Joseph Davis was born December 15, 1802, in Brookfield, Madison Co., N. Y. In early life he came to Alfred with his parents and settled on the farm where he died, Oct. 14, 1888, aged 85 years and 10 months. Mr. Davis will be remembered as one of the early men of affairs in the town, in its formative period and growth. In his death another name long prominent disappears from the roll of the living.
In early live he professed religion and was a member of the First Alfred Church, from which he drew his letter but neglecting to deposit it with the Second Alfred Church where he resided, it was lost and he remained without church connection.
During his declining years he has lived with his only son, Wheeler Davis, receiving the care needed during his years of infirmity. To the last he held to the faith of Jesus as his only hope. His funeral, at the church, was largely attended by old friends who hold his memory in high respect. J. S.
