Note: Civil War Records, David Davis' Civil War Records record his birthdate as Dec. 24th AND Dec. 25th, 1841. There is one document included that David takes an oath, and has had notarized, a statement o f birth as December 24, 1841 and two witnesses swear that they viewed the page in the family bible that lists date as Dec. 24, 1841.
From his Civil War Records: He was 20 years old, stood 5" 6" and was light complexion with dark hair and hazel eyes. He was Appointed 1st Corporal on Aug. 11, 1863.
American Civil War Soldiers Record Name: David D Davis , Enlistment Date: 15 August 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Ohio Unit Numbers: 1740 1740 1718 1718 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 18 Enlisted in Company D, 117th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 14 September 1862. Transferred Company D, 117th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 12 August 1863 Transfered in Company D, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Ohio on 12 August 1863. Promoted to Full Corporal on 24 August 1863 Mustered out Company D, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Ohio on 20 June 1865 in Knoxville, TN
"To be born Welsh Is to be born privileged. Not with a silver spoon in your mouth, but, music in your blood and, poetry in your soul."
Historical Notes
Note: Hardesty's History of Gallia County
"David D. Davis, an influential citizen of Harrison Township, was born in Wales, December 25, 1848. His parents were John D. and Mary (Richards) Davis. The subject of this sketch was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Catherine Griffiths, in February, 1872. Mrs. Davis was born in Wales in 1850. Four children have come to bless and brighten their home, in the order given below: Reese, born May 31, 1873; John, August 10, 1875; Daniel, August 11, 1877; and Mary, March 5, 1880. The parents of Mrs. Davis were Rees D. and Mary (Davis) Griffiths. They settled in Gallia County in 1854. Mr. Davis was in the late war, enlisting in Company D., 117th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, serving with that command about one year, when he was transferred to the 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery, and served until the close of the war. He is a farmer by profession, with post office address at Patriot Post Office, Ohio".
Mr. David D. Davis, of Harrison township, died Monday afternoon, having been ill for sometime with Bright's disease. A brief service will be held at his home Wednesday morning, then the remains in charge of Mr. Will Phillips will be taken to Tyn Rhos church at Cora where regular services will be conducted at 1 o'clock, with burial at church cemetery.
The Newspaper Obituary of David. D. Davis
" David D. Davis was born in Wales, Dec. 25, 1841, departed this life in Gallia Co., O., March 30, 1914, aged 72yrs., 3mos. and 5 days. He was united in marriage with Catherine Griffith in the year 1872. To this union 5 children were born, 3 sons and 2 daughters. One son has preceded him, his wife has also crossed over and brother and one sister of the deceased still live, Thos. D. Davis and Anna D. Edwards. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War being a member of Co. D., 1st Regiment O.H.A. He was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. To die a Christian death was the great purpose of his life. He so blended graces and good qualities so combined the traits and characteristics which distinguish men to be worthy of Antony's compliments to Brutus: "His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world - this was a man".
He found his inspiration at his -------------------"
Note: David Davis died without a will. His estate was probated in Gallia County Probate Court in April, 1914.
The Letter of Administration shows that son, John Davis, was appointed administrator. David's next of kin listed are John Davis, son, Northup, Ohio; Daniel Davis, son, Northup, Ohio; Mary Davis, daughter, Northup, Ohio; Rachel Davis, daughter, Northup, Ohio, and, Ralph Davis, grandson, Northup, Ohio. The Administrator's Bond lists John Davis, Daniel Davis and Charles F. Phillips to inventory David's "moneys, goods, chattels, rights and credits of the deceased", pay his debts and give a true account of the administration within 12 months, pay any balance due.
John Davis, Administrator petitioned the court on May 13, 1914 for a Private Sale of Personal Property of the estate of David D. Davis. "And the petitioner alleges that said sale would be for the advantage of said estate, for the following reasons": "that said sale would be less expensive and that said property is worth more as a whole than it would be if sold as separate items and your petitioner says that it would yield more money and be more satisfactory to all concerned if privately sold".
Personal Goods & Chattels listed were appraised on May 12, 1914 by George Phillips, Allen Wood, Timothy Betz:
1 Bull 42.00 7 Two-yr cattle 270.00 5 One-yr cattle 135.00 6 Calves 118.00 3 Milk Cows120.00 6 Calves 47.00 1 Sow & pigs 30.00 5 Hogs 910# @ 8 Sold to J. D. Miller 72.80 1 Team of Mules 250.00 13 Sheep - Half Interest 32.00 14 Acres of Wheat 80.00 1 Grain Drill 50.00 1 Binder - 16 yr use 5.00 1 Spring wagon 20.00 1 Grain Cradle 3.00 2 Wagons 40.00 1 Roler 7.00 1 Hay Rake 3.00 1 Cultivator 5.00 1 Wind Mill 4.00 1 Cider Mill 5.00 1 Spray Pump 8.00 1 Turn Plow 5.00 1 Spring tooth harrow 1.00 2 Shovel plow 2.00 1 Double set of Harness 6.00 Picks, Forks, Shovels & other trinkets 2.00 bu of Hay 17.00 bu Corn 57.00
Share of the Capital Stock of the Columbus Mutual Life Ins. Co., Columbus, Ohio $100.00 Shares of the Preferred Stock of the Equitable Bank Depositions Guarantee Company of Columbus, Columbus, Ohio $60.00 Shares of the Common Stock of the Equitable Bank Depositions Guarantee Company of Columbus, Ohio $20.00
Total appraised value of personal goods and chattel mortgages owed to David Davis were:
John Stiger - Wheat 5.00 Mutual Life Ins. Dividend 5.00 Samuel & Ida Null note & interest 50.68 Jerome & Lydia Johnson note & interest 182.48 V. F. Dailey note & interest 63.47 John Bickle - 11 bu wheat 11.00 Geo Waugh - wheat 2.50 J. W. Miller, hogs 72.80 Sale bill 1,544.00 Central B & L Co, principal 688.85 Central B & L Co, interest 17.22 Sheets note & interest 103.25 Jones note & interest 41.55 Ira S. Vaught 501.00 Total 3,288.80
Credits were as follows: Harry Frank & Sons, $20.90 D. D. Griffith 4.10 Isaac Evans, Treasurer 38.27 C. (?) A. Phillips 1.25 Geo Phillips 2.00 Dr. R. A. Howell 90.00 W. W. Phillips 110.00 Allen Ward 2.00 Timothy Betz 10.00 Morris Tipton 11.00 (Probate Court Judge) Taxes for 1914 22.20 Administrative commissions 140.21
Total $450.73
There were miscellaneous accountants, court fees, etc. After all final bills were paid, the cash balance of David's estate amounted to $2,837.87.
Final distribution was signed on Nov. 17, 1914 by Morris Tipton Probate Judge.
The account was distributed to: John Davis $567.57 Daniel Davis 567.58 Mary Davis 567.57 Rachel Davis 567.57 Ralph Davis by Guardian 567.58
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