Kentucky:  A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, Kniffin 2nd ed., 1885
Livingston Co.

CHARLES B. DAVIS was born in Smithland, Ky., January 30, 1845, and is a 
son of Thomas M. and Emily (Roach) Davis.  The father was born in 
Smithland in November, 1822; his father, John Davis, came from Ireland
to this county when a young man.  The grandfather was a hotel keeper at
Smithland for many years.  Thomas M. grew up in this county and first
served as deputy sheriff.  About 1843 he began merchandizing, and 
followed it until his death, in January 4, 1869.  He was also president
of the Southern Bank of Smithland.  He was a member of the Smithland
Masonic lodge.  The mother is still living at the age of fifty-seven.
Charles B. is the eldest of three living children: C.F., Kate, wife of
Dr. W.H. Sanders; and Dr. Frank, at Paducah.  Charles B. clerked in his
father's store until he was about twenty-five years of age, and then
embarked in business for himself.  He now carries a stock of about 
$5,000.  He also pays considerable attention to farming, owning about
1,500 acres.  Mr. Davis was married January 18, 1872, to Miss Ida Cade,
daughter of J.W. Cade (see sketch).  Mrs. Davis was born February 14,
1851, and is the mother of five children.  Mr. Davis and family are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and he is a member of
the Felulah Lodge, No. 70, I.O.O.F., of Smithland.

Davis Roach Sanders Cade
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Ireland Paducah-McCracken-KY

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