He is so well-known throughout this vicinity that his name is familiar to all, and his life has been of that energetic sort that was characteristic of the first settlers who have contributed the best years of their lives to the development of this country.
The subject of this sketch was the eldest in the family, and was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Sept.15, 1809, and was reared a farmer.
He was married March 8, 1832, to Emmerine Adams, daughter of Eli and Elizabeth (Beaks) Adams, he a native of Maryland, and she of Virginia. Mrs. Davisson was born in Greene Co., Ohio, May 12, 1813; and three children are the fruits of this union, viz., James C., Sarah E. and Eli A., all of whom are living.
Mr. Davisson, although retired from active farm life, is yet in partnership with his son in the stock business, the latter having charge of the farm. Politically, a "dyed-in-the-wool" Republican, he was a firm upholder of the rebellion, and, for forty years, he and his wife have been members of the M. E. Church, and every public measure found in him a hearty supporter. He is one of the oldest settlers living today in his township, and is honest and upright in all his affairs, and is trusted and respected by all who know him."
[History of Clark County, Ohio, Beers Co., Chicago, 1880, p. 1064]
He is so well-known throughout this vicinity that his name is familiar to all, and his life has been of that energetic sort that was characteristic of the first settlers who have contributed the best years of their lives to the development of this country.
The subject of this sketch was the eldest in the family, and was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Sept.15, 1809, and was reared a farmer.
He was married March 8, 1832, to Emmerine Adams, daughter of Eli and Elizabeth (Beaks) Adams, he a native of Maryland, and she of Virginia. Mrs. Davisson was born in Greene Co., Ohio, May 12, 1813; and three children are the fruits of this union, viz., James C., Sarah E. and Eli A., all of whom are living.
Mr. Davisson, although retired from active farm life, is yet in partnership with his son in the stock business, the latter having charge of the farm. Politically, a "dyed-in-the-wool" Republican, he was a firm upholder of the rebellion, and, for forty years, he and his wife have been members of the M. E. Church, and every public measure found in him a hearty supporter. He is one of the oldest settlers living today in his township, and is honest and upright in all his affairs, and is trusted and respected by all who know him."
[History of Clark County, Ohio, Beers Co., Chicago, 1880, p. 1064]
Family Members
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Obadiah Davisson
1811–1886
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Lemuel Davisson
1812–1862
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Mary Davisson Warrington
1813–1867
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Elizabeth Davisson Dale
1815–1899
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Daniel Davisson
1817–1817
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Nancy Davisson Pearce
1818–1842
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Lucinda Davisson
1820–1822
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Sarah Jane Davisson Webster
1821–1900
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Margaret Davisson Pringle
1823–1899
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Julia Ann Davisson Edwards
1825–1862
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Maria Davisson Wright
1827–1911
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Dr James Gatch Davisson
1829–1927
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Lieut Daniel David Davisson
1830–1913