Dr. Davis is a NY Times best-selling author and has co-authored The Pact, We Beat the Street and The Bond. Fortunately, he had two friends, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt, for support. He was raised in a small house in a less-than-ideal neighborhood because that is what they could afford. Dr. Davis has appeared on numerous talk and radio shows including Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Today Show, The View, CBS This Morning, PBS News Hour, Anderson Cooper 360 and NPR as well as print publications including but not limited toPeople, O Magazine, Readers Digest, Washington Post, NY Times, USA Today, Parade and Black Enterprise. She taught fourth grade at Church Street Elementary School for a number of years and is the widow of M.V. 1860, d. 1932, m. Laura Eleanor Yelverton; and Mary Mollie, b. The second daughter, Mary M. Mollie Davis, and her husband, Herrin Wise, Jr., reared the following children: William B., b. ." Booklist, May 1, 2002, Vanessa Bush, review of The Pact, p. 1488; April 1, 2005, Gillian Engberg, review of We Beat the Street, p. 1352; September 15, 2007, Vanessa Bush, review of The Bond, p. 6. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Pact Power Kids,http://www.pactpowerkids.com (April 3, 2008). John wrote his will June 18, 1778. This couple had 4 children: Charles Herring Davis, born 20 November 1831; Althea R., born 28 March 1835; Ann Elizabeth, born 9 June 1845 and George W. Davis, born 27 August 1848. 1838, d. 1901, m. Green L. Blair; Isaac Levi Jr., b. The neighborhood steadily declined, and by the time Davis was in junior high school in the 1980s, the area was crime ridden and his father had left the family. Resides in Pascagoula, MS. In an interview for Talk of the Nation, Davis remarked that his idea of what a father should be like came more from television programs such as The Cosby Show and Leave It to Beaver than from his own father. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Which of these major projects underway in Andalusia are you most excited about? Dr. Hunt became a physician like Dr. Davis, and is also a professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. After completing premedical studies at Seton Hall University, he attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), then part of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Davis, along with his friends Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, decided they wanted something more from life and set out to become doctors. Jandy's Reading Room,http://www.jandysbooks.com/ (May 26, 2007), review of The Pact. Not because of the "God-Like Complex" that some physicians may have because they know they have the power to save lives. Please try again later. School. Contemporary Authors. 1812, m. Hardy Royal. They bonded immediately and shared the same dedication to making life more than what Newark usually provided. The emergency room physician famously made a pact with two high school friends, with all three of them becoming doctors. 2, Dr. Sampson Davis describes his experience with the Three Doctors Foundation, Dr. Sampson Davis reflects upon his legacy, Dr. Sampson Davis describes how he would like to be remembered, Occupation(s): Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. But realizing that there's certain things that a son and a daughter has to be taught by a man. Graduating with honors, Dr. Davis received his bachelors degree from Seton Hall University, his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the same hospital where he was born, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Another daughter, Martha Molsie Jane Davis, and her husband, George Washington Wise, reared the following children: James Travis, b. Education: Seton Hall University, B.S. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. The Ten Most Interesting Little Known Black History Facts, The Amazing Acting Journey Of Sheryl Lee Ralph: From Broadway To The Emmys, Exclusive: Michael B. Jordan And Jonathan Majors Explain Their Life-Changing Roles In Creed 3, Exclusive: New Edition Tells GRIFF About The Legacy Tour And Love From Black Twitter. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest. Black Enterprise, June, 2003, "Word Is Bond: Davis, Jenkins, and Hunt Made a Pact to Survive the 'Hood and Become Doctors," p. 9. Voice of Youth Advocates, October, 2002, review of The Pact, p. 302; June, 2005, Paula Brehm-Heeger, review of We Beat the Street, p. 157. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 1875, d. 1940, m. Robert F. Coleman; John Joseph Joe, b. OfficeThe Three Doctors, LLC, 65 Hazelwood Ave., Newark, NJ 07106. George Jenkins, Sampson Davis, and Rameck Hunt grew up together in Newark and graduated from Seton Hall University. Covey, Jessie May March 11, 1890 March 14, 1890 & February 1, 1917 Issues of the Ledger He excelled in school and has said that education "saved his life". In The Bond all three doctors talk about how this had a profound effect on them. 1859, d. 1934, m. Hannah Rebecca Jeanne Jennie Young (1860-1951); Margaret, b. AN OBVIOUS SUCCESS. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. Still, he was a good student, able to strike the fragile balance between being smart yet socially acceptable on the streets. Dr. Davis also released a new book, Living & Dying in Brick City which provides a rare, real-life glimpse into the inner workings of an urban emergency room, while offering practical health advice for our communities. Failed to delete memorial. The two became friends and later met Rameck Hunt, the son of drug-addicted parents. Three doctors, Dr. Rameck Hunt, Dr. Sampson Davis, and Dr. George Jenkins, all grew up in Newark, New Jersey without a father. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He registered for military service in 1812. The Pact was adapted as a sound recording, HighBridge (St. Paul, MN), 2002. As a child Dr. Davis grew-up in cramped living quarters, surrounded by fragmented families, crime, and drugs. The son, Levi Isaac Davis, served in the Confederate Army along with his brothers, Sampson III and William T. Davis, who died in conflict. 