David W. Davis and Sarah W. Lowman

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Husband David W. Davis ^{1 2}

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           Born: 11 Mar 1845 - Centre Twp, Indiana Co, PA 2
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         Father: John Davis (      -      ) 1 2
         Mother: Priscilla Martin (      -      ) 1 3

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       Marriage: 1 Oct 1867 3

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Wife Sarah W. Lowman ^{1 3}

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           Born: Abt 1831 - Armstrong Twp, Indiana Co, PA
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         Father: Michael Lowman (      -      ) 3
         Mother: Nancy Walker (      -      ) 3

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Children

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1 F Clara Jane Davis ³

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         Spouse: James H. Miller (      -      ) 3

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General Notes: Husband - David W. Davis

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He obtained his education in the common schools. When eighteen years old he enlisted, in February, 1864, for service in the Civil War, becoming a member of the United States Signal Corps, with which he served until April 4, 1866. He was with Sherman from Chattanooga to Atlanta, was transferred from the Army of the Tennessee to the Army of the Cumberland and sent into eastern Tennessee to head off Lee. Then his command was ordered to Texas to enforce the Monroe doctrine, as part of the 4th Army Corps. After his return home Mr. Davis learned the trade of carpenter, as well as tanning and harnessmaking, in which lines he was engaged for twelve years. At the end of that time he bought his father's farm in Armstrong township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, which he then conducted, following farming and stock raising. He was actively associated with several important ventures, having been president of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company for over fifteen years, and being also president of the Parkwood & Indiana Telephone Company. Politically he was associated with the Republican party, by which he was chosen for various township positions, serving as school director (eight years), road supervisor (nine years) and election judge. Socially he was a member of William Armstrong Post, No. 303, G. A. R., of Shelocta, Pennsylvania. He at one time also belonged to the Odd Fellows. He held membership in the Bethel United Presbyterian Church beginning 1870, and was tenor leader of the singing in that church for the over thirty-five years. Music was the greatest pleasure of his life, and he gave much time to making himself proficient in both vocal and instrumental music, playing the violin. His music was in demand on many occasions and much appreciated in the neighborhood. He taught singing schools, about twenty-five years, and was often called upon to sing at funerals and on other occasions.

1 Editor, History of Indiana County, Pennsylvania (Newark, OH: J. A. Caldwell, 1880), Pg 430.

2 J. T. Stewart, Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1913), Pg 1281.

3 J. T. Stewart, Indiana County, Pennsylvania - Her People Past and Present (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1913), Pg 1282.