Amos Davis

Biography

Amos Davis was born in 1794 and lived forty-one years until his death in 1835. His life spanned a formative period in American history, from the early years of the republic through the expansion and development of the nation in the early nineteenth century.

Davis's burial at Machpelah Cemetery reflects his community's spiritual traditions and his place within it. While specific details about his life's work and personal achievements remain limited in historical documentation, his life represents the contributions of ordinary Americans during the nation's early decades of growth and development.