JAMES M. DAVIS, M.D., a son of Dr. Cyrus A. and Anna r. (Montague) Davis, was born in Boyle county, Ky., Oct. 7, 1828. He was in his fourth year when his parents settled in Greene county, Ill., at which time Carrollton was a village composed of a few rough stores and dwellings. Here James received the rudiments of education, and when only 17 years of age enlisted in Co. H, 2d Reg., of Ky. Inft., and served in the Mexican war until honorably discharged on account of general disability. Returning home he commenced the study of medicine, with his father as preceptor. At the end of one year of unremitting study, he proceeded to St. Louis and attended the medical department of the Missouri State University, from which he graduated in March, 1852. he at once entered upon the duties of his profession, and until his death was the medical advisor for a large number of people of Carrollton and surrounding country. In 1857, Dr. Davis was united in marriage with Sarah A. Vedder, a daughter of F. P. Vedder. By this union five children were born - Francis A., Edgar L., Nettie, Belle and Nelia. Dr. Davis was a republican in politics, and at one time was that party's candidate for state senator, but was defeated, as was the remainder of the ticket. He held numerous responsible positions in local matters, and at the time of his death was one of the trustees of the blind asylum, at Jacksonville. he was a kind father and a public spirited citizen. his death took place June 8, 1885. the funeral services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased was an honored member. he was also a member of the K. of H.