Individual Details
Litha Jane Davis
(8 Jul 1923 - 18 Feb 1974)
- Name: Jane Davis [1]
- Female [1]
Source List:
[1] 1940 US Census
[2] Birth Certificate, Litha Jane Davis, ID1795, Doc6251.pdf
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Events
| Birth | 8 Jul 1923 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States |  |  | |
| Misc. (Fam)-shared | Apr 1924 | (Lora Elijah Davis and Mary Irene King) involved in marital dispute - Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 15 Apr 1930 | (Lora Elijah Davis and Mary Irene King) 907 Lincoln Ave., Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Residence | 1 Apr 1935 | Madison County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family)-shared | 1 Apr 1935 | (Lora Elijah Davis and Mary Irene King) Madison County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 25 Apr 1940 | (Lora Elijah Davis and Mary Irene King) Madison County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Graduation | May 1941 | Alexandria High School, Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Marriage | 8 Nov 1941 | Arthur Edmond Silvey | | ||
| Signature | 8 Nov 1941 | signed her name on a document | | ||
| Occupation | 8 Nov 1941 | Factory employee | | ||
| Residence | 8 Nov 1941 | RR 1 - Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Misc.-shared | 1942 | (Betty Jean Davis) Autograph Book - Alexandria High School, Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Widowed | 25 Dec 1944 | Arthur Edmund Silvey | | ||
| Marriage | Aft 25 Dec 1944 | Living | | ||
| Divorce | 29 Oct 1949 | Living | | ||
| Residence | 17 Nov 1950 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Marriage | 19 Nov 1950 | Hamilton County, Indiana, United States - James H. Odom | | | |
| Residence | Mar 1955 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence | Feb 1970 | 4302 Kevon Drive, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence (family) | Feb 1974 | 908 Coventry Drive - Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States - James H. Odom | | ||
| Religion | Feb 1974 | a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church - Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Death | 18 Feb 1974 | 820pm - Peritonitis - Community Hospital - Anderson, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Burial | 22 Feb 1974 | Park View Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Children (Family) | Arthur Edmond Silvey | | | ||
| Alt name | Litha J. Silvey | | |||
| Alt name | Litha Jane Odom | | |||
| Reference No | ID1795 | ||||
| Education | | | |||
| Occupation | Montgomery Ward Co employee - Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States | | |||
| Soc Sec No | 303-20-7079 | | |||
| Parents | Lora Elijah Davis and Mary Irene King | | |
Families
| Spouse | Arthur Edmond Silvey (1920 - 1944) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Anita Jo Silvey (1944 - 2013) |
| Spouse | James H. Odom (1917 - 1992) |
| Child | Living |
| Spouse | Living |
| Father | Lora Elijah Davis (1903 - 1970) |
| Mother | Mary Irene King (1904 - 1955) |
| Sibling | Betty Jean Davis (1925 - 2002) |
| Sibling | Angeline Rosalie Davis (1928 - 1993) |
| Sibling | Phyliss Ann Davis (1930 - 1989) |
| Sibling | Marion Glen "Marvin" Davis (1932 - 2013) |
| Sibling | Richard Darrell "Dick" Davis (1934 - 1995) |
| Sibling | Victor Dee Davis (1936 - 2009) |
| Sibling | Roger Maurice Davis (1941 - 2009) |
Notes
Birth
- Birth Date: 8 July 1923 [1]- Time of Birth: 930pm [1]
- Birth Place: R. R. 3, Phillips Addition, Alexandria, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana [1]
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[1] Birth Certificate, Litha Jane Davis, ID1795, Doc6251.pdf
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Elizah Davis: Head of household - 26, white male, married at 19 yrs. old - able to read, Write & Speak English - Occupation: Trucker, self-employed - Not a veteran
2] Irene Davis: Wife of head - 25, white female, married at 18 yrs. old - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: None
3] Litha J. Davis: Daughter of head - 6, white female, single - Attended school
4] Betty J. Davis: Daughter of head - 4-10/12, white female, single -
5] Rosalie Davis: Daughter of head - 2-2/12, white female, single
Household:
- All persons and their parents born Indiana
- Property: Rented Home, $12 per month
Census (family)-shared
Extract:1] Elijah Davis: Head of Household - 36 yr old white male, married - Highest school grade: C-7 - Occupation: Farmer - No other income
2] Irene Davis - Wife of head - Respondent - 35 yr old white female, married - Highest school grade: C-8 - Homemaker
3] Jane Davis - Daughter of head - 16 yr old white female, single - attended school - highest school grade: 2 yrs. High School
4] Betty Davis: Daughter of head - 14 yr old white female, single - Attended School - Highest school grade: C-8
5] Rosette Davis: Daughter of head -- 12 yr old white female, single, Attended school - highest school grade: C-6
6] Phyllis Davis: Daughter of head - 9 yr old white female, single, Attended school - Highest school grade: C-4
7] Marvin Davis: Son of head - 8 yr old white male, single, Attended school - Highest school grade: C-2
8] Richard Davis: Son of head - 5 yr old white male
9] Victor Davis: Son of head - 3 yr old white male
Household:
- Rented Farm - Cost: $4.00 - Farm Schedule 108
