Married Susannah Pulsipher 17 Sept 1884, Logan LDS Temple
Parents of 6 children, 4 of whom grew to adulthood
BIOGRAPHY: "Sketch of a Utah Pioneer" Oliver F. Davis (copy in possession of Forsgren Family Association. There is no author or date listed. Original spelling and punctuation retained). "His father (William Davis) was born Sept. 12, 1795, in Union Township Pennsylvania. He came to America soon after the Pilgrims, joined the church in Dec. 1832, and was the first Bishop of Brigham City.
As a boy Oliver helped his father take care of the farm and city lots, also herded sheep and cattle east and west of Brigham. On May 10, 1869, they drove the last spike for the S.R. Railroad out to the Promatory Point. He not only worked on the railroads and hawled railroad ties, but drove oxen and horses in the canyons hauling logs and lumber. He spent two years in Beaver Canyon, Idaho working at the saw mills for Roskelly, Rigby and Vass Noy. 1881-1882.
Nov. 22, 1883, his father died in Brigham and his mother was cared for by him until Sept. 17, 1884. He married Susannah Pulsipher in the Logan Temple and she did all she could to care for her until Feb. 21, 1906 when shse passed away.
There were three boys and three girls in their family but two boys died when small. The children are as follows:
Elfy A. Davis, born August 9, 1885
May E. Davis, born Dec. 8, 1887.
Asa Oliver Davis, born Mar. 29, 1890
Jesse Pulsipher Davis, born June 28, 1892
Zina Pulsipher Davis, born Dec. 18, 1894
Zera P. Davis, born Mar. 15, 1899
In 1885 he went into Star Valley Wyoming, built a two-roomed log house, planted some alfalfa, and made roads to the canyon. The winters were so long and severe he sold out, and bought a ranch at Paradise, (later called Avon). He lived there for about fifteen years, where the famiy were active workers in all the organizations.
Oliver not only worked in the Sunday School and M.I.A. but also as ward clerk and Justice of the Peace.
His wife was President of the Relief Society and was also a trained nurse and help for the sick. She was a mother to all and carried sunshine where ever she went.
Oliver and family returned to Brigham in the spring of 1905 and worked fifteen years for the Continental Oil Company. He was a High Priest at the time of his death, August 24, 1929."
Oliver Frederick's mother seemed to be of a visionary bent. Perhaps Oliver acquired some of that ability from her as evidenced by the following quote taken from her biographical sketch:
"A remarkable co-incident, apropos of the death of Apostle C. C. Rich, Oliver F. Davis, son of the subject of this sketch, relates the following remarkable dream. "On the 17th of November, 1918, being the 35th anniversary of the death of Apostle Rich, I had a plain vision which impressed me very much. I dreamed I saw Brigham Young and Joseph Smith in an assembly held in the upstairs room of the old Court House. They were given a great welcome. I also saw Mother, cheerful and dressed up to date, and not old fashioned."
