Samuel Davis
DAVIS, SAMUEL, was born in Columbiana Co. Jan. 29, 1831; when 2 1/2 years, his parents removed to Clear Creek Township, Ashland Co.; he lived there until the age of 19, when he removed to Butler Township, and has since lived in different townships in this county, with exception of about two years he resided in Ashland Co.; he has always farmed from boyhood; has part of the time traveled on the road, selling different articles of merchandise.
He was married April 24, 1851 to Louisa J. Barns, who was born in Huron Co., where she lived until the age of 8 years, when she came to this county, and has always lived here since; they have had four children, three of whom are still living - Almira Cordelia, Mary L. and Minnie Maud; Elisabeth Jane departed this life Jan. 4, 1878, aged 26 years, 8 months and 11 days. She was married to Mr. George Wolfersberger; Almira C. is married to Sylvanus Hodges.
From HISTORY OF RICHLAND COUNTY, compiled by A.A. Graham.