From The Book :
Georgia Baptists: Historical and Biographical
By Jesse Harrison Campbell
Published by J. W. Burke & company, 1874
Original from the New York Public Library
At sixteen years of age, though much against the will of his friends, Mr. Davis volunteered as a soldier of the revolution, and was sometime under the command of General LaFayette. He was wounded in the head, and suffered greatly from fatigue, and hunger. While the army of LaFayette was on a forced march to join Washington in the capture of Cornwallis, young Davis was without a morsel of food two whole days. This having come to the ears of the General, he was sent for to his tent, and with his own hands he furnished the youthful soldier with food. This kindness, on the part of LaFayette, was remembered with gratitude all his life. He was heard to mention it in his last sickness. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis, and after the war, returned to his family in Virginia
In his own words:
Ordained to the ministry in Aug.1793, was called to serve the Church in the fork of Broad River, served them 23 or 24 years. Became instrumental in raising the Church on Falling Creek, where I have served until 1827; served the Church at Cloud's Creek, 3 years, that on Beaverdam,10 or 12 years, the Church at Clark's Station,19 years.Became instrumental in restoring the Church at Dove's Creek from a sad decline,in 1824,commenced her service and continuing in 1827. Was in the forming of the Serepta Association, and served there as clerk the first nine years.
Georgia Baptists: Historical and Biographical
By Jesse Harrison Campbell
Published by J. W. Burke & company, 1874
Original from the New York Public Library
At sixteen years of age, though much against the will of his friends, Mr. Davis volunteered as a soldier of the revolution, and was sometime under the command of General LaFayette. He was wounded in the head, and suffered greatly from fatigue, and hunger. While the army of LaFayette was on a forced march to join Washington in the capture of Cornwallis, young Davis was without a morsel of food two whole days. This having come to the ears of the General, he was sent for to his tent, and with his own hands he furnished the youthful soldier with food. This kindness, on the part of LaFayette, was remembered with gratitude all his life. He was heard to mention it in his last sickness. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis, and after the war, returned to his family in Virginia
In his own words:
Ordained to the ministry in Aug.1793, was called to serve the Church in the fork of Broad River, served them 23 or 24 years. Became instrumental in raising the Church on Falling Creek, where I have served until 1827; served the Church at Cloud's Creek, 3 years, that on Beaverdam,10 or 12 years, the Church at Clark's Station,19 years.Became instrumental in restoring the Church at Dove's Creek from a sad decline,in 1824,commenced her service and continuing in 1827. Was in the forming of the Serepta Association, and served there as clerk the first nine years.
From The Book :
Georgia Baptists: Historical and Biographical
By Jesse Harrison Campbell
Published by J. W. Burke & company, 1874
Original from the New York Public Library
At sixteen years of age, though much against the will of his friends, Mr. Davis volunteered as a soldier of the revolution, and was sometime under the command of General LaFayette. He was wounded in the head, and suffered greatly from fatigue, and hunger. While the army of LaFayette was on a forced march to join Washington in the capture of Cornwallis, young Davis was without a morsel of food two whole days. This having come to the ears of the General, he was sent for to his tent, and with his own hands he furnished the youthful soldier with food. This kindness, on the part of LaFayette, was remembered with gratitude all his life. He was heard to mention it in his last sickness. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis, and after the war, returned to his family in Virginia
In his own words:
Ordained to the ministry in Aug.1793, was called to serve the Church in the fork of Broad River, served them 23 or 24 years. Became instrumental in raising the Church on Falling Creek, where I have served until 1827; served the Church at Cloud's Creek, 3 years, that on Beaverdam,10 or 12 years, the Church at Clark's Station,19 years.Became instrumental in restoring the Church at Dove's Creek from a sad decline,in 1824,commenced her service and continuing in 1827. Was in the forming of the Serepta Association, and served there as clerk the first nine years.
Georgia Baptists: Historical and Biographical
By Jesse Harrison Campbell
Published by J. W. Burke & company, 1874
Original from the New York Public Library
At sixteen years of age, though much against the will of his friends, Mr. Davis volunteered as a soldier of the revolution, and was sometime under the command of General LaFayette. He was wounded in the head, and suffered greatly from fatigue, and hunger. While the army of LaFayette was on a forced march to join Washington in the capture of Cornwallis, young Davis was without a morsel of food two whole days. This having come to the ears of the General, he was sent for to his tent, and with his own hands he furnished the youthful soldier with food. This kindness, on the part of LaFayette, was remembered with gratitude all his life. He was heard to mention it in his last sickness. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis, and after the war, returned to his family in Virginia
In his own words:
Ordained to the ministry in Aug.1793, was called to serve the Church in the fork of Broad River, served them 23 or 24 years. Became instrumental in raising the Church on Falling Creek, where I have served until 1827; served the Church at Cloud's Creek, 3 years, that on Beaverdam,10 or 12 years, the Church at Clark's Station,19 years.Became instrumental in restoring the Church at Dove's Creek from a sad decline,in 1824,commenced her service and continuing in 1827. Was in the forming of the Serepta Association, and served there as clerk the first nine years.
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