George H. Davis

From History of Frederick County. p. 1170-1171:

George H. Davis, an enterprising and active farmer, who resides in Ballinger District, is a native of Frederick City, where he was born May 19, 1863, He is a son of Aaron and Elizabeth E. (Degrange) Davis, the latter deceased.

Jonathan C. Davis, the grandfather of George H. Davis, was born in England. When a boy he emigrated to this country. At Wilmington and Dover, Del., he learned the trade of a tailor. This occupation he followed for a number of years. He then bought a farm in the northern part of Frederick County, but what is now Carroll County, Md. This farm is now in the possession of William Raifsnider. Mr. Davis spent the rest of his active life at farming, and died on this place. He was buried in Carroll County. He was married to Mary Winters. They were the parents of the following children: John W., deceased; A. Maria, deceased; Edward Aaron; Joseph, lives in Carroll County, Md.; Jonathan C.; William; and George H. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were members of the Lutheran Church.

Aaron Davis, son of Jonathan C. and Mary (Winters) Davis, was born at Uniontown, in what is now Carroll County, but at that time Frederick, October 18, 1819. He was educated in private schools and remained with his father until he was twenty years old. At that time he began to make his own way in the world. In the winter months he attended school and during the summer worked. He later took up the profession of teaching and was engaged in this line of work for a period of twenty-six years. In 1870, Mr. Davis purchased a farm in Buckeystown District, Frederick County, to which he removed and turned his attention to agriculture. He continued to farm until 1899, when he retired from active work. He is now living with his son in Ballinger District. Despite his age, he possesses a retentive memory and clear mind and is still quite active. Mr. Davis was married to Elizabeth E. Degrange, daughter of John and Elizabeth Degrange, of Ballinger district. They were the parents of nine children, five of whom reached maturity: Edward T., lives in Washington, D. C.; William O., of Chicago, Ill.; John W., resides in Carroll County, Md.; Flora A., makes her home with her brother; and George H.

George H. Davis, son of Aaron and Elizabeth E. (Degrange) Davis, received a public school education. He lived with his father until he purchased the farm from his parent in 1900. This farm consists of 66 acres of excellent land, situated about six miles south of Frederick on the Point of Rocks road, and is well improved with a fine dwelling and barn. There is also one of the finest fruit orchards in Frederick County on the place. This farm is called “Park Ridge,” which title it received on account of its beautiful location and fine orchards. Mr. Davis owes his success in life to industry, perseverance and close application to business.