The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 24, 1916:
Death of Dr. A. C. Davidson
The intelligence reached here last Friday that A. C. Davidson, a well known and prominent physician of Taberville, had just died at his home in that place. While his health for the past year or two had been somewhat impaired, his relatives and friends had no thought that the end of his life's journey was so near at hand, and as a result, the announcement of his death, which was quite sudden, was a surprise and shock in the community in which he had so long lived.
Alfred Clement Davidson was born October 23, 1848, in Warren county, Kentucky. In 1857, he removed with his father to Kansas, and in 1865 he again changed residence locating this time in Hickory county, Missouri. He attended Schudder's Electric Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and after leaving that institution he located in Taberville, Missouri, where about forty-one years ago, he began the practice of his profession. With the exception of six years that he spent in El Dorado Springs in the early days of its history, he continued the practice of medicine in that place until his death.
Dr. Davidson was married to Miss Ida Baker November 12, 1876. She died August 19, 1880. On April 9, 1882, he was married to Miss Rosa L. Ayer who departed this life on May 14, 1887. On April 21, 1897 he was married to Miss Georgia Farnsworth, by whom his is survived. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Will Cottrell, a son, Alfred Clement Davidson, of Taberville, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Davidson was a man of good address and genial disposition, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and neighbors to whom his death brought a supreme sense of sorrow and regret.
Those in attendance at his funeral from abroad were: Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago; W. B. Farnsworth and Mrs. Helen Hindman, Johnson county; Dr. W. B. Butcher and wife, Carthage; Mrs. Lida Cox, Reno, Arkansas; and his brother, C. C. Davidson of Springfield.
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Newspaper clipping, date and newspaper unknown:
"A Good Man Gone"
"Dr. Alfred Clement Davidson was born Oct. 23, 1848 in Warren County, Kentucky and died at his home in Taberville, Missouri Feb. 17, 1916.
In 1857 he moved with his father's family to Shawnee County, Kansas and then in 1865 the family moved to Hickory County, Missouri, where he spent his young manhood on a farm. While yet a young man he was converted and joined the Christian church of which he lived a faithful member until his death.
Dr. Davidson chose the medical profession as his calling, attended the Scudder Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, after which he located in Taberville, Missouri, about the year 1874 where he has lived continuously with the exception of six years residence in El Dorado Springs.
Dr. Davidson was married three times. First to Miss Ida L. Davidson Nov. 12 1876, she died August 19, 1880. He married again to Rosa L Ayers April 9, 1882; she died May 14, 1887. He married his present wife, Georgia F. Farnsworth April 21, 1897.
He is survived by his wife and three children; Mrs. Myrtle Leach of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Will Cotrell, Taberville, and his eleven year old son Alfred Clement, all of whom were present at the funeral. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Only one brother, C.C. Davidson could be present at the funeral.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church of Taberville by Prof. C.E. Higgins of Osceola attended by an unusually large crowd of sympathizing friends and neighbors. After which he was buried with Masonic honors by the lodge of which he was a member.
Dr. Davidson was an earnest Christian citizen, thoroughly devoted to his wife and children. He will be missed in the home and community, but his life will be felt for many years to come. Our loss is but his eternal gain.
A Friend"
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The Springfield Leader, February 18, 1916:
DR. A. C. DAVIDSON DIES AT TABERVILLE
C.C. Davidson, secretary of the Missouri state board of immigration with offices in Convention hall, this morning received word announcing the death of a brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taberville, Mo. Mr. Davidson left at 9 o'clock this morning to attend the funeral services.
The decedent apparently had been in good health as Mr. Davidson received a letter from him several days ago. The cause of the death was not stated in the message to Mr. Davidson.
Dr. Davidson, who was 67 years old, had been a resident of Taberville for 40 years. He is survived by a wife and two children, a daughter, Mrs. Will Cotrell, and a son, Clement, both of whom reside at Taberville.
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The Springfield Leader, February 19, 1916:
C.C. DAVIDSON, secretary of the Missouri Board of Immigration, went to Taberville Friday to attend the funeral of his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson, who died there Thursday night. The news came as a severe shock to Mr. Davidson, his brother having been in splendid health. The message did not state the cause of death. The decedent was 67 years old and had resided in Taberville 40 years. He is survived by a widow and two children, all of whom reside in Taberville.
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From The History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, pub. 1883:
"Dr. A. C. Davidson, a prominent physician and surgeon at Taberville. His father, Alfred Davidson, was a native of Kentucky, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Mary J. Adams. A. C. was born in Warren County, Kentucky, October 22, 1848. In August, 1857, he moved with his parents to Shawnee County, Kansas, where they located on a farm and lived till the fall of 1865. Coming to Missouri they settled in Hickory County, and in 1874 our subject located in Taberville. In 1878 he began the study of medicine under Dr. J. H. Newman, and in 1874 commenced his practice, and has since been very successful. He was also engaged in the drug business from 1874 till September 28, 1882, when his store was burned. Since living in this county he has been county coroner several terms. Dr. Davidson was married November 12, 1876, to Miss Ida L. Baker, who was born in Cooper County. Missouri, March 18, 1861. She died August 19, 1880. He was married again April 9, 1882, to Miss Rosa Ayers, a native of Saline County, Missouri, born August 19, 1862. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I.O.O.F."