1, Dr. Sampson Davis describes his hopes and concerns for the African American community, pt. He took on a responsibility that of a big brother, father, leader and a role model. 1832, d. 1865 (killed during W.B.T.S. Includes Address (5) Phone (5) Email (7) See Results. Please reset your password. It is unfortunately very common in poor urban areas for children to grow up with only one parent to support them. He's written about his return to the hospital where he was. Davis was born in Newark after his parents moved there from South Carolina. Place of Burial: Etlan, Madison County, Virginia, United States of America. Originally submitted by patricia9590 to Davis/Pope/Giacometti/Pangelina Family Tree on 4 Mar 2008. . Also known as Sam Allen Davis, David Allen, Davis Sampson. 2000 Essence Awards (2000) as Himself - Honoree. New Crisis, July 1, 2002, review of The Pact, p. 61. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Today, all three have fulfilled their dream of becoming doctors," commented Mondella S. Jones in the Black Issues Book Review. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [8], Jenkins was born on February 6, 1973, in Newark. Sampson married Martha Elizabeth (Jane) Davis (born Walton) on month day 1870, at age 24 at marriage place, Virginia. 1937 Born June 18, 1961, in Tuskegee, AL; daughter of Arthur (an autoworker) and Truzetta (an accountant) Johnson. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. FURTHER READING I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Sampson Davis at an amazing event where his two partners of The Three Doctors Foundation celebrated their 13th anniversary and honored legendary songstress and mother of the late Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston. at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. We have set your language to Learn more about merges. Dr. Jenkins serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at Columbia University. Sampson Davis, Sr., according to some records, was married twice, but no information was found regarding a first wife. Sampson Davis, Self: Fair Game?. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Sampson, Charles Davis, Flora December 25, 1901 December 27, 1901 & November 7, 1918 Issues of the Ledger Groom son of Mr. & Mrs. George W. Sampson. Required fields are marked *. In 2000, Davis and his friends were honored with an Essence Award. https://www.pinehillpavilion.com. They made their village proud. On 16 April 1866, he married Sarah E. Swaim in Appanoose County, Iowa. (2010), The Pact (2006) and National Report (2020). Verify and try again. (with honors); University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, M.D., 1999. All three grew up in Newark, New Jersey without fathers and first met as schoolmates at University High School. "The writing here is simple and accessible and there is plenty of action for reluctant readers," reported Francisca Goldsmith in School Library Journal. Failed to remove flower. Stories that matter delivered to your inbox. A Publishers Weekly writer concluded: "Readers searching for role models should find much to cheer and emulate here.". (With George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Lisa Frazier Page) The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream, Riverhead Books (New York, NY), 2002. Davis was accepted into the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and received his medical degree in 1999 at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. 1862, d. 1905, m. (1) Allen P. Bullard (2) Tom J. Reynolds; Eliza A. American Civil War April 12, 1861 through May 9, 1865. 1853; Andrew Jackson, b. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Here he met George Jenkins, a bright kid who, by the age of eleven, already knew he wanted to become a dentist. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Surrounded by negative influences and having few positive role models made this a not so easy feat. Dr. Sampson Davis turns 45 today, a far cry from the rough and tumble days living as a boy in Newark, New Jersey. Mary Davis married John Sampson on August 6, 1743 in Culpeper Co., Virginia. THE DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR THE BLACK EXPERIENCE. While there are numerous factors that played a role in their success there are particular guidelines that the doctors have and continue to live by to this day. Sampson Allen Davis, 74. Tribune Books (Chicago, IL), June 15, 2003, review of The Pact, p. 6. Part of HuffPost Black Voices. With Amina Baraka, Amiri Baraka, Malique 'Kenny' Bazemore, Monica Bazemore. 1835, d. 1914, m. James Wilke English (1835-1918); Rebecca, b. 1872, d. 1952, m. Reed Wheedon Byrd (1869-1958. ." Library Journal, December, 2002, Mark Pumphrey, review of The Pact, p. 198; February 15, 2003, review of The Pact, p. 47. Personal Culpeper County, Province of Virginia. Derek's sister serves as the president of Turn 2 Foundation. The Pact has been filmed as a documentary, and the friends have created the Three Doctors Foundation to support and inspire children who come from similar backgrounds with scholarship funds. Davis and Hunt received their medical degrees from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Jenkins received his dentistry degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry. Bring Your 'A' Game (2009)as Himself - Physician, 2000 Essence Awards (2000)as Himself - Honoree, Your email address will not be published. Learn more about managing a memorial . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167105467/mary-sampson. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Not so long ago, Dr. Sampson Davis found himself in detention for a crime that could have sent his life in a completely different direction. (With George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Sharon M. Draper) We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Helped Us Succeed, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2005. Bring Your 'A' Game (2009) as Himself - Physician. Therefore, its best to use Encyclopedia.com citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publications requirements and the most-recent information available at these sites: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html. 1877.. Try again later. 