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Charles Franklin "Frank" Davis

M, #160231, b. 14 November 1889, d. 30 September 1931

Parents

FatherJoshua Davis (b. 15 October 1849, d. 1 August 1933)
MotherJustina Alice Engle (b. 12 February 1856, d. 25 September 1940)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ethel Maria Smith (b. 8 October 1901, d. 6 May 1980)

SonCharles Edward Davis+ (b. 22 November 1920, d. 9 December 1996)
DaughterEthel Elnora Davis (b. 11 November 1925, d. 18 June 2010)
DaughterVirginia L. Davis

Biography

Charles Franklin "Frank" Davis was born on 14 November 1889 in Greene Co., OH. He married Ethel Maria Smith about 1919; after Frank died, Ethel remarried to Christopher Helke (1900-1975) on 13 FEB 1933 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana. He died on 30 September 1931 in Montgomery Co., OH.

He was buried in October 1931 in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #139459410.
Charles Franklin "Frank" Davis began military service on 29 March 1918 in Xenia, Greene Co., OH; WW I service, U.S. Army, enlisted, Co. G, 332 Infantry, discharged 3 MAY 1919, Camp Sherman, Ohio.
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[Infant] Davis

M, #160232

Parents

FatherJoshua Davis (b. 15 October 1849, d. 1 August 1933)
MotherJustina Alice Engle (b. 12 February 1856, d. 25 September 1940)
Pedigree Link
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Perry Oliver Davis

M, #160233, b. 1 October 1895, d. 31 January 1978

Parents

FatherJoshua Davis (b. 15 October 1849, d. 1 August 1933)
MotherJustina Alice Engle (b. 12 February 1856, d. 25 September 1940)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Perry Oliver Davis was born on 1 October 1895 in Greene Co., OH. He died on 31 January 1978 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH,

Obituary -- The Journal Herald, Dayton, Ohio; Thursday, 2 FEB 1978, page 31 (Newspapers.com):

DAVIS, Perry O. age 82 formerly of 1808 Gondert Ave., Dayton passed away Tuesday at Miami Valley Hospital.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday, Mt. Zion "Park" Cemetery. Rev. Roy C. Osborn officiating. No visitation. Family and friends will assemble 1:00 p.m. Friday at Morris Sons Funeral Home, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane prior to Graveside service.



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Adams

M, #160237
Pedigree Link

Family: Laura Ellen Davis (b. 18 June 1873, d. 1 October 1941)

DaughterEmma Adams
DaughterBessie Adams
DaughterLucille Adams
DaughterMabel Adams
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Mary C. Conway

F, #160246, b. 19 July 1906, d. 23 May 2000
Pedigree Link

Family: John Edward Davis (b. 12 August 1875, d. 23 February 1954)

SonJohn Conway "Jack" Davis+ (b. 20 July 1929, d. 22 August 2006)
DaughterNancy Lee Davis+ (b. 1931, d. 6 March 1967)
SonIrvin Dale Davis+ (b. 3 January 1933, d. 27 June 2012)
DaughterCatherine Gladys Davis
DaughterMary Jean Davis

Biography

Mary C. Conway was born on 19 July 1906 in Harrison Co., KY; daughter of William Franklin and Elizabeth Catherine (Osbourne) Conway. She married John Edward Davis son of Joshua Davis and Justina Alice Engle, about 1928; in addition to her children with John Davis, Mary Conway was also the mother of Allen Osborne Liles (1925-1999), whose father was Leo Francis Liles (1905-1985). Allen used the Davis surname in adulthood -- he may or may not have been legally adopted by John Davis. DLB 2025. Mary C. Conway died on 23 May 2000 in Englewood, Montgomery Co., OH.

She was buried in May 2000 in Mt. Zion Park Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #129723380.
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John Conway "Jack" Davis

M, #160247, b. 20 July 1929, d. 22 August 2006

Parents

FatherJohn Edward Davis (b. 12 August 1875, d. 23 February 1954)
MotherMary C. Conway (b. 19 July 1906, d. 23 May 2000)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dora Patricia Jaynes (b. 2 November 1935, d. 28 April 1999)

DaughterDora Daretta "Babe" Davis+
SonDaniel Dwayne Davis+
SonJohn E. Davis
DaughterPenny Lee Davis (b. 9 October 1971, d. 8 December 1978)

Biography

John Conway "Jack" Davis was born on 20 July 1929 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Marian L. Fillers on 26 April 1952 in Indiana. He died on 22 August 2006 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

JACK C. DAVIS 77, of New Carlisle, Ohio, entered into eternal life to join his wife, Pat, and daughter, Penny, Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.

