DAVISON Prosper Harvey

1833 - 1903  (70 years)

• Name	DAVISON Prosper Harvey
  Born	26 Aug 1833	Grafton, Renssealaer Co., NY
  Gender	Male
  Died	13 Sep 1903	Minonk, Woodford Co., IL
  	Interment: 15 Sep 1903 Davison (Yankeetown) Cemetery, Clayton , Woodford Co., IL
  Notes	They resided in his native town of Grafton, NY, until in 1855 when with his father, he came to Illinois, and located in Clayton Township, Woodford County, where he resided on the farm until 1887 when he moved to Eureka, IL to give his children the benefit of Eureka College. He was elected County Treasurer in 1885. He resided in Eureka, until 1889 when he removed to Metamora, IL, the County Seat. After his term of office expired, he returned to the farm and lived there until the Fall of 1902 when he moved to Minonk, IL. During that winter, he had a severe attack of LaGrippe, from which he never recovered. He went to Excelsior Springs, Missouri, without receiving any benefit, and gradually grew weaker, until September 13, 1903 when he peacefully passed away. He was a prosperous farmer. Owned 720 acres of land, besides town and other property. Was nearly a life-long member of the Baptist Church, and was a leader in society, socially, religiously, and politically. He was a Democrat and cast his first ballot for James Buchanan. He was Treasurer of Clayton Township for twenty years, and also Supervisor. January 1, 1900, he assisted in organizing the State Bank of Benson, IL, and served as Vice President. Was a member of the Minonk Lodge, No. 927, I.O.O.F. Harvey was always gentle and kind, and had a pleasant word for everyone. The funeral services were held September 15, 1903, conducted by Rev. Robert Wallace of Minonk, IL, and Rev. F. M. Johnson of Benson, IL. Buried at Yankee Town Cemetery, eight miles west of Minonk, IL. (The preceding sketch was furnished by Prosper Harvey’s sons, to Almon A. Davison in 1905)
  Person ID	I35663	Freeman-Smith
  Last Modified	31 Dec 2020

  
  

  Father	DAVISON John Milton,   b. 14 Sep 1811, Grafton, Renssealaer Co., NY ,   d. 19 Mar 1895, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL  (Age 83 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	PARKS Sally,   b. 13 Feb 1805,   d. 27 May 1885, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL  (Age 80 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Married	24 Jun 1842	Grafton, Renssealaer Co., NY
  Family ID	F18298	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	FILE Jane C.,   b. 15 Apr 1832, Rensselaer Co., NY ,   d. 22 Dec 1904, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL  (Age 72 years)
  Married	02 Sep 1854	Brunswick, Resselaer Co., NY
  Children	1. DAVISON Mary Addie,   b. 06 Aug 1855, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 06 May 1861, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL  (Age 5 years)  [natural]   2. DAVISON Franc,   b. 23 Feb 1857, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 1952, Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA  (Age 94 years)  [natural]   3. DAVISON William S.,   b. 01 Dec 1862, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 16 Nov 1936, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL  (Age 73 years)  [natural]   4. DAVISON John Morgan,   b. 24 Oct 1864, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 19 Apr 1940, Riverside Co., CA  (Age 75 years)  [natural]   5. DAVISON Paul H.,   b. 19 Feb 1867, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 06 Apr 1953  (Age 86 years)  [natural]   6. DAVISON Elsie Jane,   b. 16 Aug 1869, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 24 Aug 1925, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL  (Age 56 years)  [natural]   7. DAVISON Bertha,   b. 28 Aug 1874, Yankee Town, Minonk, Woodford Co., IL ,   d. 14 Feb 1960, Riverside Co., CA  (Age 85 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	31 Dec 2020
  Family ID	F18299	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart