James Moore Davis

1872

James Moore Davis was born on 20 Nov 1872 in South Carolina, USA a child of Junius Davis and Sarah Amelia de Saussure Davis.

1880

Jas M Davis was counted in the census on 02 Jun 1880 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as a 7-years-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Junius Davis; his mother, S. A. Davis; and his siblings, E. C. Davis, J. D. Davis, and Thos. F. Davis.

1900

He was counted in the census in Jun 1900 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 28-year-old, male, single, white, son, who earned a living as a bookkeeper. Also in the home were his mother, Louisa D Davis; his siblings, Sallie A Davis, John D Davis, Sarah D Davis; and his aunt Alice E Davis.

He died on 10 Aug 1900 in South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 13 Aug 1900 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Quaker Cemetery.

Death of Mr. James M. Davis.

Special to The State.

Camden, Aug. 10. – The performances given the last two nights in the opera house by the Richland Volunteer minstrels has been well attended.

The county campaign party met today at Beaver dam.

Mr. James M. Davis died this morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Davis was a young man, well thought of by everyone and his untimely end is greatly deplored. The deceased had been engaged in the business away from Camden for a number of years, but about a year ago had to return to Camden on account of his bad health. He leaves two brothers and two sisters, besides a number of other relatives, to mourn his loss.

Funeral of James M Davis.

Special to The State.

Camden, Aug. 11. – The remain of Mr. James M. Davis were interred here this afternoon. The funeral services were held in Grace Episcopal church. The deceased was a grandson of the late Bishop Davis of Camden.

August 11, 1900  State (published as The State)  Columbia, South Carolina
Death Notices  Page 5
August 13, 1900  State (published as The State)  Columbia, South Carolina
Death Notices  Page 4
Quaker Cemetery
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Photo added by Jason Cockfield
Quaker Cemetery
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Photo added by Jason Cockfield
Quaker Cemetery
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Photo added by Jason Cockfield

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