Thomas Andrew Davey died at his home at 434 East Seventh Street, at 6 O'clock this morning, after a long illness. For weeks he had been low with heart disease, and the end had been expected. For many years Mr. Davey was one of the best known businessmen of this city. He was a member of the Fire Commissioners at the time that body was abolished by the adoption of the present City Charter.
Born in Ditchland, Sussex England on April 7, 1830. He came to America 54 years ago in company with his Elder brother. They landed in Canada, where the Elder Davey had secured many contracts to build bridges for the railroads of the dominion. Both brothers were expert bridge builders and contractors. After working with his brother for Several years, Thomas moved to Ohio, where he resided until he moved to Portland 27 years ago.
Mr. Davey was a most active Church worker, nearly all his life. During the past 25 years he was a deacon of the First Baptist Church of this city, and at the time of his death, was its Senior Deacon. He was a Royal Arch Mason.
Born in Ditchland, Sussex England on April 7, 1830. He came to America 54 years ago in company with his Elder brother. They landed in Canada, where the Elder Davey had secured many contracts to build bridges for the railroads of the dominion. Both brothers were expert bridge builders and contractors. After working with his brother for Several years, Thomas moved to Ohio, where he resided until he moved to Portland 27 years ago.
Mr. Davey was a most active Church worker, nearly all his life. During the past 25 years he was a deacon of the First Baptist Church of this city, and at the time of his death, was its Senior Deacon. He was a Royal Arch Mason.
Thomas Andrew Davey died at his home at 434 East Seventh Street, at 6 O'clock this morning, after a long illness. For weeks he had been low with heart disease, and the end had been expected. For many years Mr. Davey was one of the best known businessmen of this city. He was a member of the Fire Commissioners at the time that body was abolished by the adoption of the present City Charter.
Born in Ditchland, Sussex England on April 7, 1830. He came to America 54 years ago in company with his Elder brother. They landed in Canada, where the Elder Davey had secured many contracts to build bridges for the railroads of the dominion. Both brothers were expert bridge builders and contractors. After working with his brother for Several years, Thomas moved to Ohio, where he resided until he moved to Portland 27 years ago.
Mr. Davey was a most active Church worker, nearly all his life. During the past 25 years he was a deacon of the First Baptist Church of this city, and at the time of his death, was its Senior Deacon. He was a Royal Arch Mason.
Born in Ditchland, Sussex England on April 7, 1830. He came to America 54 years ago in company with his Elder brother. They landed in Canada, where the Elder Davey had secured many contracts to build bridges for the railroads of the dominion. Both brothers were expert bridge builders and contractors. After working with his brother for Several years, Thomas moved to Ohio, where he resided until he moved to Portland 27 years ago.
Mr. Davey was a most active Church worker, nearly all his life. During the past 25 years he was a deacon of the First Baptist Church of this city, and at the time of his death, was its Senior Deacon. He was a Royal Arch Mason.
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