NameNathan DAVIS157
Birth19 Jan 1822, Warren Co., Ohio
Death9 Apr 1904, Welton, Clinton Co., Iowa
OccupationFarmer
FatherAnanias DAVIS (1784-1859)
MotherRebecca CLAYTON (1773-1860)
Spouses
Birth29 Jun 1823, Indiana
Death15 Dec 1905, Welton, Clinton Co., Iowa
Marriage29 Jun 1844, Sullivan Co., Indiana
ChildrenJoseph Bates (1854-1932)
Notes for Nathan DAVIS
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 60, No 18, p 285, May 2, 1904.
Nathan Davis was born in Warren county, O., Dec 20, 1823, and died at Welton, Iowa, April 9, 1904.
In 1837, his parents moved from Ohio to Indiana, where he continued to reside until 1865. June 29th, 1844, he was married to Nancy Doty, who survives him. Eight of the twelve children born to them still live in eastern Iowa. In 1865, he settled in Clinton county, Iowa, since which time he has made his home in the vicinity of Welton. In early life he joined the Disciple's church, but after settling in Iowa he became an observer of the Sabbath, and identified himself with the Adventists, the branch known as The Church of God Adventists. The funeral services were held at his late residence, conducted by the writer of this notice. G. W. B.


Census: 1880 Welton, Clinton Co., Iowa: age 58, farmer
Notes for Nancy (Spouse 1)
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 62, No 4, p 61, Jan. 22, 1906.
Mrs. Nancy Doty Davis was born in Clark County, Ind., June 29, 1823, and died in Weldon, Ia., December 15, 1905.
In 1844 she was united in marriage with Nathan Davis. To them was granted the unusual privilege of sixty years of married life, Mr. Davis having "passed on" about one year previous to her death. Of the large family of children born to them, six sons and two daughters survive. When about twenty-seven years of age, she professed hope in Christ and joined the Christian church. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were among the pioneer settlers of Eastern Iowa, locating in the vicinity of Welton, where, many years ago, they began the observance of the Bible Sabbath. They identified themselves with the Church-of-God Adventists, in which faith she continued until death. Mrs. Davis was hardly ever seen away from her own home, especially in the later years of her life. The funeral services, held in the Seventh-day Baptist church at Welton, which were largely attended, were conducted by the writer of this notice. G. W. B.


Census: 1880 Welton, Clinton Co., Iowa: age 58
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