Notes for Homer Craig Davis

Notes for Homer Craig Davis

!US Census 1900 (8 June) Missouri, Pettis Co., Elkfork Township, Series T623_881 Book 2, Page 49, House No. 63, Lines 11-16: Homer C. Davis (b. Sept 1863 - 36 - in OH - Occ: Farmer - Fa: MD and Mo: VA) married 16 years to Susie J. (b. Dec 1865 - 34 - in MO - Fa: AL and Mo: VA) having 5 children born and 2 still living. Children listed (born in MO) are: Roxie O. (dau b. Mar 1885 - 15); and Guy E. (son b. Feb 1888 - 12). ALSO LISTED are: Nancy E. Davis (mother b. Aug 1820 - 79 - in VA - WIDOW - Fa: VA and Mo: VA) having 11 children born and 6 still living; Nannie Shinn (niece b. Oct 1891 - 8 - in MO - Fa: IL and Mo: OH)

Came to Missouri, when only 2 years old. He was an active politician and served as Sheriff of Cooper County for four years and as Judge of the Probate Court for a period of 8 years.