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Elder John Tisdale Davis

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Birth	:	14 Sep 1846 Jackson Center, Shelby County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 1934 Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
Burial	:	Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.0466995, -117.2767029
Plot	:	Angelus Lot, the farthest lot south going straight in from Waterman, starting at the southeast corner, by the Carver bench on the corner,sixth row, the twentieth space in from the corner going west
Inscription	:	REV. JOHN T. DAVIS / 1846 G. A. . 1934 / Co. F 191, Ohio INF
Description	:	"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 116, No 8, p 181, April 16, 1934. Rev. John T. Davis, son of James Madison and Amanda Jane Finch Davis, was born in Jackson Center, Ohio, September 14, 1846, and died in Riverside, Calif., March 21, 1934. He was one of a family of vigorous constitution, his brother Ervin F. and his sister Elizabeth Jane each lacking less than a month in attaining ninety years of age. His early education was meager, being only that of the log school of his community. When he was fifteen, the Civil... Read More	"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 116, No 8, p 181, April 16, 1934. Rev. John T. Davis, son of James Madison and Amanda Jane Finch Davis, was born in Jackson Center, Ohio, September 14, 1846, and died in Riverside, Calif., March 21, 1934. He was one of a family of vigorous constitution, his brother Ervin F. and his sister Elizabeth Jane each lacking less than a month in attaining ninety years of age. His early education was meager, being only that of the log school of his community. When he was fifteen, the Civil War broke out and he was anxious to enlist, but as his father refused consent until he was eighteen, he waited until that time, when he enlisted at the earliest opportunity, joining Company F, 191st Ohio Infantry on February 27, 1865. In 1868, after having moved to Iowa, he married Lydia Sarah Knight. To them were born five children: twin babies who died in infancy; N. Wardner, who has spent most of his mature life near Riverside; Ernest W., who passed away on December 26, 1933, and who was a teacher in the Culver City High School at the time of his death; and Mrs. Ethlyn Copeland, who has lived with and tenderly cared for her father through the years. The wife and mother died in 1891. While still a young farmer in Iowa, Mr. Davis felt an urgent call to the gospel ministry. He continued to support his family while securing his higher education. He attended Albion Academy, Milton College, and Alfred University, at which last named institution he earned the degrees of B. A. and Ph. B. During most of these years of study he served as pastor or supply for one, and sometimes two, Seventh Day Baptist churches. The following list of churches will indicate his principal fields of labor: Humboldt, Neb.; Welton, Iowa; Hartsville and Hornell, N. Y.; Chicago, Ill.; Colony Heights, Calif.; New Auburn, Minn.; Scott, N. Y.; Riverside, Calif.; Garwin and Marion, Iowa; West Edmeston and Leonardsville, N. Y.; and Farina, Ill. While serving the church in Riverside he spent some time each year as a missionary and colporteur, traveling as far up the coast as Bellingham, Wash. In this work he often went on horseback to reach his appointments in the mountains. Out of this labor among scattered Sabbath keepers has come the Pacific Coast Association of Seventh Day Baptists. Several Seventh Day Baptist ministers have come out of the churches which he served, either directly or indirectly inspired by his ministry, among whom are T. J. Van Horn, James H. Hurley, Charles S. Sayre, Eli F. Loofboro, and L. F. Hurley. Few men have had a higher sense of honor than he. Those who knew him best were always impressed with his unshaken fidelity to the truth and the right, as God gave him to see the truth and the right. Humble and conscious of his own weakness, he was ever ready to acknowledge his faults and blunders, and seek the forgiveness of men even as he sough the forgiveness of God. Loyal to the church and its appointments so long as strength would permit, he became a growing inspiration to his brethren. Even after body and mind had both appreciably failed, the reverence and beauty and majestic dignity of his prayers impressed all who heard them, and spoke eloquently of the beauty of the fellowship which he shared with the Father. His last days were beautiful. For three months and a half he was unable to get out of bed, but there was never a word of complaint or petulance. He awaited the end with quiet assurance. 'I do not know,' he said, 'What the wisdom of God will see fit to do with me, but I have no worry about it. I just trust his love.' So he died in peace, full of years, full of service, and full of love to men and to God. Funeral services were held in the Preston Funeral Parlors on Sabbath afternoon, March 24, in charge of his pastor, Rev. Loyal F. Hurley, assisted by Rev. Edward S. Ballenger, and burial was in the Montecito Memorial Park. L.F.H.

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Elder John Tisdale Davis's memorial is located at: Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino County, USA.
When did Elder John Tisdale Davis death?
Elder John Tisdale Davis death on 21 Mar 1934 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA
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Latitude: 34.0466995
Longitude: -117.2767029

Family Members:

Parent

James Madison Davis

(1814 - 1876)

Amanda Jane Finch Davis

(1816 - 1901)

Spouse

Siblings

Elizabeth Jane Davis Davis

(1841 - 1931)

Children

Infant Son Davis

(1870 - 1870)

Ida May Davis

(1870 - 1871)

Nathan Wardner “Ward” Davis

(1871 - 1960)

Ethlyn Maude Davis Copeland

(1879 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Montecito Memorial Park
Colton, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0466995, -117.2767029

2. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery
Colton, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0502800, -117.2847900

3. Rancho San Bernardino Cemetery
Colton, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0849859, -117.3139884

4. Tradition Cremation Center and Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0914610, -117.3040620

5. Hermosa Gardens Cemetery
Colton, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0746956, -117.3473663

6. Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1133003, -117.2830963

7. Home of Eternity Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1138992, -117.2838974

8. Agua Mansa Cemetery
Colton, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0419006, -117.3630981

9. Trinity Memorial Garden
Redlands, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0495600, -117.1795400

10. Hillside Memorial Park
Redlands, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0250015, -117.1789017

11. Green Acres Memorial Park and Mortuary
Bloomington, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0408287, -117.3855591

12. Mountain View Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1391983, -117.2750015

13. Samaritan Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1405540, -117.2786240

14. Campo Santo Memorial
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1399994, -117.2910004

15. Rialto Park Cemetery
Rialto, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1021614, -117.3758926

16. Patton Hospital Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1362640, -117.2194000

17. San Manuel Tribal Cemetery
San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1492640, -117.2219430

18. Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery - EMHC
Riverside County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9795506, -117.3858123

19. Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Riverside, Riverside County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9802017, -117.3868103

20. Olivewood Cemetery
Riverside, Riverside County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9528008, -117.3780975

21. Riverside National Cemetery
Riverside, Riverside County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8875008, -117.2800980

22. March Field Air Museum
March Field, Riverside County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8832245, -117.2668686

23. Van Thu Temple Columbarium
Riverside, Riverside County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9480100, -117.4401000

24. Gateway Pet Cemetery
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2003760, -117.3730140