Mary Estelle Blake

Elbion Alexander "Elba" Ewing was born May 25, 1860, in Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI, and died August 21, 1883, in Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI, at age 23. Buried in Bender Cemetery (a.k.a. Old Hopewell Cemetery), on Hopewell Ridge near Viola, Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI. He is the son of William Gray Ewing, Jr. of Huntingdon Co., PA, and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Burney of Ohio.

Mary Estelle "Stelle" Blake was born May 14, 1863, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI, and died March 27, 1940, in Viola, Richland Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI. She is the daughter of Simon Simpkins Blake of Martinsburg, Bedford (Blair) Co., PA, and Mary Magdalena Ambrose of Near Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., PA.

Elbion Alexander "Elba" Ewing (age 22), a bachelor, and Mary Estelle "Stelle" Blake (age 19), a maiden, were married March 18, 1883, in the Simon S. Blake residence, Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Elbion Alexander "Elba" Ewing and Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) Ewing had one child:

  1. Elbion Guy "Elba/Jack" Ewing: Born December 28, 1883, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI; Died December 27, 1961, in Isanti Co., MN (age 77). Buried in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN. Married (1) May 8, 1906, in McGregor, Clayton Co., IA, to Sylvia Belle Payne: Born March 22, 1885, in the Village of Homer, Grant Co., WI; Died August 25, 1944, at a Milwaukee hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 59). Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI. Divorced about 1920 in Wisconsin. Married (2) January, 1922, in Wisconsin, to Esther Caroline DeGraff: Born January 29, 1898, in Dickinson, Stark Co., ND; Died February 12, 1959, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (age 61). Buried in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN.

Elbion Alexander "Elba" Ewing died August 21, 1883, in Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI, at age 23.

Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) Ewing, a widow, then married Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis, a widower.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis was born October, 1852, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI, and died April 7, 1923, at a Madison hospital, Madison, Dane Co, WI, at age 70. Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI. He is the son of Loren Davis Sr. (Born 1820 in North Hero, Grand Isle Co., VT; Died 1863 in Avoca, Iowa Co., WI), and Josephine Alexandrine Le'Claire (Born August 27, 1821, in Marieville, Rouville Regional County Municipality, Québec, Canada; Died 1880 in Clayton, Clayton Co., IA).

Margaret "Maggie" Leary was born about 1854 in Maine, and died 1884 in Wisconsin, at about age 30. Buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa Co., WI. She is the daughter of John Leary (1821 - 1897) of Ireland, and Honora Unknown (1831 - 1907) of Ireland.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis (age 22), a bachelor, and Margaret "Maggie" Leary (about age 20), a maiden, were married February 14, 1875, in Grant Co., WI.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis and Margaret "Maggie" (Leary) Davis had one child:

  1. Hanora Davis: Born November 7, 1875, in Lone Rock, Richland Co., WI; Died April 1, 1943, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI (age 67). Buried in Beaver Dam City Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. Married (1) September 28, 1892, in Bridgeport, Crawford Co., WI, to Frank Marion Davis: Born August 28, 1874, in Patch Grove, Grant Co., WI; Died December 30, 1953, in Elgin, Kane Co., IL (age 79). Buried in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin, Kane Co., IL. Divorced about 1897 in Wisconsin. He is the son of James A. Davis (born December 31, 1831) of Montgomery Co., NY, and Florilla Clark (August, 1843) of Ohio. Married (2) September, 1909, in Wisconsin, to Frederick L. "Fred" Scott: Born May, 1874, in Bradford Co., PA; Died November 27, 1946, in Wisconsin (age 72). Buried in Beaver Dam City Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. He is the son of Henry Scott of Pennsylvania, and Mary Etta Partridge of Pennsylvania, who were married in Pennsylvania. Fred and Nora lived in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, in 1925. Frank Marion Davis then married (2) about 1897 in Wisconsin, to Mae Decker. Frank and Mae had one child: Beatrix "Trixie" Davis: Born May 4, 1898, in Wisconsin; and died April, 1966, in Cook Co., IL (age 67). . Trixie Davis married September 16, 1920, in Kane Co., IL, to Clarence Ralph Hess: Born about 1897 to Clarence Hess and Carrie Barber. In 1930, Trixie was married to Clarence Hess, had a daughter Gloria Hess, and was living in the same house with the parents, Frank and Mae Davis, in Elgin, Kane Co., IL.  By 1940, Trixie was married to C. R. Theodore Hess, and living in Lake Zurich, Lake Co., IL. Gloria Hess lived there, too.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis (age 33), a widower, and Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) Ewing (age 23), a widow, were married July 26, 1886, in Grant Co., WI.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis and Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) (Ewing) Davis had seven children:

