J. T. DAVIS, a native of Logan County, Ohio, was born September 8, 1834, and
is the eldest of nine children as follows:  J. T., Sylvester, Sarah M.,
Huldah J., Hiram B., Zipporah, Josephine, Joseph and Elias.  The parents,
John W. and Mary G. (Stokes) Davis, who were born respectively in Virginia
September 18, 1807, and Ohio September 10, 1815, were married in the latter
State where they also died. They were consistent members of the Christian
Church.  J. T. Davis, subject of this sketch, was reared by his parents to
manhood, secured a common school education and shortly after attaining
majority went to Iowa, where for four years he taught public school,
penmanship and farmed.  He then returned to Indiana, and began learning
telegraphy at Union City.  A few years later he was employed by the O. & M.
Railroad Company as station agent at Huron, a position he has since retained
to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.  May 2, 1872, Miss Sallie
Vigus, daughter of David and Malinda (Miller) Vigus became his wife, and one
daughter, Fay, born February 12, 1873, has blessed this union.  The Angel of
Death visited this household February 19, 1873, carrying away the wife and
mother.  May 13, 1883, Mr. Davis married Miss Lizzie Vigus, his present
wife, and together they live happily in Huron.   In politics Mr. Davis is a
Republican, and Mrs. Davis is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


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