CENSUS: 1870 Census of Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory, Dwelling 191
Davis, William, age 75, farmer
Davis, Christina, age 50, keeping House
Davis, Abraham, age 14, At Home
Davis, Oliver F, age 11. at home
Davis, George W, age 8, at home
Dwelling 192
Davis, Sara M, age 70, Keeping House, born Pennsylvania
Forsgreen, Sarah A, age 15, At home, born Utah
Forsgreen, John H, age 13, At home, born Nevada
1880 Census of Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah; Household 352
Davis, William, age 84, Blacksmith, born Penn
Davis, Sarah, age 81, wife, Keeping House, born Penn
Davis, Christine, age 60, wife, Keeping House, born Sweden
Davis, Oliver F, age 21, son, farmer, born Utah
Davis, George W., age 18, son, farmer, born Utah
1900 Census of Avon, Cache, Utah ED 72 Sheet 8A
Davis, Oliver, head, male, age 41, born Jan 1859, Utah. Md. 15 years, Father born England, mother born Sweden
Davis, Susana, wife, age 36, born Jan 1864, Md 15 yrs. Mother of 6 children, 4 children still living. born Utah, father born England, mother born Denmark
Davis, Elfa E, daur, age 14, born Aug 1885, Utah, single
Davis, May L, daur, age 12, born Sept 1887 Utah, single
Davis, Zina P, daur, age 5, born Dec 1894, Utah, single
Davis, Zera, daur, age 1 born Mar 1899, Utah, single
1910 Census of Brigham City - Ward 4- Box Elder, Utah 3rd N. & 2nd East
Davis, Oliver, head, age 51, md for 26 years, born Utah, owns farm, father born Pennsylvania, mother born Sweden
Davis, Susana, wife, age 43, md for 26 years. Mother of 4 children, 3 still living, born Denmark
Davis, May, daur, age 22, single
Davis, Zina, daur, age 15, single
Davis, Zera, son, age 11, born Utah
1920 Census of Brigham City, Box Elder Co. ED 7 Sheet 20 A
Davis, Oliver F, head, age 61, born Utah
Davis, Susanna P, wife, age 55, born
Davis, Zera P, son, age 26, single, born Utah
DEATH: Utah Death Index, 1905-1951
Name: Oliver Frederick Davis
Death Date: 24 Aug 1929
State File Number: 1929003596
Gender: Male
Age: 71
County of Death: Box Elder
BURIAL: Brigham City Cem B-36-12-7; As you can see from the photo the Oliver Frederick Monument stone is right next to that of his father, William Davis.
Oliver Frederick's wife Susannah Pulsipher, born 27 Jan 1865, Brigham City, the daughter of Orson Hyde Pulsipher and Susannah Rasmussen. Susannah died 23 Oct 1925 in Brigham City and was buried in the Brigham City Cemetery Plot B-12-36-8
Portrait of Susannah Pulsipher Davis held proudly by her great grandson Hal Reeder of Brigham City
Orson Hyde Pulsipher, Susannah's father - Photo in possession of Hal Reeder, Brigham City
CENSUS: 1880 Census of Brigham City, Box Elder. ED 4
Pulsipher, Susanna, age 42, keeping house; she and both parents born Denmark
Pulsipher, Orson H, son, age 16, laborer; all children born Utah; father born
Pulsipher, Susanna, daur, age 15, at home
Pulsipher, Ephriam, son, age 13, laborer,
Pulsipher, William, son, age 12, at home
Pulsipher, Elias, son, age 4
[ The Pulisphers are living two houses down from the William Watkins family, whose daughter Eliza R later marries George William Davis. Young Susanna, listed above, marries Oliver Frederick Davis, George's brother]
SOCIETY NEWS, Box Elder News, Apirl 1, 1921
"The new officers of the Fourth Ward Relief Society entertained Tuesday afternoon in the ward amusement hall in honor of Mrs Maria Guyman and Mrs Oliver Davis, the retiring officers. Potted plants and flowers decorated the hall .A social afternoon and an entertaining program were enjoyed. Later a two course tray luncheon was served the guests of honor. Each received a beautiful crystal basket filled with spring flowers."
DEATH: Obituary Deseret Evening News -Monday Oct 26, 1925 p.2
"Brigham City, Oct. 26 - Funeral services for Mrs. Oliver F. Davis, 60, who died Friday morning of heart trouble at her home, 215 North Third East St., were held Monday afternoon in the Fourth ward chapel. Interment was in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was born here Jan. 27, 1865 and has long been an active Relief Society worker. She was married to Mr. Davis on Sept. 17 1884. She had long followed the profession of trained nurse.
Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs. May D. Smith, Corinne, Mrs. Elfy Hubbard, Holbrook, Idaho, Mrs. Zena Hunsaker, Honeyville and Z.P. Davis, Brigham City."
Box Elder News Obituary Oct 23 1925
GOOD MOTHER CALLED HOME
Mrs. Oliver Davis Died This Morning of Heart Trouble; Funeral Services Monday at 1 p.m.
