Abraham J. is the son of Abraham Davis. He married Sally Criss 5 Feb 1857 and had the following children: Rachel, James, John, Melinda, Elmer,Ora Belle, Susan, Thomas, Selkirk, William, Louisa, Davis and 3 boys died young. On 11 Sept 1897, Abraham Davis married Mary E. Montgomery
Laymon the widow of Joseph Laymon. Abraham and Mary had daughter Hazel who married Harry Ooley.
BIRTH:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio 14 Oct 1830 according to his obituary. According to his death certificate his father's name was Abraham and his mother's name was unknown.
BOOKS:
SUBMITTED BY LOUISE PARRISH REEDER, RR#5, BOX #17, SPENCER, IN 47460-9702, FOR THE 1994, 100 YEAR, Owen COUNTY, INDIANA HISTORY PAGES 148 & 149 ABRAHAM J. DAVIS--2 WIVES, 16 CHILDREN, 6 STEP CHILDREN Abraham J. Davis (14 Oct 1830-28 Feb 1902, Rehobeth Cemetery); married 15 Feb 1856 Sarah Criss (1840-26 June 1895, Rehobeth Cemetery); Abraham enlisted in the Civil War on 15 Feb 1865 at Indianapolis, Indiana in the Army of the United State of America, Private Company E, 149th. Infantry Regiment. served his country until the close of the war, mustered out in Nashville, Tennessee, 27 Sept 1865; had 15 children, 9 boys and 6 girls.
1.Rachel Davis married 1877 Samuel Jarvis
2.James Davis (1860)
3.John Abe Davis (8 Nov 1861-7 Jan 1930) married Sara Mable Willoughby.
4.Jane Malinda Davis (4 Nov 1865-6 Aug 1908, New Union Cemetery) married 6 Jan 1889 Irvin James Hendershot (29 Sept 1864-6 Dec 1942, New Union Cemetery); 8 children: Tressie May Haltom; William Earl; Guy Sherman; Clement Abraham; Grace Estella Parrish; Mary Edith Fender; infant; and Elmer Moses.
5.Elmer M. Davis (14 April 1867 Illinois 25 Sept 1939) married 23 March 1895 to Minnie May Gates 4 Nov 1872-6 May 1944; 1 son.
6.Ora Belle Davis (21 Sept 1868-27 Feb 1940, Lutheran Cemetery) married 6 May 1893 widower George Frederick Sindlinger 5 July 1867-31 Aug 1929, Lutheran Cemetery; he had 2 sons Earl Sindlinger and W. Alber Sindlinger; their 3 children, Pearl Sindlinger, Florence Palmer and Ralph.
7.Susan Davis (1871)
8.Thomas Davis (3 Mar 1873-29 July 1933) married Emma Estella Greensburg.
9.Selkirk Davis (1877).
10.William Davis (1879).
11.Unknown
12.Louisa A. Davis (2 August 1885-29 Sept 1950, Riverside Cemetery, #75 G-North), headstone placed 1991 by namesake, Louise Parrish Reeder, single.
13.Unknown
14.David
15.Unknown
Widower Abraham Davis married 2nd. 11 Sept 1897 to the widow Mr. Joseph (Mary Etta Montgomery) Lymon (20 Feb 1861-15 March 1958, New Union Cemetery); she had 6 children; Pearl William Laymon, died 1937, Riverside Cemetery, (father of Mrs. Marvin (Wilma Laymon) Miller), Orrie Laymon, Mabel (Laymon) Etcheson, Mamie (Laymon) Runyan, Grace (Laymon) Swails, and Chester Laymon. From this marriage, the 16th. child was born.
16.Hazel Mae Davis 27 Oct 1899---7 Aug 1980, Brazil, Indiana); married Harry Ooley, Louise (Parrish) Reeder's great grandfather's 2nd. wife was Wilma (Laymon) Miller's grandmother.
CEMETERY:
Spears Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana. On FAG.
Abraham is buried in the Rehobeth Cemetery according the his death certificate. This cemetery is suppose to be in Morgan TWP, R#1 Poland, Indiana. It is also known as the Spears Cemetery. Sally Criss Davis his first wife might also be buried there.
CENSUS:
1850--
1860 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1860: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Gender: Male Post Office: Vandalia Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 28 Sarah Davis 21 Rachel Davis 3 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M653_287; Page: 191; Image: 192.
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Estimated birth year: abt 1830 Age in 1870: 40 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Atkinsonville Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M593_348; Page: 320; Image: 643.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Home in 1880: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Age: 49 Estimated birth year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Sarah Father's birthplace: OH Mother's birthplace: OH Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 49 Sarah Davis 40 James Davis 20 John A. Davis 18 Malinda J. Davis 15 Elmer Davis 13 Orabell Davis 11 Susan Davis 9 Thomas Davis 7 Selkirk Davis 3 William Davis 1 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: T9_302; Family History Film: 1254302; Page: 255.4000; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 0779.
DEATH:
Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920 Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: 28 Feb 1902 LOCATION: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source Location: County Health Office, Spencer Source Notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
Owen County Health Department, certificate of death, Abraham Davis, 28 Feb 1902 filed in book H 15 page 20; Abraham Davis died February 28, 1902 at Owen county. He was 71 years old, male, white, and married. He died of Valvular disease of the heart. Certified by J. Coble, Physician. He was buried in Rehobeth Cemetery on 2 March 1902 by G. W. Edwards funeral director.-----General Affidavit by J. Cobb on July 19, 1902 for Abraham's Civil War pension records on how he died. J. Cobb being duly sworn stated that he was personally acquainted with Abraham Davis late private Co E. 149th Indiana Vol. Inf. for twenty years and that for the quarter part of that time was his family physician and that for eighteen months prior to his death, which occurred Feb. 28th 1902, was in almost constant attendance upon him and that said Abraham Davis suffered from disease of lungs, rheumatism and resulting disease of heart also diarrhea and disease of rectum and that the immediate cause of death was "Valvular" disease of the heart. He was unable to lie down, being compelled to sit in his chair. He died suddenly in an attempt to walk from his chair to the bed. Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: Feb 28, 1902 Location: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source location: County Health Office, Spencer Source notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
GUARDIANSHIP:
Perry Hendershot was guardian of his youngest daughter Hazel May Davis by his wife Mary E. Montgomery Laymon.
LAND RECORDS:
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY 1858 July 23, Book 17, page 329, for the amount of $400, John W. Grimes sold to Abraham Davis, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1858 Nov 30, Book 17, page 695, for maintenance, George Davis sold to Abraham J. Davis, 45 acres, SW:NE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
SOLD--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1864 Dec 15, Book 21, page 173, for the amount of $600, Abraham Davis sold to Samuel McBride, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
MARRIAGE:
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham Davis Spouse Name: Sally Criss Marriage Date: 5 Feb 1857 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 28 OS Page: 205
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham J Davis Spouse Name: Mary E Laymon Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1897 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 33 OS Page: 533
Abraham J. Davis and Sally Criss Be it remembered, that on this 5 day of February 1857 the following marriage license was issued to-wit: Indiana, To-Wit, Owen County. To all who shall see these presents--greetings: Known Ye That any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage is hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Abraham Davis and Sally Criss and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority. In testimony Whereof, I Basil Meik Clerk of the Owen Circuity court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this 5 day of February 1857. Be it further Remembered, That on this 2nd. day of March 1857, the following certificate was filed in my office, to-wit: Indiana, to-wit, Owen County: This certifies that I joined in marriage as husband and wife Abraham Davis and Sally Criss on the 5th. day of February 1857. William Phillips JP----Abraham was 26 years 3 months and 22 days old when he married Sally Criss.
Record of Marriages, Owen Co, Indiana 1897--Groom name Abraham Davis of Owen County, Indiana, age 67, white, farmer, born in Ohio, father's name Abraham Davis, mother's name Nancy Ruble, second marriage for groom, bride name Mary E. Layman, of Owen County, Indiana, age 37, white, father's name Samuel Montgomery, mother's name Lany Gibson, second marriage for bride, married in Owen Co, IN by Thomas Goston on Sept 11, 1897.
Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Montgomery Layman Be it known, that on the 11 day of September 1897 a marriage license was duly issued to Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman which license is in the words and figures following, to wit: State of Indiana, Owen County, SS: To any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage in the county of Owen, greeting: You are hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Mr. Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman according to the laws of the state of Indiana. In testimony where of, I Parks M. Martin Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 11th day of September A.D. 1897 Parks M. Martin Clerk. The Marriage of whom is certified thus to-wit: Stae of Indiana, Owen County, SS: I, the undersigned, Harris E. Gaston do herby certify that Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman were legally joined together as husband and wife, on the 11th day of September 1897, by me, Morris Gaston Minister. State of Indiana, count of Owen, SS: I, Geo W. Warle, clerk of the circuit court of said county, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete transcript of the marriage license issued, and the return made thereto in the matter of the marriage of Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman as appears of record in my office. In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 19th day of April 1902 Geo. W. Warle---Abraham J. Davis was 66 years 10 months and 28 days old when he married Mary.
