Judge Davidson Dies Quincy Home Tuesday A. M.
Well Known Attorney and Public Official Passed Away Tuesday After Long Illness
Funeral services for Judge James Little Davidson were held at the Quincy Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. D. J. Blackwell, pastor, officiating. Interment followed at eastern cemetery.
Judge Davidson was at the time of his death the oldest practicing attorney in the Gadsden county bar. He was admitted to the bar in 1893, and since 1897 had been, as mayor for many years and of late years as municipal judge, on the city court bench with the exception of one short term.
"Jim" Davidson, as he was affectionately known to his hundred of friends, is described as one of the most popular men that ever grew to manhood in Gadsden county. His extremely genial nature manifested itself at all times in a uniformly courteous attitude toward all, and he was loved by rich and poor alike. Early in life, his personality impressed itself on the minds of scores of his friends who crowded the church Wednesday to pay their last respects to him; and at no time throughout his career was he known to fail to come up to the social expectations of him, which continually added to his personality.
As a mark of respect, the circuit court adjourned Wednesday afternoon, with instructions to a committee that an appropriate resolution be drawn for the court records honoring the memory of Judge Davidson. Business houses in Quincy closed during the funeral hour Wednesday, and hundreds followed the remins to the cemetery, nearly 200 cars being in the procession.
Honorary pall bearers were: Justice R. H. Buford, of the Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee; Judge W. J. Owen, of Tallahassee; Y. L. Watson, O. J. Clayton, Paul Gregory, Hugh Taylor, William Doss, Frank Thrower and J. Baxter Campbell, of Quincy.
Active pall bearers were: Eddie Blake, George Munroe, John Curry, Kenneth MacGowan, Arthur Corry, Frank May.
Among other prominent members of the bar from Tallahassee who were at the funeral were Judge W. H. Ellis and Judge J. B. Whitfield, of the State Supreme Court. Services at the church included music by a mixed choir of six, singing "Lead Kindly Light," and "Heaven of Rest." Hundreds of beautiful, rich floral offerings expressed the respects of a host of friends.
Judge Davidson, who was born on March 12, 1872, was the younger son of the late Congressman R. H. M. Davidson, who represented the Third Florida district in Congress for 14 years. He married Miss Bessie Monroe, of Quincy. He had no children. Two adopted sons, E. M. Covington, of Tallahassee, and DeCarr Covington, of Dade City, were present at the funeral. Judge Davidson was active in public affairs from the time he became grown until his death, and soon after being admitted to the bar in 1893, his position in politics reached a point of prominence and continued to grow in strength through the years.
During the Spanish American war he was a captain of a militia company. As a lawyer, he represented, among other large clients, the Seaboard Air Line Railway for many years. His practice of law brought him into contact with the leading minds of the state, and at the same time brought him into contact with the more wretched persons seeking defense in legal matters, or brought before the city court bench. All of these contacts demonstarated the winning personality of Jim Davidson, and created for him hundreds of enthusiastic friends in all walks of life.
Judge Davidson had been in failing health for a long while, and two weeks ago suffered a serious turn for the worse. The end came at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, at the residence. His wife and two sisters, Mrs. J. L. McFarlin and Mrs. C. S. Curtis, a brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Davidson, were with him.
Surviving relatives, other than those mentioned above are; An aunt, Mrs. A. D. Stark, of Jacksonville; four cousins, W. D. Stark, of Jacksonville, and Misses Clara and agnes Davidson, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. May Lehy, of Jacksonville.
[Article courtesy of the Gadsden County Times, October 31, 1929] and Helen Strickland (#47052380)
Well Known Attorney and Public Official Passed Away Tuesday After Long Illness
Funeral services for Judge James Little Davidson were held at the Quincy Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. D. J. Blackwell, pastor, officiating. Interment followed at eastern cemetery.
Judge Davidson was at the time of his death the oldest practicing attorney in the Gadsden county bar. He was admitted to the bar in 1893, and since 1897 had been, as mayor for many years and of late years as municipal judge, on the city court bench with the exception of one short term.
"Jim" Davidson, as he was affectionately known to his hundred of friends, is described as one of the most popular men that ever grew to manhood in Gadsden county. His extremely genial nature manifested itself at all times in a uniformly courteous attitude toward all, and he was loved by rich and poor alike. Early in life, his personality impressed itself on the minds of scores of his friends who crowded the church Wednesday to pay their last respects to him; and at no time throughout his career was he known to fail to come up to the social expectations of him, which continually added to his personality.
As a mark of respect, the circuit court adjourned Wednesday afternoon, with instructions to a committee that an appropriate resolution be drawn for the court records honoring the memory of Judge Davidson. Business houses in Quincy closed during the funeral hour Wednesday, and hundreds followed the remins to the cemetery, nearly 200 cars being in the procession.
