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     Sarah Sullivant Davison was born on 20 March 1855 at Washington Co., KY.² She was the daughter of Edmund Lyne Davison and Anne Maria Sullivant.

     Susanna Jane Davison was born on 25 July 1820. She was the daughter of Elias Davison and Jane Starling. Susanna Jane Davison married James R. Hughes on 30 May 1843.¹ Susanna Jane Davison died on 25 March 1846 at age 25.

     Susanna Starling Davison was born on 10 April 1846 at Kentucky.² She was the daughter of Edmund Lyne Davison and Mary Cameron Stites. Susanna Starling Davison married James S. Ray on 25 August 1869 at Washington Co., KY.¹

     Wanda Lucille Davison was born on 30 December 1949 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. She died on 6 September 2018 at Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 68

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wanda Lucille Urish, 68, of Delavan, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2018. Born December 30, 1949 in Pekin to Harold and Margaret (Benz) Davison, she married Larry Urish on October 10, 1976 in Pekin. He survives.

Also surviving are one brother, James (Juanita) Davison of Georgia; two sisters, Debra Filbert of Pekin and Louise (Ronald) Rollings of Oregon; one sister-in-law, Linda (Jim) Remus of Hopedale; and many nieces and nephews.
[See FAG memorial #199132026 for brother James. -- tj]

Her parents preceded her in death.

A homemaker, Wanda had worked as a cook for the Dining Car in South Pekin and The Marigold in Pekin many years ago.

She was a member of the Tremont Baptist Church.

Wanda enjoyed reading and cooking.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Noah Lee will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodrow Cemetery in rural Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to her church at 105 E. Walnut St. Tremont, IL 61568.

She was buried in September 2018 at Woodrow Cemetery, South Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #192947575.

     Cause of death: Died after a short sudden illness while visiting Mammoth Cave.² William Starling Davison was born on 5 May 1814. He was the son of Elias Davison and Jane Starling. William Starling Davison married Lucy Todd Starling, daughter of William Starling and Mary McDowell, on 27 October 1840.¹ William Starling Davison died on 25 August 1856 at age 42.

     William Starling Davison was born on 26 March 1842. He was the son of William Starling Davison and Lucy Todd Starling.

     William Starling Davison was born on 24 June 1855. He was the son of William Starling Davison and Lucy Todd Starling.

     Joseph Davol married Mary Brayton.

     Mary Davol was born circa 1670. She was the daughter of Joseph Davol and Mary Brayton. Mary Davol married James Tallman, son of Peter Tallman and Joan Briggs, on 1 March 1689/90. Mary Davol died circa 1700.

     (?) Davy was born at England per 1910 census info, daughter Mary Davy. He married Clara Bell Gebhart, daughter of Albert Gebhart and Florence S. Hipple, in 1902.
Note: No marriage or divorce record found. I suspect this was Charles William Davy, son of Thomas and Martha (xx) Davy, born 6 JUL 1878 and died 18 JUN 1968, buried at Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Ohio. The Thomas Davy was born in England, consistent with the (erroneous?) demographic informaiton for Mary C. Davy on the 1910 census, which shows her father born in Englad. He was single as of the 1900 census, and divorced and living with his parents as of the 1910 census. His obituary published 19 JUN 1968 lists wife Stella (Kreitzer) Davy, two daughters and three sons, but does not mention a daughter Mary Young. On the 1930 census, Charles Davy is shown as having married Stella at age 40, which would be about 1918.

     Charles E. Davy was born on 26 June 1931 at Miami Co., OH. He was the son of William Edward Davy and Thelma Irene Weaver. Charles E. Davy married Ella Mae Hill. Charles E. Davy died on 23 September 2018 at age 87

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Charles graduated from Elizabeth Township High School class of 1949. Following his graduation, he was employed at Tipp Citizens National Bank and later retired from Hobart Brothers after 25 years of service. He will be fondly remembered by all for his gentle and loving nature. He always cracked silly, lighthearted jokes, gave lawn mower rides to the kids and shared his M&Ms on road trips.

He was buried in September 2018 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #110644394.

     Mary C. Davy was born in 1905 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of (?) Davy and Clara Bell Gebhart.¹ Mary C. Davy married Martin A. Young, son of Elza Francis Young and Clara Augusta Crumbaugh, circa 1923.² Mary C. Davy died on 13 May 1982 at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, Obituary, Dayton Daily News, 15 MAY 1982, p.13 (via Findagrave.com):

Young, Mary C., 77, of 149 Marathon Ave., died suddenly at Indian Lake. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, Martin A., son & daughter-in-law, Martin D. & Margie of Brecksville, OH; sister Jane Butterbaugh of Fairborn; brother Jack D. Warwick of Dayton; 3 Grandchildren. Mrs. Young was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorial services 2 p.m. Monday, Carrigan & Mains Funeral Home, 2201 N. Main St. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Montgomery Co. Heart Fund.

