John P Davis’s obituary, Roxand Township, Eaton County, Michigan Copyright © 1999 by Jan Sedore. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ Grand Ledge Independent October 2, 1914 Death of John P. Davis John P. Davis passed away at the home of his son, Ellis Davis in Roxand, Sunday, September 27, 1914, aged 85 years and 23 days. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 1 o'clock and 2 o'clock at the Mulliken church, Rev Trimble officiating. Burial was made in Meadow Brook cemetery in Mulliken. The deceased was born in Erie County NY September l, 1829. He was married to Tanson D. Jewell Oct. 20, 1855. She died Nov. 4, 1869. to this union were born five sons, Alvin, William, Lincoln, Arthur and Grant. Alvin and William are deceased. In October, 1871, Mr Davis was united in marriage to Sarah Sheren. To them were born four sons and four daughters: Perry, Bert, Ellis, Fred, Anna and Arvilla. He is survived by the wife, two daughters, seven sons, 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Davis had been living in the home of his son, Ellis, but a few weeks before his death and spent most of his time among his children. Charlotte Leader October 8, 1914 MULLIKEN Mr John Davis, who has been making his home with his son, Ellis Davis, passed away Sunday. The funeral was held in Mulliken church Tuesday, September 28th, Rev. Tremble, of Hoytville officiating, and was laid to rest in the cemetery near Mulliken..