Certificate in Genealogical Research

I was presented the Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University’s Center for Professional Education. The program was very challenging and I spent a lot of time and effort in completing the cirriculum. Many thanks to all of my family and friends for their support. Now it’s time to get back to blogging!

Brian Davis

Backus Family Portrait

From Left to Right: Florence Emma Backus, Mary Isabelle Backus, Arthur Bernard Backus (Backhouse), Arthur Burgoyne Backus, and Henrietta Bellfield Backus (Kelly). Portrait taken approx. 1902 in San Angelo, Texas. Many thanks to my cousin, Eddie Cope, for sending the photograph.

Brian Davis – James Michael Davis – Georgia Lou Davis (Barlow) – Katie Maybelle Barlow Schwabe Stinson (Backus) – Arthur Bernard Backus

Dick Waits and Ralph Williams Jr. Fishing Picture

My great grand uncle, Charles Richard “Dick” Waits (on the left), and my maternal grandfather, Ralph Scott “Button” Williams Jr. Photo taken approx. 1935. Many thanks to my aunt, Terry Kaiser, for contributing the photograph.

Brian Davis – Christine Davis (Williams) – Ralph Scott Williams Jr. – Nellie Ruth Williams (Waits/sister of Charles Richard Waits)

Mary Hurley and Katie Barlow Picture

My great grandmother (on the right), Katie Maybelle Barlow Schwabe Stinson (Backus), and her sister, Mary Isabelle Cope Hurley (Backus). Photo taken approx. 1955-1960. Many thanks to my cousin, Eddie Cope, for sending the photograph.

Brian Davis – James Michael Davis – Georgia Lou Davis (Barlow) – Katie Maybelle Barlow Schwabe Stinson (Backus)

Ralph Williams Jr. and Jack Schraa Navy Picture

My maternal grandfather, Ralph Scott Williams Jr., and his friend, Jack Schraa. Both men served with the United States Navy during World War II. Photo taken approx. 1942-1943.

Brian Davis – Christine Davis (Williams) – Ralph Scott Williams Jr.

Waits Family Portrait

Bottom Row (L to R): Eli D. Waits and Mary Louise (Morris) Waits
Middle Row (L to R): Lydia Mae Waits and Harmon Clay Waits
Top Row (L to R): William Henry Waits, Clinton Morris Waits, and Perry Robert Waits

Photo taken approx. 1890-1895 in Ohio.

Many thanks to my cousin, Jane Mason, for contributing the portrait.

Brian Davis – Christine Davis (Williams) – Ralph Scott Williams Jr. – Nellie Ruth Williams (Waits) – Harmon Clay Waits – Eli D. Waits and Mary Louise Wait (Morris)

Jackson Family Christmas Picture

Bottom Row (L to R): Jo Lynne Jackson, Polly Jan Jackson, and Ross Edgar Maden
Middle Row (L to R): Dolly Jackson (McClinton), Ivan Neal Jackson, Donald Edgar Maden, and Mary Pauline Jackson (Chandler)
Top Row (L to R): Carrie Estelle Chandler (Moody), Rebecca Diane Maden, Herman McClinton, James Preston “Buck” Jackson, Pauline Maden (Jackson), Gladys Rebecca Jackson (Davis), my 2nd great grandmother, Susan Katheryn “Kate” Davis (Davis), and Janice Robinson

Photo taken approx. December 1953 in Mexia, Texas.

Many thanks to my great aunt, Annell Hargrave, for contributing the picture and family info.

Brian Davis – James Michael Davis – James Nead Davis – Sherman H. Davis – Susan Katheryn “Kate” Davis (Davis)

In honor of Father’s Day, I wanted to post pictures of my father, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and 2nd great grandfathers. The only picture I do not have in my collection is that of my maternal 2nd great grandfather, Edward L Barlow (1867-1955).

Brian Davis – James Michael Davis

Woodie and Burla Kirkpatrick Fox Hunting Picture

My 2nd great grandparents, Woodie Tarrant “W.T.” Kirkpatrick and Burla Kirkpatrick (Gibson). The photo shows W.T. and Burla after a fox hunt, with their awards and one of their prized foxhounds. Photo taken approx. 1940. Many thanks to my great aunt, Annell Hargrave, for contributing the photograph.

Brian Davis – James Michael Davis – James Nead Davis – Margie Leaine Davis (Kirkpatrick) – Woodie Tarrant Kirkpatrick and Burla Kirkpatrick (Gibson)

My daughter, Kaylyn Michelle Davis, was born 5/25/05 at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas in Houston. The picture on the left was her first after birth. Kaylyn was premature and spent several weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit. The picture on the right was taken yesterday, 5/25/10, at her 5th birthday preschool party. She’s come a long way in five years… so grown-up and ready for Kindergarten!

Kaylyn Michelle Davis – Brian Davis