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John Temple DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 31 Jan 1903 in Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. He died on 10 Aug 1971 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He was buried on 13 Aug 1971 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. Parents: Willie Abram DAVIS and Gertrude Maud TEMPLE.

Joyce DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 22 Nov 1934 in Otter Tail, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. Parents: Richard Arthur DAVIS and Raghnild SWENSON.

She was married to Gordon D PYLE on 1 Oct 1955 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Children were: Richard PYLE , Karen Elizabeth PYLE.

Linda Mae DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 12 Dec 1956 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Parents: James Arthur DAVIS and Merillyn Mae LOEBRICK.

She was married to Daniel Grant RYSON on 9 Jun 1979 in Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois. Children were: Christine Nicole RYSON, Matthew Gregory RYSON.

Mabel DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born in 1874 in Minnesota. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Blooming Grove, Waseca Co., Minnesota. Parents: David Richard DAVIES and Francelia Adelaide SWIFT.

Madge Ida DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. She died on 7 Jun 2002 in Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. She was buried on 15 Jun 2002 in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Dalton, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota.

Obituary - Jun 2002

Madge Minge
Madge Minge, 92, of Pelican Rapids, died Friday, June 7, 2002, at Pelican Valley Nursing Home in Pelican Rapids. Madge Ida Davis was born Sept, 24, 1909, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Willard A. and Gertrude (Temple) Davis. In 1927, she graduated from Fergus Falls High School and then attended Teacher's Training for one year. From 1928 to 1929 she taught in country school district #54 near Fergus Falls, and in 1930 graduated from Moorhead Teacher's College. She was a member of Lambda Phi Sigma Honorary Education Fraternity. For four years, she taught grades one through three in Hazel Run. On July 10, 1933, she was united in marriage to Milton E. Minge at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Gary, Ind. After their marriage, the couple lived in Dalton until 1954, when they moved to Pelican Rapids. She taught in a rural district school near Pelican Rapids for two years, then returned to Moorhead State University for her special education degree. She taught special education classes in Pelican Rapids for 10 years. Mr. Minge died March 13, 1996. She entered Pelican Valley Nursing Home in May of 1998 after suffering a stroke.
She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. She was a Sunday school superintendent and teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church and at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Dalton.
She loved children, and especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and music. She also enjoyed flowers, sewing, quilting and needlepoint.
She is survived by her daughter: Barbara Hanson of Pelican Rapids; eight grandchildren: Rick (Tammy) Hanson, Beth (Keith) Janu, Kristin (Tony) Vogt, Debbie Smith, Michael Minge, Steve Minge, Julie (Rick) Geffre and J.P. Minge; seven great-grandchildren: Derek, Daniel, Whitney, Matthew, P.J., Sarah and Jordan; a niece: Evelyn (Ed) Harris; and a nephew: Gordon (Rosalynd) Green.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Milton; her son: Keith; an infant daughter: Jean Penelope; two brothers: Ralph and John; and two sisters: Florence Davis and Ruth Green.
Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids
Clergy: Revs. Laurie and Randy Skow-Anderson, and Rev. D. Josh Nelson
Burial: Our Savior's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Dalton
Funeral Home: Larson Funeral Home in Pelican Rapids
Corinne Paulson

Parents: Willie Abram DAVIS and Gertrude Maud TEMPLE.

She was married to Milton Evelyn MINGE on 10 Jul 1933 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Gary, Indiana. Children were: Keith Milton MINGE, Jean Penelope MINGE, Barbara Judith MINGE.

Nellie E. DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 23 Sep 1881. She died on 22 Jun 1911 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Parents: David Richard DAVIES and Francelia Adelaide SWIFT.

Paul Michael DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 29 Jul 1993 in Fairfax, Fairfax Co., Virginia. Parents: Thomas Arthur DAVIS and Sandra Marie BOTTS.

Paul Raymond DAVIS⁽¹⁾ Parents: Donald William DAVIS and Elizabeth Louise BEHLES .

Polly Ann DAVIS⁽¹⁾

She was married to Thomas Armstrong CAPPS. Children were: Cyrus L. CAPPS.