Owen County supplemental marriage records, the parents names are given for the grooms and brides. These records are from 1880-1920, Abraham was listed because of his second marriage. He gave his parents' names as Abraham and Nancy Ruble!----INDIANA WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, Owen COUNTY, 1850-1920 Cabinet: C79 Drawer: D06 Roll: ROLL #Z121-45 ID: Z121-45 Format: FILM Coverage: VITAL REC Total: Dates: 1850-1920 Box Title: INDIANA, WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, NEWTON, ORANGE, AND Owen COUNTIES Note: FOLLOWS ITEM 7 OF ORANGE COUNTY: 8. INDEX TO BIRTH RECORDS, 1882-1920, A-Z. 9. INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS, 1850-1920, VOL. 1, A-Z.
MILITARY:
Index card--Abraham J. Davis (First_Last) Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
UNION INDIANA VOLUNTEERS---149th Regiment, Indiana Infantry---Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., and mustered in March 1, 1865. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., March 3; thence moved to Decatur, Ala., and garrison and guard duty there till September. Regiment received the surrender of Generals Roddy and Warren. Mustered out September 27, 1865. Lost during service 43 by disease.
American Civil War Soldiers Name: Abraham Davis , Residence: Vandalia, Indiana Enlistment Date: 16 February 1865 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Indiana Unit Numbers: 553 553 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16 February 1865 Enlisted in Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 16 February 1865. Mustered out Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 27 September 1865 in Nashville, TN
Volunteer enlistment in the state of Indiana and the Town of Indianapolis Abraham J. Davis, Born in Monroe Co., Ohio. Age?35: occupation, farmer. Abraham enlisted on 15 Feb. 1865 for one year in the United States Army. Description: Black eyes, Black hair, Dark complexion and 5' 9" tall. On Feb. 16, 1865 Abraham was mustered in as a Private in the 149th. Reg't of Indiana Infantry. Credited?Addison TWP, Shelby Co. 6 Dist. Ind. and he was entitled to bounty. Abraham J. Davis, Private, Co. E, 149th. Reg't Indiana Inf. Age 35 yrs. was mustered out in Nashville, Tenn. on Sept 27, 1865. Have copies of his Civil War pension records dating from 1886 to April 1958 when Abraham and Mary's daughter, Mrs. Hazel Ooley who lived in Brazil, Indiana signed a paper stating that M. E. Davis died on 15 March 1958.
Abraham J. Davis Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
From www.footnote.com Civil War Pensions Publication Number: T289 Publication Title: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. Publisher: NARA State: Indiana Arm Of Service: Infantry Regiment: 149 Company: E Name: Davis, Abraham J. Rank: P. Date: 01-JUN-1908 State/arm Of Service: Ind. Inf. Company/regiment: E,149
MISC:
Jamestown was an early name for the village of Cameron in Monroe Co, OH.
OBITUARY:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio, Oct. 14th. 1830. He came to Indiana and located in Owen County in 1851. In 1856 he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Sally Criss. This union was blessed with fifteen children, nine sons and six daughters, seven of whom have already preceded him to eternity. In 1864 he enlisted in the service of his county in company E, 149th regiment and served his county until the close of the War. In March 1889 he united with the christian church. On the 26th. day of June, 1895, death claimed his companion and on Sept. 11th., 1897, he was again married to Mary E. Laymon. This union was blessed with one child, a daughter. He lived in accordance with his Christian profession until death. He leaves a sorrowing widow, nine children, eighteen grand?children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He departed this life February 28, 1902 at the ripe old age of seventy?one years, four months, fourteen days.
OCCUPATION:
Blacksmith and farmer.
TIME LINE:
1830 Oct 14--Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Adams TWP, Monroe Co, OH.
1850 Federal Census---????
1851-Settled in Owen Co, Indiana.
1857 Feb 5-married Sally Criss.
1857-daughter Rachel was born.
1858 July 23--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1858 Nov 30--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1860 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 15
1860 July 16-son James was born.
1861 Nov 8-son John A. was born.
1864 Dec 15-Abraham sold 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1865 Feb 15-Abraham enlisted in the Civil War, Co E, 149 Indiana Inf as Pvt.
1865 Feb & March-Abraham was at Camp Carrington near Indianapolis, IN and contracted a severe cold.
1865 Aug-in camp at Decature, Alabahama and was so sick he had to be put in the Soldiers Home over night. He had by this time severe diarrhea, lung problems, ague, and malaria.
1865 Sept 27-Abraham was mustered out at Nashville, TN.
1865 Nov 4-daughter Melinda J. was born.
1867 Apr 14-son Elmer M. was born.
1868 Sep 21-daughter Ora Belle was born.
1870 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN. page 7
1871-daughter Susan was born.
1873 Mar 3-son Thomas was born.
1876 Jun 14-son Selkirk was born.
1879-son William was born.
1880 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 16
1885 Aug 2-daughter Louisa was born.
1886 Feb 10-signed an agreement with James W. Archer of Spencer, Owen Co, IN to be his agent for his Civil War Invalid pension.
1895 June 26-Sarah (Sally) Criss Davis the wife of Abraham Davis died.
1892 Jan 9-daughter Rachel Davis Jarvis died.
1897 Sep 11-Abraham Davis who was a widower married the widow Mary E. Laymon.
1898 Sept 16-son Selkirk died.
1899 Oct -daughter Hazel May Davis was born with wife Mary E.
1900 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co., IN
1902 Feb 28-Abraham Davis died of a heart attack.
WILL/ PROBATE INFORMATION: FINAL REPORT PROBATE--State of Indiana, Owen Co.--Owen Circuit Court--19 March 1903, In the matter of the estate of Abraham J. Davis, deceased. The undersigned, administrator of the estate of said deceased, respectfully submits to the Court the following final report of his proceedings as such administrator of said estate in final settlement there of towit: I am Chargeable as follows:
1. Am't received from sale of personal property$525.30
2. Cash on hand185.00
3. Notes and accounts collected80.14
4. Interest collected1.65
5. Sale of oats, 66 bu @ .50 cents per bu3.00
6. Sale of Wool6.97
7. Sale of lumber12.80
8. Season of bull and male hog8.50
______
$853.36
From which amount is to be deducted item 5 as above, which was sold at private sale and reported in sale bill No. 61 & 62.?33.00
__
$820.36
I claim the following credits
1. Geo. W. Edwards$ 48.00
2. Wm. Galimore??3 receipts22.13
3. S. P. McClure2.00
4. E. H. Morris7.00
5. Homer Hinton1.50
6. Mary E. Davis90.00
7. Dr. J. Coble3.50
8. Sadler Bros.2.06
9. Wm. Galimore21.88
10. Mary E. Davis230.05
11. O. W. Evans3.55
12. O. W. Evans1.50
13. Wm. Galimore13.48
14. Perry B. Hendershot Adm25.00
15. J. W. Williams, Attorney25.00
16. A. C. Maners1.00
17. Jno. N. Shaw22.30
18. Homer Elliott and Jas Moblure.50
19. Revenue Stamps for bond.50
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$520.95
Leaving a balance to be distributed of $299.41 Said decedent left surviving him a wife Mary E. Davis and the following children, James Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Jane Hendershot, Thomas Davis, Belle Sidlinger, Lou Davis, and Hazel Davis; and also the following grandchildren, who are the only children of Rachel Jarvis daughter of said decedent, to wit; Harry Jarvis, Florence Jarvis and Anna B. Jarvis, who are the only heirs of said decedent and entitled to share in said estate. And said administrator says that he has paid the said widow her $500.00 allowed by law, and files herinth her receipt for the same. That said children of said decedent are each entitled to one ninth thereof of the balance remaining which is $22.18. That said grandchildren are each entitled to one third of the balance remaining which is $7.39. He files the following credits Against
1. Jane Hendershot$11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
2. Belle Sidlinger11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
3. Lou Davis11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
He finds the following credits against said grandchildren;
equal Am't against each$11.40
leaving balance due
1. Harry Jarvis3.59
2. Florence Jarvis3.59
3. Anna B. Jarvis3.59
Said admr. now pays into court said sum of $258.81 and has the receipt of the clerk of this Court for the same. The amounts due each of the above named heirs of said decedent for their use and distribution???? And said administrator represents that he has paid all the debts owed by said estate and collected all the debts due it; that there is no claim pending against it, and the same is now ready for final settlement, Perry B. Hendershot Adm. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 5th day of March 1903 John Sloan Clerk And the Court after examine the report and being advised in the matter, approves the same and find the administrator in this cause should be terminated and the administrator discharged from further liability. It is so ordered. Since Abraham J. Davis was quite old when his youngest daughter, Hazel was born the rest of the older children gave up their share of the estate to Hazel.
Laymon the widow of Joseph Laymon. Abraham and Mary had daughter Hazel who married Harry Ooley.
