Mary Elizabeth Davis (1858 - 1945)

Born 17 Apr 1858 in Williamson, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Joseph Washington Stover — married 1876 in Williamson, Illinois, United States

Died 3 Mar 1945 at age 86 in Pittsburg, Williamson, Illinois, United States

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Biography

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Mary Elizabeth Davis was born on April 17, 1858 in Williamson, Illinois, United States, daughter of Thomas Rush Davis (~1832–1917) and Sinderella A Young (~1837–1891).

In 1860, Mary was living in Township 8 Range 3 E, Williamson, Illinois. ^[1]

Mary (17) married Joseph Washington Stover (19) (born on April 25, 1856 in Illinois; son of Joseph Farmer Stover and Melinda Luticia Alvena (Goddard) Stover) in 1876 in Williamson.^[2] Their children were:

• Leroy Stover (~1877–~1881)
• Troy Stover (~1879–~1881)
• Arwin Raleigh Stover (1882–1913)
• Cenie F Stover (1884–1906)
• Joseph Thomas Stover (1886–1971)
• James Monroe Stover (1888–1988)
• Geroge D Stover (1895–~1918)
• Ella May Stover (1898–1921)
• Ira Virgil Stover (1904–1979)

In 1880, Mary Stover (22), was a wife, Keeping House, in the household of Joseph W. Stover (24) in Murphysboro, Jackson, Illinois, USA. ^[3]

In 1900, Mary E Stover (41), was a wife, in the household of Joseph W Stover (43) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois. ^[4]

In 1910, Mary E Stover (51), was a wife, in the household of Joseph W Stover (53) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA. ^[5]

In 1920, Mary E Stover (61), was a wife, in the household of Joseph W Stover (63) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois. ^[6]

In 1930, Mary E Stover (71), was a wife, in the household of Joseph W Stover (73) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA. ^[7]

In 1940, Mary Stover (82), was a wife, in the household of Joe W Stover (83) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois. ^[8]

Mary died on March 3, 1945 in Pittsburg, Williamson, aged 86.^{[9] [10]}

Sources

1. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 8 Range 3 E, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M653_239; Page: 977; Family History Library Film: 803239
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #37372383 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   M E Davis (2) in Township 8 Range 3 E, Williamson, Illinois. Born in Illinois.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940"
   Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records
   Ancestry Record 61370 #901157591 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary E Davis (18) marriage to Joseph W. Stover in 1876 in Williamson, Illinois, USA.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Murphysboro, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: 215; Page: 136C; Enumeration District: 040
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #30144197 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary Stover (22), wife, Keeping House, in household of Joseph W. Stover (24) in Murphysboro, Jackson, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0116
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #3804400 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary E Stover (41), wife, in household of Joseph W Stover (43) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois. Born in Illinois, USA.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 1374348
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #130741334 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary E Stover (51), wife, in household of Joseph W Stover (53) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T625_418; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 177
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #90075224 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary E Stover (61), wife, in household of Joseph W Stover (63) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois. Born in Illinois.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 2340305
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #88364169 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary E Stover (71), wife, in household of Joseph W Stover (73) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-54
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #142553657 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary Stover (82), wife, in household of Joe W Stover (83) in Lake Creek, Williamson, Illinois. Born in Illinois.
9. ↑ Death: "Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947"
   FHL Film Number: 1984189
   Ancestry Record 2542 #254182 (accessed 23 January 2024)
   Mary Elizabeth Davis Stover death 3 Mar 1945 (born 17 Apr 1858), daughter of Thomas R. Davis & Young, in Pittsburg Village, Williamson, Illinois.
10. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
    Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #123383243
    Ancestry Record 60525 #81121980 (accessed 23 January 2024)
    Mary Elizabeth Stover burial (died on 3 Mar 1945) in Union Grove Cemetery, Pittsburg, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 17 Apr 1858.