Susannah Pulsipher Davis, wife of Oliver F. Davis, died this morning at 5 o'clock of heart trouble at the family home, 215 North, 3rd East street. She had been in poor health during the past five years, and severely ill during the past week.
Mrs. Davis was born in Brigham City, January 27, 1865. She has resided here all of her life, with the exception of fifteen years, during which time she lived in Cache Valley. She married Mr. Davis September 17, 1884, the ceremony being performed in the Logan temple. She was a faithful member of the LDS church, and active in Relief Society work. She was also a trained nurse, and had labored in this capacity in this city for more than twenty years past. Mrs. Davis was one of those good old mothers, whom everybody loved, and in the nursing and care of the sick she has performed a wonderful service.
Surviving are her husband, Oliver F Davis, one son. Z.P. Davis of Brigham City; three daughters, Mrs. Elfy Hubbard of Holbrook, Idaho; Mrs May D. Smith of Corinne; Mrs. Zina Hunsaker of Honeyville; also a number of grand children.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Fourth ward chapel, under the direction of Bishop A.M. Hansen. Interment will be in the city cemetery.
Children of Oliver Frederick Davis and Susannah Pulsipher: [Please note that I cannot include data of living descendants on this blog because of privacy requirements. Anyone may contact me personally for whatever further information I might have]
Child #1 - Elfy Almira Davis, born 9 Aug 1885, Brigham City. Married William Charles Hubbard (1 Jul 1877, Willard-2 Aug 1960; buried Willard) , Provo16 Aug 1904. They were sealed a year later 3 Mar 1905 in the Logan Temple. They divorced some time after 1925.
Elfy and Wm Charles were the parents of 10 children:
--1) Myrle Hubbard, born 4 Jun 1905, Avon, Cache, UT. Died 26 Nov 1977 & buried 29 Nov. in Holbrook, Oneida,Idaho. Married first: Alice Valborg Jacobson <living> on 23 Sept 1931. One child.
Married 2nd Ida Green Deans <living> in 1936. Three children.
--2) Lloyd William Hubbard, born 7 Dec 1906, Brigham City. Died 16 April 1999. Buried in Malad, Oneida, Idaho. Lloyd married Florence Sweeten in 1949. Four children
--3) Clark Lamar Hubbard, born 8 Sep 1908, Willard, Box Elder Co., Utah. Died 13 Oct 1982 in Holbrook, Oneida, Idaho. Buried 16 Oct 1982 in the Brigham City Cemetery Plot B-36-8-6. Clark married Hazel Mary Jacobson 5 Apr 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Hazel died recently on 1 Jan 2000. Also buried in Brigham City. Clark and Hazel were the parents of 7 children.
--4) Reed Davis Hubbard, born 15 Sept 1910 in Paradise, Cache Co., Utah. Died 25 Sep 1960. He is buried in Malad City, Oneida Co., Idaho. I have no further information on spouse and children. I assume his wife is still living.
---5) Arnold Hubbard, born 9 Oct 1912 in Paradise, Cache, Utah; Died 24 Mar 2004. No burial information. Arnold married Lavonna Perkin [no further information] and Myrtle Ellen or Irene Anderson (1910-1981. Buried Malad City)
---6) Odell John Hubbard, born 29 Jan 1915, Brigham City; Died 25 July 1989 in Salida, Chaffee, Colorado. Burial 1 Aug 1989 in Ogden City Cemetery Q-O-25-E. Odell married Rahcel Harriett Larkin (18 Sep 1918, Snowville-died 11 Mar 2005, Las Vegas; buried Las Vegas) on 20 Nov 1948 in Willard, Utah; sealed 1952 in St. George Temple. Parents of one child.
---7) Oliver Arthur Hubbard, born 17 Mar 1917, Brigham City, Utah; died 2 Nov 1940 in Malad, Oneida, Idaho. Married Phyllis Colton (15 Mar 1920, Malad; Died 28 Jun 1990 in Texas; Buried in Pocatello, Bannock Co., Idaho) 24 Jan 1937 or 1938 in Malad; Sealed 1 Feb 19940 in Logan Temple. They are the parents of one daughter (that I have information about).
