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JAMES DAVIS, farmer, P.O. Crossingville, was born December 19, 1812, in Cussewago Township, this county. His father, Rev. Isaac Davis, came to this township from New Jersey, in 1795, and here settled. He here married Miss Nancy Lewis, a native of Maryland. Their children are James, Mrs. Zeruah Boyde, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thayer, besides four deceased. Mr. Davis was one of the pioneer preachers of the Baptist Church. He died June 20, 1859; Mrs. Davis died June 10, 1838. Our subject married May 25, 1837, Miss Elizabeth Erwin, born February 9, 1818, in this township. Their children are Erwin; Hiram; Mrs. Julia A. Stevens, of Salida, Col.; Kiz; Zachariah T.; Elizabeth; James Fred; Mrs. Rose Clark and Jessie Maud. They settled on their present farm in 1844. Here by industry and good management they acquired a farm of 225 acres of well-improved land, part of which they have donated to their children. Mr. Davis served his township in various positions, and held the office of School Director three terms; in politics he is a Republican.
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