  1. Marion Agnes "Mary" Davis: Born December 9, 1887, in the Village of Avoca, Iowa Co., WI; Died February 21, 1969, in Kalamazoo Co., MI (age 81). Buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Westwood, Kalamazoo Co., MI. Married (1) about 1919 in Unknown, to Robert L. Spencer: Born July 11, 1888, in Winchester, Clark Co., KY; Died April 24, 1980, in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN (age 91). Buried in Park Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN. Divorced July, 1938, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Married (2) July 26, 1944, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, to Stanton Wilberforce "Stan" Ulrey: Born August 31, 1892, in Martinsville, Clark Co.,  IL; Died January 18, 1967, in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo Co., MI (age 74). Buried in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Westwood, Kalamazoo Co., MI. He was first married August 12, 1915, in Centreville, St. Joseph Co., MI, to Eva Warner: Born about 1897 in Michigan; Died Unknown. Divorced.
  2. Beatrice Davis: Born July 27, 1889, in Avoca, Iowa Co., WI; Died 1889 in Avoca, Iowa Co., WI (age Infant). Buried in Avoca Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa Co., WI.
  3. Bessie Irene Davis: Born November 24, 1890, in Twin Bluffs, Richland Co., WI; Died June 20, 1904, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI (age 13). Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI.
  4. Cora Belle Davis: Born January 5, 1893, in Bridgeport Twp., Crawford Co., WI; Died May 2, 1991, in Vernon Co., WI (age 98). Buried in Viola Cemetery, Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI. Married January 23, 1913, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI, to Norman Oscar Wheeler: Born November 10, 1883, in Sylvan Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died Tuesday, April 19, 1955, at his home, Viola, Richland Co., WI (age 71). Buried in Viola Cemetery, Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI.
  5. Earl Joseph Davis: Born November 4, 1895, in Bridgeport Twp., Crawford Co., WI; Died December 27, 1967, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (age 72). Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Married April 21, 1917, in Menomonie, Menomonie Co., MI, to Margaret Louise Schlytter: Born September 22, 1897, in Sparta, Monroe Co., WI; Died August 24, 1973, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN (age 75).
  6. Donald Royal "Roy" Davis: Born December 14, 1904, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI; Died May 23, 1978, in Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL (age 73). Married August 31, 1925, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, to Vivian Elizabeth Foster: Born February 1, 1904, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN; Died May 29, 1983, in Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL (age 79). She is the daughter of Frank William Walker Sr. of Crenshaw Co., AL, and Molly May Dorris of Greenbrier, TN.
  7. Josephine Elizabeth Davis: Born February 26, 1907, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI; Died November 12, 2000, in Saint Louis, Saint Louis Co., MO (age 93). Married (1) October 14, 1927, to Herbert Patton Hawes: Born August 21, 1902, in Luverne, Rock Co., MN; Died October 12, 1928, at a Milwaukee hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI (age 26). Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI. Married (2) January 21, 1933, January 21, 1933, at the parsonage of the Michigan Avenue Congregational Church, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, to Henry Kummel Baker: Born March 9, 1908, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Died February 3, 1988, in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS (age 79). Buried in Neosho County Memorial Park, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Separated July 7, 1952, in Missouri. Divorced. Josephine was an anesthesiologist MD, graduating from the UW Madison, WI, Medical School Class of 1932. In 1962 she was in Moberly, MO.

