Descendants of Nathaniel Davis and Delila Bishop

This Indenture Witnesseth that WILLSHIRE M. DAVIS of Carroll County in the State of Indiana convey and warrant to EDGAR C. DAVIS of Tippecanoe County in the State of Indiana for the sum of four thousand and one hundred dollars the following Real Estate in Tippecanoe County in the State of Indiana to wit: The west half of the north west quarter of section seven (7) township twenty three (23) range four (4) west excepting ten acres conveyed by PETER & JANE CASTER to EDMOND STEELEY, and eight acres conveyed by JAMES M. CASTER to NANCY V. KLEPINGER. Also four acres more or less owned by WILLIAM A. CASTER and FOWLER M. CASTER, containing fifty eight (58) acres more or less. In testimony Whereof, The said WILLSHIRE M. DAVIS has hereunto set his hand and seal, this 12th day of September 1877.

Before me, E. T. JENKS, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county this 12th day of September 1877, WILLSHIRE M. DAVIS acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. Witness my hand and Justice seal.

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Indenture Deed Between
Edgar C. Davis and Lora Ann Davis, his wife, of Tippecanoe County, IN
and Daniel Cradlebaugh, of Seneca County, OH
November 7, 1877
Tippecanoe County Deed Book Book 67, page 193

KNOW all men by these presents that EDGAR C. DAVIS & LORA ANN DAVIS his wife of the county of Tippecanoe in the State of Indiana in consideration of Two thousand three hundred & sixty two dollars & fifty cents $2362.50 to them paid by DANIEL CRADLEBAUGH, of the county of Seneca in the State of Ohio the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged does hereby Grant, Bargain, Sell and Convey to the said DANIEL CRADLEBAUGH his heirs and assigns forever the following lands and tenements situate in the county of Tippecanoe in the State of Indiana bounded and described as follows to wit: The west half of the north west quarter of section seven (7) in township twenty three (23) Range four (4) W. in said county excepting & reserving therefrom ten (10) acres of land heretofore conveyed by PETER & JANE CASTER to EDMUND STEELY and eight (8) acres conveyed by JAMES M. CASTER to NANCY KLIPPINGER and also four (4) acres of land owned by WILLIAM A. CASTER & FOWLER W. CASTER & containing besides said exceptions fifty eight acres of land except one twentieth (1/20) interest owned by WILLIAM A. CASTER heir of W. H. CASTER, and one twelfth interest owned by FOWLER W. CASTER heir of ISAAC CASTER, and all the Estate title and Interest of the said EDGAR C. DAVIS & LORA ANN DAVIS either in law or equity, of, in and to the said premise. Together with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, and all the rents, issues, and profits thereof: To have and to hold the same to the only proper use of the said DANIEL CRADLEBAUGH & his heirs and assigns forever. And the said EDGAR C. DAVIS & LORA ANN DAVIS for themselves and for their heirs, executors and administrators does hereby covenant with the said DANIEL CRADLEBAUGH his heirs and assigns, that they are the true and lawful owners of the said premises and have full power to convey the same: that the title so conveyed is clear, free and unencumbered; and further that they will Warrant and Defend the same against all claim or claims, of all persons whomsoever, Subject however to two mortgages, on in favor of JAMES A. CASTER & MARY E. CASTER to ANNA G. TEMPLE dated May the 26th 1873 for two hundred dollars; $500.00 with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent & Attorney fees, and the other one from J.M. & MARY E. CASTER to SOLOMON ROMIG dated May the 18th 1875 for the sum of six hundred dollars $600.00 and interest at ten per cent and attorney fees.

In Witness whereof the said EDGAR C. DAVIS, LORA ANN DAVIS, wife of said EDGAR C. DAVIS, who hereby releases her right, and expectancy of dower in the said premises have hereunto set their hands and seals this Seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven.

Signed sealed and acknowledged }
In Presence of us }
Signed: Edgar C. Davis {seal}
Lory A. Davis {seal}

The State of Indiana}
Tippecanoe County }

Be it remembered that on the seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven before me the subscriber Justice of the Peace personally came EDGAR C. DAVIS and LORA ANN DAVIS his wife, the grantors in the foregoing Deed, and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof to be their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said LORA ANN DAVIS wife of the said EDGAR C. DAVIS being examined by me separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of said Deed being by me made known and explained to her as the Statute directs declared that she did voluntarily sign, seal and acknowledge the same and that she is still satisfied therewith as her act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal on the day and year aforesaid.

Signed: G. W. Odell
Justice of the Peace

A true copy recorded December 1st 1877 at 11 o'clock A.M.
Signed: William Wilgus, Recorder
H. A. Korty, Dept

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Obituary for Edgar C. Davis

EDGAR C. DAVIS

Edgar C. Davis, one of the most prominent citizens of Tippecanoe County, entered into rest at the family residence, one-fourth of a mile south of Odell at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Davis was one of the most active and useful citizens of the community and will be sadly missed. He was always one of the first citizens of the vicinity to advance any good cause that was of public interest and usefulness. He was always ready to make a sacrifice for the benefit of his family and friends.

