| 1. | George Davidson was born on 13 Oct 1859 in Connellsville, Fayette Co., PA; died on 15 Aug 1930 in Beaver, Beaver Co., PA; was buried after 15 Aug 1930 in Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Beaver, Beaver Co., PA. Other Events:
- FamilySearch ID: KVV9-354
- 1880 Census: 1 Jun 1880, Beaver, Beaver Co., PA
- Book Article: 1899, Buffalo, Erie County, New York; BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES. This Volume Contains Biographical Sketches , Biographical Publishing Company, pp. 157-158
- 1900 Census: 12 Jun 1900, New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania
- 1910 Census: 13 May 1910, Brighton Twp., Beaver Co., PA
- 1920 Census: 10 Jan 1920, Brighton Twp., Beaver Co., PA
- 1930 Census: 4 Apr 1930, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA
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1880 Census:
ED 174, p. 1
Davidson, Daniel R W M 60 Head Md Coal Mcht PA PA PA
---, Margarett W F 50 Wife Md Keeping House PA Ireland PA
---, Sarah M. W F 31 Dau S At Home PA PA PA
---, Wm. J. W M 27 Son S Post Master PA PA PA
---, Geo. W M 20 Son S At School PA PA PA
---, James W M 18 Son S " PA PA PA
---, Lewis W M 14 Son S " PA PA PA
---, Frederick W M 10 Son S " PA PA PA
Carley, Lucy B F 17 Servant S Servant DC DC DC
Book Article:
GEORGE DAVIDSON, a recent portrait of whom appears on the foregoing page, is a man of much prominence in the borough of New Brighton, Pa., and since February, 1888, he has been cashier of the National Bank, of that place. This institution is one of the most progressive and substantial banks in Western Pennsylvania, having been organized October 29, 1884, to succeed the old National Bank of Beaver County, which had its origin November 12, 1864, as the successor of the Bank of Beaver County, a state institution established in 1857. The last named concern occupied the quarters of the late United States Bank, and its offices were situated where Dr. Simpson's are now located. Its officers were: S. Merrick, president and E. Hoops, cashier. On November 12, 1864, the National Bank of Beaver County was chartered with a capital of $200,000; a fine brick block was erected, the front of which was of pressed brick, purchased in Philadelphia at $100 per thousand, it being the first brick of the kind ever used in the Beaver Valley. The building was of three stories; on the first floor were the bank offices; while on the second and third floors were dwelling rooms. The banking apartments were finished in the best of material, and had two large safes. S. Merrick, who was its first president, was later succeeded by John Miner, and upon the organization of the National Bank of New Brighton, M. T. Kennedy was made president, serving until his death, in November, 1884, when John Reeves became his successor. In August, 1893, Robert S. Kennedy was chosen president and C. C. Townsend, vice-president, to succeed Robert S. Kennedy. From the time the bank was organized until April 6, 1883, Mr. Edward Hoops served as cashier; he was succeeded by C. M. Merrick, who in turn was succeeded by the subject hereof. H. R. Ross is teller, and Clarence E. Kennedy is bookkeeper. The officers of this organization are among the most prominent and capable men in this part of the state, possessing high business ability, and being fully competent to fill the important positions they hold.
George Davidson was born in Fayette county, Pa., October 13, 1859, and is a son of Daniel R. Davidson. At the age of eight years, his parents moved to Beaver, Beaver county, Pa., and there he obtained his primary education; he afterwards attended college in West Virginia from 1877 to 1880. Owing to ill-health, he spent several years in traveling through the western states, and, upon his return to Beaver county, became deputy prothonotary under Dan H. Stone. On leaving this position, he entered the National Bank of New Brighton, as cashier, which office he now holds. Mr. Davidson is greatly interested in the progress of his adopted borough and county, and is ever ready to give his support to those measures which, in his opinion, tend to promote the welfare of the community. His popularity and sterling worth are shown by the fact that he is now serving his sixth term as treasurer of New Brighton, and is manager of the clearing house of the associated banks of Beaver county, which association he helped to form.
The subject of this record married Mary Wilson, daughter of Samuel B. Wilson, a prominent resident of Beaver, and this union has been blessed by the birth of the following children: Daniel R.; Samuel K.; Elizabeth; Margaret; William, and Mary, - the two last named being deceased. Mr. Davidson owns a beautiful home on the corner of Third avenue and Fifteenth street.
1900 Census:
Ward 1, ED 39, sheet 11B
Third Avenue
Davidson, George Head W M Oct 1859 40 Md 16 PA PA PA Banker - Nat'l Bank
---, Mary W Wife W F Jany 1860 40 Md 16 6 4 PA PA PA
---, Daniel R Son W M Nov 1887 12 S PA PA PA
---, Elizabeth W Dau W F March 1892 8 S PA PA PA
---, Margaret Dau W F Jany 1892 8 S PA PA PA
---, Karl S Son W M Sept 1893 6 S PA PA PA
... 2 servants
1910 Census:
ED 17, sheet 16A
Dutch Ridge Achor R
Davidson, George Head M W 50 Md 27 PA PA PA Farmer - Farm
---, Mary Wife F W 50 Md 27 6 4 PA PA PA
---, Dimis R Son M W 22 S PA PA PA Teller - Bank
---, Elizabeth Dau F W 20 S PA PA PA
---, Margaret Dau F W 18 S PA PA PA
---, Karl Dau M W 16 S PA PA PA
1920 Census:
ED 24, sheet 3A
Dutch Ridge Road
Davidson, George Head M W 60 Md PA PA PA Banker - Nat'l Bank
---, Mary W Wife F W 60 Md PA PA PA
---, Samuel K Son M W 26 S PA PA PA Engineer - Coke Company
---, Margaret J Son F W 27 S PA PA PA
1930 Census:
ED 1476, sheet 3B
401-403 Alta Avenue
Davidson, George Head M W 71 Md 23 PA PA PA Banker - National Bank
---, Mary W Wife F W 71 Md 23 PA PA PA
Higgins, Margaret Dau F W 38 Md 28 PA PA PA
---, Mary GDau F W 7 S PA PA PA
George married Mary "Polly" Wilson on 14 Feb 1883 in Ohio County, West Virginia. Mary was born about Jan 1859 in Beaver, Beaver Co., PA; died on 30 Jan 1940 in Brighton Twp., Beaver Co., PA; was buried after 30 Jan 1940 in Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Beaver, Beaver Co., PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Margaret Johnston Davidson
 was born on 6 Jan 1892 in New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 13 Apr 1903 in New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Feb 1960 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; was buried after 28 Feb 1960 in Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum, Beaver, Beaver Co., PA.
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1859 - 1930 (70 years)
Mary Higgins 