TIMELINE

Elbion Alexander "Elba" Ewing is buried in Bender Cemetery (a.k.a. Old Hopewell Cemetery), on Hopewell Ridge near Viola, Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

John Leary,  Honora (Unknown) Leary, and Maggie (Leary) Davis are buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Maggie (Leary) Davis is buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Herbert Patton Hawes is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Joseph Earl Davis was born October, 1852, in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

Maggie Leary was born 1854 in Maine.

Elbion Alexander Ewing was born May 25, 1860, in Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Mary Estelle "Stelle" Blake was born May 14, 1863, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.

The 1860 U.S. Census taken on June 23, 1860, shows L. Davis (age 50) born in Vermont, is a Laborer, and is living in the 4th Ward, City of Janesville, Rock Co., WI. Living with him are: Josephine Davis (age 35) born in Canada; Loren Davis (age 18) born in Canada; Isaac Davis (age 16) born in Vermont; Mary Davis (age 14) born in Vermont; Betsey Davis (age 12) born in Vermont; Louisa Davis (age 9) born in Vermont; Ezeb. Davis (age 7) born in Wisconsin; Joseph Davis (age 5) born in Wisconsin; and Naomi Davis (age 2) born in Wisconsin.

The 1870 U.S. Census taken on August 3, 1870 shows Simon Blake (age 41) born in Pennsylvania is a farmer living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal estate valued at $556. Living with him is his wife Mary Blake (age 34) born in Pennsylvania. Also there are their children: Sylvester Blake (age 14), Ida Blake (age 11), Viola Blake (age 9), Estella Blake (age 7), and Salome Blake (age 5). All children were born in Wisconsin.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis (age 22), a bachelor, and Maggie Leary (about age 20), a maiden, were married February 14, 1875, in Grant Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1880, by Simon S. Blake, Enumerator, shows Samuel D. Bovee (age 34) born in Indiana to New York and Indiana-born parents is a married Farmer and Manufacturer, and is living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Emma Bovee (age 34) born in Indiana to New York and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House; his daughter, Emma E. Bovee (age 2) born in Wisconsin to Indiana-born parents; his married brother, Elisha Bovee (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents, a Minister; his married sister-in-law, Victoria Bovee (age 30) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Canadian-born parents, who Keeps House; an unmarried female Servant, Mary E. Blake (age 17) born in Indiana to New York and Indiana-born parents, who Does House Labor; and an unmarried male Servant, Leroy Leatherberg (age 21) born in Canada to New York and Canadian-born parents, a Laborer on Farm.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Simon S. Blake (age 50) born in Pennsylvania of Virginia and Maryland-born parents is a farmer living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Blake (age 44) born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania-born parents. Also there are their children: Sylvester F. Blake (age 23) helping on the farm; Salome C. Blake (age 14); Cora J. Blake (age 9); Dora B. Blake (age 7); and Edna P. Blake (age 3). All children were born in Wisconsin. Simon was the census enumerator for Orion Twp. this year.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows Joseph Davis (age 25) born in Wisconsin to French-born parents who is doing All Work and lives in the Village of Avoca, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Maggie Davis (age 25) born in Maine to Irish-born parents who is Keeping House. Also living there is his daughter, Hanora Davis (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Maine-born parents.

Elbion Alexander "Elba" Ewing (age 22), a bachelor, and Mary Estelle "Stelle" Blake (age 19), a maiden, were married March 18, 1883, in the Simon S. Blake residence, Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Elbion Guy "Elba/Jack" Ewing was born December 28, 1883, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.

Elbion Alexander Ewing died August 21, 1883, in Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI, at age 23. Buried in Bender Cemetery (a.k.a. Old Hopewell Cemetery), on Hopewell Ridge near Viola, Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Norman Oscar Wheeler was born November 10, 1883, in Sylvan Twp., Richland Co., WI.

