G. W. DAVIS, harness-maker, Montfort; son of R. J. Davis, of Iowa Co.; he was born in the town of Ridgeway, Iowa Co., in 1856; he served his apprenticeship with Mr. M. C. Meffert, of Arena, Wis.; he engaged in business at Lime Springs, Iowa, in 1877; came to Montfort in December, 1880; his wife was Kate E. Wilson, daughter of Job Wilson, of Iowa Co.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.