Edward Harper Davis (1882 - 1939)

Born 18 Jul 1882 in Moselle, Franklin, Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Helen (Burkhart) Davis — married 1909 in Franklin, Missouri, United States

Husband of Charlotte (Rew) Davis — married about 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Died 14 Mar 1939 at age 56 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Edward Harper Davis was born on July 18, 1882 in Moselle, Franklin, Missouri, United States, son of Ira Spencer Davis (1845–1891) and Sarah Eleanor Glenn (1856–1949).

In 1900, Eddie (17) was living in household of Sarah E Davis (43) in Central, Franklin with his mother, Sarah E (43); his siblings, Leona R (21), and Mattie M (8); and Eddie H Davis (17), and Henry E Davis (14). ^[1]

Eddie (26) married Helen Burkhart (15) (born in 1893 in Missouri) in 1909 in Franklin.

In 1910, Eddie (27) was living in household of Mrs Charles Davis (29) in Central, Franklin with his wife, Helene (17); his mother, Sarah (53); his sister, Mattie M (18); and Mrs Charles Davis (29), Orval Davis (0), Edward Davis (27), and Henry E Davis (23). ^[2]

Eddie registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3]

Eddie (47) married Charlotte Rew (52) (born in January, 1878 in Milton Township, Dodge, Minnesota, United States) in 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Eddie died on March 14, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, aged 56.^{[4] [5]}

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Central, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: 854; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0031
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #76185564 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Eddie H Davis (17), single son, Apprentice Repairer, in household of Sarah E Davis (43) in Central, Franklin, Missouri. Born in Missouri, USA.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Sarah E Davis	F	White	43	Widowed	Head		Missouri, USA
   Leona R Davis	F	White	21	Single	Daughter		Missouri, USA
   Eddie H Davis	M	White	17	Single	Son	Apprentice Repairer	Missouri, USA
   Henry E Davis	M	White	14	Single	Son	Student	Missouri, USA
   Mattie M Davis	F	White	8	Single	Daughter		Missouri, USA

2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Central, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: T624_780; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374793
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #177345581 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Edward Davis (27), married brother-in-law, Barber, in household of Mrs Charles Davis (29) in Central, Franklin, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Mrs Charles Davis	F	White	29	Married	Head		Missouri
   Orval Davis	M	White	0	Single	Son		Missouri
   Sarah Davis	F	White	53	Widowed	Mother-in-law		Missouri
   Edward Davis	M	White	27	Married	Brother-in-law	Barber	Missouri
   Helene Davis	F	White	17	Married	Sister-in-law		Missouri
   Henry E Davis	M	White	23	Single	Brother-in-law	Telegraph	Missouri
   Mattie M Davis	F	White	18	Single	Sister-in-law		Missouri

3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Franklin County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #33443356 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Name: Eddie Harper Davis; Race: White; Birth Date: 18 Jul 1882; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Residence Place: Franklin County, Missouri, USA; Physical Build: Medium; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Light Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Helen Davis.
4. ↑ Death of spouse Lottie Davis: "Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1969"
   Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969; URL: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/DeathCertificates#searchDB
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60382 #46602425 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Edward H Davis in death record for spouse Lottie Davis 29 Mar 1961 in St Louis, Missouri, USA.
5. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #39929855
   Ancestry Record 60525 #27312901 (accessed 16 April 2024)
   Edward H Davis burial (died on 14 Mar 1939) in United Methodist Church of St Clair Cemetery, Saint Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, United States of America. Born on 18 Jul 1882.

See also:

• Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
  St. Clair Chronicle; Publication Date: 16 Mar 1939; Publication Place: St. Clair, Missouri, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/126681620/?article=fc2741c4-c383-43e9-a503-f5b569f74287&focus=0.18699408,0.8515379,0.33764175,0.964731&xid=3355
  Ancestry Record 61843 #512225745 (accessed 16 April 2024)
  Name: Edward H.; Gender: Male; Death Age: 57; Birth Date: abt 1882; Residence Place: Saint Clair, Franklin, Missouri, USA; Death Date: 14 Mar 1939; Death Place: St. Louis; Obituary Date: 16 Mar 1939; Obituary Place: St. Clair, Missouri, USA; Newspaper Title: St. Clair Chronicle; Mother: S. E. Davis.
• 1931 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
  Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #626568275 (accessed 16 April 2024)
  Name: Edward H Davis; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1931; Street Address: 3827 Maffitt av; Residence Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA; Occupation: Barber; Spouse: Lottie Davis; Publication Title: St Louis, Missouri, City Directory, 1931.
• 1939 Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
  Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
  Ancestry Record 60901 #6811586 (accessed 16 April 2024)
  Name: Edward Harper Davis; Birth Date: 18 Jul 1882; Death Date: 14 Mar 1939; Claim Date: 27 Mar 1939; Notes: 17 Feb 1978: Name listed as EDWARD HARPER DAVIS.