Individual Details
William Henry Davis
(10 Jan 1860 - 20 Jun 1954)
- Name: William H. Davis [3]
- Name: William Davis [2] [4]
- Male [3]
- White [3]
[1] Marriage Certificate, William and Nancy, Doc4910.pdf (O)
[2] Obituary, William Davis, ID1784, June 1945, Doc5718.pdf (A)
[3] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
[4] Obituary, Davis, Olney, ID5637 (Bulletin), Doc5721.pdf (A)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Events
| Birth | 10 Jan 1860 | Wayne County, Indiana, United States |  |  | |
| Residence | Dec 1888 | Greens Fork, Wayne, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Marriage | 23 Dec 1888 | Summitville, Madison, Indiana, United States - Nancy Jane Worley | | | |
| Census (family) | 15 Apr 1910 | 110 E. 8th St., Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States - Nancy Jane Worley | | | |
| Census (family) | 2 Feb 1920 | Hoosier Dixie Highway, Monroe Township, Madison, Indiana, United States - Nancy Jane Worley | | | |
| Occupation | Nov 1922 | Paper mill employee | | ||
| Residence (family) | Dec 1938 | 620 W. Washington St., Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States - Nancy Jane Worley | | ||
| Widowed | 1945 | Nancy Jane | | | |
| Misc. | Jan 1949 | Birthday Party - West Berry St., Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Residence | Bef 20 Jun 1954 | Alexandria, Madison, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Death | 20 Jun 1954 | Jonesboro, Grant, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Marital Status | 20 Jun 1954 | Widowed - Jonesboro, Grant, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Burial | 22 Jun 1954 | Howard Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Marriage | Living | | |||
| Property (Fam) | Nancy Jane Worley | | | ||
| Children (Family) | Nancy Jane Worley | | | ||
| Reference No | ID1784 | ||||
| Occupation | | | |||
| Parents | Mr. & Mrs. James Davis | | | ||
| Education | | | |||
| FSFT# | MFRM-6RD |
Families
| Spouse | Nancy Jane Worley (1868 - 1945) |
| Child | Volney O. "Bob" Davis (1892 - 1970) |
| Child | Dollie M. Davis (1902 - ) |
| Child | Lora Elijah Davis (1903 - 1970) |
| Child | Doyle Davis (1908 - 1956) |
| Spouse | Living |
| Father | James M. Davis (1835 - 1918) |
| Mother | Cynthia Ann Wrightsman (1843 - ) |
Notes
Birth
- Date of Birth: 10 Jan 1860 [1]- Place of Birth: Indiana [1]
- Age 94 (20 June 1954) [1]
[1] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Marriage
Golden Wedding Anniversary -- See: Ph8418-001 to 007.jpg for Marriage Certificate
Census (family)
From Image:1] William H. Davis: Head of household - 50, white male - married once for 21 yrs. - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: Laborer in paper mill
2] Nancy J. Davis: Wife of head - 40, white female - Married once for 21 yrs. - Had 8 children and 4 are living - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: None -
3] Valney O. Davis: Son of head - 18, white male, single - Able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: Laborer in paper mill
4] Lora E. Davis: Son of head - 6, white male, single -
5] Dollie M. Davis: Daughter of head - 8, white female, single - attended school
6] Doyle Davis: Son of head - 1, single -
Household:
- All persons and their parents born in Indiana EXCEPT Father of William "United States"
- Property: Owned home free of mortgage at 110 E. 8th St., Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana
Census (family)
From Image:1] W. H. Davis: Head of household - 60, white male - married - Worker in Paper Mill
2] Nancy J. Davis: Wife of head - 50, white female, married - No occupation -
3] Volney O. Davis: Son of head - 29, white male, single - Worker in Paper Mill -
4] Dollie May Davis: Daughter of head - 19, white female, single - No occupation - [Her line is marked through
5] Lora L. Davis: Son of head - 16, white male, single - Farm laborer
6] Doyle E. Davis: Son of head - 11, white male, single - attended school
7] Verlie Mahony: Care of Head - 20, white male, single - Crippled
Household:
- Owned Farm unmortgaged
- All persons and their parents born Indiana
- All able to read, write and speak English
Widowed
- Widowed (June 1954) [1][1] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Death
- Death Date: 20 June 1954 [2]- Death Place: 211 S. Main St. [2]
- Death Place: Jonesboro, Indiana [1] [2]
- Cause of Death: Cerebral Thrombosis/ Arteriosclerosis [2]
[1] Obituary, William Davis, ID1784, June 1945, Doc5718.pdf (A)
[2] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Marital Status
- Widowed [1][1] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Burial
- Burial Date: 22 June 1954 [2]- Burial Date: 2 pm Tuesday [1]
- Cemetery: Howard Cemetery at Frankton [1] [2]
- Funeral director: Jay & Swift, Gas City, Indina [2]
[1] Obituary, William Davis, ID1784, June 1945, Doc5718.pdf (A)
[2] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Property (Fam)
1910: Owned home free of mortgage at 110 E. 8th St., Alexandria, Indiana1920: Owned Farm unmortgaged - Hoosier Dixie Highway, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana
Children (Family)
1910: Had 8 children, 4 are living- Surviving: Mrs. Clarence Julius, Robert Davis, Elijah Davis, Doyle Davis [1]
- Volney O. Davis [2]
[1] Obituary, William Davis, ID1784, June 1945, Doc5718.pdf (A)
[2] Obituary, Davis, Olney, ID5637 (Bulletin), Doc5721.pdf (A)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Occupation
1910, 1920: Laborer, Paper Mill - Madison County, IndianaParents
- Father: James M. Davis [1]- Mother: Cynthia Wrightsman [1]
- Father Born United States - Mother Born Indiana [2]
- both parents born Indiana [3]
[1] Death Certificate, Indiana, William H. Davis, ID1794, Doc5719.pdf (O)
[2] 1910 US Census (A)
[3] 1920 US Census (A)
Legend: Source: (O) = Original - (D) = Derivative - (A) = Authored
Education
1910, 1920: Able to read, write and speak EnglishEndnotes
1. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
2. Newspaper Article, "Golden Wedding Will Be Observed Friday By Well Known Alexandria Couple" The Alexandria Times-Tribune, 20 Dec 1938, Page 1. http://www.newspapers.com/image/81911419/?terms=Elijah+Davis.