---8) Jesse Davis Hubbard, born 10 Oct 1919, Brigham City, Utah; Died 30 Oct 2001 (no further information on place of death or burial). Married Lawana Perkins <living>. They are the parents of 3 children.
---9) Dorothy Fay Hubbard, born 27 Dec 1921; still living as of 2010. She married Osborn Nelson <living>. The are the parents of 9 children
---10) LeGrande Davis Hubbard, born 23 Aug 1924, Brigham City, Utah; died 7 Mar 2002 in Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi No information on place of burial. Married Margaret Reese Benson <living>. They are the parents of 4 children.
Child #2 - May Eureka Davis, born 8 Dec 1887, Brigham City; Died 2 Nov. 1965 & buried 5 Nov 1965, Brigham City; May married Arthur Percy Smith ( 13 Jan. 1881, Brigham City; died 9 Aug 1967 and buried 12 Aug 1967, Brigham City) on 8 Oct 1919, Salt Lake City. Sealed 10 Mar 1920 SL Temple
Arthur Percy and May Eureka Davis Smith
I am always impressed by the pleasant countenance of this lovely lady
The monument at the Smith Family Plot
Brigham City Cemetery C-18-3-3 (right next to the road)
May's personal stone
Arthur's personal stone
"Died 2 Nov 1965" handwritten under the photo caption which says "Mrs. May D. Smith died during her sleep Monday night."
Local Woman Dies After Heart Attack
May Eureka Davis Smith, age 77, of 11 North Third West, died during her sleep Monday n;ight of an apparent hear attack.
She was born Dec. 8, 1887 in Brigham City, a daughter of Oliver F. and Susanna Pulsipher Davis. She was married to Arthur Percy Smith on Oct 3, 1919 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She had assisted her husband in the operation of an apartment house.
An active member of the LDS church, she has served in the stake and ward Primary, Sunday school, MIA and Relief society organizations. She had complete a two-year LDS mission in the Central States. She was a member of the Seagull Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers and had been first vice captain of the Box Elder county camp of DUP.
Surviving are her husband, Brigham City; a son, William David (Bill) Smith, Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Brigham City Third LDS ward chapel with Bishop Glen Fife officiating. Friends may call at the Blaine Olsen Funeral Chapel, Second North and Main, Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Friday prior to services. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
May served in the same mission as Pres. Spencer W. Kimball.
If any of the Smith descendants has a biographical sketch of May or Arthur, the Forsgren Family Association would love to have a copy.
May Eureka and Arthur Percy Smith were the parents of three sons, only two of whom lived to adulthood:
#1 - Percy Davis Smith, born 12 Jan 1921, Brigham City; Died 6 months later on 1 July 1921 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City during a Cleft Palate surgery. Buried in the Smith Family plot, Brigham City Cemetery C-18-3-5
#2 Arthur Max Smith, born 24 Jun 1922 in Corrine, Box Elder Co., Utah; died 8 Apr 1958 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., Idaho; Buried 11 April 1958 in the Smith Family Plot in Brigham City Cemetery C-18-3-2. Arthur married first Lawanna Cole Garr (21 Mar 1925, Weston, Franklin Co., Idaho; died Sept 2005, buried Millville, Cache, Utah) on 14 May 1943 in the Logan Temple. I have no further information about this marriage. I am assuming there was a divorce. I have no record of any children together.
Arthur married (second) Charlotte C Cox on 30 Jun 1950 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Charlotte has two other marriages. She was born 12 Jul 1915 in Idaho Falls; Died 25 Nov. 1989 Idaho Falls. She was buried 29 Nov 1989 in the Brigham City Cemetery. Arther and Charlotte had four children, Cherie Ann, Arthur Max, Jr., Marla May and Arland Delaun.
