Clarksburg in Harrison County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Daniel Davisson

1748 • 1819

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 27, 2021

1. Daniel Davisson Marker

Inscription.
Born along Devils Crk. in the Millstone Valley of New Jersey. Married Prudence Izzard of Phil. in 1772. Came to Harrison Co. Va. in 1773 with wife father, Obadiah, uncles John, Andrew, Amaziah and families. His survey listed 400 acres in 1773 surrounded on 3 sides by Elk Crk. now downtown Clarksburg. He was known as the proprietor of Clarksburg. A major and commander of Nutter Fort during the Revolution & appointed High Sheriff in 1817. He owned thousands of acres in Harrison Co. & rests in this cemetery.

Erected by Davissons - Harold Jr. Randall L. James I. Robert K. Larry K. Richard W. Roger W. Charles Ed. Ronald 'Pete'. William L.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 39° 16.848′ N, 80° 20.73′ W. Marker is in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in Harrison County. Marker is on West Main Street east of Sumner Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the front portion of the Daniel Davisson DAR Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 West Main Street, Clarksburg WV 26301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel Davisson DAR Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Daniel Davisson Chapter NSDAR

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(a few steps from this marker); Stonewall Jackson Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); Waldomore / Nathan Goff (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Birthplace (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Simpson (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Immigrants (approx. 0.3 miles away); Combat Wounded (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksburg.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 27, 2021

2. Daniel Davisson Marker

Davisson grave can be seen in the background.

Daniel Davisson Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 27, 2021

3. Daniel Davisson Grave

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.