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NAME: Davis, Henry G. (m. Nancy Ellen Davis)

OBIT:

HENRY G. DAVIS
 And the Grim Reaper continued his harvest, gathering into his relentless hand the life of Henry G. Davis, another old soldier. Mr. Davis was born in Carroll County, Ohio Dec. 5, 1844 and removed from there to Indiana. In 1861 he joined the. 59th Indiana volunteer infantry and for 3 years and 9 months fought valiantly for his country. In 1865 he married Miss Nancy E. Davis and one child, William, was born to them. In 1877 they came to Polk County, Nebraska, settling on a farm near Silver Creek, where they lived until about a year ago, when they moved to Silver Creek. Mr. Davis was always a kindly, genial, man, and had a friendly smile and word for everyone. His wife and son survive him.

Submitted by Bruce W. Davis