Birth: 7/12/1915
Death: 11/25/1989
Burial: 11/29/1989
Place of Birth: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Place of Death: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Cause of Death:
Grave Location: Brigham City Cemetery C-18-3-1
Source: Sexton
Comments:
Relatives: Esplin, Diantha (Mother)
Cox, Leonard D. (Father)
Smith, Arthur Max (Spouse)
[Note: At the time of her death she was Charlotte Cox Smith Croft Carbine]
Marla May was born 5 Feb 1955, Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., Idaho; She died at age 3 on 1 July 1958 in Idaho Falls, but was brought to Brigham City and buried in the Smith Family Plot C-18-3-5.
#3 William Davis Smith,, born 4 Feb 1925, Brigham City; died 9 Oct 1994 in Salt Lake City; buried 13 Oct. 1994 in Brigham City Cem Plot C-18-4-2; William married Mildred yvonne Rees <living> in 1948. They are the parents of four children. I have very little information on this family. No photo of William Davis and no photo of his headstone yet.
Child #4 - Jesse Pulsipher Davis born 28 Jun 1892 in Brigham City; Died 30 Oct 1897 in Brigham City; buried in the Avon, Cache Co., Cemetery.
Photo of headstone courtesy of Hal Reeder (uploaded to findagrave.com)
Child #5 - Zina Pulsipher Davis, born 18 Dec 1894, Brigham City; Died 19 Nov 1961 in Honeyville, Box Elder, Utah; buried in Honeyville.
Heber, Zina and daughter Norma (about age4) - Photo courtesy of Hal Reeder
Zina with her school class. Photo in possession of grandson Hal Reeder, Brigham City
"Thursday evening the officers of the YLMIA of the Fourth ward gave a parcel shower at the home of Mrs. O.F. Davis in honor of her daughter Zina who has been an officer in the organiation and whoe marriage to Mr. Heber Hunsaker took place yesterday in the Salt Lake Temple. The evening was spent in playing games and luncheon was served. Many beautiful gifts were received."
.....(and on same page:)
Yesterday Miss Zina Davis of this city and Heber Hunsaker of Honeyville, were united in marriage in the Salt Lake Temple. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Davis and is a very popular young lady in the circle in which she moves. Mr. Hunsaker is prominent young man in his home community and will take his bride to Honeyville where they will make their home.
On Saturday evening of this week a big reception will be tendered the newlyweds at the home of the bride's parents. The News offers congratulations and all good wishes."
Zina married Heber Collins Hunsaker on 27 Oct 1915 in the Salt Lake Temple. He is the son of Isaac Hunsaker (1850-1928) and Eliza Marie Hansen (1853-1906) and a descendant of Abraham Hunsaker who figured prominently in early Brigham City affairs.
CENSUS: 1920 of Calls Fort precinct Honeyville Town, Box Elder Co., Utah ED4 p. 118 Family 170
Hunsaker, Heber, head, age 34, md, farmer, he & father, born Utah; mother born Denmark
Hunsaker, Zina. wife. age 23, md, she & father born Utah, mother born U.S.
Hunsaker, Norma. daughter, age 2, born Utah
1930 Census of Honeyville, Box Elder, Utah
Hunsaker, Heber C head, age 43 <1887>, born Utah
Hunsaker, Zina, wife, age 34 <1896>
Hunsaker, Norma, daughter, age 13 <1917>, born Utah
Hunsaker, Marie, daughter, age 1& 6/12 <1928>, born Utah
MILITARY: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Heber Collins Hunsaker , age 33
Address: Honeyville, Box Elder
State: Utah
Birth Date: 27 Nov 1885
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1983881
DraftBoard: 0
Age: Occupation: Farming Nearest Relative: Zina Hunsaker Height/Build: Medium Color of Eyes: Blue /Hair: Brown
Signature as Heber Collins Hunsaker
Registered. Sept 12, 1918
DEATH: Social Security Death
Name: Heber Hunsaker
Last Residence: 84314 Honeyville, Box Elder, Utah, United States of America
Born: 27 Nov 1885
Died: Jan 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Utah (1955
Zina and Heber are buried in the Honeyville Cemetery. This view shows the front and back of their headstone (before LaRee passed away) Plot HC-1-8-A
Zina and Heber Hunsaker were the parents of four children; Two died in infancy.