He was born July 20, 1929, in Dayton, the son of the late John & Mary (Conway) Davis. He faithfully attended the Wesleyan Evangelistic Church, Dayton. He retired from Dayton Tire and Rubber after 31 years of service. He then worked over 20 years at Tires Unlimited.

He is survived by two sons, Daniel D. and his wife Renae Davis of Tucson, Arizona, John E. and his wife Lynn Davis of Xenia, Ohio; two daughters, Dora "Babe" and her husband, Jerry Cost of New Carlisle, Candy Davis of Dayton; five grandchildren, Wendy, Daniel D. II, Charlene, John Glen, Jared and Brant; special great grandchildren, Brittany, Stephanie, Joseph and Emma; "adopted daughter" Marcia; a brother, Dale; two sisters, Kathleen and Mary; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 25, 2006, in the TROSTEL,CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Wesleyan Evangelistic Church, 2104 Revere Ave., Dayton. Burial in the New Carlisle Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesleyan Christian Academy, 2104 Revere Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420.

He was buried in August 2006 in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #16835532.
John Conway "Jack" Davis lived in 1967 in New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH.
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Nancy Lee Davis

F, #160248, b. 1931, d. 6 March 1967

Parents

FatherJohn Edward Davis (b. 12 August 1875, d. 23 February 1954)
MotherMary C. Conway (b. 19 July 1906, d. 23 May 2000)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Edward Harris (b. 23 February 1931, d. 11 March 2010)

SonJohn William Harris+ (b. 16 September 1950, d. 8 October 2021)
DaughterMarsha Dale Harris+

Biography

Nancy Lee Davis was born in 1931 in Montgomery Co., OH. She married James Edward Harris on 28 October 1949 in Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 6 March 1967

Obituary -- (via Findagrave.com):

Nancy Lee Davis Harris, age 35, of Dayton OH, passed away on March 6, 1967. She is survived by her mother, Mary C. Davis; daughter, Marsha D.; son, John W.; sisters, Mary Fields of Dayton and Catherine Kinnison of Union OH; brothers, Jack C. of New Carlisle OH, Dale I. of Birmingham, AL and Allen O. Davis of Lexington KY.

She was buried in March 1967 in Mt. Zion Park Cemetery, Beavercreek, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #91019708.
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Irvin Dale Davis

M, #160249, b. 3 January 1933, d. 27 June 2012

Parents

FatherJohn Edward Davis (b. 12 August 1875, d. 23 February 1954)
MotherMary C. Conway (b. 19 July 1906, d. 23 May 2000)
Pedigree Link

Family: Donna Loy Davis

SonJeff Davis
SonPatrick Davis
SonSteve Davis
DaughterLisa Loy Davis

Biography

Irvin Dale Davis was born on 3 January 1933 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Donna Loy Davis on 6 April 1957 in Indiana. He died on 27 June 2012 in Moundville, Hale Co., AL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Irvin "Dale" Davis, age 79, of Moundville, died June 27, 2012, at home.

Words cannot express how much we will miss our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, where he lived and worked for several years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He attended the University of Dayton, DePaul University, and Northwestern University. He opened his own business, Power & Rubber Supply, in 1976, where he continued to work his entire life.

His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a selfless and giving person who treated everyone with dignity and respect. His work ethic was unparalleled. He enjoyed his home in Moundville and spending time on his tractor and working around his home. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Davis; his mother, Mary Davis; his brother, Jack Davis; and his sisters, Doon Harris and Nancy Davis.

Burial in Memory Hill Gardens.

Published in Tuscaloosa News on June 29, 2012.

Irvin Dale Davis lived in 1967 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.
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Dora Patricia Jaynes

F, #160252, b. 2 November 1935, d. 28 April 1999
Pedigree Link

Family: John Conway "Jack" Davis (b. 20 July 1929, d. 22 August 2006)

DaughterDora Daretta "Babe" Davis+
SonDaniel Dwayne Davis+
SonJohn E. Davis
DaughterPenny Lee Davis (b. 9 October 1971, d. 8 December 1978)

Biography

Dora Patricia Jaynes was born on 2 November 1935 in Oak Hill, Jackson Co., OH; daughter of Elvin Emery and Zella E. (Anderson) Jaynes. She died on 28 April 1999 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

