Joseph P. DAVIS

   Another name for Joseph was Joe DAVIS.

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Death Dates from Joseph P. Davis's Pension Records
Could have had brother Franklin Davis born 1832 Ohio

First possibility is he married and had a child with Ruth Motherspaw then they divorced and she later married and moved west. But he appears to be working for her father and others in 1850

I can't determine if Joseph was married twice before or not. There are several Joseph Davis that are in the area 1850 & 1860 He is very close in age to the one married to Ruth and lived in Amanda. Ruth remarried in 1868 to Daniel L. Reber. So possibly they were divorced. Charles Morgan Davis Ruths son death record has Joseph P. Davis as father.

I am leaving both prior marriages for now.

Date on Josephs burial date 5 Jan 1925 from Government Veteran internment records. located at Fairfield Co., Historical Society. This is probably the date they issued the marker.

U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914 Mexican War
about Joseph Davis Name: Joseph Davis
Birthyear: abt 1827
Birthplace: Ohio, United States
Enlistment Age: 21
from Fairfield Co. Ohio Cabinet maker age 21 enlisted with William Davis who was rejected, who was also from Fairfield Co., Ohio

Three 1850 Census 2 working for others with Franklin Davis (brother) 1 with family.

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrison, Pickaway, Ohio; Roll: M432_720; Page: 56A; Image: 114.
1850 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Davis Name: Joseph Davis
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1825
Birth Place: Ohio
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Harrison, Pickaway, Ohio
Family Number: 713
Household Members: Name Age
William Mothersbaugh 38
Elizabeth Mothersbaugh 37
Jane Mothersbaugh 12
Mary Mothersbaugh 11
George Mothersbaugh 8
Sarah Mothersbaugh 5
John Mothersbaugh 4
Jane Mothersbaugh 1
Jane Rush 13
Thomas Mothersbaugh 22
Joseph Davis 25
Franklin Davis 18
George Mothersbaugh 18


Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio; Roll: M432_677; Page: 321B; Image: 391.
1850 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Davis Name: Joseph Davis
Age: 24
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Birth Place: Ohio
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio
Family Number: 733
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Davis 24
Ruth Davis 20
Irena Davis 1
Syntha Pats 11

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrison, Pickaway, Ohio; Roll: M432_720; Page: 57B; Image: 117.
1850 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Davis Name: Joseph Davis
Age: 23
Estimated birth year: abt 1827
Birth Place: Ohio
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Harrison, Pickaway, Ohio
Family Number: 784
Household Members: Name Age
John Rath 37
Mary Rath 35
Clara Rath 4
John H Rath 1
Samuel Jones 14
Eliza Waldron 12
John Hubbard 7
William Hubbard 6
Somia Karner 18
N S Hunley 45
William Habson 19
Daniel Noaker 27
Henry Weriel 25
William L Evans 30
George W Reed 31
Jefferson Darst 45
Henry Darst 12
Miller Martin 19
Abraham Keller 25
Joseph Davis 23
Franklin Davis 20
George Snow 26
Aloma Smith 23
John Walcott 24
Charles Samlinson 24


Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Amanda, Fairfield, Ohio; Roll: M653_961; Page: 773; Image: 407; Family History Library Film: 803961.
1860 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Davis Name: Joseph Davis
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Amanda, Fairfield, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lancaster
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Davis 34
Ruth Davis 29
George Davis 9
Mary J Davis 7
Rachel Davis 4
Charles Davis 2
Emma A Davis 1/12


Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio; Roll: 1014; Family History Film: 1255014; Page: 117C; Enumeration District: 200; Image: 0245.
1880 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Davis Name: Joseph Davis
Home in 1880: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio
Age: 56
Estimated birth year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Jemima Davis
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Laborer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Davis 56
Jemima Davis 34
John Davis 12
Sally Davis 8
Frank Davis 6
Joseph Davis 4
Willie Davis 2
Florence Davis 2m

Name: Joseph Davis , Enlistment Date: 01 November 1861 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Ohio
Unit Numbers: 1873 1873
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 01 November 1861 at the age of 37 Enlisted in Company I, 43rd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 06 February 1862. Mustered out Company I, 43rd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 13 July 1865 in Louisville, KY
Regimental History OHIO FORTY-THIRD INFANTRY (Three Years)

