PVT JESSE T. DAVIS 61ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Enlisted as a private in Greene Co., NC, July 1, 1862 in the Confederate Army, 61st Infantry Co. E.
Worked detached duty on gunboat at Wilmington, NC from Sept. 5, 1862 until Dec. 31, 1864.
Greene County, NC - Obituary of Jesse T. Davis
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Elder Jesse T. Davis Dead
Eld. Jesse T. Davis died at his home in South Ayden on last Saturday
morning about 5 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for a long time, and
his death was not unexpected. He had reached the age of 80 years and was
nearing 81.
He was born and reared in Greene county the son of Blake and Rhoda Davis.
He was married long before the Civil War to Miss Martha Jones, daughter of
Gardner and Bethany Jones, who still survives him. To them were born three
children: Benjamin, James, and Cornelius. Only 1 of which is now living, Jas A.
Davis, a prominent citizen of Ayden. Eld. Davis reared his family on a farm,
though he was a splendid mechanic and did much work at his trade. For a great
many years he has been connected with the Christian Church, holding his
membership with the church in Hookerton. He felt called to the ministry and
was early set apart to the work. He preached in many places and did a great
work for his people.
Bro. Davis was very attentive to his religious duties as long as he lived.
After he became too feeble to preach, he attended the Sunday School as long as
he could walk to church. His delight was in the Book of Books and he enjoyed
the service of his Master.
A good citizen, neighbor, husband, father, and friend has gone to reap the
reward for a well spent life.
His remains were taken to the Christian church on Sunday evening at 2
o'clock where a beautiful eulogy was pronounced by Rev. Cecil Outlaw of
Atlantic Christian College. Mrs. T. L. Willingham sang an appropriate solo.
The body was then taken to the cemetery and laid to rest, a very large crowd
being in attendance. The Rev. Outlaw performed the last sad rites.
Peace to his sleeping dust, and may God comfort the mourners.
PVT JESSE T. DAVIS 61ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Enlisted as a private in Greene Co., NC, July 1, 1862 in the Confederate Army, 61st Infantry Co. E.
Worked detached duty on gunboat at Wilmington, NC from Sept. 5, 1862 until Dec. 31, 1864.
Greene County, NC - Obituary of Jesse T. Davis
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Elder Jesse T. Davis Dead
Eld. Jesse T. Davis died at his home in South Ayden on last Saturday
morning about 5 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for a long time, and
his death was not unexpected. He had reached the age of 80 years and was
nearing 81.
He was born and reared in Greene county the son of Blake and Rhoda Davis.
He was married long before the Civil War to Miss Martha Jones, daughter of
Gardner and Bethany Jones, who still survives him. To them were born three
children: Benjamin, James, and Cornelius. Only 1 of which is now living, Jas A.
Davis, a prominent citizen of Ayden. Eld. Davis reared his family on a farm,
though he was a splendid mechanic and did much work at his trade. For a great
many years he has been connected with the Christian Church, holding his
membership with the church in Hookerton. He felt called to the ministry and
was early set apart to the work. He preached in many places and did a great
work for his people.
Bro. Davis was very attentive to his religious duties as long as he lived.
After he became too feeble to preach, he attended the Sunday School as long as
he could walk to church. His delight was in the Book of Books and he enjoyed
the service of his Master.
A good citizen, neighbor, husband, father, and friend has gone to reap the
reward for a well spent life.
His remains were taken to the Christian church on Sunday evening at 2
o'clock where a beautiful eulogy was pronounced by Rev. Cecil Outlaw of
Atlantic Christian College. Mrs. T. L. Willingham sang an appropriate solo.
The body was then taken to the cemetery and laid to rest, a very large crowd
being in attendance. The Rev. Outlaw performed the last sad rites.
Peace to his sleeping dust, and may God comfort the mourners.
Gravesite Details
Cemetery Information Source: FHL Microfilm #882939 WPA Pre-1914 Cemetery Survey Pitt Co, NC
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