BIRTH:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio 14 Oct 1830 according to his obituary. According to his death certificate his father's name was Abraham and his mother's name was unknown.
BOOKS:
SUBMITTED BY LOUISE PARRISH REEDER, RR#5, BOX #17, SPENCER, IN 47460-9702, FOR THE 1994, 100 YEAR, Owen COUNTY, INDIANA HISTORY PAGES 148 & 149 ABRAHAM J. DAVIS--2 WIVES, 16 CHILDREN, 6 STEP CHILDREN Abraham J. Davis (14 Oct 1830-28 Feb 1902, Rehobeth Cemetery); married 15 Feb 1856 Sarah Criss (1840-26 June 1895, Rehobeth Cemetery); Abraham enlisted in the Civil War on 15 Feb 1865 at Indianapolis, Indiana in the Army of the United State of America, Private Company E, 149th. Infantry Regiment. served his country until the close of the war, mustered out in Nashville, Tennessee, 27 Sept 1865; had 15 children, 9 boys and 6 girls.
1.Rachel Davis married 1877 Samuel Jarvis
2.James Davis (1860)
3.John Abe Davis (8 Nov 1861-7 Jan 1930) married Sara Mable Willoughby.
4.Jane Malinda Davis (4 Nov 1865-6 Aug 1908, New Union Cemetery) married 6 Jan 1889 Irvin James Hendershot (29 Sept 1864-6 Dec 1942, New Union Cemetery); 8 children: Tressie May Haltom; William Earl; Guy Sherman; Clement Abraham; Grace Estella Parrish; Mary Edith Fender; infant; and Elmer Moses.
5.Elmer M. Davis (14 April 1867 Illinois 25 Sept 1939) married 23 March 1895 to Minnie May Gates 4 Nov 1872-6 May 1944; 1 son.
6.Ora Belle Davis (21 Sept 1868-27 Feb 1940, Lutheran Cemetery) married 6 May 1893 widower George Frederick Sindlinger 5 July 1867-31 Aug 1929, Lutheran Cemetery; he had 2 sons Earl Sindlinger and W. Alber Sindlinger; their 3 children, Pearl Sindlinger, Florence Palmer and Ralph.
7.Susan Davis (1871)
8.Thomas Davis (3 Mar 1873-29 July 1933) married Emma Estella Greensburg.
9.Selkirk Davis (1877).
10.William Davis (1879).
11.Unknown
12.Louisa A. Davis (2 August 1885-29 Sept 1950, Riverside Cemetery, #75 G-North), headstone placed 1991 by namesake, Louise Parrish Reeder, single.
13.Unknown
14.David
15.Unknown
Widower Abraham Davis married 2nd. 11 Sept 1897 to the widow Mr. Joseph (Mary Etta Montgomery) Lymon (20 Feb 1861-15 March 1958, New Union Cemetery); she had 6 children; Pearl William Laymon, died 1937, Riverside Cemetery, (father of Mrs. Marvin (Wilma Laymon) Miller), Orrie Laymon, Mabel (Laymon) Etcheson, Mamie (Laymon) Runyan, Grace (Laymon) Swails, and Chester Laymon. From this marriage, the 16th. child was born.
16.Hazel Mae Davis 27 Oct 1899---7 Aug 1980, Brazil, Indiana); married Harry Ooley, Louise (Parrish) Reeder's great grandfather's 2nd. wife was Wilma (Laymon) Miller's grandmother.
CEMETERY:
Spears Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana. On FAG.
Abraham is buried in the Rehobeth Cemetery according the his death certificate. This cemetery is suppose to be in Morgan TWP, R#1 Poland, Indiana. It is also known as the Spears Cemetery. Sally Criss Davis his first wife might also be buried there.
CENSUS:
1850--
1860 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1860: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Gender: Male Post Office: Vandalia Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 28 Sarah Davis 21 Rachel Davis 3 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M653_287; Page: 191; Image: 192.
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Estimated birth year: abt 1830 Age in 1870: 40 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Atkinsonville Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M593_348; Page: 320; Image: 643.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Home in 1880: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Age: 49 Estimated birth year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Sarah Father's birthplace: OH Mother's birthplace: OH Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 49 Sarah Davis 40 James Davis 20 John A. Davis 18 Malinda J. Davis 15 Elmer Davis 13 Orabell Davis 11 Susan Davis 9 Thomas Davis 7 Selkirk Davis 3 William Davis 1 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: T9_302; Family History Film: 1254302; Page: 255.4000; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 0779.
DEATH:
Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920 Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: 28 Feb 1902 LOCATION: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source Location: County Health Office, Spencer Source Notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
Owen County Health Department, certificate of death, Abraham Davis, 28 Feb 1902 filed in book H 15 page 20; Abraham Davis died February 28, 1902 at Owen county. He was 71 years old, male, white, and married. He died of Valvular disease of the heart. Certified by J. Coble, Physician. He was buried in Rehobeth Cemetery on 2 March 1902 by G. W. Edwards funeral director.-----General Affidavit by J. Cobb on July 19, 1902 for Abraham's Civil War pension records on how he died. J. Cobb being duly sworn stated that he was personally acquainted with Abraham Davis late private Co E. 149th Indiana Vol. Inf. for twenty years and that for the quarter part of that time was his family physician and that for eighteen months prior to his death, which occurred Feb. 28th 1902, was in almost constant attendance upon him and that said Abraham Davis suffered from disease of lungs, rheumatism and resulting disease of heart also diarrhea and disease of rectum and that the immediate cause of death was "Valvular" disease of the heart. He was unable to lie down, being compelled to sit in his chair. He died suddenly in an attempt to walk from his chair to the bed. Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: Feb 28, 1902 Location: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source location: County Health Office, Spencer Source notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
GUARDIANSHIP:
Perry Hendershot was guardian of his youngest daughter Hazel May Davis by his wife Mary E. Montgomery Laymon.
LAND RECORDS:
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY 1858 July 23, Book 17, page 329, for the amount of $400, John W. Grimes sold to Abraham Davis, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1858 Nov 30, Book 17, page 695, for maintenance, George Davis sold to Abraham J. Davis, 45 acres, SW:NE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
SOLD--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1864 Dec 15, Book 21, page 173, for the amount of $600, Abraham Davis sold to Samuel McBride, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
MARRIAGE:
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham Davis Spouse Name: Sally Criss Marriage Date: 5 Feb 1857 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 28 OS Page: 205
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham J Davis Spouse Name: Mary E Laymon Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1897 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 33 OS Page: 533
Abraham J. Davis and Sally Criss Be it remembered, that on this 5 day of February 1857 the following marriage license was issued to-wit: Indiana, To-Wit, Owen County. To all who shall see these presents--greetings: Known Ye That any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage is hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Abraham Davis and Sally Criss and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority. In testimony Whereof, I Basil Meik Clerk of the Owen Circuity court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this 5 day of February 1857. Be it further Remembered, That on this 2nd. day of March 1857, the following certificate was filed in my office, to-wit: Indiana, to-wit, Owen County: This certifies that I joined in marriage as husband and wife Abraham Davis and Sally Criss on the 5th. day of February 1857. William Phillips JP----Abraham was 26 years 3 months and 22 days old when he married Sally Criss.
Record of Marriages, Owen Co, Indiana 1897--Groom name Abraham Davis of Owen County, Indiana, age 67, white, farmer, born in Ohio, father's name Abraham Davis, mother's name Nancy Ruble, second marriage for groom, bride name Mary E. Layman, of Owen County, Indiana, age 37, white, father's name Samuel Montgomery, mother's name Lany Gibson, second marriage for bride, married in Owen Co, IN by Thomas Goston on Sept 11, 1897.
Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Montgomery Layman Be it known, that on the 11 day of September 1897 a marriage license was duly issued to Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman which license is in the words and figures following, to wit: State of Indiana, Owen County, SS: To any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage in the county of Owen, greeting: You are hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Mr. Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman according to the laws of the state of Indiana. In testimony where of, I Parks M. Martin Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 11th day of September A.D. 1897 Parks M. Martin Clerk. The Marriage of whom is certified thus to-wit: Stae of Indiana, Owen County, SS: I, the undersigned, Harris E. Gaston do herby certify that Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman were legally joined together as husband and wife, on the 11th day of September 1897, by me, Morris Gaston Minister. State of Indiana, count of Owen, SS: I, Geo W. Warle, clerk of the circuit court of said county, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete transcript of the marriage license issued, and the return made thereto in the matter of the marriage of Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman as appears of record in my office. In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 19th day of April 1902 Geo. W. Warle---Abraham J. Davis was 66 years 10 months and 28 days old when he married Mary.
Owen County supplemental marriage records, the parents names are given for the grooms and brides. These records are from 1880-1920, Abraham was listed because of his second marriage. He gave his parents' names as Abraham and Nancy Ruble!----INDIANA WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, Owen COUNTY, 1850-1920 Cabinet: C79 Drawer: D06 Roll: ROLL #Z121-45 ID: Z121-45 Format: FILM Coverage: VITAL REC Total: Dates: 1850-1920 Box Title: INDIANA, WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, NEWTON, ORANGE, AND Owen COUNTIES Note: FOLLOWS ITEM 7 OF ORANGE COUNTY: 8. INDEX TO BIRTH RECORDS, 1882-1920, A-Z. 9. INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS, 1850-1920, VOL. 1, A-Z.
