James Thomas Davies (1878 - 1947)

Born 2 Nov 1878 in Catasauqua, Lehigh Co., PA

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Died 2 Jun 1947 at age 68 in Catasauqua, Lehigh Co., PA

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Biography

James T. Davies was born November 2, 1878. He was educated in the Catasauqua high school; The Beltz Academy, at Stamford, Connecticut; the Stiles Preparatory Academy, at Ithaca, New York, and at the Lehigh University. He followed the machinist trade with the Davies Thomas Company for three years, then was transferred into the office and became the assistant to the purchasing agent, continuing in that position until February, 1911. He now conducts a cigar, tobacco and confectionery business at the corner of Bridge and Front streets, in Catasauqua, where he has always lived. He is a member of Porter Lodge, No 284, F. A. M. and of the Catasauqua Chapter, No 278, Royal Arch Masons. He and family worship in the Methodist Church.

He was married in 1902 to Miss Elizabeth S. Snyder, daughter of William and Eliza (Yoder) Snyder. They have these two children: Mary E. and William S.

Mr. Davies was a member of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church of Catasauqua. He was a member of Porter Lodge, No. 284, F. and A. M., and Catasauqua Chapter, No. 278, Royal Arch Masons.

After being in ill health for several years, James T. Davies passed away in his home at 530 Walnut Street on June 2, 1947 and his remains were interred in the Snyder family plot at Fairview Cemetery. Elizabeth S. (Snyder) Davies died on April 1, 1965 and her remains were also interred in the Snyder family plot at Fairview Cemetery.^[1][2]

Sources

• Source: S14 Type: Book Author: Jordan, J. W., E. M. Green, and G. T. Ettinger Periodical: Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of The Lehigh Valley Publication: The Lewis Publishung Co., New York, 1905, Vol 1.
• Source: S17 Type: Book Author: Roberts, C. R., J. B. Stoudt, T. H. Krick, and W. J. Dietrich Periodical: History Of Lehigh County Pennsylvania and a Genealogical and Biographical Record af It’s Families Publication: CD - Ivana Ermey, Publisher, 2003 Volume: Vol. II & III Edition: Anniversary Edition
• Source: S212 Type: Book Author: Wint, Dale Charles Periodical: A History of The Iron Industry and Allied Businesses of The Iron Borough, Catasauqua, Pa. Publication: 1993
• Source: S25 Text: Monica Bugbee's Census notes, obtained 1997. There are further (?) census notes in the folder ‘Newt, Oct 1999’. Census years are 1860 and 1880. Census also accessible through FamilySearch.org (2006)

1. ↑ Source: #S17 Page: Vol II, p. 230
2. ↑ Source: #S212 Page: Davies Family