EV. JOHN L. DAVIS lived in South Carolina for more than twenty years, having moved to that state in early manhood doubtless seeking health. He died at Chester, South Carolina, February 16, 1837, at the age of about fifty.

      In 1835, his home was at Guthriesville, South Carolina. He speaks of having been on a four months' visit to his former home, from which he had been absent nearly twenty years. From references in his writings it is evident that his relatives and friends resided in the West (in Tennessee), where was located his juvenile home also. Some months after his return he reports having baptized seven persons. Also that his health was failing [60] him, and that he was not able to preach as much as formerly. In 1836, he remitted $4.00 to the "Palladium," and writes, June 27,1836, "We have some additions. Ten have recently been added to the church at Republican Chapel, and a good prospect of more. At Liberty we stand firm without many additions." "His writings show much ability and earnestness."

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