Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 2. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 888. CARTER T. DAVIDSON is one of the successful sons of Oregon who has made a business of mining and farming. He lives in Provolt, where he is well and favorably known. His birth occurred in Polk county, Oregon, on the 24th of March, 1859. His parents were E. B. and Salome (Jones) Davidson, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. In 1850 they crossed the plains with ox teams to Oregon and in that state they reared their family of twelve children. Carter T. Davidson received a good common-school education and remained at home until his twenty-first year. He then started out on his own account, choosing the life of an agriculturist and miner, vocations which he has since followed with a reasonable degree of success. He was diligent in his business and for the most part fortune smiled upon him in his efforts to unearth the hidden treasures which he sought as a miner. In 1884 Mr. Davidson was united in marriage to Miss Cecilia Bailey, a native of Oregon, and to this union were born seven children, all of whom are now living except Lester. Those who survive are, Clyde, Eva, Ellis, Estelle, Carter and Iris. In his political views Mr. Davidson is a republican but he devotes little time to public matters, preferring to occupy himself with his business affairs and the care of his family. Having been born in Oregon and being used to the life of toil which is exacted of those who follow the vocations which he chose, he has been familiar with pioneer experiences and knows by actual contact with them the many disadvantages, privations and the strenuous life incident to his calling in a new country. In the community of which he is a member he has long been regarded as one of its substantial and leading citizens, and his reputation for integrity, industry and general ability is well founded. As a solid, substantial citizen he is a valued member of society and the family is held in high esteem by all who know them. Transcriber's additional notes: Census 1860, Aug 2; Polk Co, OR; Independence Pct, p 548 E. B. Davidson, 42, m, KY, farmer Salome, 38, f, KY I. G., 15, m, IL J. S., 13, m, IL E. J., 11, m, IL M. E., 9, f, OR S. J., 7, f, OR M. M., 5, m, OR Margt, 3, f, OR C. E., 1, m, OR 1870, Aug 3; Josephine Co, OR; Applegate PO, p 448 Elijah B. Davidson, 52, KY, farmer Saloma, 48, KY John S, 23, IL, school teacher Sarah, 17, OR, att. school Moses M, 14, OR, att. school Margaret, 12, OR, att. school Carter F, 10, OR, att. school Olivia V, 6, OR Jay E, 4, OR 1880, June 1; Josephine Co, OR; Williamsburg Pct, p 152 Elijah Davidson, 30, IL, OH, IL, works in gold mine Manerva, wife, 28, MO, TN, IL Annie, dau, 8, OR, IL, MO Winter L, son, 6, OR, IL, MO Summer E, son, 4, OR, IL, MO Thomas B, son, 2, OR, IL, MO Baby boy, son, ?/12, born Sept, OR, IL, MO Moses, brother, 26, OR, IL, IL, mine laborer Carter, brother, 21, OR, IL, IL, mine laborer 1900, June 19; Josephine Co, OR; Williams Pct, p 51 Carter Davidson, 40, March 1859, OR, IA, IN, mar 16 yrs, gold miner Cytha, wife, 34, March 1866, OR, IN, IN, mar 16 yrs, 6 children-6 living Clide, son, 15, April 1885, OR, OR, OR, att. school Lester, son, 12, oct 1897, OR, OR, OR, att. school Eva, dau, 10, July 1889, OR, OR, OR, att. school J. Ellis, son, 6, May 1894, OR, OR, OR, att. school Estella, dau, 3, Nov 1896, OR, OR, OR Carter, son, 10/12, July 1999, OR, OR, OR 1910, April 26; Josephine Co, OR; Williams Pct, p 99 Carter T. Davidson, 51, OR, un, un, mar 26 yrs, farmer Celia A, wife, 44, OR, NE, KS, mar 26 yrs, 7 children-7 living Clyde C, son, 25, OR, OR, OR, farm laborer Ellis J, son, 14, OR, OR, OR Stella B, dau, 12, OR, OR, OR Carter E, son, 10, OR, OR, OR Iris T, dau, 2, OR, OR, OR 1920, Jan 8; Jackson Co, OR; Applegate Pct, p 11 Carter T. Davidson, 60, OR, KY, KY, farmer Celia A, wife, 53, OR, IA, IA Ellis J, son, 26, OR, OR, OR Thelta I, dau, 10, OR, OR, OR ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.