- All born Indiana
- Residence, 1 Apr 1935: Madison County, Indiana (Except Victor)
Marriage
Date of License: 17 Nov 1950 - Hamilton County, IndianaDate of Marriage: 19 Nov 1950 - Hamilton County, Indiana
Death
- 18 Feb 1974: Litha Davis Odom died at 820pm [2]From Image:
Indiana State Board of Health/Medical Certificate of Death
Local No. 184 - State No. 74-005610
Name: Litha Jane Odom, Female, White, Age 50, Married, Spouse: James Odom
Date of Death: 18 Feb 1974,
Place of Death: Community Hospital, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana
Cause of Death: Peritonitis due to acute hemorhagic soncreotitis
Birth: 8 July 1923, Indiana
Occupation: Sales Lady, Montgomery Ward
Address: 908 Coventry Drive, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana
Veteran: No
Father: L. Elizah [Elijah] Davis
Mother: Irene King
Informant: James H. Odom, Husband, 908 Coventry Dr. Anderson
Burial: 22 Feb 1974, Park View Cemetery, Alexandria, Indiana
Funeral Home: Noffze Funeral Home, Alexandria, Indiana [1]
[1] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011 for Litha Jane Odom, Doc3823.pdf
[2] Journal, Robbins, Walt, Jr., ID0001, 1974 (Desk Calendar), Doc5859.pdf/.txt (O)
Legend:
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
- Information: (P) = Primary, (S) = Secondary, (U) = Unknown
Children (Family)
- Leaves 2 small children (Dec 1944) [1]-
[1] Obituary, Silvey, Arthur E., ID3059, (1945, with Picture), Doc5756.pdf (A)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Education
1930: Attended school1940: attended school - highest school grade: 2 yrs. High School
Parents
- Father: Lora Elijah Davis [1]- Mother: Irene King [1]
Source List:
[1] Birth Certificate, Litha Jane Davis, ID1795, Doc6251.pdf
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored, (U) = Unknown
Endnotes
1. 1940 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 11, ED 48-58, Sheet 6B, Line 44, Visit 125 - Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data: Nara, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Aug 2012. Acc002276/Doc0955.pdf.
2. 1930 U.S. Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 5, ED 48-41, Line 33, Dwelling 412, FAmily 436, 907 Lincoln Ave., Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data, NARA: T626_605; FHL microfilm: 2340340. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 July 2014.
3. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
4. Family Group Sheet, For Lige and Irene Davis Family. Created by Betty Jean Davis ID0196. nd. Acc001202/Doc2345.pdf.
5. Marriage Record, Marriage License Application. 8 Nov 1941. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001208/Ph5068.jpg.
6. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
7. Birth Certificate, Litha Jane Davis, ID1795, 8 July 1923. " Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1940" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original data:Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com (accessed 31 Jan 2022. Doc6251.pdf .
8. Newspaper Article, "Alexandria Woman Asks for Divorce from Spouse" Irene King Davis and Elijah Davis, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana Newspaper, Abt Apr 1924. Acc002830/Doc1808.pdf.
9. 1930 U.S. Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 5, ED 48-41, Line 33, Dwelling 412, FAmily 436, 907 Lincoln Ave., Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data, NARA: T626_605; FHL microfilm: 2340340. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 July 2014.
10. 1940 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 11, ED 48-58, Sheet 6B, Line 44, Visit 125 - Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data: Nara, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Aug 2012. Acc002276/Doc0955.pdf.
11. 1940 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 11, ED 48-58, Sheet 6B, Line 44, Visit 125 - Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data: Nara, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Aug 2012. Acc002276/Doc0955.pdf.
12. 1940 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 11, ED 48-58, Sheet 6B, Line 44, Visit 125 - Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data: Nara, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Aug 2012. Acc002276/Doc0955.pdf.
13. Book, Autograph Book belonged to Betty Jean Davis, ID0195, 1942. Acc003215/Doc2363.pdf.
14. Family Group Sheet, For Lige and Irene Davis Family. Created by Betty Jean Davis ID0196. nd. Acc001202/Doc2345.pdf.
15. Marriage Record, Marriage License Application. 8 Nov 1941. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001208/Ph5068.jpg.
16. Marriage Record, Marriage License Application. 8 Nov 1941. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001208/Ph5068.jpg.
17. Marriage Record, Marriage License Application. 8 Nov 1941. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001208/Ph5068.jpg.
18. Marriage Record, Marriage License Application. 8 Nov 1941. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001208/Ph5068.jpg.
19. Book, Autograph Book belonged to Betty Jean Davis, ID0195, 1942. Acc003215/Doc2363.pdf.
20. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
21. "Arthur E. Silvey", Newspaper Unknown (Probably Anderson Herald, Anderson, Indiana), 1945, Papers of Betty Jean Davis Musick, ID0196, RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5756.pdf.
22. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
23. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
24. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
25. Family Group Sheet, For Lige and Irene Davis Family. Created by Betty Jean Davis ID0196. nd..
26. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
27. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
28. "Heart Seizure Proves Fatal For Alexandria Woman", Mary Irene King Davis, ID1780, Muncie Star (Muncie, Indiana), Monday 21 March 1955, page 2, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/251402775, accessed 19 June 2020, Doc5754.pdf.
29. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 30Oct 2016. Lora Elijah Davis, 3 Feb 1970, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, Doc3813.pdf.
30. Obituary, Litha Odom, Feb 1974, Newspaper unknown (Anderson Herald-Bulletin??). Acc001216/Doc2362.pdf.
31. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
32. Obituary, Litha Odom, Feb 1974, Newspaper unknown (Anderson Herald-Bulletin??). Acc001216/Doc2362.pdf.
33. Death Record, Death Certificate for Litha Jane [Davis] Odom [ID1795]. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001214/Doc2355.pdf.
34. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", database, Lytha Odom - 303-20-7079 - www.ancestdry.com (http://tinyurl.com/n2kt5ab), accessed 26 Oct 2013.
35. Family Group Sheet, For Lige and Irene Davis Family. Created by Betty Jean Davis ID0196. nd. Acc001202/Doc2345.pdf.
36. Death Record, Funeral Card. Litha Jane [Davis] Odom. Acc001216/Doc2361.pdf.
37. Obituary, Litha Odom, Feb 1974, Newspaper unknown (Anderson Herald-Bulletin??). Acc001216/Doc2362.pdf.
38. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
39. 1974 Desk Calendar, Walt Robbins, Jr., ID0003. Dates, events, addresses. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archives. Doc5859.pdf/.txt.
40. Death Record, Funeral Card. Litha Jane [Davis] Odom. Acc001216/Doc2361.pdf.
41. Death Record, Death Certificate for Litha Jane [Davis] Odom [ID1795]. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001214/Doc2355.pdf.
42. Obituary, Litha Odom, Feb 1974, Newspaper unknown (Anderson Herald-Bulletin??). Acc001216/Doc2362.pdf.
43. Journal of ID0001, 1974.
44. Find a Grave Memorial, Litha Jane Davis Odom, Parkview Cemetery, Memorial# 141690922.
45. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
46. "Arthur E. Silvey", Newspaper Unknown (Probably Anderson Herald, Anderson, Indiana), 1945, Papers of Betty Jean Davis Musick, ID0196, RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5756.pdf.
47. Database On-line, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VXPG-FR9 : accessed 23 Aug 2014), James H Odom and Litha J Silvey, 19 Nov 1950; citing Hamilton County; FHL microfilm 001939859. Acc002341.
48. Obituary, Litha Odom, Feb 1974, Newspaper unknown (Anderson Herald-Bulletin??). Acc001216/Doc2362.pdf.
49. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
50. "Heart Seizure Proves Fatal For Alexandria Woman", Mary Irene King Davis, ID1780, Muncie Star (Muncie, Indiana), Monday 21 March 1955, page 2, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/251402775, accessed 19 June 2020, Doc5754.pdf.
51. 1940 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana. SD 11, ED 48-58, Sheet 6B, Line 44, Visit 125 - Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data: Nara, T627_1073. www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Aug 2012. Acc002276/Doc0955.pdf.
52. 1930 U.S. Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 5, ED 48-41, Line 33, Dwelling 412, FAmily 436, 907 Lincoln Ave., Elijah Davis, ID1779 Household. Original Data, NARA: T626_605; FHL microfilm: 2340340. www.ancestry.com, accessed 1 July 2014.
53. Obituary, Litha Odom, Feb 1974, Newspaper unknown (Anderson Herald-Bulletin??). Acc001216/Doc2362.pdf.
54. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
55. US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", database, Lytha Odom - 303-20-7079 - www.ancestdry.com (http://tinyurl.com/n2kt5ab), accessed 26 Oct 2013.
56. Marriage Record, Marriage License Application. 8 Nov 1941. Madison County, Indiana. Acc001208/Ph5068.jpg.
57. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana Archives and Records Administration. www.ancestry.com, accessed, 6 Nov 2016. Litha Jane Odom, 18 Feb 1974, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Doc3823.pdf.
58. "Heart Seizure Proves Fatal For Alexandria Woman", Mary Irene King Davis, ID1780, Muncie Star (Muncie, Indiana), Monday 21 March 1955, page 2, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/251402775, accessed 19 June 2020, Doc5754.pdf.
59. Birth Certificate, Litha Jane Davis, ID1795, 8 July 1923. " Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1940" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original data:Indiana State Board of Health. Birth Certificates, 1907-1940. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com (accessed 31 Jan 2022. Doc6251.pdf .