Three Generations Of Northboro Davises, 1781-1894 (1908)

By John Davis Estabrook

Book Overview

""Three Generations of Northboro Davises, 1781-1894"" is a historical book written by John Davis Estabrook and published in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the lives and achievements of three generations of the Davis family from Northboro, Massachusetts. The first generation includes Phineas Davis, a prominent inventor and manufacturer, who developed the first successful American threshing machine. The second generation includes his son, John Davis, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist. The third generation includes John Davis's son, Horace Davis, who was a politician and diplomat. The book covers the family's history from their arrival in Northboro in the late 18th century up until the end of the 19th century. It provides an insight into the family's personal and professional lives, as well as their contributions to the development of their community and the nation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Davis family and their impact on American society.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120942322
• ISBN13: 9781120942326
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"