Clare County MI Archives Obituaries.....Davis, Frederick Nelson November 9, 1908
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Clare Sentinel, Friday, November 20, 1908
Frederic Nelson Davis

At the age of 63 at his home in Arthur township Monday, November 9, occurred 
the death of Frederic Nelson Davis, one of Arthur’s well known and most highly 
esteemed citizens, death resulting from complications.  Funeral services were 
held ten o’clock Thursday at the home, Rev. Older speaking the words of 
sympathy after which the remains were taken last resting place in Cherry Grove 
cemetery.

Deceased was born in Williams county, Ohio.  Twenty-three years ago this fall 
they moved on their farm in Arthur.  Industrous [sic], devoted to home and 
family, he was the most highly spoken of and a very good neighbor.  In early 
manhood he married Miss Elizabeth Bowker of Steuben county, Indiana, unto this 
union were born ten children of which eight survive as follows: Mrs. Wm. 
Crawford of Dover, Mrs. James Joslin of East Sheridan, Mrs. E. F. McNeil of 
this place, Mrs. Frank Foster of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Thos. Johnson of Weidman, 
Mrs. V. Mattheson of Riverdale, Fred and Chas. Of this place, all of which 
were present at the funeral but Mrs. Johnson.  He also leaves one brother, 
Samuel, of Reading, three sisters, Mrs. E. Benson of Reading, Mrs. Samuel 
Crawford of Williams county, Ohio, Mrs. Elizabeth Cornwell of Hillsdale, Mrs. 
Benson being present at funeral besides wife and children.  He leaves 
grandchildren and many other relatives to mourn his loss.  People from away 
were Mr. and Mrs. E. Benson of Reading, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster of Mt. 
Pleasant, Mrs. V. Matheson and daughter of Riverdale and Walter Johnson of 
Weidman.  Much sympathy from the entire vicinity is extended to the bereaved 
wife and family.  Thus passeth away from us our loved one.


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