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The Cedar County Republican, July 8, 1908:
Mrs. Walt Jones gave a dinner party, last Thursday, in honor of the birthdays of her father, J.H. and her uncle, C.C. Davidson, whose birthdays fall on the same date. J.H. is 67 years of age and C.C. is 51. The dinner was greatly enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Davidson and daughter, Donis, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Allen and son, Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. John Hefley.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 8, 1903:
Dr. G.M. Liston, of Forest Grove, Dr. E.H. Liston, of Balm, and Dr. A.C. Davidson and wife, of Taberville, were among the patrons who availed themselves of the professional abilities of Dr. J.W. Terry, the optician, of this place, last week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 4, 1903:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, one of St. Clair county's leading physicians, was greeting old friends on our streets last Thursday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 30, 1902:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville was in town last Monday. In talking with friends, he stated that he regarded the election of the democratic ticket in St. Clair county, as almost a certainty.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 14, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson and his sister-in-law, Miss Robbie Farnsworth, came over from Taberville, Tuesday, to visit friends in the Wonder City.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 22, 1900:
Lee Davidson, who is visiting friends here, as referred to elsewhere, went to Taberville Tuesday to visit his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of that place, and from there he will go to Clinton to visit his son Rev. A.B. Davidson, who is pastor of a church in that city.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, January 4, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, wife and daughter Ida of Taberville were visiting friends and relatives in this place during the holiday week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 21, 1899:
Cally Davidson and family spent last Sunday with his brother A.C. Davidson of Taberville.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 14, 1899:
C.C. Davidson, who has been spending a week visiting his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taborville, returned home the first of the week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, August 10, 1899:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, one of the most popular physicians of Western St. Clair was on our streets last Tuesday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 16, 1899:
C.C. Davidson is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, in which he stated that M.F. Davis, an old citizen of that place, lost his residence - a large frame structure - by fire last Monday morning. It was uninsured, and to add to the further misfortune of Mr. Davis, very few of his household effects were saved.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 23, 1898:
C.C. Davidson, wife and two children - Glenn and Donnis - spent last Saturday and Sunday in Taberville, the guest of Dr. A.C. Davidson and family.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 30, 1896:
C.C. Davidson visited his brother Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taborville Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
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The Clinton Advocate, September 9, 1886:
St. Clair County Election.
From an Appleton City Journal Extra we glean the following in regard to the election in that county.
"The following are the majorities so far as heard from. Time and space will not permit us to give the full vote.
APPLETON TP.
Con. - W. J. Stone...................151
Judge 25th dist. - Stratton.....219
Rep - J. H. Smith.......................33
Rec - J. W. Gragg.........................4
Coll - A. S. Stewart....................40
Sher - J. W. Turner......................7
Co. Clk - S. Talbot.....................68
Cir Clk - M. F. Davis, plurality.....2
Treas - James M. F. Ledbetter.149
Pros Atty - A. E. Ross.................66
Pro Judge - F. Finch, pl.............29
Ass'r - B. Russell.........................7
Pres Judge - S. T. Scott..........210
Pub Ad - Wm. Chapps............191
Cor - A. C. Davidson...............208
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The Sedalia Bazoo, August 15, 1882:
St. Clair's Nominations.
Special to the Bazoo.
APPLETON CITY, MO., Aug. 10.
The democrats of St. Clair county met in convention yesterday at Osceola and nominated the following ticket:
Representative, M. B. Strickland.
Recorder, D. P. Morgan, sr.
Circuit clerk, Rob't T. Evans.
County clerk, Thos. D. Hicks.
Sheriff, A. D. Jones.
Coroner, A. C. Davidson.
Collector, B. N. Cook.
Treasurer, I. M. Woodall.
Prosecuting attorney, A. E. Ross.
Presiding judge county court, J. C. Phillips.
Probate judge, John P. Love.
Judges county court, Leaming, Harper and W. C. Blaylock.
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The Windsor Review, April 14, 1882:
Dick Dyer, of the Schell City News, came very near getting married last Sunday. He was a groomsman at the wedding of Dr. A. C. Davidson to Miss Rose Eyers, near Schell City.
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The Kansas City Times, June 12, 1878:
THE Democrats of St. Clair county have instructed their delegates to vote for HON. JOHN C. FERGUSON for Congress in the Sixth District convention. They nominated the following county ticket:
For Representative, WM. E. SHELTON; Sheriff, JAS. R. JOHNSTON; Recorder of Deeds, DANIEL P. MORGAN, SR.; Presiding Judge of County Court, CALEB P. BARR; Judge of County Court, First District, WM. BARNETT; Judge of County Court, Second District, J.H. MCKINLEY; Clerk of County Court, D.M. WILCOXON; Prosecuting Attorney, JAS. W. SILSBY; County Collector, WM. GRIFFITH; County Treasurer, I.M. WOODALL; County Assessor, ROBERT H. SPROULL; Public Administrator, JOHN T. HARPER; Coroner, A.C. DAVIDSON.
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The Sedalia Democrat, June 6, 1878:
ST. CLAIR COUNTY POLITICS.
The Democratic County Convention Met at Osceola and Nominated a Strong Ticket - The Greenbackers Held a Convention at Appleton City - They Also Put a Ticket in the Field.
OSCEOLA, MO., June 4, 1878
To the Editor of the Sedalia Democrat
The Democratic County Convention held here on yesterday, was the largest and most enthusiastic assembly for many years. The convention was composed entirely of the substantial citizens of the county, and the following ticket, which was put forth, will be triumphantly elected in November next.
Representative - Wm. E. Shelton.
Sheriff - James R. Johnston.
Clerk of County Court - Wm. E. Shackleford.
Clerk of Circuit Court - David M. Wiloxon.
Recorder of Deeds - Daniel P. Morgan.
County Treasurer - J. M. Woodall.
County Collector - William Griffith.
County Assessor - Robert H. Sproul
Prosecuting Attorney - James W. Silsby
Public Administrator - John T. Harper
Coroner - A. C. Davidson
Presiding Judge of County Court - Caleb J. Bair
Associate Judge, 2d District - James H. McKinley
Delegates to the Congressional Convention were then selected, and instructed to cast their votes for Hon. John C. Ferguson, who is the favorite of the Democracy of St. Clair and the Sixth Congressional district.
At the close of the convention, Mr. Ferguson address the assembled multitude in one of the most eloquent and convincing speeches it has ever been our good fortune to hear. The bottom of the "Greenback what do you call-it" movement was unceremoniously knocked out, and many of its adherents who had come as spectators went away persuaded of their errors by telling arguments presented by Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. W. W. Warren also addressed the meeting in one of his happiest efforts, making some striking hits on the "National" party. The events of yesterday indicated the temper of the people, and you can set St. Clair down for at least 300 majority for the straight Democratic ticket.
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1870 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Montgomery, Hickory Co., Missouri)
1880 Census - Occupation: Physician (Tabor Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Capitalist (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician, Industry: General Practice (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
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Married Ida L. Baker on November 12, 1876.
Married Rosa Lee Eyers on April 9, 1882 in Vernon Co., Missouri.
Married Georgia Fox Farnsworth on April 21, 1897 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
Death of Dr. A. C. Davidson
The intelligence reached here last Friday that A. C. Davidson, a well known and prominent physician of Taberville, had just died at his home in that place. While his health for the past year or two had been somewhat impaired, his relatives and friends had no thought that the end of his life's journey was so near at hand, and as a result, the announcement of his death, which was quite sudden, was a surprise and shock in the community in which he had so long lived.
Alfred Clement Davidson was born October 23, 1848, in Warren county, Kentucky. In 1857, he removed with his father to Kansas, and in 1865 he again changed residence locating this time in Hickory county, Missouri. He attended Schudder's Electric Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and after leaving that institution he located in Taberville, Missouri, where about forty-one years ago, he began the practice of his profession. With the exception of six years that he spent in El Dorado Springs in the early days of its history, he continued the practice of medicine in that place until his death.
Dr. Davidson was married to Miss Ida Baker November 12, 1876. She died August 19, 1880. On April 9, 1882, he was married to Miss Rosa L. Ayer who departed this life on May 14, 1887. On April 21, 1897 he was married to Miss Georgia Farnsworth, by whom his is survived. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Will Cottrell, a son, Alfred Clement Davidson, of Taberville, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Davidson was a man of good address and genial disposition, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and neighbors to whom his death brought a supreme sense of sorrow and regret.
Those in attendance at his funeral from abroad were: Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago; W. B. Farnsworth and Mrs. Helen Hindman, Johnson county; Dr. W. B. Butcher and wife, Carthage; Mrs. Lida Cox, Reno, Arkansas; and his brother, C. C. Davidson of Springfield.
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Newspaper clipping, date and newspaper unknown:
"A Good Man Gone"
"Dr. Alfred Clement Davidson was born Oct. 23, 1848 in Warren County, Kentucky and died at his home in Taberville, Missouri Feb. 17, 1916.
In 1857 he moved with his father's family to Shawnee County, Kansas and then in 1865 the family moved to Hickory County, Missouri, where he spent his young manhood on a farm. While yet a young man he was converted and joined the Christian church of which he lived a faithful member until his death.
Dr. Davidson chose the medical profession as his calling, attended the Scudder Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, after which he located in Taberville, Missouri, about the year 1874 where he has lived continuously with the exception of six years residence in El Dorado Springs.
Dr. Davidson was married three times. First to Miss Ida L. Davidson Nov. 12 1876, she died August 19, 1880. He married again to Rosa L Ayers April 9, 1882; she died May 14, 1887. He married his present wife, Georgia F. Farnsworth April 21, 1897.
He is survived by his wife and three children; Mrs. Myrtle Leach of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Will Cotrell, Taberville, and his eleven year old son Alfred Clement, all of whom were present at the funeral. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Only one brother, C.C. Davidson could be present at the funeral.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church of Taberville by Prof. C.E. Higgins of Osceola attended by an unusually large crowd of sympathizing friends and neighbors. After which he was buried with Masonic honors by the lodge of which he was a member.
Dr. Davidson was an earnest Christian citizen, thoroughly devoted to his wife and children. He will be missed in the home and community, but his life will be felt for many years to come. Our loss is but his eternal gain.
A Friend"
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The Springfield Leader, February 18, 1916:
DR. A. C. DAVIDSON DIES AT TABERVILLE
C.C. Davidson, secretary of the Missouri state board of immigration with offices in Convention hall, this morning received word announcing the death of a brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taberville, Mo. Mr. Davidson left at 9 o'clock this morning to attend the funeral services.
The decedent apparently had been in good health as Mr. Davidson received a letter from him several days ago. The cause of the death was not stated in the message to Mr. Davidson.
Dr. Davidson, who was 67 years old, had been a resident of Taberville for 40 years. He is survived by a wife and two children, a daughter, Mrs. Will Cotrell, and a son, Clement, both of whom reside at Taberville.
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The Springfield Leader, February 19, 1916:
C.C. DAVIDSON, secretary of the Missouri Board of Immigration, went to Taberville Friday to attend the funeral of his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson, who died there Thursday night. The news came as a severe shock to Mr. Davidson, his brother having been in splendid health. The message did not state the cause of death. The decedent was 67 years old and had resided in Taberville 40 years. He is survived by a widow and two children, all of whom reside in Taberville.
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From The History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, pub. 1883:
"Dr. A. C. Davidson, a prominent physician and surgeon at Taberville. His father, Alfred Davidson, was a native of Kentucky, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Mary J. Adams. A. C. was born in Warren County, Kentucky, October 22, 1848. In August, 1857, he moved with his parents to Shawnee County, Kansas, where they located on a farm and lived till the fall of 1865. Coming to Missouri they settled in Hickory County, and in 1874 our subject located in Taberville. In 1878 he began the study of medicine under Dr. J. H. Newman, and in 1874 commenced his practice, and has since been very successful. He was also engaged in the drug business from 1874 till September 28, 1882, when his store was burned. Since living in this county he has been county coroner several terms. Dr. Davidson was married November 12, 1876, to Miss Ida L. Baker, who was born in Cooper County. Missouri, March 18, 1861. She died August 19, 1880. He was married again April 9, 1882, to Miss Rosa Ayers, a native of Saline County, Missouri, born August 19, 1862. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I.O.O.F."
