Isaac Davis 1833-1907

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Posted By: Karen DaPra (email)
Date: 10/12/2002 at 00:38:28

OBITUARY
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ISAAC DAVIS

Isaac Davis was born in Rockcastle Co., Kentucky, March 9, 1833, and died the night of July 4, 1907. In 1836 he came with his parents to Iowa and settled on a farm near Vernon where he ever after resided. In 1854 he crossed the plains to California, returned in 1855. He was honest and lived in peace with his neighbors and acquaintances. He minded his own business. He never married. He was esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral services were at the church in Vernon, Sunday, July 7 at 2 o'clock p.m., Eld. C. L. Wheeler of Keosauqua preaching the sermon. The burial was in the Vernon cemetery.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 81 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in February 2000. Name and date of newspaper not given.)

I would like to know who Isaac Davis' parents were. I have some Davis' from Kentucky in my family tree. Thanks, Karen.

[Original Post 20 Feb 2000]

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