Davis, Caleb Forbes, 1829-1898.
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Caleb F. Davis was born in Clarksburg, W.V. and came to Keokuk, Iowa in 1849. He was a prominent businessman and citizen, connected with various Keokuk business enterprises including the mercantile firm of McGavic Chittenden & Co., Imperial Mills and the Keokuk Savings Bank (Davis was one of the bank's organizers and served as its president in the 1870s). He was also an avid collector of relics and materials related to the early history of Lee County and the state of Iowa and contributed frequently to the collections and publications of the Iowa Historical Dept.
From the description of Caleb F. Davis papers, 18-- -1898. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 187322195
From the description of Caleb Forbes Davis scrapbooks [microform], ca. 1882-1897. (Iowa Sate Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 65518996
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creatorOf | Davis, Caleb Forbes, 1829-1898. Caleb F. Davis papers, 18-- -1898. | State Historical Society of Iowa, Library | |
creatorOf | Davis, Caleb Forbes, 1829-1898. Caleb Forbes Davis scrapbooks [microform], ca. 1882-1897. | Iowa State Historical Society |
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associatedWith | Armstrong, Perry A., 1823- |
associatedWith | Charles Rogers (Steamboat) |
associatedWith | Clark, Samuel M. (Samuel Mercer), 1842-1900. |
associatedWith | Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910. |
associatedWith | Howell, H. Scott, 1830-1909. |
associatedWith | Keokuk, Moses. |
associatedWith | Keokuk, Sauk chief, 1780?-1848. |
associatedWith | Noble, John W. (John Willcock), 1831-1912. |
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Birth 1829
Death 1898
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