Sunday’s Obituary~William Cornelius Davis

William C. Davis
William C. Davis died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Dunkle, 1948 Derry street in his 71st year. He is survived by the following children. Harry A., James W., George S., Harvey L. Charles E., Mrs. Daniel Dunkle, Mrs. Elmer Wagner, Mrs. T. J. Harvey, Mrs. Luther Bennett, Mrs. Isaac Yost and 48 grandchildren. Mr. Davis was a member of Shepherds of Bethlehem Lodge No. 21 and of Epworth M. E. church, at Twenty-first and Derry streets, at which place the funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The pastor, the Rev. J. D. W. Deaver, will officiate assisted by the Rev. Harry B. King of Paxtang. Interment will be in the East Harrisburg cemetery.

Generation 1

1. William Cornelius Davis: born 3 Dec 1845 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina; died 27 Aug 1916.

Generation 2

2. Isaac [Jacob] Davis: born 18 Aug 1795 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina; married abt 1820; died 13 Jun 1877 in Pageland, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

3. Sarah "Sally" [LNU]: born 17 Aug 1796 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina; died 24 May 1875 in Pageland, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

Generation 3

4. Thomas Davis: born 22 Mar 1760 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; married 1787 or 1788 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina; died 20 Mar 1845 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

5. Nancy Rivers: born 15 Dec 1767 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; died 15 Dec 1853 in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina.

Generation 4

8. David Davis: born Nov 1717 in Merion Township; married Dec 1738; died 1793 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

9. Jane Miles: born 1720 in Pencader Hundred, DE; died bef 1772.

 
William Cornelius Davis is my 1st cousin 4 times removed.
 







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[1] William C. Davis Obituary obituary, Harrisburg Daily Independent, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 28 August 1916. Obituary researched and provided by Julie Ganis.