FRENCH DAVIS, farmer; P. O. Havana; was born in Mercer Co., W. Va., Sept. 13, 1830; his father's name was Jeremiah L. Davis, who married Elizabeth Bolin, both natives of Virginia, but of German descent; at the age of 23, he came to this State, and Havana was his first stopping-place. Oct. 7, 1854, he married Catharine Pulling, who was born March 6, 1837; she is a daughter of Thomas Pulling; they have five children:  Lavega, born May 4, 1859; Frank, Nov. 11, 1862; James H., Nov. 9, 1864; William, Oct. 5, 1872; Julia, March 25, 1875; since his marriage, he has been engaged in farming; during the fall months, he carries on a molasses factory.



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