Maggie (Leary) Davis died 1884 in Wisconsin, at about age 30. Buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa Co., WI.

Joseph Earl "Joe" Davis (age 33), a widower, and Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) Ewing (age 23), a widow, were married July 26, 1886, in Grant Co., WI.

Frank Davis and Honorah "Nora" Davis were married September 28, 1892, in Bridgeport, Crawford Co., WI.

The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows Joseph Davis is the Head of Household, and is living in Bridgeport Twp., Crawford Co., WI. There are a total of 1 Male and 6 Females living there, all born in the U. S. A.

Frank Davis and Unknown were married July 5, 1897, in Vernon Co., WI.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on July 3, 1900, shows Joseph Davis (age 47) born October, 1852, in Wisconsin to French-born parents, is a married Railroad Laborer, and who is renting his house, and is living in Bridgeport Twp., Crawford Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 14 years, Mary E. Davis (age 37) born May, 1873, in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents, and with 5 of her 6  children alive;  his daughter, Mary A. Davis (age 12) born December, 1887, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Bessie I. Davis (age 9) born November, 1890, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Cora B. Davis (age 5) born October, 1894, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his son, Earl J. Davis (age 4) born November, 1895, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Leigh Larson note: Please see Mary's son, Elbion Ewing, below.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1900, shows Charles H. Lovell (age 31) born February, 1869, in Wisconsin to Massachusetts-born parents is a farmer owning his own farm in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 9 years, Dara B. Lovell (age 27) born January, 1873, in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents, with all three of her children alive and born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Ralph H. Lovell (age 7) born July, 1892; Orrin B. Lovell (age 6) born May 1894; and Harold M. Lovell (age 1) born December, 1898. Also living in the house is Dora's cousin, Elbien G. Ewing (age 16) born December, 1883, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents who is a servant.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 24, 1900, shows Frank Davis (age 25) born August, 1874, in Wisconsin to Indiana and Wisconsin-born parents, is a married Day Laborer, and who rents his home, and is living in Virginia City, Vernon Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of three years, May Davis (age 25) born March, 1875, in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive; and his daughter, Beatrix Davis (age 2) born May, 1898, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Bessie Irene Davis died June 20, 1904, in Boscobel, Grant Co., WI, at age 13. Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI.

The Fennimore Times, Fennimore, Grant Co., WI, Wednesday, June 22, 1904

BOSCOBEL.

Bessie Davis, the 14 year old daughter of Joe Davis, died Monday evening of spinal meningitis following an attack of brain fever. She had been sick six weeks. The funeral is this afternoon at two o'clock from the Congregational church, Rev. Bond Officiating.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Joseph Davis (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents is a Section Foreman living in the City of Boscobel, Boscobel Twp., Grant Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary Davis (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents. Also living at home are his five unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Elbion Davis (age 21), a Section Head; Mary A. Davis (age 17); Cora Davis (age 12); Carl J. Davis (age 9); and Donald R. Davis (age 7 months).

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Frank Davis (age 30) born in Wisconsin, is a married Restaurant Worker, and who rents his home, and is living in the 2nd Ward, City of Viroqua, Vernon Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Unnamed Davis (age 29) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; and his daughter, Trixy Davis (age 7) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Elbion Guy "Elba" Ewing and Sylvia Belle Payne were married May 8, 1906, in McGregor, Clayton Co., IA.

Elbion Guy "Elba" Ewing and Sylvia Belle Payne Marriage Record.

Fred L. Scott and Honora "Nora" (Davis) Davis were married September, 1909, in Wisconsin.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1910, shows Joseph Davis (age 53) born in Wisconsin to French-born parents is a railroad section foreman owning his home on Freemont Street in the City of Boscobel, Boscobel Twp., Grant Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 24 years, Mary E. Davis (age 46) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents who is a dress maker at home, with 6 of her 8 children alive. Living at home are three children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Cora B. Davis (age 17); Donald R. Davis (age 5); and Josephene S. Davis (age 3).

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1910, shows Elba G. Ewing (age 26) born in Wisconsin to United States and Wisconsin-born parents, and in his first marriage, is a Laborer in a Wagon Shop, and who rents his home, and is living on Buchanan Street, 2nd Ward, City of Boscobel, Boscobel Twp., Grant Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 3 years, Sylvia B. Ewing (age 25) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Indiana-born parents, and in her first marriage, and with the only child born to her still alive, a Dressmaker in the House; and his daughter, Carmen Ewing (age 1-6/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1910, shows Henry Scott (age 70) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents, is a widowed Odd Jobs Laborer, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in Ridgebury Twp., Bradford co., PA. Living with him is his unmarried son, Fred Scott (age 34) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, a Odd Jobs Laborer.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920, shows Joseph Davis (age 64) born in Wisconsin to French-born parents is a steam railroad laborer owning his home on Fremont Street in the City of Boscobel, Boscobel Twp., Grant Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Mary E. Davis (age 56) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents who is a dress maker at home. Living at home are two children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Donald R. Davis (age 15); and Josephene E. Davis (age 12).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Fred L. Scott (age 46) born in Pennsylvania to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, an unemployed married Head of Household, and who rents his home, and is living on East First Street, Guttenberg, Clayton Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Nora Scott (age 42) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents.

The Fennimore Times, Fennimore, Grant Co., WI, Wednesday, August 30, 1922

Locals of the Week

The Joe Davis family will move to Madison soon. Mr. Davis has been foreman on the Blue River section from here for 25 years or more and has retired as section foreman.

Joseph Earl Davis died April 7, 1923, in Madison, Dane Co, WI, at age 70. Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, April 7, 1923

OBITUARY

JOE DAVIS

Joe Davis, 69, Boscobel, died at a Madison hospital this morning. The body was shipped from the Schroeder Funeral parlors today to Boscobel for burial.

The Fennimore Times, Fennimore, Grant Co., WI, Wednesday, April 11, 1923

Boscobel

The funeral of Joe Davis of Madison, who was a former resident of Boscobel, was held Monday p. m. in the Congregational church, Rev. H. H. Ferris, officiating.

The 1925 Iowa State Census U. S. Census taken on January 1, 1925, shows Fred Scott (age 62) born in Pennsylvania, and with parents of Henry Scott of Pennsylvania, and Etta Partridge of Pennsylvania, who were married in Pennsylvania, and with 9 years of School, and having been in Iowa for 12 years, is a married Head of Household, and who rents his home, and is living at 2305 White Street, 12th Pct., Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. Living with him are: his wife, Ora Scott (age 49) born in Wisconsin, and with parents of Joe Davis of Wisconsin, and Maggie Leary of New York, who were married in Wisconsin, and with 7 years of School, and having been in Iowa for 12 years; his unmarried nephew, Maurice A. Mack (age 18) born in Illinois, and with parents of James Mack of Iowa, and Margaret Davis of Wisconsin, who were married in Iowa, and with 8 years of School, and having been in Iowa for 12 years; and his unmarried nephew, Merton Mack (age 16) born in Illinois, and with parents of James Mack of Iowa, and Margaret Davis of Wisconsin, who were married in Iowa, and with 8 years of School, and having been in Iowa for 12 years.

