
Historical Rosters Database
Micajah Preston Davis
Roster ID 1442This is a summary. Contact the Archives for additional biographical information.
First Name: | Micajah |
Middle Name: | Preston |
Last Name: | Davis |
Suffix: | |
Affiliation: | Class of 1875 |
Biography & Genealogy: | Micajah Preston Davis, Class of 1875: Born- Apr. 21, 1855 in Lynchburg, Va. Father- George Dixon Davis; Mother- Anne Willis. (Younger brother of Thomas Dixon Davis, Class of 1867). Pat. Grandfather- Thomas Davis; Pat. Grandmother- Rachel Dixon. Mat. Grandparents- unknown. Married- Maud Mathews, daughter of John D. Mathews. Children- (One son) Micajah Frederick Davis. Entered VMI- Sept. 1, 1870; Graduated July 2, 1875 standing 25 in a class of 45. Career- Merchant; Insurance Agent. Died- Nov. 28, 1925 after a four day illness, in Lynchburg, Va. |