In 1850 Marshall County, Mississippi, Hugh Davis is 44, Elizabeth Davis 35, Sarah Ann Davis 18, Mary E. Davis 14, Maria L. Davis 8, Edward Davis 6, Cornelia C. Davis 4, Hugh Davis 2, Leonard W. Hart 28, Reuben Leathers 28, Joseph Ellis 43, and Mary Ellis 45 .
In 1880 Weld County, Hugh Davis is 30 Elizabeth Davis 65 Mother, Edward Davis 36 Brother, Bettie K. Davis 25 Sister, and Annie S. Davis 21 Sister .
MARY AND EDWARD
Mary E. Isom Age 33, and Edward Davis married on 12 Dec 1882 in Weld County, Colorado.
Mary E. Isom cash-claimed a quarter in section 20, 6N 53W in 1890.
Edward claimed a quarter in section 15, 8N 52W in 1882.
In 1900 Merino precinct, Edward Davis is farming, born May 1844 in Mississippi, father born in North Carolina, mother in Alabama. Mary E. Davis was born October 1848 in Mississippi of Tennessee parents, Wife, Arthur M. Davis 15 Son, John W. Ramsey 53 Laborer, and Arthur Driver 22 Laborer.
"Died - At St. Joseph's hospital in Denver Thursday, January 11, 1900, Miss Kate Isom, niece of Major N. A. Isom, aged 36 years. Miss Isom came here from Crystal Springs, Miss., last summer intending to make her permanent home in the north and took up her residence with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davis of Merino. She was afflicted with a tumor and was taken to the hospital named. An operation was performed, but she only survived it twenty-five hours. The remains were brought here last evening from Denver, and the funeral was held from the residence of W. I. Brush, Rev. J. Wood Stone officiating. The remains were followed to their resting place at Riverview cemetery by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. The Democrat joins the public in extending condolences."
June 1900 Sterling "Messrs. Hugh and Edward Davis, substantial citizens and prominent democrats of Merino, are in the city."
August 1908 "Mrs. S. H. Isom, of Osyka, Mississippi, is visiting Mrs. Hugh and Ed. Davis, Mrs. Delzell and other relatives."
May 1910 Padroni items "Mrs. Edward Davis and son, Arthur, attended the wedding in Sterling."
Mary Eliza Newton Davis BIRTH 10 Oct 1848 Tennessee, USA DEATH 6 May 1919 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 57479170.
Edward Davis BIRTH 6 May 1844 Mississippi, USA DEATH 7 Dec 1937 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 55437675.
Arthur Miles Davis BIRTH 18 May 1885 Merino, Logan County, Colorado, USA DEATH 3 Oct 1977 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 54817436.
Agnes B. Bryan Davis BIRTH 14 Jan 1891 Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA DEATH 15 Apr 1971 Westminster, Adams County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 54817452 .
Hugh Davis and Bettie D. Isom married on 17 Nov 1881 in South Platte, Weld County, Colorado.
Hugh claimed a quarter in section 9, 8N 52W in 1882.
In 1885 Weld County, Hugh Davis is 36, Bettie Davis 28 Wife, Lizzie Davis 1 Daughter, Arah Davis 1/12 Daughter, and Hattie Davis 28 Sister-in-law .
September 19, 1907 "Last evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis, in Sterling, Mr. Lisle Whitney and Miss Avah Davis were united in marriage in the presence of about fifty invited guests, Rev. J. E. Aubrey officiating. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents and the best wishes of a host of friends were showered upon them, making the eyent a very happy one.
The bride was b6rn and raised in Logan county, is popular in social and religious circles, and has many warm friends. Mr. Whitney is not so well known in Logan county, but is highly spoken of by those who know him, and has a position at LaSalle as operator for the U. P. R. R. company, where he and his bride will make their home in the future.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney left on the early train this morning for California, and will visit for awhile in Kansas on their return before taking up their residence at La Salle. The Republican-Advocate extends best wishes."
"Public Sale - Feb. 24, 1909 - C. R. Cunningham, stock, implements, household goods, seed oats, seed potatoes, on Hugh Davis’ farm, 1 1/2 miles east of Merino."
December 8, 1909 "At the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis last Tuesday evening occurred, with most beaulful ceremony, the marriage of Mr. Frank Morrell to Miss Lizzie Davis, the Rev. B. G. Mitchell officiating.
The house was decorated with white carnations, smilax and wedding bells. The bride was gowned in white net over silk, trimmed elaborately with lace and insertion. She carried a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses.
There were several out-of-town guests, intimate friends and relatives of the bride and groom. A large number of beautiful presents were received, having been previously sent to the home of the bride's mother. After the wedding dainty refreshments were served to the guests.
The newlyweds took an early morning train for the East. Before returning to Sterling, where they expect to make their future home, they will go to St. Joe and several other places on a honeymoon trip.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis and is a young woman of grace and culture as well as cheerful disposition. The groom, now traveling for n hardware firm, is well known and well liked by the people of Sterling.
Mr. and Mrs. Morrell have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness and success."
James claimed a tract in section 6, 8N 52W in 1891, and another fortyy acres in section 6 in 1897.