Nathaniel Washburn Davis Obituary (1⁄19⁄1928)

N.W. DAVIS, OLD SETTLER, DIES

Nathaniel Washburn Davis, retired sand and gravel dealer, of this city, died this morning after a complication of diseases following a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Davis suffered a stroke Tuesday, and did not regain consciousness. He had been in failing health for the past eight years.

Mr. Davis was born September 23, 1850, in Newport Indiana, and came to Urbana when a young boy. He was a grandson of Ashael (sic) Bruer, a pioneer prominent in the early history of this county.

In 1873, in Danville, Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Maude Amelia Chamberlain, who died April 11, 1925. All of their life was spent in Urbana, with the exception of one year, which was spent on a farm in Vermillion County.

Mr. Davis was a member of Urbana camp at No. 269, Modern Woodmen of America.

Surviving him are the following children: Mrs. Minnie Tipps of Urbana, Mrs. Daisy Ely of 706 West White Street, Champaigne, Grace Davis at home, Harry C. Davis, Baltimore, Maryland and two brothers, John Davis, Hillsdale, Indiana, and Sam B. Davis, 1110 East Main Street. There are eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will probably be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home. Reverend George L. Losh, pastor of the Methodist church, will be in charge of the services. Further announcement of the funeral will be announced later.

Submitted by Jean Davis