3. Marriage Record, Elijah Davis and Irene King. Madison County, Indiana,Marriage License Application and Certificate, 18 Nov 1922. Acc001201/Doc2344.pdf.
4. William H. Davis, ID1794, 20 June 1954, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 May 2020. Doc5719.pdf.
5. Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate, William Henry Davis and Nancy J. Worley, 23 Dec 1888. Doc4910.pdf.
6. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
7. Newspaper Article, "Golden Wedding Will Be Observed Friday By Well Known Alexandria Couple" The Alexandria Times-Tribune, 20 Dec 1938, Page 1. http://www.newspapers.com/image/81911419/?terms=Elijah+Davis.
8. Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate, William Henry Davis and Nancy J. Worley, 23 Dec 1888. Doc4910.pdf.
9. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
10. 1920 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 122, Sheet 13 A, Line 9, W. H. Davis, ID1784 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 2 July 2014.
11. Marriage Record, Elijah Davis and Irene King. Madison County, Indiana,Marriage License Application and Certificate, 18 Nov 1922. Acc001201/Doc2344.pdf.
12. Newspaper Article, "Golden Wedding Will Be Observed Friday By Well Known Alexandria Couple" The Alexandria Times-Tribune, 20 Dec 1938, Page 1. http://www.newspapers.com/image/81911419/?terms=Elijah+Davis.
13. William H. Davis, ID1794, 20 June 1954, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 May 2020. Doc5719.pdf.
14. Newspaper Article, "William Davis, 89, Complimented at Party" - The Alexandria Times-Tribune, 12 Jan 1949, page 1. http://www.newspapers.com/image/82626089.
15. William H. Davis, ID1794, 20 June 1954, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 May 2020. Doc5719.pdf.
16. Obituary, "William Davis Expires Sunday", Newspaper Unknown, June 1954. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5718.pdf.
17. William H. Davis, ID1794, 20 June 1954, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 May 2020. Doc5719.pdf.
18. William H. Davis, ID1794, 20 June 1954, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 May 2020. Doc5719.pdf.
19. Find a Grave Memorial, William H. Davis, Howard Cemetery, Memorial 11520330.
20. Obituary, "William Davis Expires Sunday", Newspaper Unknown, June 1945. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5718.pdf.
21. William H. Davis, ID1794, 20 June 1954, Grant County, Indiana. "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011" [database on-line, w/ images]. Original Data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. www.ancestry.com, accessed 9 May 2020. Doc5719.pdf.
22. Family Group Sheet, For Lige and Irene Davis Family. Created by Betty Jean Davis ID0196. nd. Acc001202/Doc2345.pdf.
23. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
24. 1920 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 122, Sheet 13 A, Line 9, W. H. Davis, ID1784 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 2 July 2014.
25. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
26. Obituary, "William Davis Expires Sunday", Newspaper Unknown, June 1945. Repository: RobbHaas Digital Archive, Doc5718.pdf.
27. Obituary, Volney Davis, ID5637. "Illness Fatal to Volney Davis" Anderson Daily Bulletin (Anderson, Indiana) 17 June 1970, Page 2, Col. 5, https://www.newspapers.com/image/18371930/, accessed 9 May 2020, Doc5721.pdf.
28. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
29. 1920 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 122, Sheet 13 A, Line 9, W. H. Davis, ID1784 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 2 July 2014.
30. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
31. 1920 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 122, Sheet 13 A, Line 9, W. H. Davis, ID1784 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 2 July 2014.
32. Newspaper Article, "Golden Wedding Will Be Observed Friday By Well Known Alexandria Couple" The Alexandria Times-Tribune, 20 Dec 1938, Page 1. http://www.newspapers.com/image/81911419/?terms=Elijah+Davis.
33. 1910 US Census, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 111, Sheet 1A, Line 37, 110 E. 8th St.., Dwelling & Family 7, William H. Davis, ID1784 Household. Original Data, NARA: T624_364; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374377. www.ancesttry.com.
34. 1920 US Census, Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, SD 8, ED 122, Sheet 13 A, Line 9, W. H. Davis, ID1784 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_449. www.ancestry.com, accessed 2 July 2014.