Honorary pall bearers were: Justice R. H. Buford, of the Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee; Judge W. J. Owen, of Tallahassee; Y. L. Watson, O. J. Clayton, Paul Gregory, Hugh Taylor, William Doss, Frank Thrower and J. Baxter Campbell, of Quincy.
Active pall bearers were: Eddie Blake, George Munroe, John Curry, Kenneth MacGowan, Arthur Corry, Frank May.
Among other prominent members of the bar from Tallahassee who were at the funeral were Judge W. H. Ellis and Judge J. B. Whitfield, of the State Supreme Court. Services at the church included music by a mixed choir of six, singing "Lead Kindly Light," and "Heaven of Rest." Hundreds of beautiful, rich floral offerings expressed the respects of a host of friends.
Judge Davidson, who was born on March 12, 1872, was the younger son of the late Congressman R. H. M. Davidson, who represented the Third Florida district in Congress for 14 years. He married Miss Bessie Monroe, of Quincy. He had no children. Two adopted sons, E. M. Covington, of Tallahassee, and DeCarr Covington, of Dade City, were present at the funeral. Judge Davidson was active in public affairs from the time he became grown until his death, and soon after being admitted to the bar in 1893, his position in politics reached a point of prominence and continued to grow in strength through the years.
During the Spanish American war he was a captain of a militia company. As a lawyer, he represented, among other large clients, the Seaboard Air Line Railway for many years. His practice of law brought him into contact with the leading minds of the state, and at the same time brought him into contact with the more wretched persons seeking defense in legal matters, or brought before the city court bench. All of these contacts demonstarated the winning personality of Jim Davidson, and created for him hundreds of enthusiastic friends in all walks of life.
Judge Davidson had been in failing health for a long while, and two weeks ago suffered a serious turn for the worse. The end came at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, at the residence. His wife and two sisters, Mrs. J. L. McFarlin and Mrs. C. S. Curtis, a brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Davidson, were with him.
Surviving relatives, other than those mentioned above are; An aunt, Mrs. A. D. Stark, of Jacksonville; four cousins, W. D. Stark, of Jacksonville, and Misses Clara and agnes Davidson, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. May Lehy, of Jacksonville.
[Article courtesy of the Gadsden County Times, October 31, 1929] and Helen Strickland (#47052380)
Judge Davidson Dies Quincy Home Tuesday A. M.
Well Known Attorney and Public Official Passed Away Tuesday After Long Illness
Funeral services for Judge James Little Davidson were held at the Quincy Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. D. J. Blackwell, pastor, officiating. Interment followed at eastern cemetery.
Judge Davidson was at the time of his death the oldest practicing attorney in the Gadsden county bar. He was admitted to the bar in 1893, and since 1897 had been, as mayor for many years and of late years as municipal judge, on the city court bench with the exception of one short term.
"Jim" Davidson, as he was affectionately known to his hundred of friends, is described as one of the most popular men that ever grew to manhood in Gadsden county. His extremely genial nature manifested itself at all times in a uniformly courteous attitude toward all, and he was loved by rich and poor alike. Early in life, his personality impressed itself on the minds of scores of his friends who crowded the church Wednesday to pay their last respects to him; and at no time throughout his career was he known to fail to come up to the social expectations of him, which continually added to his personality.
As a mark of respect, the circuit court adjourned Wednesday afternoon, with instructions to a committee that an appropriate resolution be drawn for the court records honoring the memory of Judge Davidson. Business houses in Quincy closed during the funeral hour Wednesday, and hundreds followed the remins to the cemetery, nearly 200 cars being in the procession.
Honorary pall bearers were: Justice R. H. Buford, of the Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee; Judge W. J. Owen, of Tallahassee; Y. L. Watson, O. J. Clayton, Paul Gregory, Hugh Taylor, William Doss, Frank Thrower and J. Baxter Campbell, of Quincy.
Active pall bearers were: Eddie Blake, George Munroe, John Curry, Kenneth MacGowan, Arthur Corry, Frank May.
Among other prominent members of the bar from Tallahassee who were at the funeral were Judge W. H. Ellis and Judge J. B. Whitfield, of the State Supreme Court. Services at the church included music by a mixed choir of six, singing "Lead Kindly Light," and "Heaven of Rest." Hundreds of beautiful, rich floral offerings expressed the respects of a host of friends.
Judge Davidson, who was born on March 12, 1872, was the younger son of the late Congressman R. H. M. Davidson, who represented the Third Florida district in Congress for 14 years. He married Miss Bessie Monroe, of Quincy. He had no children. Two adopted sons, E. M. Covington, of Tallahassee, and DeCarr Covington, of Dade City, were present at the funeral. Judge Davidson was active in public affairs from the time he became grown until his death, and soon after being admitted to the bar in 1893, his position in politics reached a point of prominence and continued to grow in strength through the years.
