Margaret Jane (Hicks) Davis was my great-great grandmother, and the wife of John B. Davis. Her parents were Henry Hicks and Hester Ingram. Margaret was born on June 17, 1843 in Guilford Twp, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois. She died June 14, 1915 in Council Hill, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois. Margaret and John had six children:…
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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…
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: 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…
Forgotten History 