JOSEPH CHARLES DAVIS

Joseph Charles Davis gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. June 8, 1889 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL
D. October 31, 1965 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL
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  • Father: Simon A. Davis born May 1864 in Illinois, son of Joseph F. Davis (1828-1883) and Barbara W. (Simpson) Davis (1829-1899); married Helena Harrington on April 6, 1886 in Lake County, IL; Simon died 1948; buried in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL
  • Mother: Helena Linnie (Harrington) Davis born June 9, 1864 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, WI, daughter of John Harrington and Mary Ann (Kuns) Harrington; Helena died March 29, 1933 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; buried in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL
  • Wife 1: Vera Ann Howard born March 22, 1891 in Grant Township, Lake County, IL, daughter of Orlando A. Howard (1863-1935) and Nellie Elizabeth (Rogers) Howard (1864-1936); married Joseph Charles Davis in 1909 in Lake County, IL; Vera died February 16, 1923 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Vera Ann (Howard) Davis buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Wife 2: Minnie A. (Redman) Eggert born May 8, 1903 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, daughter of Albert Redman (1878-1929) and Emma Sophia (Grimm) Redman (1882-1953); married (1) Frederick O. Eggert on January 6, 1923 in Cook County, IL; married (2) Joseph Charles Davis in 1939; Minnie died June 27, 1995 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL (See section pertaining to Minnie A. (Redman) Davis buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Children from first unknown wife:
    1. Elizabeth Davis born about 1908; Elizabeth died about 1916 (According to Joseph’s FindAGrave.com memorial #56915481 by Bill Vanderpool: “Joseph, prior to marrying Vera, also was the father of a daughter, Elizabeth, born about 1908 and who lived only about eight years.  Her mother is unknown”; there is no verification of this statement)
  • Children from Vera Ann (Howard) Davis:
    1. Elizabeth Marie (Davis) Ames born September 3, 1914 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; married Robert Howard Ames (1909-1992); Elizabeth died January 31, 1976 in Madison, Dane County, WI; Elizabeth and Robert are buried in Avon Cemetery, Avon, Rock County, WI

According to the Wisconsin State Journal (Madison WI) Monday, February 2, 1976, page 7:

“Ames, Mrs. Elizabeth M.

BRODHEAD – Mrs. Elizabeth M. Ames, age 61, of Brodhead, died on Saturday, January 31, 1976, at a Amdison (sic) hospital, after an extended illness.  She was born in Round Lake, Illinois, September 3, 1914, the daughter of Charles Joseph and Vera (Howard) Davis.  She was employed at Sentry Foods in Brodhead for the past 19 years.  Mrs. Ames was a member of the Brodhead United Methoidst (sic) Church.  She is survived by her husband, Robert; her sister, Elinor (Mrs. Sherwood) Deppen of Rockford; her children Leaman, Chicago, Mrs. Clifford (Vera) Anderson of Baraboo, Robert, Rapid City, South Dakota, Mrs. Alan (Barbara) Bunner, Madison her step-mother, Mrs. Minnie Davis of Round Lake; and six grandchildren.  Funeral services will beheld at the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Brodhead, at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3.  The Rev. Amos Shimko officiating.  THE NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 503 W. Beloit St., Orfordville, is in charge of the arrangements.  There will be no visitation.  The family suggest that flowers be omitted.”

2. Elinor Linnie (Davis) born September 15, 1916 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; married Sherwood Jerome Deppen (1917-1988) on September 22, 1940 in Rockford, Winnebago County, IL; Elinor died October 17, 1987 in Rockford, Winnebago County, IL; Elinor and Sherwood are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, IL

  • Stepchild from Minnie B. (Redman) Eggert and Frederick O. Eggert
    1. Frederick Otto “Bus” Eggert born March 20, 1923 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; Navy veteran from 1942 to 1946; married Marietta Louise Davis (1925-2008) on June 29, 1946 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; Frederick died October 15, 2002 in Libertyville, Lake County, IL; cremated

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Thursday, October 17, 2002, page 200:

“EGGERT, FREDERICK O.
Frederick O. “Bus” Eggert, of Round Lake, IL.  Funeral services for Fred “Bus” Eggert, 79, will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at Round Lake Community Church, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake, IL.  Born March 20, 1923 in Chicago, he died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002 in Libertyville.  Bus was the loving husband ot Marietta, nee Davis, his wife of 56 years, whom he married on June 29, 1946 at Round Lake Community Church; proud father of Charles (Karen), Ronald (Christine), Gail (Stephen) Kessler, Susan (Patrick) Klemens, Daniel (Lysbeth) and Karen marie; loving grandfather to Jeremy (Lisa) Eggert, Catherine Eggert, John Eggert, Marcie Kessler, Amanda Kessler, Jennifer Kessler, Michael Klemens and Jon Klemens.  Bus has joined his parents, who preceded him in death, yet reveled in his life.  Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.  We love  you, husband, dad, grandpa, friend Bus.  Funeral information 847-223-8122.
   Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries”

  • Siblings:
    • George William Davis born March 11, 1887 in Ivanhoe, Lake County, IL; married Anna Fredricka Brickner (1885-1975), daughter of John Brickner (1846-1931) and Christina (Kaiser) Brickner (1854-1935) on December 5, 1908 in Indiana; residence last known in Paris, Kenosha County, WI; George died March 8, 1948; Anna died July 5, 1975 in Kenosha County, WI; burial location unknown
    • Ralph Harrington Davis born June 1894 in Lake County, IL; married Zella Jenette Huson (1894-1961), daughter of Marshall Booth Huson and Mary (Marble) Huson  (See section pertaining to Marshall Booth Huson buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)  (See section pertaining to Mary H. (Marble) Huson buried in the Fort Hill Cemtery); Ralph died 1964 in Round Lake, Lake County, IL; Ralph and Zella are buried in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL
    • Mildred Unette (Davis) Redman born October 1, 1902 in Lake County, IL; married William L. Redman (1900-1965); Mildred died April 7, 1992; Mildred and William are buried in Avon Centre Cemetery, Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Simon Davis, head, born May 1864, age 36, married for 14 years, born in Illinois, father born in Wales, mother born in Scotland, occupation: farmer; Halena Davis, wife, born June 1864, age 35, married for 14 years, 4 children born, 3 children living, born in Wisconsin, father born in England, mother born in Germany; George Davis, son, born March 1887, age 13, single, born in Illinois; Joseph Davis, son, born June 1889, age 10, single, born in Illinois; Ralph Davis, son, born June 1894, age 5, single, born Illinois”

According to the Lake County Independent (Libertyville IL) Friday, October 22, 1909, page 6:

“THESE MAY WED.

Chas. Joseph Davis, Fort Hill, aged 20; Vera Ann Howard, Ingleside, aged 19.”

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for the Village of Round Lake, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household  members were:

“Simon A. Davis, head, age 46, married once at age 24, born in Illinois, father born in Wales, mother born in Scotland, occupation: own income; Hellena Davis, wife, age 46, married once at age 24, 4 children born, 4 children living, born in Wisconsin, father born in England, mother born in Germany; Joseph Davis, son, age 20, married once for 8/12 of a year, born in Illinois, occupation: laborer – general; Ralph Davis, son, age 15, single, born in Illinois; Mildred Davis, daughter, age 7, single, born in Illinois; Mark Letts, boarder , age 38, married once for 4 years, born in Iowa, father born in New York, mother born in Ohio, occupation: painter – general work; Jenett Letts, boarder, age 37, married once for 4 years, born in Illinois, father born in Wales, mother born in Scotland; Daisy Letts, boarder, age 7/12, single, born in Illinois; Mathew Steele, boarder, age 21, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: cashier – in bank”

According to the U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cars, 1917-1918:

“Name in full: Joe Charles Davis; Age in yrs.: 27; Home address: Round Lake, Ill; Date of birth: June 8, 1889; Where were you born? Avon, Ill, U.S.A.; What is your present occupation?: Carpenter; By whom employed?: Clark & Wynne; Where employed?: Barrington Ill; Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support?: Wife & 2 Children; Marries or single?: Married; Race: Caucasion (sic); Tall, medium, or short?: Medium; Slender, medium, or stout?: Stout; Color of eyes?: Grey; Color of harir?: Brown”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for the Village of Round Lake, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Joseph Davis, head, age 30, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: carpenter – house; Vera Davis, wife, age 29, married, born in Illinois, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Illinois; Elizabeth Davis, daughter, age 5, single, born in Illinois; Eleanor Davis, daughter, age 3 4/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for the Village of Round Lake, Avon Township, Lake County, IL the household members were:

“Joseph C. Davis, head, age 41, widowed, born in Illinois, father born in Illinois, mother born in Wisconsin, occupation: carpenter – general building; Elizabeth N. Davis, daughter, age 15, single, born in Illinois; Eleanor L. Davis, daughter, age 13, single, born in Illinois; Minnie B. Eggert, housekeeper, age 26, divorced, born in Illinois, parents born Illinois, occupation: housekeeper – private family; Frederick O. Eggert, roomer, age 7, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for the Village of Round Lake, Avon Township, Lake County, IL, the household members living on Park Avenue are:

“Joseph Davis, head, age 50, married, highest grade completed: 7, born in Illinois, living in same house in 1935, occupation: carpenter – building construction; Minnie Davis, wife, age 36, married, highest grade completed: 8, born in Illinois, living in same house in 1935; Frederick Davis, son, age 17, single, highest grade completed: H-2, born in Illinois, living in same house in 1935”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: Joseph Charles Davis; Place of Residence: Round Lake, Lake County, Ill; Mailing Address: Round Lake, Ill; Telephone: (blank); Aged in Years: 52; Date of Birth: June 8, 1889; Place of Birth: Round Lake, Ill.; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Minnie Davis, Round Lake, Ill; Employer’s Name and Address: Art Seekats, Round Lake, Ill; Place of Employment: Round Lake, Lake County, Ill; Race: White; Height: 5 ft 9 in; Weight: 195; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed: April 27, 1942”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL, living on Park Avenue, the household members were:

“Joseph C. Davis, head, age 60, married, born in Illinois, Occupation; Carpenter Foreman – Carpentry; Minnie A Davis, wife, age 46, married, born in Illinois; Emma S Redman, mother in law, age 68, widowed, born in Illinois”