Davis

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Byron Asa Davis, 1851-1921

Byron Asa Davis was born at Oxford, Mass., August 9, 1851, and died at Elgin, Neb., February 17, 1921, aged 69 years, 6 months and 8 days. He came with his parents to Nebraska in 1872 and lived for a time on his father’s homestead in the New England Valley settlement north of Oakdale. Coming to Oakdale he engaged in the hardware business with F. H. LeDuc and later was connected with his uncle, H. P. DAVIS, in the drug business. Upon retiring from the latter he engaged in carpenter work at which he was successful. Failing health compelled him to give up active pursuits several years ago. He was a pioneer of Oakdale and contributed much to the development and early day prosperity of the town. He was a good citizen, honorable in his dealings with his fellowmen and loyal to his friends. On November 22, 1919, he removed with his nephew and family to Elgin. He is survived by one brother and one sister, Lewis S. DAVIS and Mary B. DAVIS of Norfolk, and a nephew, R. L. COOPER of Elgin.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Elgin M. E. church, conducted by Rev. W. A. Romminger, and his remains were interred beside those of his father, mother and brother in the beautiful Oakdale cemetery.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-February 25, 1921

Pfc. Dale Alvin Davis, 1924-1945

Dale A. Davis
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service # 17041653
549th Anti-Aircraft Arty (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
Entered the Service from: Nebraska
Died: 23-Apr-45
Buried at: Plot F Row 4 Grave 1
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands

Memorial Rites Fixed for Pfc. Dale A. Davis
Memorial services for Pfc. Dale A. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis, 2102 Douglas Street, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Pella Lutheran Church.  Private Davis died July 23 in an evacuation hospital in Germany.  [correction – date of death is per other sources April 23rd]
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Pfc. D. A. Davis Dies
A veteran of seven months action with the Third Army in France, Belgium and Germany, Pfc. Dale Alvin Davis died of pneumonia in an Army hospital in Germany, April 23, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis, 2102 Douglas Street, have been advised.

A graduate of Neligh (Neb.) High School, Private Davis was holder of the Bronze Star.  He also is survived by two sisters, Betty Jane and Doris Jean Davis. (no source given for this obituary mention, but does include a blurred photo of the deceased)
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Sources: Above two newspaper items were found with images posted to International Find-a-Grave.



Mrs. Dresser Davis, died 1898

Mrs DAVIS, died on Tuesday morning, March 8, 1898. She was 69 years of age and had been in poor health for some time. Her husband died many years ago. She leaves Byron and Lewis, sons, and a daughter, Mary, all of whom reside in Oakdale. Her older daughter, Mrs. L. T. COOPER, died only a few days ago on February 24. The funeral of Mrs DAVIS took place Wednesday with services being held at the Methodist Episcopal Church and the remains interred in the Oakdale Cemetery.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-March 12, 1898



Peter Davis, died 1898

A man named Peter DAVIS was killed by the train in Oakdale Thursday night, March 11, 1898. He stated before he died that he was a Swede by birth and that his age was 21. He had no relatives in this country.

Obituary-The Oakdale Sentinel-March 12, 1898




 

 

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