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.

NEXT: Farewell to Brierfield

May 21, 2008 Mutual fondness clear on final visit

May 20, 2008 Union general’s wife curious about husband’s classmate

May 19, 2008 Locals first to cheer reluctant-yet-confident president

May 18, 2008 Brierfield lush and productive in years before the war

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