The Twin Falls Telegram, October 7, 1936:
PIONEER PUBLISHER ANSWERS SUMMONS
OAKLEY, Oct. 6 - William Arthur Davidson, 69, native Idahoan and pioneer publisher, died at his home here Sunday morning following a short illness.
Born in Boise August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson, he went to Albion from Blackfoot in 1887. A short time later he came to Oakley where he published the first newspaper ever printed in the Oakley valley. He was married to Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Davidson, and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, William Davidson of Oakley, Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland, Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Edward E. Davidson of Burley.
A daughter, Mrs. Lillian M. Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago and another daughter, Miss Laurina N. Davidson, also preceded him in death.
The body rests at the Johnson mortuary in Burley pending funeral arrangements.
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The Idaho Statesman, October 9, 1936:
Pioneer Editor Of Oakley Dies At Family Home
BURLEY (Special) - Funeral services for William Arthur Davidson, 69, Idaho editor, will be held at Oakley Sunday afternoon. Mr. Davidson died at his home at Oakley October 4, following a short illness. He was born in Boise, August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson. From Boise he went to Blackfoot then to Albion and later to Oakley where he established the first newspaper. He married Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his wife and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, Ida.; William Davidson, Oakley; Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland; Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward E. Davidson of Burley. A daughter, Mrs. Lillian Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago .
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From The Idaho Falls Times, February 13, 1896:
"The Oakley Sun, a new venture on the journalistic waters of Cassia Co. Idaho has lighted up our table. Messrs W. A. Davidson, formerly of the Rexburg Gazette, and Dr. Albee are the projectors. Long may it shine."
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1900 Census - Occupation: Printer (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1910 Census - Occupation: Dray Teamster (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1920 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farm (Paul, Minidoka Co., Idaho)
1930 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farming (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
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NOTE: The Idaho Marriage Index lists the marriage of William Arthur Davidson and Maryetta A. Durfee as occurring on January 18, 1891 (not February 18, 1891) in Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho. Also, the Davidson family bible, belonging to William Arthur Davidson's paternal grandmother, lists his birthday as August 29, 1867 (not August 27, 1867).
PIONEER PUBLISHER ANSWERS SUMMONS
OAKLEY, Oct. 6 - William Arthur Davidson, 69, native Idahoan and pioneer publisher, died at his home here Sunday morning following a short illness.
Born in Boise August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson, he went to Albion from Blackfoot in 1887. A short time later he came to Oakley where he published the first newspaper ever printed in the Oakley valley. He was married to Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Davidson, and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, William Davidson of Oakley, Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland, Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Edward E. Davidson of Burley.
A daughter, Mrs. Lillian M. Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago and another daughter, Miss Laurina N. Davidson, also preceded him in death.
The body rests at the Johnson mortuary in Burley pending funeral arrangements.
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The Idaho Statesman, October 9, 1936:
Pioneer Editor Of Oakley Dies At Family Home
BURLEY (Special) - Funeral services for William Arthur Davidson, 69, Idaho editor, will be held at Oakley Sunday afternoon. Mr. Davidson died at his home at Oakley October 4, following a short illness. He was born in Boise, August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson. From Boise he went to Blackfoot then to Albion and later to Oakley where he established the first newspaper. He married Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his wife and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, Ida.; William Davidson, Oakley; Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland; Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward E. Davidson of Burley. A daughter, Mrs. Lillian Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago .
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From The Idaho Falls Times, February 13, 1896:
"The Oakley Sun, a new venture on the journalistic waters of Cassia Co. Idaho has lighted up our table. Messrs W. A. Davidson, formerly of the Rexburg Gazette, and Dr. Albee are the projectors. Long may it shine."
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1900 Census - Occupation: Printer (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1910 Census - Occupation: Dray Teamster (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1920 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farm (Paul, Minidoka Co., Idaho)
1930 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farming (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
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NOTE: The Idaho Marriage Index lists the marriage of William Arthur Davidson and Maryetta A. Durfee as occurring on January 18, 1891 (not February 18, 1891) in Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho. Also, the Davidson family bible, belonging to William Arthur Davidson's paternal grandmother, lists his birthday as August 29, 1867 (not August 27, 1867).
The Twin Falls Telegram, October 7, 1936:
PIONEER PUBLISHER ANSWERS SUMMONS
OAKLEY, Oct. 6 - William Arthur Davidson, 69, native Idahoan and pioneer publisher, died at his home here Sunday morning following a short illness.
Born in Boise August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson, he went to Albion from Blackfoot in 1887. A short time later he came to Oakley where he published the first newspaper ever printed in the Oakley valley. He was married to Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Davidson, and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, William Davidson of Oakley, Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland, Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Edward E. Davidson of Burley.
A daughter, Mrs. Lillian M. Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago and another daughter, Miss Laurina N. Davidson, also preceded him in death.
The body rests at the Johnson mortuary in Burley pending funeral arrangements.
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The Idaho Statesman, October 9, 1936:
Pioneer Editor Of Oakley Dies At Family Home
BURLEY (Special) - Funeral services for William Arthur Davidson, 69, Idaho editor, will be held at Oakley Sunday afternoon. Mr. Davidson died at his home at Oakley October 4, following a short illness. He was born in Boise, August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson. From Boise he went to Blackfoot then to Albion and later to Oakley where he established the first newspaper. He married Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his wife and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, Ida.; William Davidson, Oakley; Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland; Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward E. Davidson of Burley. A daughter, Mrs. Lillian Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago .
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From The Idaho Falls Times, February 13, 1896:
"The Oakley Sun, a new venture on the journalistic waters of Cassia Co. Idaho has lighted up our table. Messrs W. A. Davidson, formerly of the Rexburg Gazette, and Dr. Albee are the projectors. Long may it shine."
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1900 Census - Occupation: Printer (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1910 Census - Occupation: Dray Teamster (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1920 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farm (Paul, Minidoka Co., Idaho)
1930 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farming (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
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NOTE: The Idaho Marriage Index lists the marriage of William Arthur Davidson and Maryetta A. Durfee as occurring on January 18, 1891 (not February 18, 1891) in Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho. Also, the Davidson family bible, belonging to William Arthur Davidson's paternal grandmother, lists his birthday as August 29, 1867 (not August 27, 1867).
PIONEER PUBLISHER ANSWERS SUMMONS
OAKLEY, Oct. 6 - William Arthur Davidson, 69, native Idahoan and pioneer publisher, died at his home here Sunday morning following a short illness.
Born in Boise August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson, he went to Albion from Blackfoot in 1887. A short time later he came to Oakley where he published the first newspaper ever printed in the Oakley valley. He was married to Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Davidson, and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, William Davidson of Oakley, Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland, Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Edward E. Davidson of Burley.
A daughter, Mrs. Lillian M. Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago and another daughter, Miss Laurina N. Davidson, also preceded him in death.
The body rests at the Johnson mortuary in Burley pending funeral arrangements.
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The Idaho Statesman, October 9, 1936:
Pioneer Editor Of Oakley Dies At Family Home
BURLEY (Special) - Funeral services for William Arthur Davidson, 69, Idaho editor, will be held at Oakley Sunday afternoon. Mr. Davidson died at his home at Oakley October 4, following a short illness. He was born in Boise, August 27, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Davidson. From Boise he went to Blackfoot then to Albion and later to Oakley where he established the first newspaper. He married Miss Mary Etta Durfee, February 18, 1891.
Surviving are his wife and six sons, George Davidson of Caldwell, Ida.; William Davidson, Oakley; Raymond L. Davidson and Perry Davidson of Portland; Freeman R. Davidson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward E. Davidson of Burley. A daughter, Mrs. Lillian Craner, was killed in an automobile accident near Idaho Falls a year ago .
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From The Idaho Falls Times, February 13, 1896:
"The Oakley Sun, a new venture on the journalistic waters of Cassia Co. Idaho has lighted up our table. Messrs W. A. Davidson, formerly of the Rexburg Gazette, and Dr. Albee are the projectors. Long may it shine."
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1900 Census - Occupation: Printer (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1910 Census - Occupation: Dray Teamster (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
1920 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farm (Paul, Minidoka Co., Idaho)
1930 Census - Occupation: Farmer, Industry: General Farming (Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho)
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NOTE: The Idaho Marriage Index lists the marriage of William Arthur Davidson and Maryetta A. Durfee as occurring on January 18, 1891 (not February 18, 1891) in Oakley, Cassia Co., Idaho. Also, the Davidson family bible, belonging to William Arthur Davidson's paternal grandmother, lists his birthday as August 29, 1867 (not August 27, 1867).
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