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These records of the Chase and Davis families of Newburyport, MA, primarily pertain to people born in the 1700s. A bonus: Often their parents are named.

After the Grand Slams and before the season-ending championships, Davis Cup semifinals provides much needed tennis drama.

Capt. James Davis was one of the early settlers of Virginia, arriving at Jamestown in Oct. of 1609 aboard the ship Virginia

Ernie Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. His professional career and life, however, were tragically cut short by leukemia.

Henrietta Vinton Davis was an actor and leader that made an impression in the history of African Americans.

Following a successful European tour with nu-metal behemoths Korn, Jonathan Davis' solo tour, Alone I Play, is scheduled for dates in the UK and mainland Europe.

Al Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders, has always been in the limelight and is known for questionable decisions.

Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point and later became the President of the Confederate States of America.

Davis Square-one facet in the urban gem of Somerville, Massachusetts-is an essential destination for travelers on a budget.

Small town girl Glenda Davis publishes her first book with aspirations of more books to come.

Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Marc Davis (March 30, 1913 - January 12, 2000).

Miles Davis recorded many masterpieces aside from Kind of Blue. However, it remains as the largest selling jazz album of all time.

Korn singer Jonathan Davis has announced that a number of dates on his Alone I Play tour have been cancelled, including most of the UK tour scheduled for June.

Jefferson Davis' first wife dies shortly after their marriage. Some years later, he marries teenaged Varina Howell.

The Davis Mountains in West Texas offer scenery, solitude, and a variety of outdoor activities. High elevation keeps it cooler here in summer than in much of the state.

The Oakland Raiders used to be a proud franchise. However, for the past few years, all they have done is lose. The problem starts at the top.

Miles Davis was a genius in jazz, but his addiction to heroin nearly killed him. The influence of Sugar Ray Robinson saved his life.

This junior comes from NFL bloodlines as he is the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis another physical specimen (must run in the family).

In The Express, Rob Brown plays Ernie Davis, a colored football star who made his mark playing for the Syracuse Orangemen, in the late 1950's, making his way to the NFL

Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.

Challenging Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction policies, the Wade-Davis bill sought to severely limit political participation by rebellious Southern white males.

The US Davis Cup team, seeking revenge for a finals loss against Spain in 2004, will only advance in Davis Cup play if Roddick's hamstring and Blake's psyche are healthy.

Emily lives her life with one foot out the door, afraid to take risks. But a sudden illness makes her rethink her life' s philosophy and her relationships.

The Girl Who Walked Home Alone - a review of the new bio of Bette

If anyone personifies Woman according to the Studio Era, it's the irrepressible Bette Davis, who would have turned 100 this month

With quirky characters and well-researched details, confident readers aged 7+ will love reading about Roland Wright and his quest to become a knight.

During the Mexican War, Jefferson Davis becomes known as The Hero of Buena Vista. The American Civil War begins and he is made President of the Confederacy.

The Davis Cup quarterfinals took place last weekend as 8 nations including defending champion, USA, and 2007 runner-up, Russia, competed for a spot in the semifinals.

The Davis Cup semifinals are coming up this weekend, where Spain hosts the USA and Russia flies to Argentina to fight for a spot in the final.

Visiting the Boston area with kids? Don't miss Davis Farmland, an exciting petting zoo, corn maze and educational farm rolled into one.

The Fresno State Bulldogs won't be the school trying to spring a surprise when they open the college football season on Sept. 5. It'll be the UC Davis Aggies.

If there is one musician within the jazz genre that any fan should know, it's Miles Davis. Very few other musicians have so influenced a single genre and multiple genres

You have to give Viola Davis credit for honoring her commitments to promote her latest film, Doubt. After being nominated most avoid the draining press tour.

Jefferson Davis believes that slavery is necessary to establish the southern cotton trade and that emancipation will eventually come.

Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, and Rosalind Russell climbed over the hill back to the top. Angela Lansbury tread the boards of Broadway. Lucille Ball became beloved on TV.

Al Davis just wants to win Baby! Scrutinized for annually drafting the fastest man in the draft, Davis also went size in '09. Pat White will make Miami's wildcat better.

Billed as America's Representative Contralto, Jessie Bartlett Davis was the singer responsible for the great success of Reginald De Koven's song, Oh Promise Me.

A brief look at Sara Buechner's career as a touring concert artist and lover of film music.

Naturalist James Davis takes readers on a year-long tour of see elk, bald eagles, migrating whales, butterflies, tidepools, spring's first wildflowers in the Pacific NW.

Who would have thought that monsters were scared of kids? Cartoonist Eleanor Davis did -- and it led her to publish a children's book.

In the See Delphi and Die audiobook, Lindsey Davis and narrator Christian Rodska, take listeners on a journey to ancient Greece as Falco investigates two murders.

First in a series of "Domestic Diva Mysteries," The Diva Runs out of Thyme is a perfectly seasoned, cozy Thanksgiving mystery with bonus entertaining tips and recipes.

Sikov brings a fresh perspective on the turbulent life of this unforgettable two-time Academy-Award winning actor.

Long before Helen Mirren won acclaim as the current monarch, Bette Davis did same as Her Majesty's namesake, in 1939's "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex"

Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.

One team wants to challenge for a Bowl Championship Series national title. The other's just looking to toughen itself up for play in the obscure Great West Conference.

Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.

Spain's Davis Cup Captain Emilio Sanchez surprisingly chose Fernando Verdasco instead of David Ferrer to play against Andy Roddick and James Blake in Davis Cup quarters.

The author of 'Vikings in America' claims that around 1,000 years ago, Vikings crossed the Atlantic and settled in America.

Five things you need to know when buying a car takes you into the dealership.