During the Spanish American war he was a captain of a militia company. As a lawyer, he represented, among other large clients, the Seaboard Air Line Railway for many years. His practice of law brought him into contact with the leading minds of the state, and at the same time brought him into contact with the more wretched persons seeking defense in legal matters, or brought before the city court bench. All of these contacts demonstarated the winning personality of Jim Davidson, and created for him hundreds of enthusiastic friends in all walks of life.
Judge Davidson had been in failing health for a long while, and two weeks ago suffered a serious turn for the worse. The end came at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, at the residence. His wife and two sisters, Mrs. J. L. McFarlin and Mrs. C. S. Curtis, a brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Davidson, were with him.
Surviving relatives, other than those mentioned above are; An aunt, Mrs. A. D. Stark, of Jacksonville; four cousins, W. D. Stark, of Jacksonville, and Misses Clara and agnes Davidson, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. May Lehy, of Jacksonville.
[Article courtesy of the Gadsden County Times, October 31, 1929] and Helen Strickland (#47052380)
Well Known Attorney and Public Official Passed Away Tuesday After Long Illness
Funeral services for Judge James Little Davidson were held at the Quincy Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. D. J. Blackwell, pastor, officiating. Interment followed at eastern cemetery.
Judge Davidson was at the time of his death the oldest practicing attorney in the Gadsden county bar. He was admitted to the bar in 1893, and since 1897 had been, as mayor for many years and of late years as municipal judge, on the city court bench with the exception of one short term.
"Jim" Davidson, as he was affectionately known to his hundred of friends, is described as one of the most popular men that ever grew to manhood in Gadsden county. His extremely genial nature manifested itself at all times in a uniformly courteous attitude toward all, and he was loved by rich and poor alike. Early in life, his personality impressed itself on the minds of scores of his friends who crowded the church Wednesday to pay their last respects to him; and at no time throughout his career was he known to fail to come up to the social expectations of him, which continually added to his personality.
As a mark of respect, the circuit court adjourned Wednesday afternoon, with instructions to a committee that an appropriate resolution be drawn for the court records honoring the memory of Judge Davidson. Business houses in Quincy closed during the funeral hour Wednesday, and hundreds followed the remins to the cemetery, nearly 200 cars being in the procession.
Honorary pall bearers were: Justice R. H. Buford, of the Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee; Judge W. J. Owen, of Tallahassee; Y. L. Watson, O. J. Clayton, Paul Gregory, Hugh Taylor, William Doss, Frank Thrower and J. Baxter Campbell, of Quincy.
Active pall bearers were: Eddie Blake, George Munroe, John Curry, Kenneth MacGowan, Arthur Corry, Frank May.
Among other prominent members of the bar from Tallahassee who were at the funeral were Judge W. H. Ellis and Judge J. B. Whitfield, of the State Supreme Court. Services at the church included music by a mixed choir of six, singing "Lead Kindly Light," and "Heaven of Rest." Hundreds of beautiful, rich floral offerings expressed the respects of a host of friends.
Judge Davidson, who was born on March 12, 1872, was the younger son of the late Congressman R. H. M. Davidson, who represented the Third Florida district in Congress for 14 years. He married Miss Bessie Monroe, of Quincy. He had no children. Two adopted sons, E. M. Covington, of Tallahassee, and DeCarr Covington, of Dade City, were present at the funeral. Judge Davidson was active in public affairs from the time he became grown until his death, and soon after being admitted to the bar in 1893, his position in politics reached a point of prominence and continued to grow in strength through the years.
During the Spanish American war he was a captain of a militia company. As a lawyer, he represented, among other large clients, the Seaboard Air Line Railway for many years. His practice of law brought him into contact with the leading minds of the state, and at the same time brought him into contact with the more wretched persons seeking defense in legal matters, or brought before the city court bench. All of these contacts demonstarated the winning personality of Jim Davidson, and created for him hundreds of enthusiastic friends in all walks of life.
Judge Davidson had been in failing health for a long while, and two weeks ago suffered a serious turn for the worse. The end came at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, at the residence. His wife and two sisters, Mrs. J. L. McFarlin and Mrs. C. S. Curtis, a brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Davidson, were with him.
Surviving relatives, other than those mentioned above are; An aunt, Mrs. A. D. Stark, of Jacksonville; four cousins, W. D. Stark, of Jacksonville, and Misses Clara and agnes Davidson, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. May Lehy, of Jacksonville.
[Article courtesy of the Gadsden County Times, October 31, 1929] and Helen Strickland (#47052380)
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