     Robert W. Davy married Mildred E. Green, daughter of Howard Irwin Green and Margaret Catherine Snyder. Robert W. Davy was born on 14 January 1907. He died on 28 February 1977 at Groveport, Franklin Co., OH, at age 70.

     Robert W. Davy married Cora May Green, daughter of Howard Irwin Green and Margaret Catherine Snyder. Robert W. Davy was born on 14 January 1907. He died on 28 February 1977 at Groveport, Franklin Co., OH, at age 70.

     Sarah Caroline Davy was born on 2 November 1874 at Indiana.¹ She married Frederick E. Slaughter on 1 January 1894 at Vigo Co., IN. Sarah Caroline Davy died on 4 July 1952 at Mt. Prospect, Cook Co., IL, at age 77 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Mrs. Sarah C. Slaughter, 77, late of 216 Central Court, Redondo Beach, Calif., at Oehler's Funeral chapel in Des Plaines at 3 p. m. Rev. Eiobert A. Edgar of Glenview officiated. Mrs. Slaughter, died July 4 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fay Cricks of 21 N. Pine Ave., Mt. Prospect. She had been here on a two month visit. She was born November 2, 1874, in Terre Haute, Ind. Assistant personnel director for the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co. in Chicago for 30 years, she retired in 1941 and went to California to live. She leaves three children, Mrs. Fay L. Cricks of Mt. Prospect; Mrs. Erma G. Campbell of California, and Mrs. Marian E. Edwards of Arlington Heights; three grandchildren, Robert Mitchell, Mrs. Beverly Dinsmore, and James Campbell, and eight great grandchildren. A grandson, Lt. Comdr. William H. Campbell, preceded her in death.

--The Daily Herald, Chicago, Illinois July 11, 1952 Page 16.

She was buried in July 1952 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 33554335.

     William Edward Davy was born on 5 April 1898 at Miami Co., OH; son of Edward Emmer and Clara Mae (Yantis) Davy. He married Thelma Irene Weaver, daughter of John Franklin Weaver and Callie Etta Cost, on 30 June 1929 at Clark Co., OH. Occupation: City employee, New Carlisle, Ohio. William Edward Davy was member, Cove Springs United Church of Christ. He died on 29 October 1975 at Stouder Memorial Hospital, Troy, Miami Co., OH, at age 77. He was buried in November 1975 at Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., OH, Findagrave #11772224.

     William M. Davy was born on 17 February 1905. He married Cedella Josephine Green, daughter of Howard Irwin Green and Margaret Catherine Snyder, on 31 August 1929. William M. Davy died on 13 October 1964 at Groveport, Franklin Co., OH, at age 59.

     George Edward Dawald was born on 2 July 1921 at California. He was the son of Charles Pepper DeWald and Jennie (?) George Edward Dawald began military service on 12 May 1944 Enlisted, U.S.Navy, s/n 880 91 81. He lived at San Diego Co., CA. He died on 4 March 1990 at age 68 Dates per SSDI.

     Anna Maria Dawalt was also known as "Polly". She was born on 28 November 1803 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry DeWald and Elizabeth Gross. Anna Maria Dawalt married John Scott Tilford, son of Robert Tilford and Sarah (?), on 8 March 1827 at Washington Co., IN. Anna Maria Dawalt married Emsley John Hayworth, son of John Franklin Hayworth and Susan Hitchcock, on 20 March 1832 at Washington Co., IN. Anna Maria Dawalt lived in 1840 at Gibson Twp., Washington Co., IN, census p.163. She lived in August 1850 at Owen Twp., Jackson Co., IN.¹ She died on 28 February 1871 at Wayne Co., IA, at age 67. She was buried in March 1871 at Moss-Sturgeon Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Wayne Co., IA, Headstone inscription:

ANNA M.
Wife of
E. HAYWORTH
Died
FEB. 28, 1871
In the 66 Year
of her Age

Husband and children I must leave you
Leave - yes, leave you all alone.
But my blessed Savior calls me.
Calls me to a Heavenly Home.