#1 - Norma Hunsaker, born 20 March 1917, Honeyville, Utah; Died 8 Mar 1995, Honeyville. She married James Ferris Reeder 24 Oct 1935 in Salt Lake City . They were the parents of 6 children: Lynn James, Hal, Gail, Irene, Ivan and Ronda. Like her mother, she bore a set of twins.
Norma in her class picture - son Hal believes her to be the girl on the left end of the 4th row back.
James Ferris Reeder was born 21 Dec 1905 in Brigham City; Died 26 April 1998. He served in WWII as a lieutenant in the Army Air Force
Photo in possession of Hal Reeder, son
Hal Reeder with second wife Janet. Hal has been generous with contributions to his family website, findagrave.com and with me personally as we have discussed genealogy and Brigham City history. An interesting note is that Hal and I are "related" twice over. He is a cousin thru our mutual Forsgren ancestry and Hal's first wife, Deon Rasmussen (who passed away in April, 2001) is a cousin to my husband. Hal has lived his life in Brigham City, and, like me, feels he is related to half the people in the Brigham City Cemetery!!
#2 Marie Hunsaker, born abt. 1928, I assume in Honeyville. Marie is listed in the 1930 census with her parents as age 1 1/2 so approximate year of birth is 1928. Marie married Arnold Johnson. Both are still living in Brigham City. They had two daughters, Brenda <living> and Ranae who is deceased. I have no further information yet on this family. I only recently learned that Marie is still living.
#3 LaRease (shown on some records as LaReese) Hunsaker, born 23 October 1933 in Tremonton. (Some records state Honeyville) She is a twin. Sadly she did not live to see her second birthday. She died 20 April 1935 of whooping cough and pneumonia (according to Hal Reeder) and is buried in the Honeyville Cemetery HC-1-8-A-2. Her birth was a difficult one and her death devastating to Zina.
#4 - LaRee Hunsker, twin, born 23 Oct. 1922 in Tremonton(some records indicate she was born in Honeyville. LaRee is shown in the photo above with her twin sister. LaRee married Jerry Rex Snow. They have a least one child, Cyntha Tarza Snow born 7 Mar 1958 in Monrovia, Los Angeles, California who died 1 Feb 2004. Cynthia married Phillip John Taylor in La Puente California 16 April 1977. He is also deceased (born 13 Apr 1958, Los Angeles; died 22 Nov 2007 in California). Cyntha is buried in the Brigham City Cemetery. I have no location for her grave. She is not listed on findagrave.com and I have not yet searched and photographed her headstone.
Child #6 - Zera Pulsipher Davis, born 15 March 1899, Avon,Cache Co., Utah; died 2 Feb 1946; buried Brigham City Cemetery B-36-12-5; married Rachel Miller <assumed living>. I have no information that there were children born to this marriage. I have very little information about Zera and his life. No photos. The following information taken from sources on Ancestry.com:
CENSUS: In the 1900, 1910, and 1920 Censuses he is living at home with his parents. (In the 1900 census he is listed as age 1 - a daughter!)
MILITARY:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Zera Pulsipher Davis
Address: 215 N. 3rd E. Brigham City
County: Box Elder
State: Utah
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1899
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1983881
DraftBoard: 0
Age: Occupation: Assistant of Continental Oil Co.
Nearest Relative: Mrs. O.F. Davis, 215 N. 3rd E, Brigham City
Signature is captured on the image. Described as medium height and build; brown eyes and brown hair.
DEATH:
California Death Index, 1940-1997 Name: Zera Pulsipher Davis
Sex: Male
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1899
Birthplace: Utah
Death Date: 2 Feb 1946
Death Place: Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Pulsipher
Father's Surname: Davis
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