Ralph DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 2 Nov 1911 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He died on 12 Nov 1911 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He was buried on 12 Nov 1911 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. Parents: Willie Abram DAVIS and Gertrude Maud TEMPLE .

Richard Arthur DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 9 Apr 1907. He died on 31 Oct 1974 in Richmond, Virginia. Burial in Washington, NJ Parents: Thomas Artie (Arthur) DAVIS and Helen PEMBER.

He was married to Raghnild SWENSON on 9 Dec 1931. Children were: James Arthur DAVIS , Joyce DAVIS.

Robert Michael DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 29 Mar 1963 in Brainerd, Crow Co., Minnesota. He died on 29 Aug 1973 in Richmond, Virginia. Parents: James Arthur DAVIS and Merillyn Mae LOEBRICK.

Ruth Edna DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 1 Jan 1900 in Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. She Death Record in 1994 in Heart failure. She died on 1 Jun 1994 in Pioneer Home, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail, Minnesota. She was buried on 6 Jun 1994 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. She was. Parents: Willie Abram DAVIS and Gertrude Maud TEMPLE.

She was married to Dwight Philemon GREEN on 23 Oct 1921 in Davis Home, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. Children were: Gordon Harold GREEN, Evelyn Ruth GREEN.

Ryan John DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 21 Aug 1973 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Parents: Arthur Willard Jr DAVIS and Margaret Ruth FULLER.

Sarah DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 10 Dec 1648 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. She died in Northboro, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.

She was married to John BRIGHAM .

Thomas Arthur DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 13 Apr 1961 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Parents: James Arthur DAVIS and Merillyn Mae LOEBRICK.

He was married to Sandra Marie BOTTS on 22 Sep 1990 in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., Virginia. Children were: Paul Michael DAVIS, Alan Ray DAVIS.

Thomas Artie (Arthur) DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 30 Oct 1876 in Waseca, Waseca Co, Minnesota. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Blooming Grove, Waseca Co., Minnesota. He died on 2 Mar 1964 in Otter Tail Co., Minnesota. T. A. DAVIS DIES AT 87
T.A. Davis, a long time resident of Maine Township died last night at the Otter Tail County Nursing Home after being ill since December. Her was 87 years old.
He was born at Waseca Oct. 30, 1876, and moved to Otter Tail County in 1890. he was married to Helen Pember Feb 4, 1903.
Mr Davis was owner of the Maine store for many years. He was township clerk for 31 years. In 1946 when he retired to move to a small farm near Phelps.
Surviving are his wife, a son Dick of Chicago., a daughter Mrs Orville (Iva) Berg of Underwood, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Maine Presbyterian Church Thursday at l:30 P{.M. with the Rev John Meyer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemeter. Friends may call at the Glende-Johnson Funeral Home

Listed as Arthur on 1880 Census Parents: David Richard DAVIES and Francelia Adelaide SWIFT.

He was married to Helen PEMBER. Children were: Richard Arthur DAVIS, Iva Helen DAVIS.

William Alan DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 19 May 1961 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Parents: James Arthur DAVIS and Merillyn Mae LOEBRICK.

William E. DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born in 1879 in Penn Twp, Sullivan Co., Missouri. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Penn Twp, Sullivan Co., Missouri. Parents: John E. DAVIS and Fannie PFEIFFER.

Willie Abram DAVIS⁽¹⁾ was born on 12 Dec 1871 in Lanesboro, Fillmore Co, Minnesota. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Blooming Grove, Waseca Co., Minnesota. He Death Record in 1950 in See Notes. He died on 7 Apr 1950 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He was buried on 7 Apr 1950 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail Co., Minnesota.

A DOUBLE WEDDING.

yesterday pretty double wedding took place yesterday at eleven o’clock at. the residence of Hon. and Mrs. J. P. Temple of this village, when Mr. I Willard A. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Davis, was united with Miss Gertrude Maude Temple, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. J. P. Temple; and Mr. Vernon D. Temple son of Hon. and Mrs. Temple was united with Miss Florence Seeley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Seeley. The ceremonies were performed by the Rev. Mr. Critchett of Faribault, after which a bouutiful wedding feast was spread. The cornet band gave the party a serenade and they departed on the afternoon train for the Twin Cities. Mr. and Mrs. Davis will be at home at Fergus Falls after Nov. 10th and Mr. and Mrs. Temple will go to house keeping in the Richter residence in this village. They are all well known young people here, having lived here from childhood and they have hosts of friends whose choicest good wishes will go with them in their new lives.