     Artha Dawalt was born on 18 March 1873 at Washington Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John Dawalt and Anna Mariah Morris.¹ Artha Dawalt married Clarence H. Lindley, son of Charles Lindley and Catherine E. Hadley, on 15 April 1896 at Washington Co., IN. Artha Dawalt died on 18 March 1931 at age 58. She was buried in March 1931 at Harveysburg Cemetery, Kingman, Fountain Co., IN.

     Bernice Fry Dawalt was born on 2 November 1913 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Perre Commodore Dawalt and Ethel Clara Hinds. Bernice Fry Dawalt married Walter Francis Hilton, son of William Arthur Hilton and Alice Johnson, on 9 November 1932 at Washington Co., IN. Bernice Fry Dawalt died on 23 December 2003 at Salem, Washington Co., IN, at age 90 OBITUARY - The Salem, Indiana Leader and the Democrat, December 2003:

BERNICE F. HILTON, 90, Salem, died Wednesday, December 24, at her home.
She was a homemaker and a member of Salem First Christian Church. She was a member of Christopher Harrison Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Salem Chapter #286 Order of Eastern Star.
     Survivors include a son, Dr. James A. Hilton of Clearwater, Florida; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 27, at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

She was buried in December 2003 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN.
Note: D. A. R. Number: 504233.

     Bynum Dawalt was born on 11 November 1892 at Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Commodore Perry Dawalt and Dora Isabell Cauble. Bynum Dawalt died on 27 January 1893 at Washington Co., IN, OBITUARY - The Salem Democrat, February 2, 1893 (Harristown items)

The little baby of Commodore Dawalt and wife died, last Friday, and was interred at the Franklin graveyard on Saturday.


OBITUARY #2 - The Republican Leader, February 3, 1893 (Canton Cullings)

The funeral of Commodore Dawalt's little child took place at Franklin last Saturday.

He was buried in January 1893 at Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Cassie Dawalt was born on 19 July 1886 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Dawalt and Mary L. E. Thompson. Cassie Dawalt died on 8 October 1886 at Washington Co., IN, OBITUARY - The True Blue Republican, October 14, 1886 (South Boston items undated)

An infant of Samuel Dawalt was found dead in the bed Friday morning, the 8th.

She was buried in October 1886 at Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Catherine Dawalt was born on 4 July 1798 at Tennessee date calculated from headstone inscription:

CATHARINE
WIFE OF
JOHN
JACKSON
DIED
NOV. 20, 1883
AGED 85 YRS.
4 M'S. 16 D'S.¹

She was the daughter of Henry DeWald and Elizabeth Gross. Catherine Dawalt married John Jackson, son of William Jackson and Margaret (?), on 10 May 1821 at Washington Co., IN. Catherine Dawalt died on 20 November 1883 at Bridgeport, Clark Co., IN, at age 85 OBITUARY - Evening News 1883

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Grandma Catherine Jackson, one of the oldest pioneer ladies of this section of the county, died on Monday 10 a.m. at her home, near Bridgeport, aged eighty-five years. She was a native of Washington County, but settled in Carr Township over sixty years ago. Her husband preceeded her to the land of rest. The funeral took place yesterday. Rev. A. Armin, of the U. B. church preaching the sermon. She was laid to rest in the Jackson cemetery. The old lady was highly regarded and was a member of the U. B. Church and consistent Christian. Her surviving sons are Daniel, Henry, James, Tyler, and T. J. Jackson, the daughters are Mrs. Milt McDanields, Mrs. Betsy Robertson, and Mrs. Macy Reynolds.

She was buried in November 1883 at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Carr Twp., Clark Co., IN.

     Charles Gross Dawalt was born on 15 July 1884 at Salem, Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Commodore Perry Dawalt and Dora Isabell Cauble. Charles Gross Dawalt died on 28 February 1949 at Salem, Washington Co., IN, at age 64. He was buried in March 1949 at Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.
Note: Did not marry.

     Claude B. Dawalt was born on 19 August 1884 at Washington Co., IN. He was the son of James Buchannan Dawalt and Margaret Ann Thompson. Claude B. Dawalt married Lillian W. Dennany, daughter of John Dennany and Itasca Harrod, on 11 January 1908 at Washington Co., IN. Claude B. Dawalt died on 1 March 1942 at Salem, Washington Co., IN, at age 57.

