Photo by my cousin, Shirlee Eddy on a visit we took to Iowa County, WI. Posted by Nancy Poquette.

Newspaper not known, a June, 1928 issue:
"Mrs. Josephine Davis died in Willow Springs Friday, June 15th. Mrs. Davis was born in Linden Jan. 7, 1847, and grew to womanhood there. On May 9th, 1869, she was united in wedlock to Mr. Isaac Davis. They went to reside on a farm in Willow Springs where they lived ever since. Eleven children were born to this union, 4 daughters and 7 sons. Her husband and 4 children preceded her in death. Her son, Charles, remaining at home with her."

"Mrs. Davis was a member of the P. M. church in Willow Springs and an active member of the W. C. T. U. for many years. Her pleasing personality and refinement brought many friends. In all works of charity her helpful participation could be relied upon."

"The funeral took place Sunday, June 17, in Willow Springs with interment in the Union Cemetery, Rev. A. D. Willott of the M. E. Church of Mineral Point officiated. She is survived by her children, Isaac of Richland Center; Ephriam and Chas. of Willow Springs; Frank, Dodgeville; Mrs. Jennie Proctor of Madison; Mesdames Byron and Orrin Pickett of Mineral Point; several grandchildren, and one sister, who will ever cherish her memory."

"The following attended the funeral: her sons and daughters as mentioned above, and their families; Mrs. Sophie Powers, Graden McNaughton, wife and son, of Shullsburg; 'Andrew' [Arthur] Poquette and wife of Rockford; Chester Anderson and wife, of Beloit; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thrasher of Janesville; 'John' [Joe] Poquette, Hollandale; John Wilkinson and family and Mrs. Frank Ayers, Arena; and Mrs. Joseph Kurth of..." [photocopy incomplete]

Newspaper not known, a June 1928 issue:
"Mrs. Josephine Davis passed to life eternal in Willow Springs Friday, June 15th, following a several weeks illness. Firm in the belief of the joys of the hereafter, she answered the call of her Creator, whom she loved and served so well. Everything that medical skill could do and the most tender loving care given by her son, Charles and her sister, Mrs. Sophie Powers of Shullsburg, proved to no avail. Calm and peaceful, she sank into the final slumber."

"Mrs. Davis was born in Linden Jan. 7, 1847 and grew to splendid womanhood there. May 9th, 1869, she was united in marriage to Mr. Isaac Davis and went to reside on a farm in Willow Springs, where they have lived ever since. Their married life was very congenial and happy. Eleven children were born to this union, 4 daughters and 7 sons. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. He son Charles always remained in the home with her and gave her the most loving care."

"Mrs. Davis was a devoted adherent of the P. M. Church in Willow Springs and was an active member of the W. C. T. U for many years. Her pleasing personality and refinement brought many friends." [The rest of the article is the same as the last two paragraphs above.]
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