James Andrew Davis, one of the pioneer settlers of Atkinson, surrounded by his family and friends passed away to the great unknown last Thursday, March 5, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 1 day.
He was a native of this country coming to Holt County 29 years ago and enjoyed good health up to the last. He was married to Miss Orina Wyman in Maine, in 1854, who still survives him.
To this union were born 5 sons and 8 daughters, 11 of whom are still living.
An honored and industrious citizen, a kind, loving husband and father, he leaves a large number to mourn his death.
The funeral was held last Saturday at the Methodist Church, Rev E W Horton officiating and his remains were interred in Woodlawn Cemetery.
He was born Feb 4,1820
James Andrew Davis, one of the pioneer settlers of Atkinson, surrounded by his family and friends passed away to the great unknown last Thursday, March 5, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 1 day.
He was a native of this country coming to Holt County 29 years ago and enjoyed good health up to the last. He was married to Miss Orina Wyman in Maine, in 1854, who still survives him.
To this union were born 5 sons and 8 daughters, 11 of whom are still living.
An honored and industrious citizen, a kind, loving husband and father, he leaves a large number to mourn his death.
The funeral was held last Saturday at the Methodist Church, Rev E W Horton officiating and his remains were interred in Woodlawn Cemetery.
He was born Feb 4,1820
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