Mr. Davis was born in Fayette County, Indiana, June 26, 1835. At an early age he removed to Tippecanoe County, locating near Stockwell, where he was married to Lory A. Clark, daughter of Edmund and Margaret Clark, who were prominent citizens of Lauramie Township, on April 19, 1865. Their union was blessed with six children, five of whom are living, one infant son passing into the sweet fields of heavenly rest in May, 1879. The devoted and bereaved widow and five surviving children are Elvah C. Davis, of Odell; Mrs. Louie Davis, of Wingate; Mrs. Minnie Baugh, of Farmer's Institute; Miss Keltah Davis and Clarence Davis, who reside at the family home. There remains one brother, William Davis, of Oklahoma City, and one sister, Mrs. Georgia Campbell, of Battle Ground, to mourn the loss of their departed brother.

Mr. Davis united with the M.E. church at Odell July 19, 1874, while the Rev. J.H. Claypool was pastor and was received into full membership August 2, 1874. Mr. Davis was always a very liberal contributor to all of the interests of the church and gave with a very willing hand. His loss to the church as a friend and brother will be greatly felt. Friends can call and see the remains after 2 p.m. Saturday. The funeral services will be held at the family residence Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
(source: Lafayette, Indiana newspaper, edition unknown; February 12, 1909)

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Obituary and Will Transcript for Lora Ann Clark Davis

RESPECTED WOMAN of ODELL EXPIRES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Edgar C. Davis, age 79 years, one of the most highly esteemed women of Tippecanoe county, died at her home at Odell Wednesday night at midnight. She had been an invalid for several years. The deceased was born near Stockwell, May 3, 1844. She was educated at the old Stockwell academy and on April 19, 1865, was united in marriage to the late Edgar C. Davis. To the union was born six children. An infant daughter, Elva C. Davis and Mrs. Minnie Baugh, preceded them in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Lou Sayer, of Wingate; Clarence Davis, of Odell; and Miss Keltah Davis, who resided with her aged mother. One brother, Lester Clark, Battle Ground, survives. Mrs. Davis was a refined and cultured woman and for almost fifty years had been a devoted member of the Odell Methodist church. She was deeply interested in all things for the betterment of the community. The funeral will be held from the family home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

(source: Lafayette, Indiana newspaper, issue unknown)

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Will of LORA ANN DAVIS

Tippecanoe County County, Indiana
Made: 3 December 1914
Proved: 4 August 1923

Know all men by these presents that I, LORA A. DAVIS, of Odell, Tippecanoe County and State of Indiana in view of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, at such time as an all wise Providence shall ordain, do hereby declare and subscribe the following as my Will which I desire all men and my children to respect after my decease, to wit:

It is my will that all my debts shall be paid out of what money I may have, on hand, or crops on the farm that belong to me at my decease.

That ELVA C. DAVIS now deceased, but represented by *his oldest child BLANCHE*
[this section marked out and was replaced with the following : his widow JULIA have one stand marked "J" and one linen table cloth marked "J".]

That LOU M. SAYERS, my daughter, shall have a light oak bedroom suit marked "L".

That MINNIE BAUGH, my daughter, shall have a mirror marked "M" and one linen table cloth marked "M".

That CLARENCE DAVIS, my son, shall have a secretary marked "C".

That KELTA GERTRUDE DAVIS, my daughter, shall have all the rest of my house hold goods, fixtures, furniture, stoves, carpets, kitchen furniture and fixtures, china ware, silvir ware, the chickens, the Studebaker Automobile, piano, money on hand, crops on the farm that belong to me after my legal debts are paid.

That all my children shall join in purchasing a suitable monument and placing it in the proper place, on the DAVIS lot, in Wheeler Grove Cemetery, to mark the resting place of Father and Mother, each child bearing their share of the expense, and I direct that my children proceed to execute this will at my decease the same as I could do were I alive.

Having thus provided for all my earthly affairs, I commit my soul to God, and ask the prayers of all the good for his Divine blessings.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal this 3rd day of December 1914.

In presence of John A. Hatt; George B. Hawthorne

Signed: Lora A. Davis {seal}

CODICIL
September 16, 1921

CODICIL to my former disposition of remembrances dated Dec. 3, 1914

One brass framed mirror marked "M" on the other paper for MINNIE BAUGH - I want the same changed from going to MINNIE on account of her death, to go to KELTA DAVIS.

1 table cloth also marked "M" on the other paper for MINNIE BAUGH I want to go to MINERVA DAVIS. It is my desire to have CLARENCE my son carry out my wishes on this distribution of remembrances.

Signed: L. A. Davis

Witnesses: George B. Hawthorne; John P. Hatt; Geo. E. Baker, M.D.

TRANSCRIPTION of FUNERAL HOME RECORD

Name: Lora A. Davis
Date of Death: July 11, 1923
Place of Death: Attica, Indiana
Time of Death: 12 Midnight
Age at Death: 79 years, 1 month
Sex: Female
Color: White
Date of Birth: May 3, 1844
Place of Birth: Indiana
Marital Status: Widowed
Name of Husband: Edgar Davis
Name of Father: Edwin Clark (Edmund Clark)
Birthplace of Father: Conn.
Name of Mother: Margaret Campbell
Birthplace of Mother: Indiana
Informant: Mrs. Lou Sayers, Wingate, Indiana
Date of Burial: July 13, 1923
Place of Burial: Wheeler Cemetery


Elvah C. Davis (1867-1913) son of Edgar C. Davis and Lora Ann Clark. Elvah was a farmer in Odell, Indiana.	Julia Knox Sayers Davis (1868-1934) daughter of Alexander Thompson Sayers and Caroline Carter.