E. B. DAVIS, M.D., one of the leading professional men and representative citizens of Troy, was born in 1858, in Clark County, Ohio, and obtained his literary training in the public schools near his home and in the Normal School at Tremont City. While doing his preliminary medical reading, Dr. Davis engaged in teaching school and for two years taught through the country and at the Normal School. He then entered the Columbus Medical College, where he was graduated in 1886 and later also received a diploma from Starling Medical College. He located for practice at North Hampton, Clark County, and remained there for fourteen years. After taking a thorough post-graduate course in New York, Dr. Davis then moved to Covington and subsequently to Troy and here he has been in active practice for some six years. His standing in the profession is evidenced by his being a valued member of the Miami County and the Ohio State Medical Societies.

In 1888 Dr. Davis was married to Miss Anna Martha Arnett, of Dialton, Clark County, Ohio, who died in October, 1907, leaving three children, Florence Ethel, Elwood and Lillian Gertrude. With his children, Dr. Davis is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the official board, at Troy, while at North Hampton he was an active worker in the Sunday-school and in general church work. He is identified with a number of fraternal organizations, belonging to the Odd Fellows, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Knights of the Modern Brotherhood of America and the Junior Order of American Mechanics.