"Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen" 1776-1889, by H. H. Hardesty, 1889; Vol. II, pages 597-598.

LEMUEL H. DAVIS enlisted at Parkersburg, W. Va., Aug. 28, 1861, at the age of 23 years, in
Co. D, 2d W. Va. V. C.; promoted sergeant in his company; veteraned at Camp Piatt, W. Va.,
Dec. 31, 1863, and came home on furlough, rejpoining his command at Fayette, Va., Jan. 31,
1864. His battle record is as follows: Princeton, Fayetteville, East Creek, Waynesboro,
Petersburg, Fishers Hill and Appomattox. He was captured by McNeil's rebel cavalry at
Mount Jackson, but made his escape in a few hours. In October, 1863, he was on detached
duty as escort, and in charge of scouting squad. He was slightly wounded by shell in right
shoulder at Sailors Creek, April 7, 1865; discharged at Wheeling, W. Va., June 30, 1865;
application for pension not yet properly considered.

Lemuel H. Davis was born in Venango county, Pa., Sept. 24, 1838, and settled in this county
in 1881; his parents, who are not living, were John and Susanna (Smith) Davis. At Freedom,
Venango County, Sept. 16, 1858, he married Elvira Smith, who was born in Butler county, this
State, March 19, 1837, daughter of Thomas and Martha (Reddick) Smith, both parents now
deceased; there are seven children by this union, born in order named; John T., Edwin H.,
William L., Sarah A., Nelson S., Jesse R., Dallas J., all of whom are living except Sarah A.,
who died Feb. 17, 1885. John and Andrew J. Davis, brothers of Lemuel, served in the late war;
the first named in the 6th Pa. V. H. A., and Andrew in Co. L, 4th Pa. Cav.; he was wounded at
the battle of Dinwiddie C. H., and at Stony Creek; Nelson and William A. Smith, brothers of
Mrs. Davis, also served in the army; Nelson in the 14th Pa. V. C., and William in the 102d
Infantry; William was wounded in right knee while in service. Mr. Davis held the office of
constable in Butler county in 1877; he did reside at New Castle, where he was employed at the
Etna Iron Works as superintendent. Mr. Davis died suddenly Oct. 26, 1889, about two weeks after
he gave this record.     
 

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