MILITARY:
Index card--Abraham J. Davis (First_Last) Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
UNION INDIANA VOLUNTEERS---149th Regiment, Indiana Infantry---Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., and mustered in March 1, 1865. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., March 3; thence moved to Decatur, Ala., and garrison and guard duty there till September. Regiment received the surrender of Generals Roddy and Warren. Mustered out September 27, 1865. Lost during service 43 by disease.
American Civil War Soldiers Name: Abraham Davis , Residence: Vandalia, Indiana Enlistment Date: 16 February 1865 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Indiana Unit Numbers: 553 553 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16 February 1865 Enlisted in Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 16 February 1865. Mustered out Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 27 September 1865 in Nashville, TN
Volunteer enlistment in the state of Indiana and the Town of Indianapolis Abraham J. Davis, Born in Monroe Co., Ohio. Age?35: occupation, farmer. Abraham enlisted on 15 Feb. 1865 for one year in the United States Army. Description: Black eyes, Black hair, Dark complexion and 5' 9" tall. On Feb. 16, 1865 Abraham was mustered in as a Private in the 149th. Reg't of Indiana Infantry. Credited?Addison TWP, Shelby Co. 6 Dist. Ind. and he was entitled to bounty. Abraham J. Davis, Private, Co. E, 149th. Reg't Indiana Inf. Age 35 yrs. was mustered out in Nashville, Tenn. on Sept 27, 1865. Have copies of his Civil War pension records dating from 1886 to April 1958 when Abraham and Mary's daughter, Mrs. Hazel Ooley who lived in Brazil, Indiana signed a paper stating that M. E. Davis died on 15 March 1958.
Abraham J. Davis Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
From www.footnote.com Civil War Pensions Publication Number: T289 Publication Title: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. Publisher: NARA State: Indiana Arm Of Service: Infantry Regiment: 149 Company: E Name: Davis, Abraham J. Rank: P. Date: 01-JUN-1908 State/arm Of Service: Ind. Inf. Company/regiment: E,149
MISC:
Jamestown was an early name for the village of Cameron in Monroe Co, OH.
OBITUARY:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio, Oct. 14th. 1830. He came to Indiana and located in Owen County in 1851. In 1856 he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Sally Criss. This union was blessed with fifteen children, nine sons and six daughters, seven of whom have already preceded him to eternity. In 1864 he enlisted in the service of his county in company E, 149th regiment and served his county until the close of the War. In March 1889 he united with the christian church. On the 26th. day of June, 1895, death claimed his companion and on Sept. 11th., 1897, he was again married to Mary E. Laymon. This union was blessed with one child, a daughter. He lived in accordance with his Christian profession until death. He leaves a sorrowing widow, nine children, eighteen grand?children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He departed this life February 28, 1902 at the ripe old age of seventy?one years, four months, fourteen days.
OCCUPATION:
Blacksmith and farmer.
TIME LINE:
1830 Oct 14--Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Adams TWP, Monroe Co, OH.
1850 Federal Census---????
1851-Settled in Owen Co, Indiana.
1857 Feb 5-married Sally Criss.
1857-daughter Rachel was born.
1858 July 23--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1858 Nov 30--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1860 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 15
1860 July 16-son James was born.
1861 Nov 8-son John A. was born.
1864 Dec 15-Abraham sold 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1865 Feb 15-Abraham enlisted in the Civil War, Co E, 149 Indiana Inf as Pvt.
1865 Feb & March-Abraham was at Camp Carrington near Indianapolis, IN and contracted a severe cold.
1865 Aug-in camp at Decature, Alabahama and was so sick he had to be put in the Soldiers Home over night. He had by this time severe diarrhea, lung problems, ague, and malaria.
1865 Sept 27-Abraham was mustered out at Nashville, TN.
1865 Nov 4-daughter Melinda J. was born.
1867 Apr 14-son Elmer M. was born.
1868 Sep 21-daughter Ora Belle was born.
1870 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN. page 7
1871-daughter Susan was born.
1873 Mar 3-son Thomas was born.
1876 Jun 14-son Selkirk was born.
1879-son William was born.
1880 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 16
1885 Aug 2-daughter Louisa was born.
1886 Feb 10-signed an agreement with James W. Archer of Spencer, Owen Co, IN to be his agent for his Civil War Invalid pension.
1895 June 26-Sarah (Sally) Criss Davis the wife of Abraham Davis died.
1892 Jan 9-daughter Rachel Davis Jarvis died.
1897 Sep 11-Abraham Davis who was a widower married the widow Mary E. Laymon.
1898 Sept 16-son Selkirk died.
1899 Oct -daughter Hazel May Davis was born with wife Mary E.
1900 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co., IN
1902 Feb 28-Abraham Davis died of a heart attack.
WILL/ PROBATE INFORMATION: FINAL REPORT PROBATE--State of Indiana, Owen Co.--Owen Circuit Court--19 March 1903, In the matter of the estate of Abraham J. Davis, deceased. The undersigned, administrator of the estate of said deceased, respectfully submits to the Court the following final report of his proceedings as such administrator of said estate in final settlement there of towit: I am Chargeable as follows:
1. Am't received from sale of personal property$525.30
2. Cash on hand185.00
3. Notes and accounts collected80.14
4. Interest collected1.65
5. Sale of oats, 66 bu @ .50 cents per bu3.00
6. Sale of Wool6.97
7. Sale of lumber12.80
8. Season of bull and male hog8.50
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$853.36
From which amount is to be deducted item 5 as above, which was sold at private sale and reported in sale bill No. 61 & 62.?33.00
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$820.36
I claim the following credits
1. Geo. W. Edwards$ 48.00
2. Wm. Galimore??3 receipts22.13
3. S. P. McClure2.00
4. E. H. Morris7.00
5. Homer Hinton1.50
6. Mary E. Davis90.00
7. Dr. J. Coble3.50
8. Sadler Bros.2.06
9. Wm. Galimore21.88
10. Mary E. Davis230.05
11. O. W. Evans3.55
12. O. W. Evans1.50
13. Wm. Galimore13.48
14. Perry B. Hendershot Adm25.00
15. J. W. Williams, Attorney25.00
16. A. C. Maners1.00
17. Jno. N. Shaw22.30
18. Homer Elliott and Jas Moblure.50
19. Revenue Stamps for bond.50
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$520.95
Leaving a balance to be distributed of $299.41 Said decedent left surviving him a wife Mary E. Davis and the following children, James Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Jane Hendershot, Thomas Davis, Belle Sidlinger, Lou Davis, and Hazel Davis; and also the following grandchildren, who are the only children of Rachel Jarvis daughter of said decedent, to wit; Harry Jarvis, Florence Jarvis and Anna B. Jarvis, who are the only heirs of said decedent and entitled to share in said estate. And said administrator says that he has paid the said widow her $500.00 allowed by law, and files herinth her receipt for the same. That said children of said decedent are each entitled to one ninth thereof of the balance remaining which is $22.18. That said grandchildren are each entitled to one third of the balance remaining which is $7.39. He files the following credits Against
1. Jane Hendershot$11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
2. Belle Sidlinger11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
3. Lou Davis11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
He finds the following credits against said grandchildren;
equal Am't against each$11.40
leaving balance due
1. Harry Jarvis3.59
2. Florence Jarvis3.59
3. Anna B. Jarvis3.59
Said admr. now pays into court said sum of $258.81 and has the receipt of the clerk of this Court for the same. The amounts due each of the above named heirs of said decedent for their use and distribution???? And said administrator represents that he has paid all the debts owed by said estate and collected all the debts due it; that there is no claim pending against it, and the same is now ready for final settlement, Perry B. Hendershot Adm. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 5th day of March 1903 John Sloan Clerk And the Court after examine the report and being advised in the matter, approves the same and find the administrator in this cause should be terminated and the administrator discharged from further liability. It is so ordered. Since Abraham J. Davis was quite old when his youngest daughter, Hazel was born the rest of the older children gave up their share of the estate to Hazel.
Abraham J. is the son of Abraham Davis. He married Sally Criss 5 Feb 1857 and had the following children: Rachel, James, John, Melinda, Elmer,Ora Belle, Susan, Thomas, Selkirk, William, Louisa, Davis and 3 boys died young. On 11 Sept 1897, Abraham Davis married Mary E. Montgomery
Laymon the widow of Joseph Laymon. Abraham and Mary had daughter Hazel who married Harry Ooley.
BIRTH:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio 14 Oct 1830 according to his obituary. According to his death certificate his father's name was Abraham and his mother's name was unknown.