Double Wedding Anni-
versary Celebration
The following appears in the
Los Angeles, Cal., Times
"To celebrate a double thirty-
sixth wedding anniversay, Mr.
and Mrs V.D. Temple of Arca-
dia and their house guests, Mr.
and Mrs. W.A. Davis of Fergus
Falls, Minn., will be entertained
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Carl C. Spring on South Bonnie
Brae avenue today, Mrs Spring
is the daughter of the Temples
and Mrs Davis is the sister of Mr.
Temple. The Temples and the
Davises, although residents of
Minnesota for twent-four years
will celebrate together for the
first time today"

New Paper Clipping Dated About June 27, 1934

WORE OUT SIX AUTOMOBILES

Mr. Davis Retire Mail carrier
Also Wore out 22 Horses and 2 Motorcycles

Dane Prairie June 27
A party was held Sunday in honor of Mr. Davis our retired mail carrier , at Oscar Aaness’
near Wall lake. The day was perfect and a large crowd turned out. Each brought eats and
dinner and supper were served. A program in the afternoon consisted of songs by the audience
directed by Mrs. Warren Johnson, selection by the Dalton 4-H club; vocal selections by
Harvey Lee and the D.P.X. quartet, and short talks by Carl Tollefson, N.B. Thompson, Jens
Berger and Arnt Huseby. These were patrons on Route No. 1 through the thirty years Mr.
Davis served and Mr. Davis stated that before he retired - he was bringing mail to the third
generations of some of the old timers. He also told of some of his experiences while serving
as carrier; that he wore out twenty-two horses, two motorcycles and six cars and if all this had
placed before him when he began he thought he would have lost courage. Neverless time went on
and he served faithfully until his time to retire. This party was sponsored by the D.P.X. club
and Carol McDonald gave a few remarks in their behalf. Mr. Davis was presented a gift a
remembrance of the occasion for which he responded fittingly with thanks and appreciation

RURAL ROUTES

From the Fergus Falls Journal
approximately Feb 1, 1919

Rural Mail Service Out of This City
Established Just Fifteen
Years Ago

Fifteen years ago Saturday--on
Feb. 1, 1904--the first rural routes
were established out of Fergus Falls.
There were five of these routes and
they were something of an experi-
ment in this locality at that time.
Today, the entire county and for that
matter, the entire northwest, is cov-
ered by rural delivery routes and
they have become a fixed part of the
daily life of every community. No
one would today think of dispensing
with the services of the rural carrier
anywhere.
One quite remarkable fact in con-
nection with this matter is that
three of the five carriers who en-
tered the service fifteen years ago are
still making their daily rounds. They
are J. H. Whitson, W.A. Davis and
Frank Correll. It would be difficult
to find men who have put in fifteen
years of more faithful services.

The Mail Route was the First Mail Route of of Fergus Falls, Minnesota in 1904
This is the Cover Story for the Picture of Mail Sled
This week's coverf picture was taken about 1915.
It show how Williard Davis, the mail carrier on Route 1 brought us the mail in the winter.
He was sitting inside the cab when the picture was taken. At times he would take short cuts
acros field and lakes. This was taken at the Rosvold Farm, now the Thompson farm, while driving
through their yard. He had two horses and alternated them every other day.
Thank you Agnes Thompson of Fergus Falls for shareing this week's cover picture with the Midweek
Readers.

On 1880 Census he is listed as Willey Davis.

