Lynch, Lucretia

LYNCH, DAVIS

Posted By: Ann Selvig (email)
Date: 5/7/2026 at 12:57:45

Lucretia Lynch was born in Vermillion County, Ind., July 4, 1846, and died Wednesday, March 17, 1909, aged 62 years, 8 months and 13 days. She came with her parents to Appanoose county, Iowa, in 1862. She was married to D. M. Davis, Aug. 20th, 1863. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters, one son, Jefferson L. died in infancy. The remaining children who survive her are as follows: W. D. Davis of Eldon, Iowa, D. L. Davis of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. John Langford and Mrs. Ruby Mullanix, both of Lucas county, Iowa, and Mrs. Kate Olive Briles of Eldon, Iowa. These children with the husband survive to mourn their loss. There was also a sister, Mrs. Mary Hardin, and a niece, Miss Flora Sildoro of Eldon, also Mr. W. H. David brother of the husband were present at the funeral service.

Mrs. Davis has been a consistent member of the Christian church for many years. She was a faithful wife, a good mother and a kind neighbor.

The funeral services were held at the family residence and at Sharon church on Saturday, March 20, conducted by Rev. C. E. Wells, pastor of the Christian church in Chariton.

Chariton Leader, Thursday, March 25, 1909