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The Cedar County Republican, July 8, 1908:
Mrs. Walt Jones gave a dinner party, last Thursday, in honor of the birthdays of her father, J.H. and her uncle, C.C. Davidson, whose birthdays fall on the same date. J.H. is 67 years of age and C.C. is 51. The dinner was greatly enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Davidson and daughter, Donis, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Allen and son, Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. John Hefley.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 8, 1903:
Dr. G.M. Liston, of Forest Grove, Dr. E.H. Liston, of Balm, and Dr. A.C. Davidson and wife, of Taberville, were among the patrons who availed themselves of the professional abilities of Dr. J.W. Terry, the optician, of this place, last week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 4, 1903:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, one of St. Clair county's leading physicians, was greeting old friends on our streets last Thursday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 30, 1902:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville was in town last Monday. In talking with friends, he stated that he regarded the election of the democratic ticket in St. Clair county, as almost a certainty.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 14, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson and his sister-in-law, Miss Robbie Farnsworth, came over from Taberville, Tuesday, to visit friends in the Wonder City.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 22, 1900:
Lee Davidson, who is visiting friends here, as referred to elsewhere, went to Taberville Tuesday to visit his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of that place, and from there he will go to Clinton to visit his son Rev. A.B. Davidson, who is pastor of a church in that city.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, January 4, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, wife and daughter Ida of Taberville were visiting friends and relatives in this place during the holiday week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 21, 1899:
Cally Davidson and family spent last Sunday with his brother A.C. Davidson of Taberville.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 14, 1899:
C.C. Davidson, who has been spending a week visiting his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taborville, returned home the first of the week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, August 10, 1899:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, one of the most popular physicians of Western St. Clair was on our streets last Tuesday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 16, 1899:
C.C. Davidson is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, in which he stated that M.F. Davis, an old citizen of that place, lost his residence - a large frame structure - by fire last Monday morning. It was uninsured, and to add to the further misfortune of Mr. Davis, very few of his household effects were saved.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 23, 1898:
C.C. Davidson, wife and two children - Glenn and Donnis - spent last Saturday and Sunday in Taberville, the guest of Dr. A.C. Davidson and family.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 30, 1896:
C.C. Davidson visited his brother Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taborville Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
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The Clinton Advocate, September 9, 1886:
St. Clair County Election.
From an Appleton City Journal Extra we glean the following in regard to the election in that county.
"The following are the majorities so far as heard from. Time and space will not permit us to give the full vote.
APPLETON TP.
Con. - W. J. Stone...................151
Judge 25th dist. - Stratton.....219
Rep - J. H. Smith.......................33
Rec - J. W. Gragg.........................4
Coll - A. S. Stewart....................40
Sher - J. W. Turner......................7
Co. Clk - S. Talbot.....................68
Cir Clk - M. F. Davis, plurality.....2
Treas - James M. F. Ledbetter.149
Pros Atty - A. E. Ross.................66
Pro Judge - F. Finch, pl.............29
Ass'r - B. Russell.........................7
Pres Judge - S. T. Scott..........210
Pub Ad - Wm. Chapps............191
Cor - A. C. Davidson...............208
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The Sedalia Bazoo, August 15, 1882:
St. Clair's Nominations.
Special to the Bazoo.
APPLETON CITY, MO., Aug. 10.
The democrats of St. Clair county met in convention yesterday at Osceola and nominated the following ticket:
Representative, M. B. Strickland.
Recorder, D. P. Morgan, sr.
Circuit clerk, Rob't T. Evans.
County clerk, Thos. D. Hicks.
Sheriff, A. D. Jones.
Coroner, A. C. Davidson.
Collector, B. N. Cook.
Treasurer, I. M. Woodall.
Prosecuting attorney, A. E. Ross.
Presiding judge county court, J. C. Phillips.
Probate judge, John P. Love.
Judges county court, Leaming, Harper and W. C. Blaylock.
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The Windsor Review, April 14, 1882:
Dick Dyer, of the Schell City News, came very near getting married last Sunday. He was a groomsman at the wedding of Dr. A. C. Davidson to Miss Rose Eyers, near Schell City.
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The Kansas City Times, June 12, 1878:
THE Democrats of St. Clair county have instructed their delegates to vote for HON. JOHN C. FERGUSON for Congress in the Sixth District convention. They nominated the following county ticket:
For Representative, WM. E. SHELTON; Sheriff, JAS. R. JOHNSTON; Recorder of Deeds, DANIEL P. MORGAN, SR.; Presiding Judge of County Court, CALEB P. BARR; Judge of County Court, First District, WM. BARNETT; Judge of County Court, Second District, J.H. MCKINLEY; Clerk of County Court, D.M. WILCOXON; Prosecuting Attorney, JAS. W. SILSBY; County Collector, WM. GRIFFITH; County Treasurer, I.M. WOODALL; County Assessor, ROBERT H. SPROULL; Public Administrator, JOHN T. HARPER; Coroner, A.C. DAVIDSON.
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The Sedalia Democrat, June 6, 1878:
ST. CLAIR COUNTY POLITICS.
The Democratic County Convention Met at Osceola and Nominated a Strong Ticket - The Greenbackers Held a Convention at Appleton City - They Also Put a Ticket in the Field.
OSCEOLA, MO., June 4, 1878
To the Editor of the Sedalia Democrat
The Democratic County Convention held here on yesterday, was the largest and most enthusiastic assembly for many years. The convention was composed entirely of the substantial citizens of the county, and the following ticket, which was put forth, will be triumphantly elected in November next.
Representative - Wm. E. Shelton.
Sheriff - James R. Johnston.
Clerk of County Court - Wm. E. Shackleford.
Clerk of Circuit Court - David M. Wiloxon.
Recorder of Deeds - Daniel P. Morgan.
County Treasurer - J. M. Woodall.
County Collector - William Griffith.
County Assessor - Robert H. Sproul
Prosecuting Attorney - James W. Silsby
Public Administrator - John T. Harper
Coroner - A. C. Davidson
Presiding Judge of County Court - Caleb J. Bair
Associate Judge, 2d District - James H. McKinley
Delegates to the Congressional Convention were then selected, and instructed to cast their votes for Hon. John C. Ferguson, who is the favorite of the Democracy of St. Clair and the Sixth Congressional district.
At the close of the convention, Mr. Ferguson address the assembled multitude in one of the most eloquent and convincing speeches it has ever been our good fortune to hear. The bottom of the "Greenback what do you call-it" movement was unceremoniously knocked out, and many of its adherents who had come as spectators went away persuaded of their errors by telling arguments presented by Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. W. W. Warren also addressed the meeting in one of his happiest efforts, making some striking hits on the "National" party. The events of yesterday indicated the temper of the people, and you can set St. Clair down for at least 300 majority for the straight Democratic ticket.
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1870 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Montgomery, Hickory Co., Missouri)
1880 Census - Occupation: Physician (Tabor Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Capitalist (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician, Industry: General Practice (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
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Married Ida L. Baker on November 12, 1876.
Married Rosa Lee Eyers on April 9, 1882 in Vernon Co., Missouri.
Married Georgia Fox Farnsworth on April 21, 1897 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 24, 1916:
Death of Dr. A. C. Davidson
The intelligence reached here last Friday that A. C. Davidson, a well known and prominent physician of Taberville, had just died at his home in that place. While his health for the past year or two had been somewhat impaired, his relatives and friends had no thought that the end of his life's journey was so near at hand, and as a result, the announcement of his death, which was quite sudden, was a surprise and shock in the community in which he had so long lived.
Alfred Clement Davidson was born October 23, 1848, in Warren county, Kentucky. In 1857, he removed with his father to Kansas, and in 1865 he again changed residence locating this time in Hickory county, Missouri. He attended Schudder's Electric Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and after leaving that institution he located in Taberville, Missouri, where about forty-one years ago, he began the practice of his profession. With the exception of six years that he spent in El Dorado Springs in the early days of its history, he continued the practice of medicine in that place until his death.
Dr. Davidson was married to Miss Ida Baker November 12, 1876. She died August 19, 1880. On April 9, 1882, he was married to Miss Rosa L. Ayer who departed this life on May 14, 1887. On April 21, 1897 he was married to Miss Georgia Farnsworth, by whom his is survived. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Will Cottrell, a son, Alfred Clement Davidson, of Taberville, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Davidson was a man of good address and genial disposition, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and neighbors to whom his death brought a supreme sense of sorrow and regret.
Those in attendance at his funeral from abroad were: Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago; W. B. Farnsworth and Mrs. Helen Hindman, Johnson county; Dr. W. B. Butcher and wife, Carthage; Mrs. Lida Cox, Reno, Arkansas; and his brother, C. C. Davidson of Springfield.
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Newspaper clipping, date and newspaper unknown:
"A Good Man Gone"
"Dr. Alfred Clement Davidson was born Oct. 23, 1848 in Warren County, Kentucky and died at his home in Taberville, Missouri Feb. 17, 1916.
In 1857 he moved with his father's family to Shawnee County, Kansas and then in 1865 the family moved to Hickory County, Missouri, where he spent his young manhood on a farm. While yet a young man he was converted and joined the Christian church of which he lived a faithful member until his death.
Dr. Davidson chose the medical profession as his calling, attended the Scudder Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, after which he located in Taberville, Missouri, about the year 1874 where he has lived continuously with the exception of six years residence in El Dorado Springs.
Dr. Davidson was married three times. First to Miss Ida L. Davidson Nov. 12 1876, she died August 19, 1880. He married again to Rosa L Ayers April 9, 1882; she died May 14, 1887. He married his present wife, Georgia F. Farnsworth April 21, 1897.
He is survived by his wife and three children; Mrs. Myrtle Leach of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Will Cotrell, Taberville, and his eleven year old son Alfred Clement, all of whom were present at the funeral. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Only one brother, C.C. Davidson could be present at the funeral.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church of Taberville by Prof. C.E. Higgins of Osceola attended by an unusually large crowd of sympathizing friends and neighbors. After which he was buried with Masonic honors by the lodge of which he was a member.
Dr. Davidson was an earnest Christian citizen, thoroughly devoted to his wife and children. He will be missed in the home and community, but his life will be felt for many years to come. Our loss is but his eternal gain.
A Friend"
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The Springfield Leader, February 18, 1916:
DR. A. C. DAVIDSON DIES AT TABERVILLE
C.C. Davidson, secretary of the Missouri state board of immigration with offices in Convention hall, this morning received word announcing the death of a brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taberville, Mo. Mr. Davidson left at 9 o'clock this morning to attend the funeral services.
The decedent apparently had been in good health as Mr. Davidson received a letter from him several days ago. The cause of the death was not stated in the message to Mr. Davidson.
Dr. Davidson, who was 67 years old, had been a resident of Taberville for 40 years. He is survived by a wife and two children, a daughter, Mrs. Will Cotrell, and a son, Clement, both of whom reside at Taberville.
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The Springfield Leader, February 19, 1916:
C.C. DAVIDSON, secretary of the Missouri Board of Immigration, went to Taberville Friday to attend the funeral of his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson, who died there Thursday night. The news came as a severe shock to Mr. Davidson, his brother having been in splendid health. The message did not state the cause of death. The decedent was 67 years old and had resided in Taberville 40 years. He is survived by a widow and two children, all of whom reside in Taberville.
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From The History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, pub. 1883:
"Dr. A. C. Davidson, a prominent physician and surgeon at Taberville. His father, Alfred Davidson, was a native of Kentucky, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Mary J. Adams. A. C. was born in Warren County, Kentucky, October 22, 1848. In August, 1857, he moved with his parents to Shawnee County, Kansas, where they located on a farm and lived till the fall of 1865. Coming to Missouri they settled in Hickory County, and in 1874 our subject located in Taberville. In 1878 he began the study of medicine under Dr. J. H. Newman, and in 1874 commenced his practice, and has since been very successful. He was also engaged in the drug business from 1874 till September 28, 1882, when his store was burned. Since living in this county he has been county coroner several terms. Dr. Davidson was married November 12, 1876, to Miss Ida L. Baker, who was born in Cooper County. Missouri, March 18, 1861. She died August 19, 1880. He was married again April 9, 1882, to Miss Rosa Ayers, a native of Saline County, Missouri, born August 19, 1862. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I.O.O.F."
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The Cedar County Republican, July 8, 1908:
Mrs. Walt Jones gave a dinner party, last Thursday, in honor of the birthdays of her father, J.H. and her uncle, C.C. Davidson, whose birthdays fall on the same date. J.H. is 67 years of age and C.C. is 51. The dinner was greatly enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Davidson and daughter, Donis, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Allen and son, Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. John Hefley.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 8, 1903:
Dr. G.M. Liston, of Forest Grove, Dr. E.H. Liston, of Balm, and Dr. A.C. Davidson and wife, of Taberville, were among the patrons who availed themselves of the professional abilities of Dr. J.W. Terry, the optician, of this place, last week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 4, 1903:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, one of St. Clair county's leading physicians, was greeting old friends on our streets last Thursday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 30, 1902:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville was in town last Monday. In talking with friends, he stated that he regarded the election of the democratic ticket in St. Clair county, as almost a certainty.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 14, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson and his sister-in-law, Miss Robbie Farnsworth, came over from Taberville, Tuesday, to visit friends in the Wonder City.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 22, 1900:
Lee Davidson, who is visiting friends here, as referred to elsewhere, went to Taberville Tuesday to visit his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of that place, and from there he will go to Clinton to visit his son Rev. A.B. Davidson, who is pastor of a church in that city.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, January 4, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, wife and daughter Ida of Taberville were visiting friends and relatives in this place during the holiday week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 21, 1899:
Cally Davidson and family spent last Sunday with his brother A.C. Davidson of Taberville.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 14, 1899:
C.C. Davidson, who has been spending a week visiting his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taborville, returned home the first of the week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, August 10, 1899:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, one of the most popular physicians of Western St. Clair was on our streets last Tuesday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 16, 1899:
C.C. Davidson is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, in which he stated that M.F. Davis, an old citizen of that place, lost his residence - a large frame structure - by fire last Monday morning. It was uninsured, and to add to the further misfortune of Mr. Davis, very few of his household effects were saved.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 23, 1898:
C.C. Davidson, wife and two children - Glenn and Donnis - spent last Saturday and Sunday in Taberville, the guest of Dr. A.C. Davidson and family.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 30, 1896:
C.C. Davidson visited his brother Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taborville Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
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The Clinton Advocate, September 9, 1886:
St. Clair County Election.