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Penny Lee Davis

F, #160253, b. 9 October 1971, d. 8 December 1978

Parents

FatherJohn Conway "Jack" Davis (b. 20 July 1929, d. 22 August 2006)
MotherDora Patricia Jaynes (b. 2 November 1935, d. 28 April 1999)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Penny Lee Davis was born on 9 October 1971. She died on 8 December 1978 in Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

She was buried in December 1978 in New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #16838142.
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Emily Nora Bailey

F, #160254, b. 8 April 1873, d. 12 February 1960
Pedigree Link

Family: John William Franklin Engle (b. 21 April 1869, d. 4 April 1919)

DaughterElizabeth Annabell Engle+ (b. 15 December 1892, d. 3 July 1961)
SonClifton Curtis Engle (b. 29 August 1894, d. 16 March 1952)
DaughterSarah Jeanette Engle (b. 1896)

Biography

Emily Nora Bailey was born on 8 April 1873 in New Market, Shenandoah Co., VA; daughter of Marion Francis and Sarah Reniser (Funkhouser) Bailey. She married John William Franklin Engle son of John Engle and Matilda Ann Leonard, on 4 November 1891 in Greene Co., OH. Emily Nora Bailey died on 12 February 1960 in Greene Co., OH.

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Elizabeth Annabell Engle

F, #160255, b. 15 December 1892, d. 3 July 1961

Parents

FatherJohn William Franklin Engle (b. 21 April 1869, d. 4 April 1919)
MotherEmily Nora Bailey (b. 8 April 1873, d. 12 February 1960)
Pedigree Link

Family: William Francis Richards (b. 4 March 1892, d. 23 January 1979)

DaughterMiriam Jeanette Richards (b. 19 March 1918, d. 26 November 1986)
DaughterMarjorie Ruth Richards (b. 19 January 1922, d. 5 April 1992)

Biography

Elizabeth Annabell Engle was born on 15 December 1892 in Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH. She married William Francis Richards on 18 February 1915 in Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH. She died on 3 July 1961 in Greene Co., OH.

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Clifton Curtis Engle

M, #160256, b. 29 August 1894, d. 16 March 1952

Parents

FatherJohn William Franklin Engle (b. 21 April 1869, d. 4 April 1919)
MotherEmily Nora Bailey (b. 8 April 1873, d. 12 February 1960)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Clifton Curtis Engle was born on 29 August 1894 in Greene Co., OH. He died on 16 March 1952 in Greene Co., OH.

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Sarah Jeanette Engle

F, #160257, b. 1896

Parents

FatherJohn William Franklin Engle (b. 21 April 1869, d. 4 April 1919)
MotherEmily Nora Bailey (b. 8 April 1873, d. 12 February 1960)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sarah Jeanette Engle was born in 1896.
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William Francis Richards

M, #160258, b. 4 March 1892, d. 23 January 1979
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Annabell Engle (b. 15 December 1892, d. 3 July 1961)

DaughterMiriam Jeanette Richards (b. 19 March 1918, d. 26 November 1986)
DaughterMarjorie Ruth Richards (b. 19 January 1922, d. 5 April 1992)

Biography

William Francis Richards was born on 4 March 1892 in New Jasper, Greene Co., OH; son of Albert Lincoln and Martha Ellen (Brewington) Richards. He married Elizabeth Annabell Engle daughter of John William Franklin Engle and Emily Nora Bailey, on 18 February 1915 in Mt. Zion United Church of Christ, Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH. William Francis Richards died on 23 January 1979 in Xenia, Greene Co., OH.

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Miriam Jeanette Richards

F, #160259, b. 19 March 1918, d. 26 November 1986

Parents

FatherWilliam Francis Richards (b. 4 March 1892, d. 23 January 1979)
MotherElizabeth Annabell Engle (b. 15 December 1892, d. 3 July 1961)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Miriam Jeanette Richards was born on 19 March 1918 in Greene Co., OH. She married Paul Raymond DeVoe on 6 July 1940 in Greene Co., OH. She married Chester C. Barnes on 31 July 1945 in Miami Co., OH. She died on 26 November 1986 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

Miriam Jeanette Richards lived on 10 April 1950 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
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Marjorie Ruth Richards

F, #160260, b. 19 January 1922, d. 5 April 1992

Parents

FatherWilliam Francis Richards (b. 4 March 1892, d. 23 January 1979)
MotherElizabeth Annabell Engle (b. 15 December 1892, d. 3 July 1961)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Marjorie Ruth Richards was born on 19 January 1922 in Beavercreek, Greene Co., OH. She married Benjamin Franklin Koogler on 17 July 1948 in Greenup Co., KY; two sons. She died on 5 April 1992 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

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