#84: The 'Ruby Davidson' Camellia

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks (2026-24)

If you are looking to add a touch of dramatic, late-winter elegance to your garden, look no further than the ‘Ruby Davidson’ Camellia. For camellia enthusiasts and casual gardeners alike, this particular variety stands out as a true masterpiece of form and color.

The ‘Ruby Davidson’ is a registered cultivar of Camellia sasanqua, revered for its formal, highly structured blooms. While some camellias sport a loose, peony-like form, the 'Ruby Davidson' is celebrated for its precise, symmetrical beauty:

• The Bloom: It produces medium-to-large, formal double flowers. The petals are beautifully layered, curving inward slightly to create a mesmerizing geometric pattern.
• The Color: True to its name, the blossoms boast a rich, deep ruby-red to rose-pink hue that contrasts vividly against the winter landscape.
• The Foliage: Even when not in bloom, the shrub is a stunner. It features glossy, dark-green, leathery leaves that remain vibrant all year long.

#64: Thomas Archer Davidson Birthday Celebration and Biographical Sketch

Biographical Sketch: Davidson, Thomas Archer (1850–1924)

Thomas Archer Davidson was born on February 15, 1850, in Buckingham County, Virginia. He was the son of Joseph Cornelious Davidson and Vitula Sandridge. While his official death certificate recorded his birth as February 14, his family records and traditions maintained he was born on February 15, a date that persists in family history despite the official record.

#53: The Travels of Joseph & Vitula Davidson

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks (2025–28)

From Buckingham to the Banks of the James: The Travels of Joseph & Vitula Davidson

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks is a series of weekly prompts to get you to think about an ancestor and share something about them. The weekly prompt is provided by www.amyjohnsoncrow.com. The prompt for the week of July 7 is "Travel".

Joseph William Davidson - Around the World in 1011 Days

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks (2019-47)

On March 6, 1943 Joseph William Davidson was told to report for duty in the US Army Air Corps.