     Commodore Perry Dawalt was born on 15 May 1858 at Salem, Washington Co., IN. He was the son of John Gross Dawalt and Mary Tatlock. Commodore Perry Dawalt married Dora Isabell Cauble, daughter of Charles P. Cauble and Nancy Ann Gee, on 28 October 1883 at Washington Co., IN. Commodore Perry Dawalt died on 19 November 1912 at Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN, at age 54. He was buried in November 1912 at Franklin Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Cora B. Dawalt was born on 10 May 1885 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Dawalt and Mary L. E. Thompson. Cora B. Dawalt married Samuel W. Mitchell, son of Jackson Mitchell and Sarah Davis, on 24 September 1905 at Washington Co., IN. Cora B. Dawalt married Reuben William Lucas, son of John Lewis Lucas and Sarah Elizabeth Casey, on 28 February 1915. Cora B. Dawalt died on 7 February 1955 at age 69. She was buried in February 1955 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN.

     Daniel Dawalt was also known as "Old Dan". He was born on 8 July 1812 at Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Henry DeWald and Elizabeth Gross. Daniel Dawalt married Sarah Tatlock, daughter of Joshua Tatlock and Ann Whidbee, on 11 February 1836 at Washington Co., IN. Daniel Dawalt died on 12 June 1898 at Washington Co., IN, at age 85 BIOGRAPHY - History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago

Daniel Dawalt, a prominent citizen of Franklin Township, and a native of Washington Township, this county, was born July 8, 1812, being the ninth child in a family of twelve children born to Henry and Elizabeth (Gross) Dawalt, who were natives of York County, Penn., and Rockingham County, Va., both of German descent. The father came to this State and county in the year 1808, and first settled on Section 15 in Washington Township, where he remained, with the exception of four years, until his death, which occurred when he had reached the ripe old age of about ninety-one years; Mrs. Dawalt died, aged about seventy-five years. In his settlement here he was commissioned Captain of the militia by Territorial Gov. Harrison. He received several promotions, and at the time of his last connection with the service he held the office of Colonel of his regiment, and was at the head of his company at the time of the Pigeon Roost massacre. That happened about night, and they pursued them nearly to Brownstown, in Jackson County, where they surprised the Indians. Daniel remained at home assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-four years. He received a limited education in the primitive log schoolhouses of his day. February 11, 1836, his marriage with Sarah Tatlock was solemnized, and to their union twelve children have been born, of which these five are now living; Francis M., who married Nancy Coombs; Catherine, now Mrs. Richard M. Johnson; James B., whose wife was Margaret Thompson; and Samuel, who married Mary Thompson. Our subject's occupation has always been farming, and he has been quite successful in that pursuit. He now owns 347 acres of well improved land. Mr. Dawalt's son Jackson gave up his life for his country at Rome, Ga. He was a member of the Sixty-sixth Indiana, Company F. Mr. Dawalt is a member of the Masonic fraternity; in politics he is a Democrat, and he manifests a good live interest in the political affairs of the community.

Note: There are many factual errors in the above biography.
Note #2: Jackson Dawalt died August 29, 1864. During the war he wrote a number of letters home and we have copies of some of them.


COURT DOCUMENTS
On at least two occasions Daniel Dawalt was assigned gardianship of minor children. On 19 Jan 1856 he was assigned gardianship of Ransom A. Hall, son of Aaron Hall, deceased. In the 1860 Census, Ransom Hall is shown living with the family of Daniel Dawalt. On 2 Feb 1865 Daniel was assigned gardianship of William W. Franklin, son of Mary Franklin, deceased.


OBITUARY - June 12, 1898

Daniel Dawalt
The oldest Mason in Washington county and one among the oldest residents, died at his home in Franklin township last Sunday. Daniel Dawalt was born in this county July 8, 1812, and was 85 years, 11 months and 4 days old at his death. His parents came to this county in 1808, from York county, Pa., and both attained a ripe old age - the paternal parent dying at 92 and the maternal at 75. Daniel worked on his parents farm until 24 years of age when he married Sarah Tatlock. He never quit farming but followed the occupation his long life and was very successful in that pursuit. He was, as is stated above, the oldest Mason in this county and was buried with Masonic honors Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
It was Col. Henry Dawalt, the father of Daniel, who, as one of three commissioners, laid out the town of Salem in 1814, two years after the birth of Daniel Dawalt. Gen. Clark and John Zink were Germans. It had been proposed to name our town Vernon, but Zink and Dawalt could not pronounce it Vernon, but Wernon. A compromise was made and the place was named Salem.
It was Col. Henry Dawalt, too, who in 1812 raised an army of men and went in pursuit of the Indians who had murdered several of our citizens. The Colonel and his volunteers lost the trail of the red men at Columbus, but on their return, and near Brownstown, they were fired upon by an squad of Indians and John Zink, another of the commissioners who laid out the town of Salem, was shot through the bowels and mortally wounded. He was brought home and died in a few days. His remains repose on the farm now owned by Jeptha Morris.
What a change has occurred since 1812! And what will it be in the next 86 years? Shall we continue to prosper and grow greater? And is permitted the departed to return from across the dark river and visit the old farm and town, the old hills and streams?
Daniel Dawalt was the father of fourteen children, three of whom, only, survive, viz: James B., Samuel B. and Mrs. Richard M. Johnson.
He has living 22 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He loved the Masonic order of which he had a continuous membership of 56 years. Five years ago he was stricken with paralysis but bore his sufferings with unusual great patience. As husband, he was kind and patient; as a neighbor, he was generous to a fault; as a man he was honest. His wife, now nearing 82 years, his three children and 31 grand and great-grand-children have the sympathies of his neighbors and friends.