BOOKS:
SUBMITTED BY LOUISE PARRISH REEDER, RR#5, BOX #17, SPENCER, IN 47460-9702, FOR THE 1994, 100 YEAR, Owen COUNTY, INDIANA HISTORY PAGES 148 & 149 ABRAHAM J. DAVIS--2 WIVES, 16 CHILDREN, 6 STEP CHILDREN Abraham J. Davis (14 Oct 1830-28 Feb 1902, Rehobeth Cemetery); married 15 Feb 1856 Sarah Criss (1840-26 June 1895, Rehobeth Cemetery); Abraham enlisted in the Civil War on 15 Feb 1865 at Indianapolis, Indiana in the Army of the United State of America, Private Company E, 149th. Infantry Regiment. served his country until the close of the war, mustered out in Nashville, Tennessee, 27 Sept 1865; had 15 children, 9 boys and 6 girls.
1.Rachel Davis married 1877 Samuel Jarvis
2.James Davis (1860)
3.John Abe Davis (8 Nov 1861-7 Jan 1930) married Sara Mable Willoughby.
4.Jane Malinda Davis (4 Nov 1865-6 Aug 1908, New Union Cemetery) married 6 Jan 1889 Irvin James Hendershot (29 Sept 1864-6 Dec 1942, New Union Cemetery); 8 children: Tressie May Haltom; William Earl; Guy Sherman; Clement Abraham; Grace Estella Parrish; Mary Edith Fender; infant; and Elmer Moses.
5.Elmer M. Davis (14 April 1867 Illinois 25 Sept 1939) married 23 March 1895 to Minnie May Gates 4 Nov 1872-6 May 1944; 1 son.
6.Ora Belle Davis (21 Sept 1868-27 Feb 1940, Lutheran Cemetery) married 6 May 1893 widower George Frederick Sindlinger 5 July 1867-31 Aug 1929, Lutheran Cemetery; he had 2 sons Earl Sindlinger and W. Alber Sindlinger; their 3 children, Pearl Sindlinger, Florence Palmer and Ralph.
7.Susan Davis (1871)
8.Thomas Davis (3 Mar 1873-29 July 1933) married Emma Estella Greensburg.
9.Selkirk Davis (1877).
10.William Davis (1879).
11.Unknown
12.Louisa A. Davis (2 August 1885-29 Sept 1950, Riverside Cemetery, #75 G-North), headstone placed 1991 by namesake, Louise Parrish Reeder, single.
13.Unknown
14.David
15.Unknown
Widower Abraham Davis married 2nd. 11 Sept 1897 to the widow Mr. Joseph (Mary Etta Montgomery) Lymon (20 Feb 1861-15 March 1958, New Union Cemetery); she had 6 children; Pearl William Laymon, died 1937, Riverside Cemetery, (father of Mrs. Marvin (Wilma Laymon) Miller), Orrie Laymon, Mabel (Laymon) Etcheson, Mamie (Laymon) Runyan, Grace (Laymon) Swails, and Chester Laymon. From this marriage, the 16th. child was born.
16.Hazel Mae Davis 27 Oct 1899---7 Aug 1980, Brazil, Indiana); married Harry Ooley, Louise (Parrish) Reeder's great grandfather's 2nd. wife was Wilma (Laymon) Miller's grandmother.
CEMETERY:
Spears Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana. On FAG.
Abraham is buried in the Rehobeth Cemetery according the his death certificate. This cemetery is suppose to be in Morgan TWP, R#1 Poland, Indiana. It is also known as the Spears Cemetery. Sally Criss Davis his first wife might also be buried there.
CENSUS:
1850--
1860 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1860: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Gender: Male Post Office: Vandalia Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 28 Sarah Davis 21 Rachel Davis 3 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M653_287; Page: 191; Image: 192.
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Estimated birth year: abt 1830 Age in 1870: 40 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Atkinsonville Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M593_348; Page: 320; Image: 643.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Home in 1880: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Age: 49 Estimated birth year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Sarah Father's birthplace: OH Mother's birthplace: OH Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 49 Sarah Davis 40 James Davis 20 John A. Davis 18 Malinda J. Davis 15 Elmer Davis 13 Orabell Davis 11 Susan Davis 9 Thomas Davis 7 Selkirk Davis 3 William Davis 1 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: T9_302; Family History Film: 1254302; Page: 255.4000; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 0779.
DEATH:
Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920 Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: 28 Feb 1902 LOCATION: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source Location: County Health Office, Spencer Source Notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
Owen County Health Department, certificate of death, Abraham Davis, 28 Feb 1902 filed in book H 15 page 20; Abraham Davis died February 28, 1902 at Owen county. He was 71 years old, male, white, and married. He died of Valvular disease of the heart. Certified by J. Coble, Physician. He was buried in Rehobeth Cemetery on 2 March 1902 by G. W. Edwards funeral director.-----General Affidavit by J. Cobb on July 19, 1902 for Abraham's Civil War pension records on how he died. J. Cobb being duly sworn stated that he was personally acquainted with Abraham Davis late private Co E. 149th Indiana Vol. Inf. for twenty years and that for the quarter part of that time was his family physician and that for eighteen months prior to his death, which occurred Feb. 28th 1902, was in almost constant attendance upon him and that said Abraham Davis suffered from disease of lungs, rheumatism and resulting disease of heart also diarrhea and disease of rectum and that the immediate cause of death was "Valvular" disease of the heart. He was unable to lie down, being compelled to sit in his chair. He died suddenly in an attempt to walk from his chair to the bed. Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: Feb 28, 1902 Location: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source location: County Health Office, Spencer Source notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
GUARDIANSHIP:
Perry Hendershot was guardian of his youngest daughter Hazel May Davis by his wife Mary E. Montgomery Laymon.
LAND RECORDS:
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY 1858 July 23, Book 17, page 329, for the amount of $400, John W. Grimes sold to Abraham Davis, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1858 Nov 30, Book 17, page 695, for maintenance, George Davis sold to Abraham J. Davis, 45 acres, SW:NE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
SOLD--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1864 Dec 15, Book 21, page 173, for the amount of $600, Abraham Davis sold to Samuel McBride, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
MARRIAGE:
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham Davis Spouse Name: Sally Criss Marriage Date: 5 Feb 1857 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 28 OS Page: 205
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham J Davis Spouse Name: Mary E Laymon Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1897 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 33 OS Page: 533
Abraham J. Davis and Sally Criss Be it remembered, that on this 5 day of February 1857 the following marriage license was issued to-wit: Indiana, To-Wit, Owen County. To all who shall see these presents--greetings: Known Ye That any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage is hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Abraham Davis and Sally Criss and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority. In testimony Whereof, I Basil Meik Clerk of the Owen Circuity court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this 5 day of February 1857. Be it further Remembered, That on this 2nd. day of March 1857, the following certificate was filed in my office, to-wit: Indiana, to-wit, Owen County: This certifies that I joined in marriage as husband and wife Abraham Davis and Sally Criss on the 5th. day of February 1857. William Phillips JP----Abraham was 26 years 3 months and 22 days old when he married Sally Criss.
Record of Marriages, Owen Co, Indiana 1897--Groom name Abraham Davis of Owen County, Indiana, age 67, white, farmer, born in Ohio, father's name Abraham Davis, mother's name Nancy Ruble, second marriage for groom, bride name Mary E. Layman, of Owen County, Indiana, age 37, white, father's name Samuel Montgomery, mother's name Lany Gibson, second marriage for bride, married in Owen Co, IN by Thomas Goston on Sept 11, 1897.
Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Montgomery Layman Be it known, that on the 11 day of September 1897 a marriage license was duly issued to Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman which license is in the words and figures following, to wit: State of Indiana, Owen County, SS: To any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage in the county of Owen, greeting: You are hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Mr. Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman according to the laws of the state of Indiana. In testimony where of, I Parks M. Martin Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 11th day of September A.D. 1897 Parks M. Martin Clerk. The Marriage of whom is certified thus to-wit: Stae of Indiana, Owen County, SS: I, the undersigned, Harris E. Gaston do herby certify that Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman were legally joined together as husband and wife, on the 11th day of September 1897, by me, Morris Gaston Minister. State of Indiana, count of Owen, SS: I, Geo W. Warle, clerk of the circuit court of said county, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete transcript of the marriage license issued, and the return made thereto in the matter of the marriage of Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman as appears of record in my office. In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 19th day of April 1902 Geo. W. Warle---Abraham J. Davis was 66 years 10 months and 28 days old when he married Mary.
Owen County supplemental marriage records, the parents names are given for the grooms and brides. These records are from 1880-1920, Abraham was listed because of his second marriage. He gave his parents' names as Abraham and Nancy Ruble!----INDIANA WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, Owen COUNTY, 1850-1920 Cabinet: C79 Drawer: D06 Roll: ROLL #Z121-45 ID: Z121-45 Format: FILM Coverage: VITAL REC Total: Dates: 1850-1920 Box Title: INDIANA, WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, NEWTON, ORANGE, AND Owen COUNTIES Note: FOLLOWS ITEM 7 OF ORANGE COUNTY: 8. INDEX TO BIRTH RECORDS, 1882-1920, A-Z. 9. INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS, 1850-1920, VOL. 1, A-Z.
MILITARY:
Index card--Abraham J. Davis (First_Last) Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
UNION INDIANA VOLUNTEERS---149th Regiment, Indiana Infantry---Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., and mustered in March 1, 1865. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., March 3; thence moved to Decatur, Ala., and garrison and guard duty there till September. Regiment received the surrender of Generals Roddy and Warren. Mustered out September 27, 1865. Lost during service 43 by disease.
American Civil War Soldiers Name: Abraham Davis , Residence: Vandalia, Indiana Enlistment Date: 16 February 1865 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Indiana Unit Numbers: 553 553 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16 February 1865 Enlisted in Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 16 February 1865. Mustered out Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 27 September 1865 in Nashville, TN
Volunteer enlistment in the state of Indiana and the Town of Indianapolis Abraham J. Davis, Born in Monroe Co., Ohio. Age?35: occupation, farmer. Abraham enlisted on 15 Feb. 1865 for one year in the United States Army. Description: Black eyes, Black hair, Dark complexion and 5' 9" tall. On Feb. 16, 1865 Abraham was mustered in as a Private in the 149th. Reg't of Indiana Infantry. Credited?Addison TWP, Shelby Co. 6 Dist. Ind. and he was entitled to bounty. Abraham J. Davis, Private, Co. E, 149th. Reg't Indiana Inf. Age 35 yrs. was mustered out in Nashville, Tenn. on Sept 27, 1865. Have copies of his Civil War pension records dating from 1886 to April 1958 when Abraham and Mary's daughter, Mrs. Hazel Ooley who lived in Brazil, Indiana signed a paper stating that M. E. Davis died on 15 March 1958.
Abraham J. Davis Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
From www.footnote.com Civil War Pensions Publication Number: T289 Publication Title: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. Publisher: NARA State: Indiana Arm Of Service: Infantry Regiment: 149 Company: E Name: Davis, Abraham J. Rank: P. Date: 01-JUN-1908 State/arm Of Service: Ind. Inf. Company/regiment: E,149
MISC:
Jamestown was an early name for the village of Cameron in Monroe Co, OH.
OBITUARY:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio, Oct. 14th. 1830. He came to Indiana and located in Owen County in 1851. In 1856 he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Sally Criss. This union was blessed with fifteen children, nine sons and six daughters, seven of whom have already preceded him to eternity. In 1864 he enlisted in the service of his county in company E, 149th regiment and served his county until the close of the War. In March 1889 he united with the christian church. On the 26th. day of June, 1895, death claimed his companion and on Sept. 11th., 1897, he was again married to Mary E. Laymon. This union was blessed with one child, a daughter. He lived in accordance with his Christian profession until death. He leaves a sorrowing widow, nine children, eighteen grand?children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He departed this life February 28, 1902 at the ripe old age of seventy?one years, four months, fourteen days.
OCCUPATION:
Blacksmith and farmer.
TIME LINE:
1830 Oct 14--Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Adams TWP, Monroe Co, OH.
1850 Federal Census---????
1851-Settled in Owen Co, Indiana.
1857 Feb 5-married Sally Criss.
1857-daughter Rachel was born.
1858 July 23--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1858 Nov 30--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1860 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 15
1860 July 16-son James was born.
1861 Nov 8-son John A. was born.
1864 Dec 15-Abraham sold 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1865 Feb 15-Abraham enlisted in the Civil War, Co E, 149 Indiana Inf as Pvt.
1865 Feb & March-Abraham was at Camp Carrington near Indianapolis, IN and contracted a severe cold.
1865 Aug-in camp at Decature, Alabahama and was so sick he had to be put in the Soldiers Home over night. He had by this time severe diarrhea, lung problems, ague, and malaria.
1865 Sept 27-Abraham was mustered out at Nashville, TN.
1865 Nov 4-daughter Melinda J. was born.
1867 Apr 14-son Elmer M. was born.
1868 Sep 21-daughter Ora Belle was born.
1870 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN. page 7
1871-daughter Susan was born.
1873 Mar 3-son Thomas was born.
1876 Jun 14-son Selkirk was born.
1879-son William was born.
1880 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 16
1885 Aug 2-daughter Louisa was born.
1886 Feb 10-signed an agreement with James W. Archer of Spencer, Owen Co, IN to be his agent for his Civil War Invalid pension.
1895 June 26-Sarah (Sally) Criss Davis the wife of Abraham Davis died.
1892 Jan 9-daughter Rachel Davis Jarvis died.
1897 Sep 11-Abraham Davis who was a widower married the widow Mary E. Laymon.
1898 Sept 16-son Selkirk died.
1899 Oct -daughter Hazel May Davis was born with wife Mary E.
1900 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co., IN
1902 Feb 28-Abraham Davis died of a heart attack.
WILL/ PROBATE INFORMATION: FINAL REPORT PROBATE--State of Indiana, Owen Co.--Owen Circuit Court--19 March 1903, In the matter of the estate of Abraham J. Davis, deceased. The undersigned, administrator of the estate of said deceased, respectfully submits to the Court the following final report of his proceedings as such administrator of said estate in final settlement there of towit: I am Chargeable as follows:
1. Am't received from sale of personal property$525.30
2. Cash on hand185.00
3. Notes and accounts collected80.14
4. Interest collected1.65
5. Sale of oats, 66 bu @ .50 cents per bu3.00
6. Sale of Wool6.97
7. Sale of lumber12.80
8. Season of bull and male hog8.50
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$853.36
From which amount is to be deducted item 5 as above, which was sold at private sale and reported in sale bill No. 61 & 62.?33.00
__
$820.36
I claim the following credits
1. Geo. W. Edwards$ 48.00
2. Wm. Galimore??3 receipts22.13
3. S. P. McClure2.00
4. E. H. Morris7.00
5. Homer Hinton1.50
6. Mary E. Davis90.00
7. Dr. J. Coble3.50
8. Sadler Bros.2.06
9. Wm. Galimore21.88
10. Mary E. Davis230.05
11. O. W. Evans3.55
12. O. W. Evans1.50
13. Wm. Galimore13.48
14. Perry B. Hendershot Adm25.00
15. J. W. Williams, Attorney25.00
16. A. C. Maners1.00
17. Jno. N. Shaw22.30
18. Homer Elliott and Jas Moblure.50
19. Revenue Stamps for bond.50
_____
$520.95
Leaving a balance to be distributed of $299.41 Said decedent left surviving him a wife Mary E. Davis and the following children, James Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Jane Hendershot, Thomas Davis, Belle Sidlinger, Lou Davis, and Hazel Davis; and also the following grandchildren, who are the only children of Rachel Jarvis daughter of said decedent, to wit; Harry Jarvis, Florence Jarvis and Anna B. Jarvis, who are the only heirs of said decedent and entitled to share in said estate. And said administrator says that he has paid the said widow her $500.00 allowed by law, and files herinth her receipt for the same. That said children of said decedent are each entitled to one ninth thereof of the balance remaining which is $22.18. That said grandchildren are each entitled to one third of the balance remaining which is $7.39. He files the following credits Against
1. Jane Hendershot$11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
2. Belle Sidlinger11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
3. Lou Davis11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
He finds the following credits against said grandchildren;
equal Am't against each$11.40
leaving balance due
1. Harry Jarvis3.59
2. Florence Jarvis3.59
3. Anna B. Jarvis3.59
Said admr. now pays into court said sum of $258.81 and has the receipt of the clerk of this Court for the same. The amounts due each of the above named heirs of said decedent for their use and distribution???? And said administrator represents that he has paid all the debts owed by said estate and collected all the debts due it; that there is no claim pending against it, and the same is now ready for final settlement, Perry B. Hendershot Adm. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 5th day of March 1903 John Sloan Clerk And the Court after examine the report and being advised in the matter, approves the same and find the administrator in this cause should be terminated and the administrator discharged from further liability. It is so ordered. Since Abraham J. Davis was quite old when his youngest daughter, Hazel was born the rest of the older children gave up their share of the estate to Hazel.
Laymon the widow of Joseph Laymon. Abraham and Mary had daughter Hazel who married Harry Ooley.
BIRTH:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio 14 Oct 1830 according to his obituary. According to his death certificate his father's name was Abraham and his mother's name was unknown.
BOOKS:
SUBMITTED BY LOUISE PARRISH REEDER, RR#5, BOX #17, SPENCER, IN 47460-9702, FOR THE 1994, 100 YEAR, Owen COUNTY, INDIANA HISTORY PAGES 148 & 149 ABRAHAM J. DAVIS--2 WIVES, 16 CHILDREN, 6 STEP CHILDREN Abraham J. Davis (14 Oct 1830-28 Feb 1902, Rehobeth Cemetery); married 15 Feb 1856 Sarah Criss (1840-26 June 1895, Rehobeth Cemetery); Abraham enlisted in the Civil War on 15 Feb 1865 at Indianapolis, Indiana in the Army of the United State of America, Private Company E, 149th. Infantry Regiment. served his country until the close of the war, mustered out in Nashville, Tennessee, 27 Sept 1865; had 15 children, 9 boys and 6 girls.
1.Rachel Davis married 1877 Samuel Jarvis
2.James Davis (1860)
3.John Abe Davis (8 Nov 1861-7 Jan 1930) married Sara Mable Willoughby.
4.Jane Malinda Davis (4 Nov 1865-6 Aug 1908, New Union Cemetery) married 6 Jan 1889 Irvin James Hendershot (29 Sept 1864-6 Dec 1942, New Union Cemetery); 8 children: Tressie May Haltom; William Earl; Guy Sherman; Clement Abraham; Grace Estella Parrish; Mary Edith Fender; infant; and Elmer Moses.
5.Elmer M. Davis (14 April 1867 Illinois 25 Sept 1939) married 23 March 1895 to Minnie May Gates 4 Nov 1872-6 May 1944; 1 son.
6.Ora Belle Davis (21 Sept 1868-27 Feb 1940, Lutheran Cemetery) married 6 May 1893 widower George Frederick Sindlinger 5 July 1867-31 Aug 1929, Lutheran Cemetery; he had 2 sons Earl Sindlinger and W. Alber Sindlinger; their 3 children, Pearl Sindlinger, Florence Palmer and Ralph.
7.Susan Davis (1871)
8.Thomas Davis (3 Mar 1873-29 July 1933) married Emma Estella Greensburg.
9.Selkirk Davis (1877).
10.William Davis (1879).
11.Unknown
12.Louisa A. Davis (2 August 1885-29 Sept 1950, Riverside Cemetery, #75 G-North), headstone placed 1991 by namesake, Louise Parrish Reeder, single.
13.Unknown
14.David
15.Unknown
Widower Abraham Davis married 2nd. 11 Sept 1897 to the widow Mr. Joseph (Mary Etta Montgomery) Lymon (20 Feb 1861-15 March 1958, New Union Cemetery); she had 6 children; Pearl William Laymon, died 1937, Riverside Cemetery, (father of Mrs. Marvin (Wilma Laymon) Miller), Orrie Laymon, Mabel (Laymon) Etcheson, Mamie (Laymon) Runyan, Grace (Laymon) Swails, and Chester Laymon. From this marriage, the 16th. child was born.
16.Hazel Mae Davis 27 Oct 1899---7 Aug 1980, Brazil, Indiana); married Harry Ooley, Louise (Parrish) Reeder's great grandfather's 2nd. wife was Wilma (Laymon) Miller's grandmother.
CEMETERY:
Spears Cemetery, Owen County, Indiana. On FAG.
Abraham is buried in the Rehobeth Cemetery according the his death certificate. This cemetery is suppose to be in Morgan TWP, R#1 Poland, Indiana. It is also known as the Spears Cemetery. Sally Criss Davis his first wife might also be buried there.
CENSUS:
1850--
1860 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1860: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Gender: Male Post Office: Vandalia Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 28 Sarah Davis 21 Rachel Davis 3 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M653_287; Page: 191; Image: 192.
1870 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Estimated birth year: abt 1830 Age in 1870: 40 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Atkinsonville Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: M593_348; Page: 320; Image: 643.
1880 United States Federal Census Name: Abraham Davis Home in 1880: Morgan, Owen, Indiana Age: 49 Estimated birth year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Sarah Father's birthplace: OH Mother's birthplace: OH Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Abraham Davis 49 Sarah Davis 40 James Davis 20 John A. Davis 18 Malinda J. Davis 15 Elmer Davis 13 Orabell Davis 11 Susan Davis 9 Thomas Davis 7 Selkirk Davis 3 William Davis 1 Census Place: Morgan, Owen, Indiana; Roll: T9_302; Family History Film: 1254302; Page: 255.4000; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 0779.
DEATH:
Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920 Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: 28 Feb 1902 LOCATION: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source Location: County Health Office, Spencer Source Notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
Owen County Health Department, certificate of death, Abraham Davis, 28 Feb 1902 filed in book H 15 page 20; Abraham Davis died February 28, 1902 at Owen county. He was 71 years old, male, white, and married. He died of Valvular disease of the heart. Certified by J. Coble, Physician. He was buried in Rehobeth Cemetery on 2 March 1902 by G. W. Edwards funeral director.-----General Affidavit by J. Cobb on July 19, 1902 for Abraham's Civil War pension records on how he died. J. Cobb being duly sworn stated that he was personally acquainted with Abraham Davis late private Co E. 149th Indiana Vol. Inf. for twenty years and that for the quarter part of that time was his family physician and that for eighteen months prior to his death, which occurred Feb. 28th 1902, was in almost constant attendance upon him and that said Abraham Davis suffered from disease of lungs, rheumatism and resulting disease of heart also diarrhea and disease of rectum and that the immediate cause of death was "Valvular" disease of the heart. He was unable to lie down, being compelled to sit in his chair. He died suddenly in an attempt to walk from his chair to the bed. Name: Abraham J. Davis Date: Feb 28, 1902 Location: Owen County Age: 71 yr Gender: Male Race: W Source location: County Health Office, Spencer Source notes: The source of this record is the book H-15 on page 20 within the series produced by the Indiana Works Progress Administration.
GUARDIANSHIP:
Perry Hendershot was guardian of his youngest daughter Hazel May Davis by his wife Mary E. Montgomery Laymon.
LAND RECORDS:
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY 1858 July 23, Book 17, page 329, for the amount of $400, John W. Grimes sold to Abraham Davis, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
PURCHASED--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1858 Nov 30, Book 17, page 695, for maintenance, George Davis sold to Abraham J. Davis, 45 acres, SW:NE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
SOLD--INDIANA, Owen COUNTY--1864 Dec 15, Book 21, page 173, for the amount of $600, Abraham Davis sold to Samuel McBride, 40 acres of land described as the NW:SE 1/4, Sec. 3, TWP 10, Range 4, Owen County, Indiana.
MARRIAGE:
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham Davis Spouse Name: Sally Criss Marriage Date: 5 Feb 1857 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 28 OS Page: 205
Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 Name: Abraham J Davis Spouse Name: Mary E Laymon Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1897 Marriage County: Owen Source Title 1: Owen County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: Compiled by Indi
Book: 33 OS Page: 533
Abraham J. Davis and Sally Criss Be it remembered, that on this 5 day of February 1857 the following marriage license was issued to-wit: Indiana, To-Wit, Owen County. To all who shall see these presents--greetings: Known Ye That any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage is hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Abraham Davis and Sally Criss and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority. In testimony Whereof, I Basil Meik Clerk of the Owen Circuity court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this 5 day of February 1857. Be it further Remembered, That on this 2nd. day of March 1857, the following certificate was filed in my office, to-wit: Indiana, to-wit, Owen County: This certifies that I joined in marriage as husband and wife Abraham Davis and Sally Criss on the 5th. day of February 1857. William Phillips JP----Abraham was 26 years 3 months and 22 days old when he married Sally Criss.
Record of Marriages, Owen Co, Indiana 1897--Groom name Abraham Davis of Owen County, Indiana, age 67, white, farmer, born in Ohio, father's name Abraham Davis, mother's name Nancy Ruble, second marriage for groom, bride name Mary E. Layman, of Owen County, Indiana, age 37, white, father's name Samuel Montgomery, mother's name Lany Gibson, second marriage for bride, married in Owen Co, IN by Thomas Goston on Sept 11, 1897.
Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Montgomery Layman Be it known, that on the 11 day of September 1897 a marriage license was duly issued to Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman which license is in the words and figures following, to wit: State of Indiana, Owen County, SS: To any person empowered by law to solemnize marriage in the county of Owen, greeting: You are hereby authorized to join together as husband and wife, Mr. Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman according to the laws of the state of Indiana. In testimony where of, I Parks M. Martin Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 11th day of September A.D. 1897 Parks M. Martin Clerk. The Marriage of whom is certified thus to-wit: Stae of Indiana, Owen County, SS: I, the undersigned, Harris E. Gaston do herby certify that Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman were legally joined together as husband and wife, on the 11th day of September 1897, by me, Morris Gaston Minister. State of Indiana, count of Owen, SS: I, Geo W. Warle, clerk of the circuit court of said county, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete transcript of the marriage license issued, and the return made thereto in the matter of the marriage of Abraham J. Davis and Mary E. Layman as appears of record in my office. In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court, at Spencer this 19th day of April 1902 Geo. W. Warle---Abraham J. Davis was 66 years 10 months and 28 days old when he married Mary.
