Ezilpha Josephine Beagles

Female31 December 1858–8 February 1895

Brief Life History of Ezilpha Josephine

When Ezilpha Josephine Beagles was born on 31 December 1858, in Tyner, Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States, her father, Robert W. Beagles, was 31 and her mother, Phoebe Emily McCormick, was 30. She married John Morgan Davis on 4 February 1875, in Tyner, Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Indiana, United States in 1870 and Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States in 1880. She died on 8 February 1895, at the age of 36, and was buried in Blissville Cemetery, Tyner, Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Ezilpha Josephine? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John Morgan Davis
1852–1916
Ezilpha Josephine Beagles
1858–1895
Marriage: 4 February 1875
Charles Leroy Davis
1876–1933
Lillian Emma Davis
1878–1945
Pearl Davis
1881–1969
John Frederick Davis
1883–1921
Lucion Earl Davis
1885–1963

Sources (14)

  • Josephine Davis in household of John Davis, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Zelpha J Beagles, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959"
  • Ezilpha Josephine Beagles Davis, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    4 February 1875Tyner, Polk Township, Marshall, Indiana, United States
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (10)

    +5 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1863

    Age 5

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 5

    The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

    1870 · The Fifteenth Amendment

    Age 12

    Prohibits the federal government and each state from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's race, color, or previous condition of servitude. It was the last of the Reconstruction Amendments.

    Name Meaning

    English (Cambridgeshire and Norfolk): variant of Beagle , with post-medieval excrescent -s.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.