My grandparents Marian Bohnsack and Stanley Davis married in Apple River, Illinois, on August 1, 1941. This was her first marriage and his second. Their wedding announcement appeared in the Freeport Journal-Standard on August 8, 1941. Transcription of Wedding Announcement Davis-Bohnsack Apple River, Ill., Aug. 8.—Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Marian Bohnsack,…
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Marriage: Percival Davis and Viola Bausman
My great-grandparents Percival Davis and Viola Bausman married on July 17, 1913, in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. The certified record of marriage is from 1959. Transcription of marriage certificate: State of Illinois, Stephenson County Certificate of Marriage I, Kenneth G. Schultz, Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that Mr. Percival L….
Death: John Thomas Davis
John Thomas Davis was the brother of my great-grandfather, Percy Davis. He was born in Council Hill, Illinois, on March 8, 1878. Both my mom and grandma thought it odd that no one ever talked about him. His death was very mysterious. I haven’t been able to find any articles but this one about his…
Inquest results for John B. Davis
John B. Davis was my great-great grandfather. He was born in Cornwall, England, and immigrated to the United States about 1850. On April 7, 1913, he committed suicide by hanging himself under the floor of his barn. One newspaper stated it was his despondency over ill health that drove him to this drastic action; another…
Obituary: Viola (Bausman) Davis Hickman
I have several obituaries for my great-grandmother, Viola (Bausman) Davis Hickman. She was the daughter of Nicholas Jr and Catherine (Hebenstreit) Bausman. Her first husband, Percy Davis, was my great-grandfather. She married her second husband, Herb Hickman, in 1956 at age 63. Viola died January 20, 1974, in Cuba City, Wisconsin. She’s buried in Scales…
Death Notice: Percival Leland Davis
Below are two death notices for Percival Leland Davis, my great-grandfather. Percy married Viola Bausman. Their son, Stanley, was my grandfather. The first notice appeared on page 3 of the Galena Daily Gazette, Friday evening edition, on April 16, 1943. (I do not have an image.) Percy Davis Passes Away Suddenly at Scales Mound Percy…
Obituary: Clara (Davis) Smith
Clara (Davis) Smith was the daughter of Jacob and Jane (Moyle) Davis. Her father was a brother to my gg-grandfather, John B. Davis. Clara’s the sister of William Davis. I received this obituary from my mom; there is no citation. Clara died December 10, 1951, and is buried at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa. I…
Happy 90th Birthday!
Not only is it Easter Sunday – today my grandma turns 90! Marian (Bohnsack) Davis was born in Schapville, Illinois on April 24, 1921. I wish I could be with her to celebrate, but she’s in my thoughts and prayers! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Obituary: Lovella (Davis) Temperly
Obituary for Lovella (Davis) Temperly , daughter of John and Margaret (Hicks) Davis. She was the sister of my g-grandfather, Percy Davis. I received this obituary from my mom. There is no citation. Transcription of obituary: Mrs. Joseph Temperly of Hazel Green Dies on Monday Mrs. Joseph (Lovella M.) Temperly of Hazel Green passed away…
Inquest results on William Davis’ suicide
My g-g-grandfather, John B. Davis, committed suicide in 1913 by hanging himself in his barn. His suicide was something that wasn’t discussed because it upset my grandfather. Until I read this article I didn’t realize that 30 years earlier – in 1883 – that John, along with his son Alvin, cut down the body of his…
Davis – Blewett Information
About the year 1770 a man by the name of — Painter brought his small son to a family by the name of Kempthorn who lived in Cornwall, England and left him for them to care for. He went to the continent and sent back money to pay for the child’s expenses. Mr. Painter appeared…
Forgotten History 