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The photograph was taken shortly after the couple were married in Baltimore. Anna Kennedy sympathized strongly with the South and John J. Davis, though voting against secession, turned "copperhead", fighting against both West Virginia Statehood and emancipation of the slaves. They had one son, John W. Davis.

Anna Kennedy Davis and John James Davis

Identifier:
037341
Collection Number:
A&M 2963
Title:
Anna Kennedy Davis and John James Davis
Date:
1862
Description:
The photograph was taken shortly after the couple were married in Baltimore. Anna Kennedy sympathized strongly with the South and John J. Davis, though voting against secession, turned "copperhead", fighting against both West Virginia Statehood and emancipation of the slaves. They had one son, John W. Davis.
Acquisition Source:
Adams, Julia Davis
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView