Davis, Benjamin
Benjamin Franklin Davis
Born: April 2, 1864 (at Bedford, Indiana)
Died: June 18, 1942
Buried: Greenton Cemetery, Odessa, MO
Benjamin was a farmer
Married: Sara Martha Jemima Jordan, December 30, 1896, Odessa, MO
FOUR Children:
1. Ruby married John Ford
Two children, Martha and John
2. Noble married Gladys Scott
One child, Jimmie
3. Mildred married Cameron Morrison
Five children, Carmen, Franklin, Sarah Lee, Mariena, Ronnie
4. Chester married Ruby Bertz
Two children, Bobbie and Dorothy
Benjamin joined the Christian Church in Odessa about 1890 and was ordained an Elder in 1922. He served over 20 years as a Church Elder.
Also see "Continuing the History of Lafayette County" p. 361, Vol. I, 2002. Lafayette County Historical Society. Excerpt written by Robert Kinder and Tawahna (Davis) Hoffman, great-great-grandchildren.
Sara Martha Jemima Jordan
Born: December 12, 1873: (West Virginia)
Died: September 18, 1964
Buried: Greenton Cemetery, Odessa, MO
Father was James Albort Jordan (Click on name to learn more)
B.F. Davis and "Mima" Jordan, wedding picture
B.F. Davis and "Mima" (Jordan) Davis
Census 1900 had BF and wife living in Odessa, MO. His occupation was a farmer. He rented his home. His parents also lived there.
Census 1920 had him and family living in Odessa, MO. His occupation was a farmer. He owned his farm and had a mortgage on it.
Census 1940 had him living in Odessa, MO. His Occupation was a farmer. He was listed as having an 8th grade education.
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