Herbert P. Hawes and Josephine Elizabeth Davis were married October 14, 1927, in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, December 2, 1927

SOCIETY - CLUB NEWS

Miss Josephine E. Davis, Madison, who attended the university with the class of 1929, and Herbert P. Hawes were married October 14. Mr. Hawes is a 1923 graduate of Carlton college. Mr. and Mrs. Hawes are now at home at 1319 West Dayton street.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI, Tuesday September 18, 1928

Sisters Meet First Time in 35 Years

RICHLAND CENTER - Six sisters met for the first time in 35 years Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lou Pugh, Gotham. The sisters are the daughters of Simon and Mary Blake, pioneer residents of Richland county. One of the sisters has lived in the state of Washington for many years and this was her first visit to Wisconsin since 1907. She is Mrs. Viola Mason. The others are Mrs. William Abbey, Dodgeville; Mrs. Mary E. Davis, and Mrs. Charles Lovell, Madison; Mrs. Lou Pugh, Gotham; and Mrs. Pearl Lawton, Richland Center. Friends who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Mayfield, Marvin and Ruby Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Klousia, Letha and Gerald Klausia of Ash Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stratman, Marian Stratman, Melva Perkins, Dodgeville; Clifford Pugh, Stevens Point; Harold Lovell, Muscoda; Martha and Helen Louise Lovell, Madison; Raymond Lawton, Richland Center; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Waite, Pern Pugh and Lou Pugh, Gotham. A picnic dinner was served.

Herbert P. Hawes died October 12, 1928, in a Milwaukee hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 26. Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., WI.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, October 13, 1928

Herbert P. Hawes Dies Suddenly

Herbert P. Hawes, 26, 1319 West Dayton street, died suddenly at Milwaukee Friday, it was learned here today. He is survived by his widow, formerly Josephine Davis; his mother, Mrs. P. Hawes, and a sister, Mrs. Oliver Miner, all of Madison. He was a member of the Masonic order. Funeral services will be held at the Schroeder funeral parlor, but other arrangements have not been made.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, October 14, 1928

Hawes Rites to Be Held Here Monday

Funeral services for Herbert P. Hawes, 26, who died suddenly in a Milwaukee hospital Friday night, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the Masonic temple. Burial will be at Forest Hill cemetery. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Josephine Davis; his mother, Mrs. C. O. Hawes; a sister, Mrs. Oliver Miner, all of Madison, and a brother, Edward, Seattle. Mrs. Herbert Hawes is assistant to Dr. R. L. McIntosh. Mr. Hawes, a graduate of Carlton college, Northfield, Minn., represented the Heinn company in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. The body will be at the Schroeder funeral home all day today.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Mary E. Davis (age 66) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents is a widow who is a lodging house keeper in her home at 701 West Johnson Street, 5th Ward, Madison, Dane Co., WI. Living there are four unrelated lodgers, as well as her daughter: Josephine Hawes (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents who is a widowed Office Girl in a Physician's Office who is renting for $40/month.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8 1930, shows Fred L. Scott (age 57) born in Pennsylvania to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, and first married at age 32, is a Cook at a Hotel, and who rents his home for $35/month, and is living at 221 Haskell Street, 4th Ward, City of Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Nora Scott (age 55) born in Wisconsin to France and Ireland-born parents, and first married at age 30; his unmarried nephew, Morris Mack (age 22) born in Illinois to Iowa and Wisconsin-born parents, a Laborer at a Laundry; and his unmarried nephew, Merton Mack (age 21) born in Illinois to Iowa and Wisconsin-born parents, a Cutter at a Shoe Factory.

Lawton Raymond Diary Page from 1932.

Henry Kummel Baker and Josephine Elizabeth (Davis) Hawes were married January 21, 1933, at the parsonage of the Michigan Avenue Congregational Church, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, February 1, 1933

Davis - Baker Marriage is Made Known

Announcement is made today by Mrs. Mary E. Davis, 701 W. Johnson st., of the marriage of her daughter, Miss Josephine Hawes Davis, a medical school student at the university, and Henry K. Baker, Milwaukee, a medical school student at Chicago university, which took place Jan. 21 at the parsonage of the Michigan ave. Congregational church, Chicago. Both young people will continue their studies. The bride is a member of Phi Omega Pi sorority and the bridegroom of Chi Phi. The bride is spending the weekend in Chicago.

Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) (Ewing) Davis moved to Viola, Richland Co., WI, before March, 1935.

