This year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, who was born in Fairview, Ky., on June 3, 1808, and at the age of 2 moved with his parents to Rosemont Plantation near Woodville, Miss. In 1835, Davis moved to Warren County where he spent the most productive years of his life. This will be a series of 11 articles about Davis as a local Citizen.

May 17, 2008 Washington and war with Mexico kept time at Brierfield brief

May 16, 2008 Varina was met on an errand, and courtship followed

May 15, 2008 Political career started with a one-day campaign, and a loss at the polls

May 14, 2008 Brother’s home lured young couple to Warren County

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