William G. M. Davis

Biography

William G. M. Davis was born in 1812, at a moment when the young nation was defining its course, and he embodied the resolve of an earlier generation in every aspect of his life. Through his years he witnessed remarkable transformation and shared in the common effort to keep family, neighbors, and commerce steady amid change.

He passed from this life in 1898 and now rests in Remington, remembered by those who appreciated his calm influence and the dignity he brought to everyday duties.