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Note: History of St. Charles, Montgomery & Warren Counties, Missouri - Pages 728 & 772 (Copy in Houston, Texas Library 977.8 H673)
Abraham Davault, 2nd of nine children, was born March 3, 1835 in Montgomery Co., MO. He received a liberal education and inherited the characteristics of his father, a desire to do good in a humble way, devoted many years to teaching, with eminent success. In 1866 Abe was principal of the first school in Danville Township to be conducted in a frame building. The school was used as an academy with nearly 200 students. The school was closed in 1868 when attendance fell as other schools were established. Mr Davault was united in marriage July 14, 1868 to Miss Medora F. Jones, daughter of Thomas and Catherine Jones. Mrs Davault was for several years in charge of the Department of Music in Central Female College, Lexington, MO and has since held a place of distinction. Mr and Mrs Davault have had four children, of whom two are living, Juliet Emma and Anna Theresa. In 1883 Mr Davault engaged in the general hardware business in Jonesburg, a town Montgomery Co. named for Mrs Davault's grandfather.
Newland DeVault reported: Abram was a prominent educator of Montgomery Co., Missouri; after 1883 he engaged in the general hardware business in Jonesboro, Missouri, a town named for his wife's grandfather.
Notes from other sources: "Prof Abe Davault had $200.00 taken from him at the mouth of a pistol."
1885 - " A. Davault, Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows Lodge #157." Tom Turpin," MO Civil War Assessment List Montgomery Co"; 1863; PIONEER TIMES, Volume 6, #2, April 1982; p 133; LDS Church 6333992 fiche #4; Duvalt, Abram tax 30.00.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - New Florence social news - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, Mo.); May 16, 1902, Image 4; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America, Historic American Newspapers; Internet);
New Florence people heard with deep regret of the death of Prof. A. Davault of Jonesburg, who was well known and highly esteemed as a former citizen of our town, one who has been for many years most intimately associated with every enterprise, which tended towards the growth or development of his native town. His quiet, unassuming demeanor won for him a host of friends. He was for a number of years one of the most popular and efficient educators, who have ever had charge of the New Florence schools. After his removal to Jonesburg, where he has since resided, he ever evinced a warm interest in his former home and always retained his property situated near town. A large number of relatives and friends from this place were in attendance at his funeral Monday. The warmest sympathy is extended the bereaved family.
OBITUARY - The Montgomery Tribune (Montgomery City, Mo.); May 16, 1902, Image 8; (Library of Congress, Chronicling America, Historic American Newspapers; Internet);
Abraham Davault Abraham Davault was born in 1837. His early education was gleaned at Danville. He held the chair of Greek and Latin in the Lexington college for five years and was president one year, at the end of which his health became broken. After farming until his health was restored Prof. Davault took the same chair in Hardin College that he had filled so well at Lexington and remained there three years. In 1883 Mr. Davault entered the hardware business at Jonesburg and continued the same business until his death which came May 11. In 1870 he and Miss Madora Jones were united in marriage. A wife and two daughters, Miss Annie and Mrs. Pfaff mourne his departure. At the time of his death Mr. Davault was president of the Board of Stewards of the M. E. Church. His life was a constant christian life, - his time was at the service of his church and he materially assisted its welfare. To have lived a useful life and to have accomplished much good is the epitome of his life. The friends of the family here would console them with the thought that the welfare of a life well spent is far better in the great future than it was while the life was being spent.
OBITUARY
Abraham Davault was born March 3, 1835 in Montgomery Co., MO. He received a liberal education and inherited the characteristics of his father, a desire to do good in a humble way, devoted many years to teaching, with eminent success. Mr. Davault was united in marriage July 14, 1868 to Miss Medora F. Jones, daughter of Thomas and Catherine Jones. Mrs. Davault was for several years in charge of the department of Music in Central College, Lexington, MO and has since held a place of distinction. Mr. and Mrs. Davault have had four children, of whom two are living, Juliet Emma and Anna Theresa. In 1883 Mr. Davault engaged in the hardware business in Jonesburg, a town in Montgomery Co., named for Mrs. Davault's grandfather.
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D ABRAM DAVAULT March 3, 1836 May 10, 1902 ---------- MEDORA DAVAULT Jan. 29, 1850 Aug. 13, 1938 Note: Abraham's family, a family whose patriarch was a professor of mathematics, seems to have had a great deal of trouble in recalling their birth and death dates. Records used in genealogical research often contain discrepancies. However, the many differences in the records for Abraham's family exceed anything I have priviously seen. I have tried to choose those dates that seemed the most reasonable.
Note: My wife and I received from Emmy Lou Nunnelly the family Bible of Abraham and Medora. It is a massive, leather bound Bible with extensive illustrations published sometime after 1875. The front cover is embossed "From T. & J. A. C. JONES To A. & M. E. Davault". Unfortunately it does not have any family information inside. It is a wonderful old Bible and we really cherish this gift from Emmy Lou.
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