DAVIS, WILLARD A
CertID# 1950-MN-011890
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name: n/a
n/a
n/a
Date of Death:
County of Death: 04/07/1950
OTTER TAIL

Was one of the first rural mail
carriers out of Fergus Falls, MN. This information came from the Fergus Falls falls
journal of Fergus Falls, MN. About the year 1922. Around the world seven times-
Mr. Davis, mail carrier on route 1, from this city, given agreeable surprise Willard
A.
Davis, rural mail carrier on route no. 1 out of this city, was given an agreeable
surprise by his route patrons in the Dane Prairie and Buse townships Sunday. He
and his family were invited out to take dinner at the Johnson home there and they
were then told there was to be something of a neighborhood picnic to which they
were invited. Mr. Davis had no suspicion that the picnic was arranged for him until
her arrived at the town hall when he found something like seventy-five
automobiles assembled. It was a perfect day and a big picnic dinner was served.
Everyone who came brought a sack of corn or oats and Mr
Davis will have a very liberal winters supply for his horses. Route no. 1 was
probably the first rural route established in Ottertail Co. co. And Mr Davis has
been carrying the mail there ever since it establishment, eighteen years ago. It is
computed that during that time he has traveled a total of 130,000 miles, which
means he could have gone around the world seven times and started on his eighth
journey if he had traveled in a straight line. It is a remarkable record and has been
one of the most accurate and efficient carriers in the state. The following item is
from the Fergus Falls, MN. Journal of June 1934. Wore out six automobiles. Mr.
Davis retired mail carrier also wore out 22 horses and 2 motorcycles. Dane prairie
June 27, 1934. A party was held Sunday in honor of Mr. Davis our retired mail
carrier, at Oscar Aasness' near wall lake. The day was perfect and a large crowd
turned out. Each brought eats and dinner and supper were served. A program in the
afternoon consisted of songs by the audience directed by Mrs Warren Johnson.
Selection by the Dalton 4 H club; vocal selections by Harvey Lee and the D.P.X.
quartet and short talks by Carl Tollefson, N. B. Thompson, Jens Berger and Arnt
Huseby. These were patrons on route no. 1 through the thirty years Mr. Davis
served and Mr. Davis stated that before he retired he was bringing mail to the third
generations of some of the old timers. He also told of some of his experiences
while serving as carrier; that he wore out twenty two horses, two motorcycles, and
six cars and if all this had been placed before him when he began he thought he
would have lost courage. Nevertheless time went on and he served faithfully until
his time to retire. This party was sponsored by the D. P.X. club and Carroll
Mcdonald gave a few remarks in their behalf. Mr Davis was presented a
gift at remembrance of the occasion for which he responded fittingly with thanks
and appreciation. Based on the facts of the first item, I figure he traveled 11 times
around the earth and stared well into his 12th time

Parents: David Richard DAVIES and Francelia Adelaide SWIFT.

He was married to Gertrude Maud TEMPLE on 26 Oct 1898 in Morristown, Rice Co., Minnesota. Children were: Ruth Edna DAVIS, John Temple DAVIS, Florence Gertrude DAVIS, Madge Ida DAVIS, Ralph DAVIS.

Ellen DAWNEY⁽¹⁾ was born in England.

She was married to William ENGLISH Sir. Children were: Isabel ENGLISH.

Angeline Albina DAY⁽¹⁾ was born on 6 Mar 1821 in Chautauqua, Erie Co., New York. She died in 1905 in Louisiana.

She was married to James Mason WILDER on 6 Aug 1843 in Malone, Franklin Co., New York. Children were: Almanzo James WILDER.

Daniel DAY⁽¹⁾ was born in 1977. Parents: John DAY and Patricia TEMPLE .

David DAY⁽¹⁾ was born in 1971. Parents: John DAY and Patricia TEMPLE .

John DAY⁽¹⁾

He was married to Patricia TEMPLE. Children were: Michael DAY , Matthew DAY, David DAY , Daniel DAY.

Matthew DAY⁽¹⁾ was born in 1970. Parents: John DAY and Patricia TEMPLE .

Michael DAY⁽¹⁾ was born in 1969. Parents: John DAY and Patricia TEMPLE .

Hawise DE ABRINCIS⁽¹⁾ died on 31 Jul 1219. Parents: Robert DE ABRINCIS Sir.

She was married to Reginald DE COURTENAY. Children were: Robert DE COURTENAY.

Robert DE ABRINCIS Sir⁽¹⁾

Children were: Hawise DE ABRINCIS.

