930 Gaither / Ready Cemetery Rebecca 1862 - Nancy Francis 1864 - 1936 Mary M. 1866 - 1972 William D. 1867 - John 1869 - 1870 Mary is buried in the Gaither / Ready Cemetery. |
Their children are as follows:
Elizabeth J. 1843 -
Sarah C. 1844 -
His second wife was Mary Van Hoosier, who he married in 1853. She was born on December 10, 1826 and died in 1886. She was from Warren County, TN.
David Daniel 1854 -1908 Died of pneumonia/tuberculosis
Elizabeth J. 1843 -
Sarah C. 1844 -
His second wife was Mary Van Hoosier, who he married in 1853. She was born on December 10, 1826 and died in 1886. She was from Warren County, TN.
David Daniel 1854 -1908 Died of pneumonia/tuberculosis
His third wife was Mary J. McMorris. They married in March of 1871 in Cannon County, Tennessee; by J. W. Page, the Justice of the Peace.
Their children are as follows:
Fanny 1872 -
Isabell 1876 -
Amanda 1876 -
Lilly E. 1877 -
Isaac L. 1879 - 1941
Angeline P. 1880 -
Leonard 1880 -
Daniel was nicknamed ‘Bushhead’ because of his extremely curly hair. When his first wife died, Mary Tedder, they still had an infant son named Jim. Daniel would carry him out to the fields in a basket. Jim moved to Texas and nothing has been heard from him since.
Daniel had a total of approximately 28 children, some of whom died in infancy or early childhood; Daniel was said to be a drunkard who made whiskey to supplement his income. According to a verbal history give in 1993 by Clistie Francis: Daniel was arrested and when the Circuit Judge came to hear the case, Dan brought his children to court with him; when the Judge was told who they were, he dismissed the case and told Dan that he could sell the whiskey if he wanted to.
Another searching descendant (Carol Davis of Orange Park, FL) says that Daniel also married Mary Porterfield from 1856 to 1870. I’m guessing this is the Mary P. that shows up on the 2nd 1880 United States Federal Census.
From 1862 - 1864, Daniel served in the Tennessee Regiment, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Smith's). Their long history of fighting includes the very important battles of Chickamauga and Atlanta.
Fanny 1872 -
Isabell 1876 -
Amanda 1876 -
Lilly E. 1877 -
Isaac L. 1879 - 1941
Angeline P. 1880 -
Leonard 1880 -
Daniel was nicknamed ‘Bushhead’ because of his extremely curly hair. When his first wife died, Mary Tedder, they still had an infant son named Jim. Daniel would carry him out to the fields in a basket. Jim moved to Texas and nothing has been heard from him since.
Daniel had a total of approximately 28 children, some of whom died in infancy or early childhood; Daniel was said to be a drunkard who made whiskey to supplement his income. According to a verbal history give in 1993 by Clistie Francis: Daniel was arrested and when the Circuit Judge came to hear the case, Dan brought his children to court with him; when the Judge was told who they were, he dismissed the case and told Dan that he could sell the whiskey if he wanted to.
Another searching descendant (Carol Davis of Orange Park, FL) says that Daniel also married Mary Porterfield from 1856 to 1870. I’m guessing this is the Mary P. that shows up on the 2nd 1880 United States Federal Census.
From 1862 - 1864, Daniel served in the Tennessee Regiment, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Smith's). Their long history of fighting includes the very important battles of Chickamauga and Atlanta.
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Amos F. Travis, Sr.
Father of Daniel G. Travis
4 G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1800 Davidson County, TN - 1832
He married Mildred Milley Gaither on September 19, 1829 in Rutherford County, TN.
Amos F. Travis, Sr.
Father of Daniel G. Travis
4 G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1800 Davidson County, TN - 1832
He married Mildred Milley Gaither on September 19, 1829 in Rutherford County, TN.
FROM THE CANNON COUNTY HISTORY OF TENNESSEE
The country now embraced in Cannon County was settled as early as 1807 and 1809, though it
then belonged to several other counties in part. The early settlers were chiefly North Carolinians, who, however, came here from East Tennessee, to which section they had previously immigrated in quest of homes, but pushed on over the mountains as Middle Tennessee opened up for settlement. Among the settlers living here in 1836, when Cannon County was organized, were Henry D. McBroom, John Wood, James and Edmond Taylor, Wm. Hollis, Noel Lilly, Isham Cherry, Alexander Hill, Phillip Rough, Phillip Hoas, Henry Ford, Benjamin Allen, Usibid Stone, George St. John, Wm. Mears, Melchesedec Self, Joseph Harrison, Samuel Lewis, Wm. Middleton, James and John Barkley, Richard Vincent, Alexander Orr, Wm. McFerrin, Calvin Carlee, Jackson Wherry, Daniel Travis, Arthur Warren, Phillip Mouser, Joshua Barton, George Petty, Benjamin Arant, L.S. Gilliam, Reuben Evans,
The country now embraced in Cannon County was settled as early as 1807 and 1809, though it
then belonged to several other counties in part. The early settlers were chiefly North Carolinians, who, however, came here from East Tennessee, to which section they had previously immigrated in quest of homes, but pushed on over the mountains as Middle Tennessee opened up for settlement. Among the settlers living here in 1836, when Cannon County was organized, were Henry D. McBroom, John Wood, James and Edmond Taylor, Wm. Hollis, Noel Lilly, Isham Cherry, Alexander Hill, Phillip Rough, Phillip Hoas, Henry Ford, Benjamin Allen, Usibid Stone, George St. John, Wm. Mears, Melchesedec Self, Joseph Harrison, Samuel Lewis, Wm. Middleton, James and John Barkley, Richard Vincent, Alexander Orr, Wm. McFerrin, Calvin Carlee, Jackson Wherry, Daniel Travis, Arthur Warren, Phillip Mouser, Joshua Barton, George Petty, Benjamin Arant, L.S. Gilliam, Reuben Evans,