Thomas Davis
Dublin Core
Title
Thomas Davis
Subject
Biography
Thomas Davis
Macon County, IL
pioneer
WCTU water fountain
Abraham Lincoln
Davis School
Vandeventer
Decatur Herald and Review
Decatur, IL
Macon, IL
Photo File: Biography
photograph
Thomas Davis
Macon County, IL
pioneer
WCTU water fountain
Abraham Lincoln
Davis School
Vandeventer
Decatur Herald and Review
Decatur, IL
Macon, IL
Photo File: Biography
photograph
Description
Photograph of Thomas Davis (d. 1913). He was a pioneer in Macon County, IL, and owned the first building in Macon, IL. He was the donor of the WCTU water fountain, and knew Abraham Lincoln. The Davis School east of Macon, IL is named after him. The photo was taken by Vandeventer.
Creator
Vandeventer, Decatur, IL
Source
Photo File: Biography - Davis, Thomas
Publisher
Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL
Date
c. 1900
Contributor
Thomas Davis
Rights
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Relation
none
Format
.jpg
Language
English
Type
photograph
Identifier
BIO102
Coverage
biography, Thomas Davis, pioneer, Macon County, WCTU fountain, Davis School, Macon IL, Vandeventer, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
photograph
Physical Dimensions
3.25x4.25"
Collection
Citation
Vandeventer, Decatur, IL , “Thomas Davis,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 26, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/1951.