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Lorenzo Dow “Rance” Davis

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Lorenzo Dow “Rance” Davis

Birth	:	25 Sep 1845 Murray County, Georgia, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 1915 Oregon County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	New United Church Cemetery, Elliston, Bonavista-Trinity Census Division, Canada
Description	:	Son of Littleton Horace Davis and Jemima (Maddox) Davis. Married Mary Ann 'Rebecca' Hill 23/Jun/1870. Methodist Episcopal faith. ~~~~~ To the memory of L. D. Davis who was born in Murray County, Georgia, Sept. 26, 1845, and departed this life at his home near Garfield on Tues., Apr. 13, 1915, and was at death 69 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. He came to this county when a boy, in 1859, and lived first at Thomasville, which at that time was the most important town in this part of the state, being the county seat of a large territory composed... Read More	Son of Littleton Horace Davis and Jemima (Maddox) Davis. Married Mary Ann 'Rebecca' Hill 23/Jun/1870. Methodist Episcopal faith. ~~~~~ To the memory of L. D. Davis who was born in Murray County, Georgia, Sept. 26, 1845, and departed this life at his home near Garfield on Tues., Apr. 13, 1915, and was at death 69 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. He came to this county when a boy, in 1859, and lived first at Thomasville, which at that time was the most important town in this part of the state, being the county seat of a large territory composed of this county, Howell and part of Shannon and Texas Counties. From Thomasville the family moved and located on Frederick, on the farm where he lived at the time of his death. He married about the close of the war to Mary Hill, who still survives him and these children: Mary, Jennie, Myra, Ethel, William, Alfred, and Ray. In the passing of "Rance" Davis, as he was generally known, Oregon County loses one of its best known and most universally liked citizens. His home was of the true Southern style, the latch string always hanging on the outside. And it is said of him that he extended the hospitality of his home to friend and stranger alike; that no one was ever turned from his door who asked for entertainment and that all who came and sit at his board were made to feel welcome and went their way feeling the inner consciousness of the generous treatment accorded them and of the many little kindnesses shown by both word and act. "Rance" was of a jovial disposition and always optimistic, never letting the cares of life interfere or show in his face. He never seemed to especially care if he made money, but had a good farm, a nice home and lived comfortably and enjoyed whatever pleasures come his way, and tried to bring happiness into the lives of all his neighbors and associates. Although quite young he entered the Union Army and served as a private soldier with more or less distinction during the war of the rebellion. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church in 1885, and lived a consistent Christian, practicing his religion in every day life, being a member of the Garfield congregation. He was laid to rest in the New Salem Cemetery lot at 1 o'clock Wed., Apr 14 in the presence of a host of friends and relatives who had gathered there to observe the last sad rites and pay their respects. Rev. Sanders, his pastor, preached the funeral sermon. The South Missourian-Democrat joins with the many friends of the family in extending words of comfort and cheer, in this their darkest hour, and encourage them with this thought: If they live as he did, they will see him yet again. SOUTHERN MISSOURI DEMOCRAT; 29/Apr/1915 OREGON COUNTY, MO in the NEWS and CEMETERIES, Vol. I, p.263

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Lorenzo Dow “Rance” Davis's memorial is located at: New United Church Cemetery, Elliston, Bonavista-Trinity Census Division, Canada.
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Lorenzo Dow “Rance” Davis death on 13 Apr 1915 in Oregon County, Missouri, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Littleton Horace Davis

(1815 - 1905)

Jemima “Mima” Mattox Davis

(1825 - 1861)

Spouse

Mary Ann Rebecca Hill Davis

(1854 - 1926)

Siblings

Littleton Horace Davis

(1843 - 1879)

Mary Elizabeth Davis Couch

(1848 - 1886)

Eliza Monema Davis Payne

(1854 - 1905)

Children

(1872 - 1872)

(1876 - 1880)

(1880 - 1882)

(1883 - 1955)

(1894 - 1983)

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