From an Appleton City Journal Extra we glean the following in regard to the election in that county.
"The following are the majorities so far as heard from. Time and space will not permit us to give the full vote.
APPLETON TP.
Con. - W. J. Stone...................151
Judge 25th dist. - Stratton.....219
Rep - J. H. Smith.......................33
Rec - J. W. Gragg.........................4
Coll - A. S. Stewart....................40
Sher - J. W. Turner......................7
Co. Clk - S. Talbot.....................68
Cir Clk - M. F. Davis, plurality.....2
Treas - James M. F. Ledbetter.149
Pros Atty - A. E. Ross.................66
Pro Judge - F. Finch, pl.............29
Ass'r - B. Russell.........................7
Pres Judge - S. T. Scott..........210
Pub Ad - Wm. Chapps............191
Cor - A. C. Davidson...............208
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The Sedalia Bazoo, August 15, 1882:
St. Clair's Nominations.
Special to the Bazoo.
APPLETON CITY, MO., Aug. 10.
The democrats of St. Clair county met in convention yesterday at Osceola and nominated the following ticket:
Representative, M. B. Strickland.
Recorder, D. P. Morgan, sr.
Circuit clerk, Rob't T. Evans.
County clerk, Thos. D. Hicks.
Sheriff, A. D. Jones.
Coroner, A. C. Davidson.
Collector, B. N. Cook.
Treasurer, I. M. Woodall.
Prosecuting attorney, A. E. Ross.
Presiding judge county court, J. C. Phillips.
Probate judge, John P. Love.
Judges county court, Leaming, Harper and W. C. Blaylock.
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The Windsor Review, April 14, 1882:
Dick Dyer, of the Schell City News, came very near getting married last Sunday. He was a groomsman at the wedding of Dr. A. C. Davidson to Miss Rose Eyers, near Schell City.
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The Kansas City Times, June 12, 1878:
THE Democrats of St. Clair county have instructed their delegates to vote for HON. JOHN C. FERGUSON for Congress in the Sixth District convention. They nominated the following county ticket:
For Representative, WM. E. SHELTON; Sheriff, JAS. R. JOHNSTON; Recorder of Deeds, DANIEL P. MORGAN, SR.; Presiding Judge of County Court, CALEB P. BARR; Judge of County Court, First District, WM. BARNETT; Judge of County Court, Second District, J.H. MCKINLEY; Clerk of County Court, D.M. WILCOXON; Prosecuting Attorney, JAS. W. SILSBY; County Collector, WM. GRIFFITH; County Treasurer, I.M. WOODALL; County Assessor, ROBERT H. SPROULL; Public Administrator, JOHN T. HARPER; Coroner, A.C. DAVIDSON.
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The Sedalia Democrat, June 6, 1878:
ST. CLAIR COUNTY POLITICS.
The Democratic County Convention Met at Osceola and Nominated a Strong Ticket - The Greenbackers Held a Convention at Appleton City - They Also Put a Ticket in the Field.
OSCEOLA, MO., June 4, 1878
To the Editor of the Sedalia Democrat
The Democratic County Convention held here on yesterday, was the largest and most enthusiastic assembly for many years. The convention was composed entirely of the substantial citizens of the county, and the following ticket, which was put forth, will be triumphantly elected in November next.
Representative - Wm. E. Shelton.
Sheriff - James R. Johnston.
Clerk of County Court - Wm. E. Shackleford.
Clerk of Circuit Court - David M. Wiloxon.
Recorder of Deeds - Daniel P. Morgan.
County Treasurer - J. M. Woodall.
County Collector - William Griffith.
County Assessor - Robert H. Sproul
Prosecuting Attorney - James W. Silsby
Public Administrator - John T. Harper
Coroner - A. C. Davidson
Presiding Judge of County Court - Caleb J. Bair
Associate Judge, 2d District - James H. McKinley
Delegates to the Congressional Convention were then selected, and instructed to cast their votes for Hon. John C. Ferguson, who is the favorite of the Democracy of St. Clair and the Sixth Congressional district.
At the close of the convention, Mr. Ferguson address the assembled multitude in one of the most eloquent and convincing speeches it has ever been our good fortune to hear. The bottom of the "Greenback what do you call-it" movement was unceremoniously knocked out, and many of its adherents who had come as spectators went away persuaded of their errors by telling arguments presented by Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. W. W. Warren also addressed the meeting in one of his happiest efforts, making some striking hits on the "National" party. The events of yesterday indicated the temper of the people, and you can set St. Clair down for at least 300 majority for the straight Democratic ticket.
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1870 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Montgomery, Hickory Co., Missouri)
1880 Census - Occupation: Physician (Tabor Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Capitalist (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician, Industry: General Practice (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
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Married Ida L. Baker on November 12, 1876.
Married Rosa Lee Eyers on April 9, 1882 in Vernon Co., Missouri.
Married Georgia Fox Farnsworth on April 21, 1897 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
Death of Dr. A. C. Davidson
The intelligence reached here last Friday that A. C. Davidson, a well known and prominent physician of Taberville, had just died at his home in that place. While his health for the past year or two had been somewhat impaired, his relatives and friends had no thought that the end of his life's journey was so near at hand, and as a result, the announcement of his death, which was quite sudden, was a surprise and shock in the community in which he had so long lived.
