Francis Davis

b. circa 1846, d. 17 August 1880
FatherJohn Davis b. bet 1810 - 1813
MotherSarah Harriett Mitchell b. abt 1813
BirthCircacirca 1846 Francis Davis was born in Missouri circa 1846 based on his age (4) on the 1850 census.1 
Marriage4 Jul 1871 He married Frances Hardgrove on 4 Jul 1871 in Macon County.2 
Cens-188019 Jun 1880 The 1880 census of Macon County, Missouri recorded Francis Davis, age forty [34], and his wife Frances, age thirty-two residing in Johnson township with their two daughters, Laura, age three, and Lula, age two. Francis worked as a miller, as did his father and brother John.3 
Death17 Aug 1880 Francis died from congestion of the stomach and bowels on 17 Aug 1880, just two months after the census taker visited the Davis home.4 
Burial He was buried at Mt Tabor Cemetery in Macon County, Missouri.4 

Family

Frances Hardgrove b. 1848
Children
  • Laura Davis3 (1877 - )
  • Lula Davis3
Last Edited1 May 2011

Citations

  1. [S360] John Davis household, 1850 U.S. census, Macon Co., MO, pop. sched., District No. 32, p. 178b (stamped), dwelling 858, family 868, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S357] Macon Co., Missouri, Marriage Record E: 160. Record states that Francis Davis and Miss Frances Hardgrove were married 4 Jul 1871.
  3. [S269] Francis Davis household, 1880 U.S. cens., Macon Co., MO, pop. sched., Johnson T.P., ED 122, page 25 (p. 348C stamped), dwelling 209, family 216, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S2632] Phyllis E. Mears, Macon County Missouri Marriages and Deaths 1874-1888, p. 88. Abstract reads: "Francis Davis of Jhonston township died 17 Aug. 1880 of congestion of the stomach and bowels, aged abt 34 years. He was buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.