DAVIES, Alexander FROSTBURG - Alexander Davies, 44, died yesterday in Springfield State Sanitarium where he had been a patient six years. He was a son of the late John Edmund and Jennie (Skelton) Davies. Surviving, besides his widow, Mrs. Lily (Fazenbaker) Davies, who is also a patient at the sanitarium, are his step-mother, Mrs. Minnie Davies, Frostburg; a brother, Henry B. Davies, Harrisburg, Pa.; two half-brothers, Howard Davies, Venezuela, S. A.; John Edmund Davies, Jr., Frostburg; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Dawson, Cumberland, and Mrs. Mary Ryan, Clarysville. The body will arrive here late today and will be taken to the Durst Funeral Home. The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 15, 1953 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIES, Benjamin Philip Frostburg, Jan. 26 - Benjamin Philip Davies, 50, son of the late Joseph and Mercy Davies, Wright's Crossing, died Sunday at Miners' Hospital whee he had been a patient since last Monday. He resided at Wheeling, W. Va. for a number of years. A plumber, Mr. Davies was forced to retire sometime ago by failing health. He had recently been residing with his daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Filer. Surviving are a son, serving in the U. S. Army, and six brothers, John Edmund, this city, Thomas and Daniel, Wheeling; James and Gomer, Bridgeport, Ohio; and David, Homestead; and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Walker, Greer, W. Va., and Mrs. Albert James, this city. The body was removed to the home of his brother, John E. Davies, 192 West Main street.         The Cumberland Evening Times, January 26, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIES, Charles Evan Charles Evan Davies, 74, retired mine foreman of northern Cambria county and a well-known resident of Morrellville, near Johnstown, died Friday at his home. He is survived by his wife, six children, including Mrs. George Wahl of Meyersdale and Evan Davies of Connellsville and a foster daughter. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 2, 1938 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIES, Mrs. Cora Miller Grantsville, Md., September 12 - Mrs. Cora Davies, 58, died Wednesday at St. John's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, where she had been a patient since August 3. She was born at New Germany, a daughter of the late George and Sarah (Crowe) Miller. She had lived in this community till about twenty years ago when she moved to Akron. She was twice married, first to William O. "Dick" Patton, to which union two daughters were born. They are Mrs. Violet Coughenour and Mrs. Joseph Kelley, both of Akron. Later she married John Davies of Akron and one daughter, Wilma Ann Davies, survives this union. She was a sister of Mrs. Henry F. Durst, and Mrs. Richard Layman, Grantsville; Mrs. Charles Baum, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. Alice Lydinger, Akron; Howard Miller, Hoyes, Md.; George G. Miller, LaVale; and Harry O. Miller, Grantsville. The funeral was held this afternoon at Akron. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 12, 1941 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 6, 2009     DAVIES, Daniel A. FROSTBURG — Word has been received here of the death of Daniel A. Davies, 59, formerly of Frostburg, at his home in South Broadway, Wheeling, W. Va. He had been ill some time. After leaving here 30 years ago, Mr. Davies was employed as a toll collector on the Wheeling bridge. He was a former member of Welsh Memorial Church, and while residing in Wheeling served as superintendent of the Sunday School and as a deacon at the Baptist Church there. Mr. Davies belonged to the Knights of Pythias and American Legion, Wheeling. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Rose Davies; a son, Arthur Davies, Cleveland, and a daughter, Mrs. Russell Bloom, Wheeling. He was a brother of John Davies and Mrs. Rhoda James, Frostburg; David Davies, Homestead, Pa.; Thomas Davies, Wheeling; James and Gomer Davies, Bridgeport, Ohio; and Mrs. Sarah Walker, Greer, W. Va. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 10, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       DAVIES, David H. FROSTBURG - David H. Davies, formerly of here, died yesterday in Meadville, Pa. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mercy M. Davies, of Frostburg. His wife is the former Miss Hannah Greening, also of here. They moved to Meadville from Frostburg years ago. He maintained membership in Mountain City Lodge, A. F and A . M. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Albert James of Frostburg; and Mrs. Sarah Walker, of Greer, W. Va., and three brothers, James Davies and Gomer Davies, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, and Thomas Davies, of Wheeling, W. Va. