George W. Davis, whose contribution to the business prestige of Piqua is a successful drug business at the corner of Ash and Wayne streets, is one of the men of his city who have attained business prominence through their own efforts. He was born at Delphos, Ohio, April 16, 1875, a son of Charles S. and Mary (Hall) Davis, his father being a manufacturer of hoops, staves, etc., at Delphos for many years. There were three children in the family Jessie; George W., and Grace, the wife of Will Ott, mayor of Bucyrus, Ohio. George W. Davis attended the public schools of Delphos, following which he took up the study of pharmacy at the Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. When he graduated from that institution he came to Piqua, where he was first employed by C. G. Piercey, a druggist, and later by the drug firm of Greenameyer & Company, with which concern he remained for twelve years. In 1917 he bought the drug store at the corner of Ash and Wayne streets, and this he has since conducted with growing success, at this time having one of the best patronized enterprises of its kind in the city and carrying a full line of drugs, medicines, toilet articles, etc. He is a man whose high ideals of business integrity have been reflected in the actions of his entire career, winning and holding for him the respect and confidence of all with whom he has been associated. Mr. Davis was married to Miss Bessie Patterson, who died leaving one son, John A. Later Mr. Davis married the present Mrs. Davis, who bore t he maiden name of Cora Russell. Mr. Davis has been interested in the business welfare of his city and is an active and working member of the Piqua Chamber of Commerce. He also, is identified with the work of the Young Men's Christian Association, of which he is a member, and his fraternal affiliation is with the local lodge of Masons. He and Mrs. Davis belong to the Presbyterian church. During the war period he took an active part in Red Cross and other work, and contributed his full share of time, means and ability in the discharge of the duties of public- spirited and patriotic citizenship.