1840, d. 1911, m. 1860 Frances F. Fanny English (1840-1920); William T., b. But because this man, once a young and rebellious teenager who nearly lost not only his life but his freedom after a run in with the law, learned from a bad experience and went on to empower his own life. Other data suggest he was married second to Ruth Bryan (t) (1772-1863) in 1815. Today, Davis is the attending emergency room physician at Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, the same hospital where he was born. He then completed his residency in emergency medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he is now an attending physician. It has been related that her husband John died while traveling to Valley Forge in 1778. PERSONAL: Personal Growing up in the streets of Newark, the doctors know first hand the pressures and struggles of life in the inner city and how difficult it can be going at it alone. They therefore wrote We Beat the Street for kids in grades seven and up. As a child Dr. Davis grew-up in cramped living quarters, surrounded by fragmented families, crime, and drugs. Hunt's mother, only seventeen when he was born, worked hard to support the family, but they were constantly moving back to his grandmother's house. Husband of Elizabeth Sampson and Mary Sampson (Davis) Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. In African American families, it is often the father who is absent. Now an emergency care physician, Sampson Davis began his life as an African American boy growing up in an impoverished inner-city neighborhood. The school he attended, while better than many near his Newark, New Jersey, home, was not as good as those in the more affluent white neighborhoods. Why do I mention these women? Dr. Sampson Davis was raised as the fifth of six children in Newark, one of New Jersey's poorest cities. The bond will never be broken To each other and to their community. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. . Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 1807, m. Jessie F. Davis; Maria Margarette or Margaret Mariah, b. The Pact: Three Young Black Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream is a 2002 New York Times Bestselling non-fiction autobiography by Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Lisa Frazier. In May 2018, Dr. Davis along with Sharlee Jeter co-authored his newest book, The STUFF: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed. The STUFF offers 11 core elements to a maximized you through sharing poignant, inspiring stories of everyday individuals who fought through impossible life defining circumstances, overpowered and succeeded. 1878, d. 1948, m. Mary Elizabeth Mollie Revels; Margaret, b. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Born January 19, 1973, in Newark, NJ. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He is an assistant professor of clinical dentistry at Columbia University. Dr. Davis values friendship to the extend that he walks, travels, and builds communities with these same young men he made a pact with some 20 years ago. Dr Sampson Davis :: Living and Dying in Brick City Contact the STUFF: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, And Succeed the STUFF: [stuhf] noun: a cultivatable inner fortitude used by people to overcome their circumstance (s) JOIN @ www.thestuffmovement.com & Tap Into the 11 Core Principles You Already Possess Buy Now Mailing List Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 4:00 PM-10:00 PM. Drs. Some subscription websites listed below can be searched for free at a FamilySearch center or FamilySearch affiliate library.. For United States nationwide collections, go to the United States Online Genealogy Records page. Davis, Hunt and Jenkins are known as the Three Doctors, and they have written a book about their experiences, The Pact: Three Young Men Make A Promise and Fulfill A Dream, which spent six weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The daughter, Catherine Katie Davis, and her husband, Green L. Blair, reared one son, Green L. Blair. It really makes me feel so good to put this product out.". "Davis, Sampson 1973 "Davis, Sampson 1973 Encyclopedia.com. 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No matter the culture, the race or the geographic location of any village, big or small. It was this combination of skills, Dr. Davis says, that were most critical to his survival. I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Sampson Davis at an amazing event where his two partners of The Three Doctors Foundation celebrated their 13th anniversary and honored legendary songstress and mother of the late Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston. they would stick together-go to college-graduate-and become doctors. There is a problem with your email/password. Dr. Davis and his two childhood friends each successfully fulfilled their pact and today Dr. Davis is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician. It has been recorded by a Sampson researcher that he had died while traveling to Valley Forge in 1778, however, it has also been pointed out that he states that he is weak of body in his will. 1830, d. 1880, m. George Washington Wise; Sampson III, b. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Benton Family descendants settle in River Falls community in 1891, Aman family ancestors had many descendants in Covington County, Kirkland and Murphy families are united through 1869 marriage, Brabham descendant serves as principal of Church Street Elem. 0 cemeteries found in Etlan, Madison County, Virginia, USA. Refer to each styles convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates. 1883, d. 1962, m. Irene Jones; and Lizzira, b. Sampson Davis is known for Fair Game? To appeal to kids, they also created the "Pact Power Kids" cartoon characters who serve as role models for young children. The book was first published on May 23, 2002 through Riverhead Trade and was later republished through Prentice Hall. Not long ago she released a book "Stuff". 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