OBITUARY #2

Daniel Dawalt, born 8 July 1812; died 12 June 1898; ; son of Henry Dawalt and Elizabeth Gross; husband of Sarah Tatlock


OBITUARY #3 - The Republican Leader, June 17, 1898

Daniel Dawalt was born July 8, 1812, died June 12, 1898, aged 85 years, 11 months and four days. Daniel Dawalt and Sarah Tatlock were married February 11, 1836, having lived together at the same old homestead for 62 years and four months as husband and wife. They were the parents of fourteen children of whom only three survive, two sons and one daughter. Catherine (Dawalt) Johnson, James B. and Samuel Dawalt. There are twenty-two grand children and nine great grand children now living. He joined the Masonic fraternity nearly fifty-six years ago and was always a faithful and consistent member of the order. He was stricken with paralysis over five years ago. He bore his sufferings with great patience, never complining of anyone. He was a kind and patient husband, an indulgent father, a good neighbor, always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to the sick and afflected, and last but not least he was strictly an honest man in every sence of the word. The aged wife, who is nearing 82 years, the children, grand children and great grand children all have the sympathies of the neighbors and friends of the deceased.


OBITUARY #4 - The Republican Leader, June 17, 1898

Daniel Dewalt (sic), an aged citizen of Washington county, died at his home near Canton, Sunday last, at the age of 85 years. He was the oldest Mason in Washington county. A delegation from the lodge her attended the burial at Franklin grave yard.


OBITUARY #5 - The Salem Democrat, June 24, 1898

The failure of the Deomcrat of last week to note the death of Daniel Dawalt on the 12 inst., was a regrettable oversight. Mr. Dawalt would have been 86 years of age on the 12th of next month and besides being one of the county's oldest citizens was the oldest Free Mason. The maiden name of his aged wife, who survives him, was Sarah Tatlock and she is nearly 82 years of age. This aged couple were were the parents of 14 children, only three of whom are living. Twenty-two grand-children and nine great-grand children are also numbered among their descendants. Mr. Dawalt was a good citizen and died respected by all who knew him.

He was buried in June 1898 at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Washington Co., IN, Was an AF & AM member, has a masonic emblem on his headstone.

     Daniel F. Dawalt was also known as "Little Dan". He was born on 18 April 1887 at Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Francis M. Dawalt and Nancy Coombs. Daniel F. Dawalt married Nelle V. Whitson, daughter of Thomas W. Whitson and Belle Dora Nuckles, on 3 October 1908 at Washington Co., IN. Daniel F. Dawalt died on 18 June 1914 at Franklin Twp., Washington Co., IN, at age 27 OBITUARY - The Salem Leader or The Salem Democrat, Salem Indiana; June __, 1914:

DANIEL DAWALT
     Daniel Dawalt, son of Frank M. and Nancy Dawalt, was born April 18, 1887. Died June 18, 1914, at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. B. Dawalt, northeast of Salem, where he had been ill for several weeks – a sufferer from tubercular trouble.
     The brief life of twenty-seven years was brought to a close by the Great Summons to the mysterious bourne, “where drop the still dews of quietness.”
     A part of his early life was spent on the farm, but he was an engineer of ability, having worked in that capacity in and around Salem for years.
     When almost a boy he had charge of a traction engine, spent some time on the railroad, was employed by the Salem Milling Company for quite a while and in recent years became an expert chauffeur and as such, his services were much in demand.
     He was married to Miss Nellie Whitson, October 3, 1908, and to this union were born two children, Kenneth and Raymond. He is survived by his two sons, his wife, mother and three sisters.
     The funeral service was held at Franklin church, conducted by Rev. M. M. Carmichael, of Little York, Ind. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery.