Ambrose D. Davis (b. 1841)

DAVIS, MOORE, ASH, AVIS

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Date: 7/8/2002 at 15:53:58

Davis, Ambrose D., of the firm of Owens and Davis, general merchants, Elm Street, opposite the Public Square; residence in Slayton's Addition (West Union); born in Warren County, Indiana, May 3, 1841; came to West Union in 1848, with his parents, James and Hannah Moore Davis. His father was a clergyman of United Brethren faith, and also carried on the business of a farmer until his death, which occurred April 11, 1853; his wife Hannah, died in February, 1872. Mr. Ambrose D. Davis enlisted June 8, 1861, in Co. F, 3rd I. V. I.; was wounded at the battle of Hatchie, Tenn., October 5, 1862 and discharged on account of disability February 18, 1863. His first wife was Mary E. Ash; married September 14, 1864; she died July 7, 1870; one child by this marriage - William A., born June 7, 1870. Mr. D.'s present wife was Lydia A. Avis; married January 14, 1877; Mrs. Davis is a member of the M. E. Church.

Page 580, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"