William Davis Obituary
Clark County Clipper, February 23, 1905
OBITUARY.
Davis - William Davis was born at Dayton, Ohio, September 5, 1822, departed this
life at his home in Ashland, Kansas, February 22, 1905, aged 84 years, 5 months
and 17 days.
Deceased was married to Huldah Haley in Jefferson county, Ohio, November 14,
1847. From Ohio they moved to Indiana; from Indiana to Iowa and from Iowa to
Montgomery county, Kansas. From there they came to Clark county in 1885 and
have since made this their home.
The old gentleman has been in failing health for a number of years and his death
was no surprise.
Deceased was an honorable, upright citizen and leaves a good record. He had
been a Quaker all his life. He leaves an aged wife and a large family of
children and grandchildren behind.
The remains were laid to rest in the Ashland cemetery this afternoon.
Contributed by ~Shirley Brier~ October 8, 2005.
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