Mary Estelle "Stelle" (Blake) (Ewing) Davis died March 27, 1940, in Viola, Richland Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1940, shows Mary Davis (82) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a widow who owns her home worth $3.500 and is living at 610 East Hazeltine Street, 3rd Ward, City of Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Living with her is her unmarred son, Roy Davis (age 41) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School, a Laborer of Any Work.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 4, 1940, shows L. Fred Scott (58) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is an unemployed married Head of Household, and is renting his home for $22/month, and is living at 214 Madison Street, 5th Ward, City of Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lora Scott (64) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School.

Sylvia Belle (Payne) Ewing died August 25, 1944, at a Milwaukee hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Boscobel Cemetery, Boscobel, Grant Co., WI.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, August 27, 1944

Obituaries

Mrs. Sylvia Ewing

BOSCOBEL - Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Ewing, 61, who died Thursday at a Milwaukee hospital, was to be held at 2:30 p. m. today at the Boscobel Methodist church. The Rev. A. E. Weittenhiller was to officiate and burial was to be in the Boscobel cemetery. Mrs. Ewing, formerly Sylvia Payne, was born in Homer on Mar. 22, 1883, and had moved to Boscobel when young.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Tuesday, August 29, 1944

Obituaries

Sylvia Ewing Rites

BOSCOBEL - Funeral services for Sylvia Ewing, 58, who died Friday at Milwaukee after a long illness, were held Sunday in the Barto funeral home and in the Boscobel Methodist church. The Rev. A. E. Weittenhiller officiated and burial was in Boscobel cemetery. She came to Boscobel with her parents when a child and was graduated from Boscobel public schools. She was married in1906 to Elba G. Ewing, who died in 1937. She was employed for 25 years as a store detective at Gimbel brothers in Milwaukee. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Nora Patch, Fennimore, and Mrs. Mayme A. Brown, Boscobel; a brother, Frank Payne, Boscobel; a granddaughter, Carmen Haerter, Palmyra; two nieces, and two nephews.

The Tennessean, Nashville, TN, Wednesday, November 13, 1946

The "noisy" three-day party at the Don Davis' of Birdsall Street, Old Hickory last week, was a reunion of Don's relatives including: Dr. R. Baker and son of Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis of Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ulrey of Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Wheeler of Wisconsin. . .It was the first such get-together of the Davis clan in 25 years.

The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Sunday, May 31, 1953

Davis Reunion

VIOLA, Wis. (Special) - Five brothers and sisters held a reunion of several days at the home of Mrs. Norman O. Wheeler the past week. They are the children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis and it is the first time they have been together in eight years. Mrs. Wheeler is the former Cora Davis. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Stan (Marion) Ulrey, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Dr. Josephine Davis Baker and son, Dick, Moberly, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, Minneapolis Mn. and Mrs. Donald Davis, Old Hickory, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wheeler, sons Terry and Gregory, spent a day with the family.

Norman Oscar Wheeler died Tuesday, April 19, 1955, at his home, Viola, Richland Co., WI, at age 71. Buried in Viola Cemetery, Forest Twp., Richland Co., WI.

The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Wednesday, April 20, 1955

NORMAN WHEELER

VIOLA, Wis. (Special) - Norman O. Wheeler, 71, a prominent Viola businessman, died at his home here Tuesday night after a long illness. He was the son of Allan and Isabel Henthorn Wheeler and was born in the Town of Sylvan, Richland County, Nov. 10, 1883. Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. On Jan. 23, 1913, he married Cora Davis of Boscobel. A barber by trade, Mr. Wheeler operated a shop in Viola for more than 40 years and before that had shops at La Farge and Gays Mills. Survivors include his wife, a son, Gordon, and two grandsons, all of Viola. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. The Rev. Edward H. Zager will officiate and burial will be in the Viola Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday and Friday up to the time of services.

Esther Caroline (De Graff) Ewing died February 12, 1959, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 61. Buried in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN.

