J. C. DAVIS
J. C. Davis came to the township in 1867, and made his home for a time with his brother, Thomas G. Davis. In 1870 he bought land on section 33, where he now resides.
J.C. Davis has been a resident of Noble township, since 1867. He was born in Venango county, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1845. His parents were William and Mary Davis. He remained with his parents in his native county until the time when he came to Cass county. On his arrival here, he stopped with his brother, Thomas G. Davis, for a time. He was married October 1, 1873, to Rachel Dujardin, a native of France. She died in 1878, leaving one child -- Emma R. He was married in December, 1878, to Sarah A. McCue, who was born in Pennsylvania. By this union there are three children -- Silas C., Alma P. and Jennie A. Mr. Davis bought land in 1870 on section 33. It was at that time unimproved, but is now in a good state of cultivation.
Transcribed by Gloria Goltiani from "History of Cass County, Iowa. Together With Sketches of its Towns, Villages and Townships, Educational, Civil, Military and Political History: Portraits of Prominent Persons, and Biographies of Old Settlers and Representative Citizens." Springfield, Ill.: Continental Historical Company, 1884, pp. 656.