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:30 p. m. in the Byham Funeral Home, Meadville. The Cumberland Evening Times, July 19, 1951 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       DAVIES, Francis FROSTBURG - Francis Davies, 90, of 160 Frost Avenue, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Brode, with whom he resided. A native of Rhonda Valley, Glamorganshire, South Wales, he came to America at the age of 21 and worked as a coal miner in the Carlos Mine of Hitchins Brothers Company for two years, until he went to work in the Midlothian Mine. He was also employed by the Keeley Mine of the New York Mining Company, Klondyke, and the Hoffman Mine. He was also employed by the State Roads Commission and was custodian of the Lewis Apartments in Cumberland until his retirement. Besides his daughter, he is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. Charles Hager, Frostburg; Mrs. Ellen Brode, Washington, and Mrs. Carl Phelps, Indiana; two sons, Walter Davies, New Paris, Ohio, and Morgan Davies, Richmond, Ind.; a sister, Miss Elizabeth Davies, Cardiff, Wales; 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Wesley H. Harris, pastor of Welsh Memorial Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. George L. Weher, pastor of Salem Evangelical Reformed Church. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Owen Brode, Donald and Robert Hager, James and Donald Davies, Herbert Walker and Lionel Norris. The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 22, 1956 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIES, James D. FROSTBURG — James D. Davies, 72, of Martins Ferry Ohio, died at his home yesterday morning. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mercy (Appleton) Davies. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary K. Davies; two daughters, Miss Marion Davies, at home, and Mrs. Paul Gibbons, Martins Ferry and a sister, Mrs. Albert Jones, Frostburg. Services and interment will be conducted Tuesday in Martins Ferry. The Cumberland Sunday Times, February 3, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIES, Joseph B. Joseph B. Davies, 60, University of Maryland Campus, College Park, died Sunday in District of Columbia General Hospital. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Lordine (Michaels) Davies. Surviving are one daughter, Lordine Davies, West Chester, Pa., and a sister, Anna Filer, with whom he resided. The body was donated to the University Medical Center. The Cumberland News, May 24, 1973 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       DAVIES, Joseph M. Frostburg, Md., June 22 - Joseph M. Davies, aged 71 years, died at his home on Welsh Hill Sunday afternoon, following an illness of two years. He was born in Abberhammon, Wales, May 30, 1855. He came to the United States in 1866 (sic, should be 1876). Before coming to the United States, he married Miss Mercy M. Appleton, a native of Wales. To the union were born eighteen children. The couple spent a greater portion of their lives in Frostburg. Mr. Davies was a coal miner until 1892 when he was badly injured at the Old Bowery mine, following which his right leg was amputated. David D. Williams, a half brother of Mr. Davies, was killed in a mine accident, Jan. 12, 1925. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mercy M. Davies, who at the present is critically ill and not expected to live, and the following children: John E. Davies and Thomas A. Davies, this place; Daniel A. Davies, James Dando Davies, and Benjamin P. Davies, all of Wheeling, W. Va.; Gomer W. Davies, Baltimore; and David H. Davies, Munhall, Pa.; two daughters, Miss Rhoda Blanche Davies, at home, and Mrs. C. F. Walker, Invermere, W. Va. Mrs. Laura Armstrong, Zihlman, and Mrs. Mary A. Steele, Lonaconing, are granddaughters. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary August 28, 1925. Mr. Davies was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The funeral services will be held from his home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Allegany cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 22, 1926 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   DAVIES, Mrs. Mercy M. Frostburg, Md., Feb. 20 - The funeral of Mrs. Mercy M. Davies, Welsh Hill, who died Monday from complications of old age, was held this afternoon. Rev. W. D. Reese, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, officiated. Burial was in Allegany cemetery. Mrs. Davies was the widow of Joseph M. Davies. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 20, 1929 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 18, 2009     DAVIES, Wentling F. Frostburg - Wentling F. Davies, 50, of 261 Welsh Hill, died Friday night in Miners Hospital after a lingering illness. A son of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Reese) Davies, he was employed by the St. Cloud Motor Company. Mr. Davies held membership in First Congregational Church and the Frostburg Republican Club. Surviving are his vidow, the former Mary Miller; five daughters, Mrs. Herbert Walker, Somerset, Pa.; Misses Betty, Phyllis, Joyce, and Jane Davies, at home; two sons, James and Donald Davies, at home; three brothers, William, Indianapolis; Walter Davies, New Paris, Ind.; and Morgan Davies, Boston, Ind.; and four sisters, Mrs. Charles Hager and Mrs. Marshall Brode, Frostburg; Mrs. Carl Phelps, Fountain City, Ind.; and Mrs. James Brode, Washington. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 24, 1954 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIS, Anna M. Patterson SPRINGS, Pa. - Anna M. Patterson Davis, 70, of Springs, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at the Meyersdale Manor Nursing Home. Born Nov. 25, 1927, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Miller) Patterson of Woodland, Md. She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward J. Davis; two brothers, Walter and William A. Patterson; and a sister, Elizabeth Shimer. Mrs. Davis owned and operated a beauty shop for 30 years in Springs. She was a member of the Maple Glen Church of the Brethren, Salisbury. Surviving are one daughter, Denise Murray and husband Roger, Route 1, Hyndman; one son, Edward Davis and special friend Tamara Philabaum, Salisbury; two grandchildren, Shawn and Rebecca Murray; and four sisters, Hazel Hitchins, Woodland, Ruth Eisel, Frostburg, Esther Biggs, Frostburg, and Gladys Zehner, Seattle, Wash. There was no visitation and the funeral services were private at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, at the request of Mrs. Davis. The Rev. Daniel Whitacre conducted the services. Interment was in the Frostburg Memorial Park. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 106 Sante Fe St., LaVale, MD 21502 or the West Virginia Candlelighters at the WVU Children's Hospital, Pediatrics Dept. G 190 HSCN, P.O. Box 9214, Morgantown, WV 26506-9214. June 1, 1998, Cumberland Times-News (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)       DAVIS, Mrs. Bertha Mick Mrs. Bertha A. Davis, 71, Rawlings, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital shortly after being admitted. She had been in failing health the past three years. Born in Lanesville, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Sampson and Margaret Arbogast Mick. Her husband, Wesley A. Davis, died in 1942. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Zetta M. Llewellyn, Mrs. Daisy M. Taylor, Mrs. Walter Davis, Rawlings; Mrs. Larry Greco, RD 1, Keyser, and Mrs. Harry Iser, Homewood Addition; a son, Arlie Davis, RD 1 Belington, W. Va.; three sisters, Mrs. America Carr, Hendricks, W. Va.; Mrs. Frank Conard, Moorefield, and Mrs. Eberry Arbogast, Thomas; 22 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m. A service will be held there tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Richard J. Simmons. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Thomas, W. Va. The Cumberland News, August 10, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 31, 2009     DAVIS, Mrs. Della Hollada SPRINGS, Pa. - Mrs. Della Davis, 82, died Thursday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Fort Hill, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Zenas and Priscilla (Burkholder) Hollada. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Davis. She was a member of Maple Glen Church of the Brethren. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Darrell Davis, Somerset, and Edward J. Davis, Philadelphia; a daughter, Mrs. Vida Schenk, Quakerstown; a sister, Mrs. Mary King, Springs; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be held there tomorrow. Interment will be in Maple Glen Cemetery. The Cumberland News, August 1, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIS, Mrs. Eunice May Dudley FROSTBURG - Mrs. Eunice May Davis, 54, died Saturday night at her home in Borden Shaft. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Pearl (Bennett) Dudley. She is survived by her husband, William Davis; one daughter, Patricia Ann Davis, at home; two sons, William and Donald D. Davis, here; six sisters, Mrs. Woodward Damewood and Mrs. William Koppel, Midlothian; Mrs. Myrtle Hayes, Hagerstown; Mrs, Pearl Carlson, Washington, and Mrs. Ellsworth Brode and Mrs. Gwen Smith, Baltimore; six brothers, Samuel, David, Edward and George Dudley, all of Baltimore; William Dudley, Washington, and Glenn Dudley, Zihlman, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. B. W. Richendorfer. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 23, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIS, Freddie ELK GARDEN NEWS - Died July 28, 1911, at Wabash, Freddie, son of Thomas and Bertha Davis, aged 1 year and 28 days. Interment in Nethken Hill cemetery. Funeral sermon by Rev J W Bedford. Keyser Tribune, August 4, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 24, 2010     DAVIS,  George W.   George W. Davis, 89, of Rowlesburg, died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at home. He was born March 4, 1920, in Rowlesburg, a son of the late Harry and Gladys Treutle Davis. He graduated from Rowlesburg High School in 1938. He was an outstanding basketball player and was interested in all sports. He followed his ]local school] sports programs. He had season tickets to all of the West Virginia football games. When Jerry West played for WVU, he would follow the team to many of their games. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pirates were also his teams. He enjoyed attending as many games as possible. He also was an avid fisherman. He served in WWII from March 19, 1942 to October 21, 1945. There were 10 major campaigns fought in the European Theater in WWII. Hee fought in five of the Campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Centra] Europe. He served in General Patton's combat-armed Infantry Battalion. After returning home he spent 40 years working for the railroad. After retiring he took eight ocean cruises. He loved going to the beach. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Rowlesburg; 'Rowlesburg Masonic Lodge #165 AF and AM for 50 years; the Rowlesburg Lodge #127 of the Order of the Eastern Star as a past patron; a lifetime member of the Rowlesburg V.F.W. Post #3008; a member of the United Transportation Union, the Rowlesburg Senior Citizens; and l 3, life time member of the Historical Society. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wilda Ridenour Davis; a daughter; Jenene Parker and husband, Jack; two grandchildren, all of Terra Alta; a brother, Robert Davis, of Fort Lauderdale]e, FL; and three nieces, Carole Lewis, of Grantsville, MD and Beverly Volk, of Arthurdale and Janet Maple, of Plantation, FL. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sue Ann Davis Lantz. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 22, at Browning Funeral Home-Burke Chapel, in Rowlesburg, with the Rev. Roy Mick officiating. Internment was in the Mt. Israel Cemetery at Marques. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care Corp, at PO Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520. Preston County Journal; Kingwood, WV; Sept 23, 2009. (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted May 23, 2010   DAVIS, Mrs. Grace M. SOMERSET — Mrs.-Grace M.Davis, 70, widow of Ross J. Davis, died Tuesday in Newton Falls, Ohio. A former resident of Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burke. Survivors include a brother, Elwood Burke, Westernport, Md: The body is at the Johnson Funeral Home, Berlin, where services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a. m. by Rev. John Heller. Interment will be in the IOOF Cemetery there. Cumberland Evening Times, February 2, 1956 Posted June 22, 2009     DAVIS, James G. Salisbury, Pa., Nov. 2 — Services were held this afternoon at the Springs Mennonite Church for James G. Davis, 62, prominent resident of Elk Lick Township and a member of the Davis Brothers Lumber Company, who died Monday at his residence at Springs after a heart attack. The Rev. A. Jay Replogle officiated, assisted by the Rev. Roy J. Otto and J. C. Beahm. Interment was in Maple Glen Cemetery. A native of Elk Lick Township, he was a son of John M. and Dinah (Shrock) Davis, and was born September 28, 1882. On June 15, 1912, Mr. Davis married Miss Della Hollada, who with the following children, survives him: Mrs. Vida Schenk, Quakertown; Capt. Darrell Davis, with the Army in France, and Edward Davis, at home. He also leaves three brothers and two sisters: William Davis, Somerset; Sherman and Edward Davis, Springs; Mrs. Annie Klink, Altoona; Mrs. Sydney Engla, Canton, O., and four grandchildren. He was a member of the Maple Glen Church of the Brethren. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 2, 1944 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   DAVIS, Miss Jessie B. Miss Jessie B. Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Davis, died at the family residence on Matthew St, Wednesday morning at 2:30, after an illness of 13 days with a brain fever. Miss Davis was in her 18th year and was a freshman in the university; she was ambitious in her studies and known as a close student. She was a lovable character, quiet and unassuming by nature, yet with a strength of principle which made her the leader and guiding spirit in the home circle. So her going out, just at the dawn of a promising womanhood, is indeed, a sad dispensation. Her death causes the keenest regret and deepest sympathy is expressed by many friends of the young lady for the sorrowing father, mother, sister and brother. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church, South, and her funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev Akers, a the residence Thursday morning. Burial was in Columbia cemetery. Columbia (Mo) Times Miss Davis was a niece of Mrs. T. M. McNemar, of Keyser. Keyser Tribune, June 23, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 21, 2010     DAVIS, John FROSTBURG — John Davis, 76, lifelong-resident of this section, died Wednesday at his farm home near Borden Shaft. He had been ill some time. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Florence (Buckalew) Davis; a brother, Arch Davis, McMullen Hlghway, Cumberland; a sister, Mrs. Annie Eagan, Akron, Ohio, and the following children: Mrs. Albert Sittig and Arch Davis, Frostburg; Mrs. Jane Brode, Keyser, W. Va.; William Davis, Shaft; Mrs. Elvira Skidmore, Midlothian; Mrs. Anna Mae Kemp, Frostburg; Mrs. Ida Frazer, Acosta, Pa.; John Davis, Shaft; Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, Clarysville; and Mrs. LaVerne Cavey, National. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Raymond M. Crowe, pastor of the Midland Methodist Church. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.                      The Cumberland Evening Times, December 23, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIS, John E. FROSTBURG - John E. (Jack) Davis, 74, of Eckhart, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Vale Summit, he was a son of the late Henry and Margaret (Higgins) Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired electrician for Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He also was a member and past grand knight of Frostburg Council 1442, Knights of Columbus and was a past state deputy of the K of C. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elva (Michaels) Davis; and a sister, Mrs. Rhea Corrigan, Johnstown, Pa. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 7, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)   DAVIS, Mrs. Leota Grace Davis Services Funeral services :for Mrs. Leota Grace Davis, 30, negress, wife of Wllbur Davis, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, were conducted yesterday afternoon in .McKendree Methodist church. The Rev. Ramsey-Bridges, pastor, assisted by the Rev. G. Stanley Schwlnd, vicar of St. Philip's Episcopal church, officiated and burial  was in  Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Scott, James Page, Thomas Smith, Kenneth and Thurman Davis and James Darr. Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, December 19, 1945 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted July 15, 2009     DAVIS, Leroy ELK GARDEN - Leroy, infant son of Mr and Mrs Taylor Davis, who live near Thomas, died Dec 16, aged 1 year and 7 mos. Funeral services in the Nethken Hill church by Rev Mathany and interment in the Nethken Hill cemetery. Keyser Tribune, December 22, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 24, 2010     DAVIS, Miss Mary Margaret Miss Mary Margaret Davis, 36, Hoffman, who died yesterday at Allegany Hospital, was a daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Higgins) Davis and a native of Vale Summit. She was a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Charles Turk, Steubenville, Ohio; Mrs. Rhea Corrigan, Acosta, Pa.; and Miss Catherine Davis, Corriganville; and two brothers, John Davis, Eckhart, and Michael Davis, at home. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 23, 1940 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     DAVIS, Mrs. Matilda Mrs. Matilda Davis, widow of John Davis, died at her home east of town Monday night, after an illness of several weeks, at an advanced age. She is survived by six sons and two daughters. Hampshire Review Keyser Tribune, March 1, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 24, 2010       Ruth (Layman) Davis DAVIS, Mrs. Ruth Layman Frostburg - Mrs. Ruth L. Davis, 67, of 15 Wesh Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital, where she was admitted Tuesday.  She had been in failing health the past three years. Born in Carlos she was a daughter of the late George L. and Annie (Crowe) Layman. She was a member of Women of the Moose. She is survived by her husband, Fuller Davis; one daughter, Mrs. William Lloyd, Frostburg; one son, James L. Tuhill, Alexandria, Va.; one brother, Benjamin layman, Syracuse, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Neat, Cumberland, and Mrs. Oma Wolfe, Hagerstown; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 and 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Louis L. Emerick.  Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.    October 10, 1963, Cumberland Evening Times     DAVIS, Col. Thomas Beall KEYSER'S MOST WEALTHY CITIZEN DIED AT HIS HOME EARLY SUNDAY MORNING Was Several Times A Millionaire, Prominent In Politics, Buried At Elkins Colonel Thomas Beall Davis died at his home, the Davis Mansion, in Keyser, Sunday November 25, 1911, at 1:05 o'clock AM in the eighty-fourth year of his age. He was born in the city of Baltimore, April 25, 1828. In his childhood he went to Howard county, Md, where he grew to young manhood. When yet a young man, he and his older brothers, Henry G and William came to Piedmont, this county, to make their home. Col Davis assisted in the construction of the Baltimore and Ohio RR through this section of the country and was afterward a conductor on its train. In later years he became a constructor of railroads himself and a railroad official. He and his brother, Henry G. and S. B. Elkins, with others, projected the W. Va. C & P RR now know as the Western Maryland Railway. After they sold that they build the C &C RR. Col Davis was prominent in the development of the coal fields in the region of Elk Garden, this county. It was he who made the deal with Mr. Jacob Van Meter, of Hardy County, for that vast tract of land underlaid with the fourteen foot vein of coal lying very close to the town of Elk Garden. He was a heavy stockholder and an official in the Davis Coal and Coke Co that has many mines in operation not only in this county but in various other sections of our State. Col. Davis was a large individual land owner, he had valuable farms that were kept in a high state of cultivation, the premises were always in first-class repair and he took a lively interest in the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. For many years he was a breeder and racer of thoroughbred horses. He had his private race track, his stables were his pride and the pride of a large circle of friends and his horses carried off honors at Saratogo and on many other tracks. For years and years he was always seen at the races. He was a first class judge of horses. No one enjoyed horses more than he did, yet he enjoyed the unique distinction of being an owner and racer of horses, who had never won nor lost a cent on beets made on the races. He never bet on a horse race-he was in the business purely for the love of it, and he greatly improved the stock of horses in this country. A year or two ago he disposed of his racers as he was no longer strong enough in enjoy the sport. Col. Davis started life a poor boy but by his industry and good judgement, he accumulated a fortune amounting to several millions of dollars, the vast majority of which he left to his nearest relatives, but made some requests to intimate friends outside of the family. The estate will be settled up by Hon. Henry G. Davis and Mr. W. E. Heskitt. He never married. His brother, William, died many years ago, leaving seven children; he became their guardian and ever acted the part of a father toward them. The body was buried in Maplewood cemetery, Elkins last Tuesday. The funeral was in charge of the Davis Lodge, No 51 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Keyser, of which he was a charter member. Their lodge room was furnished by him. A special train over the W. M. RR took the body and a large number of relatives and friends to Elkins Tues morning. A brief service was held at the home at 8:15 AM, conducted by Rev. W. E. Woolf, assisted by Revs. F. H. Havenner, M. B. Lambdin and M. A. Keen. The floral designs were beautiful beyond description and the music was especially sweet. Col. Davis had been in failing health for the last two years. Until lately when the weather was good, he would have his coachman take him out for a drive, but a few weeks ago he had a spell that weakened him very much. For months he has realized and often said that he could not live long. The Sunday before the Sunday of his death, he said that he could not stand another spell like the one that he had a few weeks previous. On Friday night before his death he was taken with a chill and never rallied, but death came peacefully. He seemed not to suffer at all. A week before his death he had his brother to come and spend a day with him and talk with him [of] his business affairs. He gave minute instructions as to the settling up of all his estate. Col. Davis was president of the Peoples Bank of Keyser and an official and director in several other banks in different places. From his early manhood, Col. Davis took an active part in politics. He was a lifelong Democrat. He represented Mineral county in the West Virginia Legislature and the second district of West Virginia in the lower house of the United States congress, being elected to the latter office and honor by more than one thousand majority in a district that was largely Republican. He was a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee for thirty years. Mr. Davis had been a resident of Keyser since the Civil War, was one of the land-marks here, and his presence on our places of business will be greatly missed. PALL BEARERS The Honorary Pall Bearers were, J. T. Carskadon, U. B. McCandlish, W. C. Clayton, Dr. C. S. Hoffman, J. V. Bell, W. W. Woods, Wm McDonald, F. M. Reynolds, W. G. Wilson, Dr. Robert Gerstell, O. Tibbetts, Louis Bryden, John J. Cornwell. The Active Pall bearers were J. W. Stayman, F. H. Babb, D. R. Shull, V. F. Alkire, Dr. A. H. Hosack, J. G. Joelz. J. H. Markwood had charge of the funeral arrangements. The Directors of the Peoples Bank, in a body, accompanied the remains to Elkins. Keyser Tribune, December 1, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 24, 2010     DAVIS, Mrs. William M. Mrs. Davis, wife of Rev Wm M Davis, Baptist minister at Bridgeport WV, is dead from burns received Saturday, the end having come after two days of great suffering. She was about 60 years of age. A son had set brush heaps afire near the residence and had gone away on an errand. The fire spread and in trying to put the fire out, Mrs. Davis' clothing ignited. A living torch, she ran to a stream nearby, and rolled in the water, but the flames had not been extinguished before her clothing was completely burned off her. She was a mass of burns from head to foot. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Dr W M Davis, C C Maynard and William Davis. Mr. Davis formerly lived at Petersburg and was county superintendent of schools of Grant Co. Keyser Tribune, April 7, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 21, 2010 Return to Obituaries