Alfred Clement Davidson was born October 23, 1848, in Warren county, Kentucky. In 1857, he removed with his father to Kansas, and in 1865 he again changed residence locating this time in Hickory county, Missouri. He attended Schudder's Electric Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, and after leaving that institution he located in Taberville, Missouri, where about forty-one years ago, he began the practice of his profession. With the exception of six years that he spent in El Dorado Springs in the early days of its history, he continued the practice of medicine in that place until his death.
Dr. Davidson was married to Miss Ida Baker November 12, 1876. She died August 19, 1880. On April 9, 1882, he was married to Miss Rosa L. Ayer who departed this life on May 14, 1887. On April 21, 1897 he was married to Miss Georgia Farnsworth, by whom his is survived. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Will Cottrell, a son, Alfred Clement Davidson, of Taberville, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Davidson was a man of good address and genial disposition, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and neighbors to whom his death brought a supreme sense of sorrow and regret.
Those in attendance at his funeral from abroad were: Mrs. Sherman Leach of Chicago; W. B. Farnsworth and Mrs. Helen Hindman, Johnson county; Dr. W. B. Butcher and wife, Carthage; Mrs. Lida Cox, Reno, Arkansas; and his brother, C. C. Davidson of Springfield.
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Newspaper clipping, date and newspaper unknown:
"A Good Man Gone"
"Dr. Alfred Clement Davidson was born Oct. 23, 1848 in Warren County, Kentucky and died at his home in Taberville, Missouri Feb. 17, 1916.
In 1857 he moved with his father's family to Shawnee County, Kansas and then in 1865 the family moved to Hickory County, Missouri, where he spent his young manhood on a farm. While yet a young man he was converted and joined the Christian church of which he lived a faithful member until his death.
Dr. Davidson chose the medical profession as his calling, attended the Scudder Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, after which he located in Taberville, Missouri, about the year 1874 where he has lived continuously with the exception of six years residence in El Dorado Springs.
Dr. Davidson was married three times. First to Miss Ida L. Davidson Nov. 12 1876, she died August 19, 1880. He married again to Rosa L Ayers April 9, 1882; she died May 14, 1887. He married his present wife, Georgia F. Farnsworth April 21, 1897.
He is survived by his wife and three children; Mrs. Myrtle Leach of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Will Cotrell, Taberville, and his eleven year old son Alfred Clement, all of whom were present at the funeral. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Only one brother, C.C. Davidson could be present at the funeral.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church of Taberville by Prof. C.E. Higgins of Osceola attended by an unusually large crowd of sympathizing friends and neighbors. After which he was buried with Masonic honors by the lodge of which he was a member.
Dr. Davidson was an earnest Christian citizen, thoroughly devoted to his wife and children. He will be missed in the home and community, but his life will be felt for many years to come. Our loss is but his eternal gain.
A Friend"
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The Springfield Leader, February 18, 1916:
DR. A. C. DAVIDSON DIES AT TABERVILLE
C.C. Davidson, secretary of the Missouri state board of immigration with offices in Convention hall, this morning received word announcing the death of a brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taberville, Mo. Mr. Davidson left at 9 o'clock this morning to attend the funeral services.
The decedent apparently had been in good health as Mr. Davidson received a letter from him several days ago. The cause of the death was not stated in the message to Mr. Davidson.
Dr. Davidson, who was 67 years old, had been a resident of Taberville for 40 years. He is survived by a wife and two children, a daughter, Mrs. Will Cotrell, and a son, Clement, both of whom reside at Taberville.
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The Springfield Leader, February 19, 1916:
C.C. DAVIDSON, secretary of the Missouri Board of Immigration, went to Taberville Friday to attend the funeral of his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson, who died there Thursday night. The news came as a severe shock to Mr. Davidson, his brother having been in splendid health. The message did not state the cause of death. The decedent was 67 years old and had resided in Taberville 40 years. He is survived by a widow and two children, all of whom reside in Taberville.
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From The History of St. Clair Co., Missouri, pub. 1883:
"Dr. A. C. Davidson, a prominent physician and surgeon at Taberville. His father, Alfred Davidson, was a native of Kentucky, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Mary J. Adams. A. C. was born in Warren County, Kentucky, October 22, 1848. In August, 1857, he moved with his parents to Shawnee County, Kansas, where they located on a farm and lived till the fall of 1865. Coming to Missouri they settled in Hickory County, and in 1874 our subject located in Taberville. In 1878 he began the study of medicine under Dr. J. H. Newman, and in 1874 commenced his practice, and has since been very successful. He was also engaged in the drug business from 1874 till September 28, 1882, when his store was burned. Since living in this county he has been county coroner several terms. Dr. Davidson was married November 12, 1876, to Miss Ida L. Baker, who was born in Cooper County. Missouri, March 18, 1861. She died August 19, 1880. He was married again April 9, 1882, to Miss Rosa Ayers, a native of Saline County, Missouri, born August 19, 1862. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I.O.O.F."
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The Cedar County Republican, July 8, 1908:
Mrs. Walt Jones gave a dinner party, last Thursday, in honor of the birthdays of her father, J.H. and her uncle, C.C. Davidson, whose birthdays fall on the same date. J.H. is 67 years of age and C.C. is 51. The dinner was greatly enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Davidson and daughter, Donis, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Allen and son, Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. John Hefley.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 8, 1903:
Dr. G.M. Liston, of Forest Grove, Dr. E.H. Liston, of Balm, and Dr. A.C. Davidson and wife, of Taberville, were among the patrons who availed themselves of the professional abilities of Dr. J.W. Terry, the optician, of this place, last week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 4, 1903:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, one of St. Clair county's leading physicians, was greeting old friends on our streets last Thursday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, October 30, 1902:
Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville was in town last Monday. In talking with friends, he stated that he regarded the election of the democratic ticket in St. Clair county, as almost a certainty.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 14, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson and his sister-in-law, Miss Robbie Farnsworth, came over from Taberville, Tuesday, to visit friends in the Wonder City.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 22, 1900:
Lee Davidson, who is visiting friends here, as referred to elsewhere, went to Taberville Tuesday to visit his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of that place, and from there he will go to Clinton to visit his son Rev. A.B. Davidson, who is pastor of a church in that city.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, January 4, 1900:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, wife and daughter Ida of Taberville were visiting friends and relatives in this place during the holiday week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 21, 1899:
Cally Davidson and family spent last Sunday with his brother A.C. Davidson of Taberville.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, September 14, 1899:
C.C. Davidson, who has been spending a week visiting his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taborville, returned home the first of the week.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, August 10, 1899:
Dr. A.C. Davidson, one of the most popular physicians of Western St. Clair was on our streets last Tuesday.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, February 16, 1899:
C.C. Davidson is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Dr. A.C. Davidson of Taberville, in which he stated that M.F. Davis, an old citizen of that place, lost his residence - a large frame structure - by fire last Monday morning. It was uninsured, and to add to the further misfortune of Mr. Davis, very few of his household effects were saved.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 23, 1898:
C.C. Davidson, wife and two children - Glenn and Donnis - spent last Saturday and Sunday in Taberville, the guest of Dr. A.C. Davidson and family.
