Davis - Simon C.
Simon C. DAVIS
Source: H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 352
Simon C. DAVIS, retired, Waveland, was b. in Tazewell Co, Va April 24, 1807 and removed to Montgomery Co, IN in 1830, locating in Brown Twp, where he has resided ever since. He remained on his farm until 1867 after which he removed to Waveland, where he is able to live a retired life. In 1840, he served as revenue collector for Mont. Co and has filled the office of justice of the peace 16 years and is its present incumbent. He has also served as township trustee is a deacon of the Missionary Baptist Church, of which he has been a member since 1841. He was married in 1825 to Rebecca BRYAN of Va. She d. in this co. in 1867. Was marr. again in 1872 to Ann E. GALEY, formerly Ann E. SRADER, whose parents came from Ky. to Mont Co. 1837. She is a native of Fayette Co, Ky b. 1825. Mr. Davis has six children by former wife: Matilda J; wife of M. WILLIAMS; George W; Andrew B; Sarah A wife of PC MULLIKIN; Mary K, wife of William GALEY; and America E, wife of J. STILWELL - typed by kbz.