Forty-third Infantry. - Cols., J. L. Kirby Smith, Wager Swayne, Horace Park; Lieut.-Cols., Walter F. Herrick, John H. Rhodes; Majs., Harley H. Sage, Albert H. Howe. This regiment was organized at Camp Andrews, Mt. Vernon, and various places in the state from Sept. 28, 1861, to Feb. 1, 1862, to serve for three years. It left its rendezvous for the front on Feb. 21, and 5 days later reported to Brig.-Gen. John Pope, commanding the district of Mississippi. It was but a few days before the regiment was introduced to active service, for in March it was under fire at New Madrid, Mo., and in all the operations against that post it bore a prominent part, especially in its final bombardment and capture, the loss of the regiment in killed and wounded being quite severe. At Iuka the regiment took part in the battle of Sept. 19, 1862, and the subsequent pursuit of the enemy as far as Cripple creek. In the battle of Corinth the 43d and 63d Ohio claim to have done more to save the day than any other organizations. In a few minutes of fighting over one fourth of those of the 43d engaged were ei- ther killed or wounded. From this time until Oct., 1863, the regiment was stationed at different points on the railroads of West Tennessee and at Memphis, assisting to keep open the com- munications of Gen. Grant's army, then operating against Vicks- burg. In Dec., 1863, the members almost unanimously re- enlisted as veterans and after their furlough of 30 days re- turned to the field in a body, after which the first engagement was at Decatur, Ala. The regiment lay at the latter place until the opening of Gen. Sherman's campaign against Atlanta. The loss of the 43d was quite severe at Resaca. At Dallas it took an important part and in the advance on the enemy's posi- tion near Big Shanty, Co. D participated in a most brilliant charge of skirmishers, capturing a strong barricade from the 29th Tenn. and numerous prisoners. Immediately thereafter came the siege of Kennesaw mountain, with its deadly skirmishing, its grand cannonading, and the disastrous repulse of the Fed- eral forces on June 27. The 43d participated in the general movements of its corps until the advance of the Army of the Tennessee from Roswell upon Decatur, Ala., when it was detached to hold the bridge across the Chattahoochee at the former place until the army transportation then loading at Marietta should cross the river. During the remainder of the Atlanta campaign it shared the trials and glories of the 16th corps and won the thanks of the division commander by splendid and steady fight- ing. After the fall of Atlanta it enjoyed the "full month's rest," and then joined in the great "march to the sea." In the operations around Savannah it performed its full share of duty and after the fall of the city, held the important post of Dil- lon's bridge. Up into the Carolinas it then marched, and after crossing Whippy swamp was in due time confronting the enemy strongly posted at Rivers' bridge. Down a narrow causeway the regiment rushed amid a storm of shot and shell compelling the Confederates to withdraw their battery and uncover the cross- ing. The war closing, the regiment went to Washington, took part in the grand review, and was mustered out on July 13, 1865.


Source: The Union Army, vol. 2
Battles Fought
Fought on 13 March 1862 at New Madrid, MO Fought on 15 March 1862. Fought on 03 October 1862 at Corinth, MS Fought on 04 October 1862 at Corinth, MS Fought on 16 February 1864 at Gourdsville, TN. Fought on 13 May 1864 at Resaca, GA Fought on 14 May 1864 at Resaca, GA Fought on 15 May 1864 at Resaca, GA Fought on 27 May 1864 at Dallas, GA Fought on 30 May 1864 at Dallas, GA Fought on 14 June 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA Fought on 15 June 1864 at Big Shanty, GA. Fought on 16 June 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA Fought on 30 June 1864 at Dallas, GA. Fought on 04 July 1864 at Nickajack Creek, GA Fought on 22 July 1864 at Atlanta, GA Fought on 29 July 1864 at Atlanta, GA Fought on 03 August 1864 at Atlanta, GA Fought on 04 August 1864 at Atlanta, GA Fought on 10 August 1864 at Atlanta, GA Fought on 13 August 1864 at Atlanta, GA Fought on 17 August 1864 at Chattanooga, TN. Fought on 03 February 1865 at River's Bridge, SC. Fought on 03 February 1865 at Salkehatchie, SC. Fought on 08 February 1865 at Salkehatchie, SC. Fought on 08 March 1865 at Kinston, NC Fought on 21 March 1865. Fought on 01 April 1865.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Military Service: Civil War 43rd OVI, 1861-1865, USA.

• Residence: 1880 US Census, 1880, Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio, USA. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio; Roll: T9_1014; Family History Film: 1255014; Page: 117.3000; Enumeration District: 200; Image: 0245.

• Burial: Amanda twp. Cem, Fairfield Co., OH, 1881, Amanda Twp. Cem., Fairfield Co., Ohio.

• Family Reunion: Family Reunion, 1929, Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, United States. Davis Family Reunion

Joseph had a relationship with Mary R MOTHERSPAW/MOTHERSBAUGH/ROUTHENPOUGH, daughter of John MOTHERSPAW and Unknown, on 7 Oct 1847 in Fairfield, Ohio, United States. (Mary R MOTHERSPAW/MOTHERSBAUGH/ROUTHENPOUGH was born in 1831 in Ohio.)

  Marriage Notes:

This record was in Pension.


Groom's Name: Joseph B. Davis
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Bride's Name: Mary R. Routheypouch
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Marriage Date: 07 Oct 1847
Marriage Place: Fairfield County, Ohio
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02273-7
System Origin: Ohio-EASy
Source Film Number: 295269
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Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958

Joseph next married Mary Ruth POTTS, daughter of David POTTS and Rachel MORRIS, circa 1849 in Ohio. (Mary Ruth POTTS was born in Oct 1830 in Ohio and died on 23 Jan 1902 in Amanda, Fairfield, Ohio, USA.)

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Note: I found this one but not same names.
Groom's Name: Joshua Davis
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Bride's Name: Ruth Ann Cross
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Marriage Date: 19 Jun 1847
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02273-7
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Source Film Number: 295269
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Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958

Joseph next married Jemima WALKER, daughter of Benjamin N WALKER and Rebecca BOYSEL, on 1 Dec 1870 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. (Jemima WALKER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Cedarville, Greene, Ohio, USA, died on 8 Jun 1882 in Amanda, Fairfield, Ohio, USA and was buried in Prob Amanda , Fairfield Co., OH no marker.)

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Groom's Name: Joseph P. Davis
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Bride's Name: Jemima Walker
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Marriage Date: 01 Dec 1870
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00911-0
System Origin: Ohio-EASy
Source Film Number: 288396
Reference Number: page 109 no. 325
Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958