BIO: James A. Davidson, Cumberland County, PA

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History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania.
Containing History of the Counties, Their Townships, Towns, Villages, 
Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.; Portraits of Early Settlers and 
Prominent Men; Biographies; History of Pennsylvania; Statistical and 
Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Warner, Beers 
& Co., 1886.
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                                PART II.

             HISTORY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

                               CHAPTER LX.

                       WEST PENNSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP.

578  BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

  JAMES A. DAVIDSON, farmer, P. O. Kerrsville, was born July 11, 1827, 
in West Pennsborough Township, this county, son of Alexander Davidson.  
He was brought up on his father's farm, and received his education 
principally in the schools of the home district.  September 1, 1853, he 
married Miss Nancy C., daughter of William Nettle, of this township, 
and they have resided on the family homestead here ever since.  To them 
were born ten children, seven now living:  Mrs. Jane Ellen McKeehan, 
Lucy Cordelia, Mary Alice, Mrs. Nannie Merrette Green, William 
Alexander, Anna Amelia and Carrie Rebecca.  Mr. Davidson is a life-long 
Republican, and takes a deep interest in public affairs.  He has served 
his township acceptably as school-director, assessor, and in other 
capacities, and is a highly respected citizen.