John DE AFFETON⁽¹⁾.

He was married to Joan BRATTON. Children were: Catherine AFFETON.

William DE AGDE -Vicomte⁽¹⁾ Parents: Reinold II BEZIERS -Vicomte.

He was married to Arsinde . Children were: Senegunde DE BEZIERS.

Henry DE AINTREE⁽¹⁾ was born in Aintree, Lancashire, England. Parents: William DE AINTREE .

He was married to Agnes DE MOLYNEUX in England. Children were: Emma AINTREE.

William DE AINTREE⁽¹⁾ was born in Aintree, Lancashire, England.

He was married in England. Children were: Henry DE AINTREE.

Isabella DE ALBINI⁽¹⁾ was born about 1190 in Arundel, Essex, England. She died in 1267. Parents: William DE ALBINI and Mabel CHESTER.

She was married to John FITZ ALAN. Children were: John Arundel FITZ ALAN -Earl, Roger FITZ ALAN .

Nicole DE ALBINI⁽¹⁾ was born about 1197 in Arundel, Essex, England. Parents: William DE ALBINI and Mabel CHESTER.

William DE ALBINI⁽¹⁾ was born between 1165 and 1167 in Arundel, Essex, England. He died in Mar 1220/21 in England. Parents: William D'AUBIGNY\ALBINI Earl and Maud ST HILARY.

He was married to Mabel CHESTER in England. Children were: Isabella DE ALBINI, Hugh Arundel ALBINI, Mabel D' ALBINI, Aveline D' ALBINI, Nicole DE ALBINI, Cecelia D'AUBIGNY\ALBINI, Renfred D' ALBINI.

Alice DE ALDITHLEY⁽¹⁾ was born about 1225 in Staffordshire, England. Parents: Henry AUDLEY and Bertred MAINWARING.

She was married to Peter DE MONTFORT. Children were: Peter DE MONTFORT , William DE MONTFORT, Robert DE MONTFORT.

William DE ALENCON⁽¹⁾ was born about 990 in Normandy, France. He died in 1048. Parents: William I TALVAS and Matilda GANELON.

He was married to Bildeburge DE BEAUMONT. Children were: Mabel TALVAS.

William DE ALLER⁽¹⁾

Robert DE AQUILLON⁽¹⁾.

He was married to Agatha DE BEAUFOE. Children were: Joan AQUILLON.

Spella DE ARBOREA⁽¹⁾

She was married to Comita III TORRES. Children were: Maria TORRES.

Richard DE ARCHES⁽¹⁾

He was married to Lucy. Children were: Joan ARCHES.

Eustace DE ARDEN⁽¹⁾ was born in Hawarden, Co Chester, England.

Children were: Roger DE MOHAUT .

John DE ARDERNE Sir⁽¹⁾ was born in England. Parents: Walkelin DE ARDERNE Sir and Agnes DE ORREBY.

He was married in England. Children were: Margaret DE ARDERNE.

Margaret DE ARDERNE⁽¹⁾ was born in England. Parents: John DE ARDERNE Sir.

She was married to John DE LEGH in England. Children were: John DE LEGH.

Walkelin DE ARDERNE Sir⁽¹⁾ died about 1265 in England.

He was married to Agnes DE ORREBY in England. Children were: John DE ARDERNE Sir.

Henry DE ATHERTON⁽¹⁾ was born in Atherton, Lancashire, England. Parents: Hugh DE ATHERTON.

He was married to Emma AINTREE in England. Children were: Joan DE ATHERTON.

Henry DE ATHERTON⁽¹⁾ was born in Atherton, Co. Lancashire, England. Parents: William DE ATHERTON .

He was married in England. Children were: William DE ATHERTON.

Hugh DE ATHERTON⁽¹⁾ was born in Atherton, Co. Lancashire, England. Parents: William DE ATHERTON and Agnes.

He was married in England. Children were: Henry DE ATHERTON.

Joan DE ATHERTON⁽¹⁾ was born in England. Parents: Henry DE ATHERTON and Emma AINTREE.

She was married to Robert DE NEVILLE Sir in England. Children were: Robert DE NEVILLE Sir.

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