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The El Dorado Springs Sun, June 30, 1896:
C.C. Davidson visited his brother Dr. A.C. Davidson at Taborville Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
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The Clinton Advocate, September 9, 1886:
St. Clair County Election.
From an Appleton City Journal Extra we glean the following in regard to the election in that county.
"The following are the majorities so far as heard from. Time and space will not permit us to give the full vote.
APPLETON TP.
Con. - W. J. Stone...................151
Judge 25th dist. - Stratton.....219
Rep - J. H. Smith.......................33
Rec - J. W. Gragg.........................4
Coll - A. S. Stewart....................40
Sher - J. W. Turner......................7
Co. Clk - S. Talbot.....................68
Cir Clk - M. F. Davis, plurality.....2
Treas - James M. F. Ledbetter.149
Pros Atty - A. E. Ross.................66
Pro Judge - F. Finch, pl.............29
Ass'r - B. Russell.........................7
Pres Judge - S. T. Scott..........210
Pub Ad - Wm. Chapps............191
Cor - A. C. Davidson...............208
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The Sedalia Bazoo, August 15, 1882:
St. Clair's Nominations.
Special to the Bazoo.
APPLETON CITY, MO., Aug. 10.
The democrats of St. Clair county met in convention yesterday at Osceola and nominated the following ticket:
Representative, M. B. Strickland.
Recorder, D. P. Morgan, sr.
Circuit clerk, Rob't T. Evans.
County clerk, Thos. D. Hicks.
Sheriff, A. D. Jones.
Coroner, A. C. Davidson.
Collector, B. N. Cook.
Treasurer, I. M. Woodall.
Prosecuting attorney, A. E. Ross.
Presiding judge county court, J. C. Phillips.
Probate judge, John P. Love.
Judges county court, Leaming, Harper and W. C. Blaylock.
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The Windsor Review, April 14, 1882:
Dick Dyer, of the Schell City News, came very near getting married last Sunday. He was a groomsman at the wedding of Dr. A. C. Davidson to Miss Rose Eyers, near Schell City.
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The Kansas City Times, June 12, 1878:
THE Democrats of St. Clair county have instructed their delegates to vote for HON. JOHN C. FERGUSON for Congress in the Sixth District convention. They nominated the following county ticket:
For Representative, WM. E. SHELTON; Sheriff, JAS. R. JOHNSTON; Recorder of Deeds, DANIEL P. MORGAN, SR.; Presiding Judge of County Court, CALEB P. BARR; Judge of County Court, First District, WM. BARNETT; Judge of County Court, Second District, J.H. MCKINLEY; Clerk of County Court, D.M. WILCOXON; Prosecuting Attorney, JAS. W. SILSBY; County Collector, WM. GRIFFITH; County Treasurer, I.M. WOODALL; County Assessor, ROBERT H. SPROULL; Public Administrator, JOHN T. HARPER; Coroner, A.C. DAVIDSON.
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The Sedalia Democrat, June 6, 1878:
ST. CLAIR COUNTY POLITICS.
The Democratic County Convention Met at Osceola and Nominated a Strong Ticket - The Greenbackers Held a Convention at Appleton City - They Also Put a Ticket in the Field.
OSCEOLA, MO., June 4, 1878
To the Editor of the Sedalia Democrat
The Democratic County Convention held here on yesterday, was the largest and most enthusiastic assembly for many years. The convention was composed entirely of the substantial citizens of the county, and the following ticket, which was put forth, will be triumphantly elected in November next.
Representative - Wm. E. Shelton.
Sheriff - James R. Johnston.
Clerk of County Court - Wm. E. Shackleford.
Clerk of Circuit Court - David M. Wiloxon.
Recorder of Deeds - Daniel P. Morgan.
County Treasurer - J. M. Woodall.
County Collector - William Griffith.
County Assessor - Robert H. Sproul
Prosecuting Attorney - James W. Silsby
Public Administrator - John T. Harper
Coroner - A. C. Davidson
Presiding Judge of County Court - Caleb J. Bair
Associate Judge, 2d District - James H. McKinley
Delegates to the Congressional Convention were then selected, and instructed to cast their votes for Hon. John C. Ferguson, who is the favorite of the Democracy of St. Clair and the Sixth Congressional district.
At the close of the convention, Mr. Ferguson address the assembled multitude in one of the most eloquent and convincing speeches it has ever been our good fortune to hear. The bottom of the "Greenback what do you call-it" movement was unceremoniously knocked out, and many of its adherents who had come as spectators went away persuaded of their errors by telling arguments presented by Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. W. W. Warren also addressed the meeting in one of his happiest efforts, making some striking hits on the "National" party. The events of yesterday indicated the temper of the people, and you can set St. Clair down for at least 300 majority for the straight Democratic ticket.
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1870 Census - Occupation: Farm Laborer (Montgomery, Hickory Co., Missouri)
1880 Census - Occupation: Physician (Tabor Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1900 Census - Occupation: Capitalist (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
1910 Census - Occupation: Physician, Industry: General Practice (Taber Township, Saint Clair Co., Missouri)
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Married Ida L. Baker on November 12, 1876.
Married Rosa Lee Eyers on April 9, 1882 in Vernon Co., Missouri.
Married Georgia Fox Farnsworth on April 21, 1897 in Cedar Co., Missouri.
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