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RACHEL DAVIS, Piqua. Rachel Davis
is a native of this place; her father, James
Johnson, a brother of Col. Johnson, was a
native of Ireland; married in Pennsylvania, June 7, 1798, to
Mary Adams, and came to Piqua in 1811.
Mrs. Davis, born Dec. 7, 1812, was married to
Samuel Davis in 1841, who was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Dec.
10, 1810, and came to Miami Co. when a young man; he was a
contractor in the construction of the canal from Piqua
north, his section including the numerous locks in the
vicinity of Lockton, all of which was constructed under his
supervision; in the war of the rebellion, while not able to
take the field, his patriotism found abundant expression in
encouraging others, giving substantial aid to the friends
and dependents of soldiers, and Mrs. Davis was
prominent in the Ladies’ Aid Society; after his marriage, he
engaged in the grocery business in Piqua, in which he
successfully continued until the time of his death, which
occurred Apr. 4, 1865. Mr. Davis was a
man of business, never sought public distinction, but was a
liberal hearted, respected citizen; his residence, on the
northwest corner of Wayne and Green streets, now occupied by
his widow, is a commodious, substantial building,
comfortably and tastefully furnished, and surrounded by a
pleasant yard. Mrs. Davis is now one of
the oldest present residents of Piqua, and very much
respected.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
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