Notes for James Ardens Davis
His death certificate lists his birth date as 25 January 1855, however, census records indicate he was born about 1867.
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James A. Davis of Belews Creek, Jefferson Co, Missouri, over 21. Miss Mary E. Morris of Belews Creek, Jefferson Co, Missouri, under 18. The said Mary E. Morris has the written consent of her father hereto. 9 January 1889 license, married 10 January 1889 by C. Brough, MG Festus, at Crystal City, Jefferson Co, Missouri, p301.
Jefferson Co, Missouri, Marriage Record Book 2, p. 301
[indexed as James A. Davis, James D. Davis, James F. Davis]
#4
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
State of Missouri, County of Jefferson
This License Authorizes any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, or any other person authorized under the Laws of this State, to Solemnize Marriage Between James A.[?] Davis of Belews Creek County of Jefferson and State of Missouri, who is over the age of twenty-one years; and Miss Mary E. Morris of Belews Creek in the County of Jefferson and State of Missouri who is under the age of eighteen years.
The said Mary E. Morris has the written Consent of her Father hereto.
{seal} Witness my hand as Recorder, with the seal of office hereto affixed, at my office in Hillsboro this 9th day of January 1889
A. L. Coleman
Recorder.
State of Missouri } ss
County of Jefferson} This is to Certify that the undersigned Minister of the Gospel did at Crystal City, Mo. in said County, on the 10th day of January 1889 unite in Marriage the above named persons.
C. Brough, Festus Mo
The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for Record in my office, on the 31st day of Jany 1889 at 1 o'clock P. M.
A. L. Coleman
Recorder.
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Marriage License.
Session Acts. 1881
Issued to James A.[?] Davis
and Miss Mary E. Morris
on the 9th
day of January, 1889
Filed for Record on the 31st
day of Jan'y, 1889
at 1 o'clock P. M. and
recorded in Marriage Record No. 2
at page 301
A. L. Colman
Recorder.
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1900 Central Township, South Part, Jefferson Co, Missouri 11 June 1900, ed51, p36b:
#134/137 Davis Jas A. head w m Jan 1868 32 md 11 yrs, farmer Mo Mo Mo
Mary wife w f May 1872 28 md 11 yrs 5 born/5 living Mo Ireland Ireland
Aurther son w m May 1890 10 single, at school Mo Mo Mo
Ollie dau w f Nov 1891 8 single, at school Mo Mo Mo
Iva dau w f Feb 1894 6 single Mo Mo Mo
Laura dau w f Nov 1896 3 single Mo Mo Mo
Ross son w m Jan 1900 4/12 single Mo Mo Mo
1910 DeSoto City, Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Missouri 21 April 1910, ed44, p291a:
Second Street North
#70/70 Davis James A. head m w 43 md1 21 yrs, inspector, shoe factory Mo Mo Mo
Mary E. wife f w 38 md1 21 yrs, 8 born/8 living Mo Mo Mo
Arther S. son m w 19 single Mo Mo Mo
Ola E. dau f w 18 single Mo Mo Mo
Iva E. dau f w 16 [single] Mo Mo Mo
Lila R. dau f w 13 [single] Mo Mo Mo
Ross J. son m w 10 [single] Mo Mo Mo
Parl I. dau f w 7 [single] Mo Mo Mo
Grace C. dau f w 3 [single] Mo Mo Mo
Lanora dau f w 8/12 [single] Mo Mo Mo
1920 Valle Township, DeSoto City, Ward 3, Jefferson Co, Missouri 05 & 06 January 1920, ed47, p266b:
200 Jefferson Ave
#142/154 Davis Edward head rents m w 44 widow, carpenter, house Mo Mo Mo
Ella dau f w 16 single, seamstress, clothing co Mo Mo Mo
Alice dau f w 13 single Mo Mo Mo
Silas son m w 10 single Mo Mo Mo
James brother m w 51 widow, farmer, general farm Mo Mo Mo
Missouri Death Certificates On-Line:
James A. Davis
Place of Death: County: Jefferson
Township: Joachim
male, white, widowed
Spouse: Mary Morris
Date of Birth: Jan 24, 1855
Age: 71 years 6 months 8 days
Occupation: carpenter
Birthplace: Belews Creek, Jefferson, Mo.
Father: Wm. C. Davis, born unknown
Mother's Maiden Name: Lizza Bittick, born unknown
Informant: Ethel B. Williams, DeSoto, Mo [his sister]
Date of Death: Aug 2, 1927
Cause of Death: fracture of ribs, leg, multiple injuries (automobile injuries accidental)
Was there an autopsy: yes
What test confirmed diagnosis: post
Chas. E. Fallet, Coroner, DeSoto, Mo
Burial: Hillsboro, Mo 06 Aug 1927
Undertaker: Duester & Vineyard, Festus, Mo
State File No. 24696
Buried: Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Jefferson Co, Missouri:
Davis
James A. Mary
1862 - 1926 1868 - 1917
www.findagrave.com has photo of headstone. Year of birth/death does not agree with death certificate.
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