Owen County supplemental marriage records, the parents names are given for the grooms and brides. These records are from 1880-1920, Abraham was listed because of his second marriage. He gave his parents' names as Abraham and Nancy Ruble!----INDIANA WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, Owen COUNTY, 1850-1920 Cabinet: C79 Drawer: D06 Roll: ROLL #Z121-45 ID: Z121-45 Format: FILM Coverage: VITAL REC Total: Dates: 1850-1920 Box Title: INDIANA, WPA VITAL RECORDS INDEX, NEWTON, ORANGE, AND Owen COUNTIES Note: FOLLOWS ITEM 7 OF ORANGE COUNTY: 8. INDEX TO BIRTH RECORDS, 1882-1920, A-Z. 9. INDEX TO MARRIAGE RECORDS, 1850-1920, VOL. 1, A-Z.
MILITARY:
Index card--Abraham J. Davis (First_Last) Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
UNION INDIANA VOLUNTEERS---149th Regiment, Indiana Infantry---Organized at Indianapolis, Ind., and mustered in March 1, 1865. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., March 3; thence moved to Decatur, Ala., and garrison and guard duty there till September. Regiment received the surrender of Generals Roddy and Warren. Mustered out September 27, 1865. Lost during service 43 by disease.
American Civil War Soldiers Name: Abraham Davis , Residence: Vandalia, Indiana Enlistment Date: 16 February 1865 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Indiana Unit Numbers: 553 553 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16 February 1865 Enlisted in Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 16 February 1865. Mustered out Company E, 149th Infantry Regiment Indiana on 27 September 1865 in Nashville, TN
Volunteer enlistment in the state of Indiana and the Town of Indianapolis Abraham J. Davis, Born in Monroe Co., Ohio. Age?35: occupation, farmer. Abraham enlisted on 15 Feb. 1865 for one year in the United States Army. Description: Black eyes, Black hair, Dark complexion and 5' 9" tall. On Feb. 16, 1865 Abraham was mustered in as a Private in the 149th. Reg't of Indiana Infantry. Credited?Addison TWP, Shelby Co. 6 Dist. Ind. and he was entitled to bounty. Abraham J. Davis, Private, Co. E, 149th. Reg't Indiana Inf. Age 35 yrs. was mustered out in Nashville, Tenn. on Sept 27, 1865. Have copies of his Civil War pension records dating from 1886 to April 1958 when Abraham and Mary's daughter, Mrs. Hazel Ooley who lived in Brazil, Indiana signed a paper stating that M. E. Davis died on 15 March 1958.
Abraham J. Davis Regiment Name 149 Indiana Infantry Side Union Company E Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt.
Alternate Name Abraham/Davis Notes Film Number M540 roll 18
From www.footnote.com Civil War Pensions Publication Number: T289 Publication Title: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. Publisher: NARA State: Indiana Arm Of Service: Infantry Regiment: 149 Company: E Name: Davis, Abraham J. Rank: P. Date: 01-JUN-1908 State/arm Of Service: Ind. Inf. Company/regiment: E,149
MISC:
Jamestown was an early name for the village of Cameron in Monroe Co, OH.
OBITUARY:
Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Monroe County, Ohio, Oct. 14th. 1830. He came to Indiana and located in Owen County in 1851. In 1856 he was united in holy wedlock to Miss Sally Criss. This union was blessed with fifteen children, nine sons and six daughters, seven of whom have already preceded him to eternity. In 1864 he enlisted in the service of his county in company E, 149th regiment and served his county until the close of the War. In March 1889 he united with the christian church. On the 26th. day of June, 1895, death claimed his companion and on Sept. 11th., 1897, he was again married to Mary E. Laymon. This union was blessed with one child, a daughter. He lived in accordance with his Christian profession until death. He leaves a sorrowing widow, nine children, eighteen grand?children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He departed this life February 28, 1902 at the ripe old age of seventy?one years, four months, fourteen days.
OCCUPATION:
Blacksmith and farmer.
TIME LINE:
1830 Oct 14--Abraham J. Davis was born near Jamestown, Adams TWP, Monroe Co, OH.
1850 Federal Census---????
1851-Settled in Owen Co, Indiana.
1857 Feb 5-married Sally Criss.
1857-daughter Rachel was born.
1858 July 23--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1858 Nov 30--Abraham purchased 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1860 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 15
1860 July 16-son James was born.
1861 Nov 8-son John A. was born.
1864 Dec 15-Abraham sold 40 acres of land in Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN.
1865 Feb 15-Abraham enlisted in the Civil War, Co E, 149 Indiana Inf as Pvt.
1865 Feb & March-Abraham was at Camp Carrington near Indianapolis, IN and contracted a severe cold.
1865 Aug-in camp at Decature, Alabahama and was so sick he had to be put in the Soldiers Home over night. He had by this time severe diarrhea, lung problems, ague, and malaria.
1865 Sept 27-Abraham was mustered out at Nashville, TN.
1865 Nov 4-daughter Melinda J. was born.
1867 Apr 14-son Elmer M. was born.
1868 Sep 21-daughter Ora Belle was born.
1870 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN. page 7
1871-daughter Susan was born.
1873 Mar 3-son Thomas was born.
1876 Jun 14-son Selkirk was born.
1879-son William was born.
1880 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co, IN page 16
1885 Aug 2-daughter Louisa was born.
1886 Feb 10-signed an agreement with James W. Archer of Spencer, Owen Co, IN to be his agent for his Civil War Invalid pension.
1895 June 26-Sarah (Sally) Criss Davis the wife of Abraham Davis died.
1892 Jan 9-daughter Rachel Davis Jarvis died.
1897 Sep 11-Abraham Davis who was a widower married the widow Mary E. Laymon.
1898 Sept 16-son Selkirk died.
1899 Oct -daughter Hazel May Davis was born with wife Mary E.
1900 Federal Census-Morgan TWP, Owen Co., IN
1902 Feb 28-Abraham Davis died of a heart attack.
WILL/ PROBATE INFORMATION: FINAL REPORT PROBATE--State of Indiana, Owen Co.--Owen Circuit Court--19 March 1903, In the matter of the estate of Abraham J. Davis, deceased. The undersigned, administrator of the estate of said deceased, respectfully submits to the Court the following final report of his proceedings as such administrator of said estate in final settlement there of towit: I am Chargeable as follows:
1. Am't received from sale of personal property$525.30
2. Cash on hand185.00
3. Notes and accounts collected80.14
4. Interest collected1.65
5. Sale of oats, 66 bu @ .50 cents per bu3.00
6. Sale of Wool6.97
7. Sale of lumber12.80
8. Season of bull and male hog8.50
______
$853.36
From which amount is to be deducted item 5 as above, which was sold at private sale and reported in sale bill No. 61 & 62.?33.00
__
$820.36
I claim the following credits
1. Geo. W. Edwards$ 48.00
2. Wm. Galimore??3 receipts22.13
3. S. P. McClure2.00
4. E. H. Morris7.00
5. Homer Hinton1.50
6. Mary E. Davis90.00
7. Dr. J. Coble3.50
8. Sadler Bros.2.06
9. Wm. Galimore21.88
10. Mary E. Davis230.05
11. O. W. Evans3.55
12. O. W. Evans1.50
13. Wm. Galimore13.48
14. Perry B. Hendershot Adm25.00
15. J. W. Williams, Attorney25.00
16. A. C. Maners1.00
17. Jno. N. Shaw22.30
18. Homer Elliott and Jas Moblure.50
19. Revenue Stamps for bond.50
_____
$520.95
Leaving a balance to be distributed of $299.41 Said decedent left surviving him a wife Mary E. Davis and the following children, James Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Jane Hendershot, Thomas Davis, Belle Sidlinger, Lou Davis, and Hazel Davis; and also the following grandchildren, who are the only children of Rachel Jarvis daughter of said decedent, to wit; Harry Jarvis, Florence Jarvis and Anna B. Jarvis, who are the only heirs of said decedent and entitled to share in said estate. And said administrator says that he has paid the said widow her $500.00 allowed by law, and files herinth her receipt for the same. That said children of said decedent are each entitled to one ninth thereof of the balance remaining which is $22.18. That said grandchildren are each entitled to one third of the balance remaining which is $7.39. He files the following credits Against
1. Jane Hendershot$11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
2. Belle Sidlinger11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
3. Lou Davis11.40
leaving bal. due her of10.78
He finds the following credits against said grandchildren;
equal Am't against each$11.40
leaving balance due
1. Harry Jarvis3.59
2. Florence Jarvis3.59
3. Anna B. Jarvis3.59
Said admr. now pays into court said sum of $258.81 and has the receipt of the clerk of this Court for the same. The amounts due each of the above named heirs of said decedent for their use and distribution???? And said administrator represents that he has paid all the debts owed by said estate and collected all the debts due it; that there is no claim pending against it, and the same is now ready for final settlement, Perry B. Hendershot Adm. Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 5th day of March 1903 John Sloan Clerk And the Court after examine the report and being advised in the matter, approves the same and find the administrator in this cause should be terminated and the administrator discharged from further liability. It is so ordered. Since Abraham J. Davis was quite old when his youngest daughter, Hazel was born the rest of the older children gave up their share of the estate to Hazel.
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