Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-11

DEATH OF JOSEPH +. DAvIs.-Mr.
Joseph +. Davis, of Batavia, New York,
died suddenly in Philadelphia, On Fri
day morning, the 3rd inst, about 4
o'clock, at the residence of his nephew,
the Rev. DR.. p. S. Davis, editor of
"The German Reformed Messenger"
in the 54th year of his age.
This announcement OF the uneXpect-
ed and sudden death of Mr.. Joseph +.
Davis, will bring sorrow to many
heart and tears of regret to many eyes,
as it did to the writer Of this article.
Mr.. Davis was native Of Boonsboro,
born and reared in our village, and
where his memory is enslrined in the
hearts of all who ever knew him as one
of the most genial, generous, noble
hearted Of Christian gentlemen. He is
a brother of the late Capt. Elias Davis,
and of Frsby, Jonas and John Davis,
who are still living with us to mourn
his death. In this place, and in the
county,he has many relatives and friends
who will mourn their loss in his sudden
taking off with a genuine sorrow.
Mr.. Davis received his education in
the public schools Of Boonsboro, under
the tutorship of the late James Brown,
Esq. Early in lite he went into a store
as clerk. Later in life he and Mr.. Jno.
Richard, (now deceased,) then both
young men commenced business in Ber-
ryville, Va, where they continued for a
number of years with success. After
wards they removed their establishment
to Funkstown, in this county, and con-
tinued the general merchandising bust
ness until the death of his partner, by
drowning in the Antietam. He then
purchased the share of his deceased part
ner and confined the business for a
number of years, acquiring considerable
property. While in Funkstown he be
came acquainted with Miss Mamie
Kirkham whom he married, and with
whom he lived most happily until the
day of his death. The fruit Of this
union was one child that died very
young and now rests in the cemetery in
this place. The sympathy of all, we
are sure, will be with the brokcn-heart-
ed widow VINO mourns loss that can
not be repaired in this life, but will, we
trust, in that bright hereafter where the
entire family will be reunited.
After closing out business in Funks-
town, Mr.. Davis removed to Batavia,
New York, some - years ago. In
early life he was an active, strong and
leading Democra: in politics, but at the
breaking out of the rebellion he took
a prompt and firm stand on the Union
side, and from that date to his death
was firm, earnest Republican. In
april, 1864, he was elected member
of the Constitutional Convention from
this county, which made Maryland
free State. In that canvass he lead all
his associates on the ticket, receiving
1917 votes. In the Convention he was
an active member and his sound judg-
ment upon all questions was of vast ser
vice in framing that "Free State Consti-
tuition"
Mr. Davis was in the habit of visiting
his native county and State almost every
year, In company with his most excel
lent wife. When he was stricken down
he was on his way to Boousboro, in
company with his wife; and the coach
that was expected to bring them hero
brought the letter containing the par
ticulars OF his death. Instead of the
pleasure of his society, which was al
ways welcome TO those who knew him,
we have only the sorrowful tidings, the
silent grief, the heart-ache that feels the
loss that cannot be repaired. He was
truly one of Natures noblemen.
The cause of his death was perfora-
ton of the bowels, as discovered by a
post mortem examination. His remains
were taken TO Batavia, n. Y, and there
inferred on Tuesday at his own request.
But . few months ago he buried, in b.
tavia, his wites mother, and by her side
his body now rests.-Boonsboro Odd
Fellor.
B1- Mr.. Davis was au uncle to Mrs.
little, wife of The editor of this paper.
The melancholy days have come, thu
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