The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Saturday, February 14, 1959

OBITUARIES and FUNERALS

EWING - Esther C., 911 20th av S., on Thurs., age 61. Survived by husband, Elba; 2 sons, Robert and Clarence; 3 grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Jessie DeGraff; 1 brother, Irving DeGraff, Mlps. Services Sat. 4 p.m. Sundseth-Anderson Funeral Home. Interment Glen Haven cemetery. Memorials to Heart Fund.

Elbion Guy "Elba" Ewing died December 27, 1961, in Isanti Co., MN, at age 77. Buried in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN.

The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Thursday, December 28, 1961

DEATHS

ELBA G. EWING

Services for Elba G. (Jack) Ewing, 77, formerly of 911 S. 20th Av., who died Wednesday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sundeth - Anderson mortuary, with burial in Glen Haven cemetery. Mr. Ewing, a native of Richland Center, Wis., retired in 1961 after 15 years with Great Northern Railroad Co. Survivors include 2two sons, Robert D. and Clarence L., and a stepbrother, Earl Davis, all of Minneapolis.

Cora Belle (Davis) Wheeler was honored at her church in 1977.

The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Saturday, June 18, 1977

Viola church fetes 62-year volunteer

VIOLA, Wis. - It was like any other Sunday morning, at first, for Cora Wheeler. She was up at the usual time and off at the appointed hour to the United Methodist Church, where she had served a variety of volunteer positions - from church organist (starting in 1915 on the piano) to Sunday school teacher and superintendant. She took the usual route in her 1952 Buick to the white, frame church, and the service began as usual. But at the point a "prayer of confession" was listed, three members of the congregation walked to the front of the church, sat down around a table and began to discuss events in the life of Cora Wheeler. "It's Cora Wheeler Day," announced Mae Matthew, one of the trio. A piano struck up a tune, the 167 persons in attendance rose to their feet, and, amidst applause, an usher escorted Mrs. Wheeler to the front. She received flowers, and The Happy Notes, a youth quartet, sang a song composed by church organist Jeneen Reed for the event. The day's sermon related generosity with which Mrs. Wheeler, 84, had served the church. And written tributes by those who had known her through the years told how her faith and concern for others had helped them. Besides gratifying her, the surprise celebration had also piqued her curiosity. Asked Mrs. Wheeler: "How could so many in Viola keep a secret so long?"

Earl Joseph Davis died December 27, 1967, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 72. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Thursday, December 28, 1967

DEATHS

EARL J. DAVIS

Services for Earl J. Davis, 72, 4719 N. 6th St., who died Wednesday, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sundeth Anderson Mortuary, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. He was a retired car foreman of the Great Northern Railway Co. Survivors include his widow, Margaret; two daughters, Mrs/ Lawrence White, Rockville, Md., and Mrs. Bruce Abrahamson, Edina; three sons, Wallace E., Minneapolis, Robert F., Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Lt. Col. Harlan Davis, Belleville, Ill; three sisters, Mrs. Marion Ulrey, Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. Cora Wheeler, Viola, Wis., and Dr. Josephine Baker, Moberly, Mo., and a brother, Donald R., Old Hickory, Tenn. Reviewal will begin at 4 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.

The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI, Saturday, June 18, 1977

Viola church fetes 62-year volunteer

VIOLA, Wis. - It was like any other Sunday morning, at first, for Cora Wheeler.

 

Carmen Erscell Ewing

Alvin Emil Lembke was born July 10, 1927, in Lemond, Steele Co., MN.

Alvin E. Lembke and Thelma Jean Rowe were married June 14, 1949, in Steele Co., MN.

 

Alvin E. Lembke and Carmen Haerter were married April 12, 1957, in Lake Co., IN.

Alvin E. Lembke and Carmen were divorced May, 1968, in Dade Co., FL.

Alvin Emil Lembke died September 5, 1997, in Jacksonville, Duval, FL, at age 70.

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