Davison - South Dakota Genealogy

Biography of Asa E. Curtiss

History of South Dakota vol 1 title page

Asa E. Curtiss served as the postmaster of Wessington, Beadle County, from 1897, earning respect as a prominent citizen. Born on January 21, 1832, in Derby, Connecticut, he was the son of sea captain Joseph Curtiss and Mary (Hart) Curtiss. Moving to New York at age eight, Curtiss pursued education in common schools and later became a master of the steamer “Allegheny” on the Great Lakes by age 21. He married Sarah A. Davison in 1855, who died in 1894, leaving one son, Charles N. Curtiss. In 1898, he married Mary B. Spiller. Curtiss settled in Beadle County in 1882, developing government land claims and actively supporting the Republican Party.

Biography of Henry M. Davison

Henry M. Davison, a prominent businessman and influential citizen of Springfield, South Dakota, was born and raised in Bon Homme County. After excelling in education, he joined the Springfield Bank and later co-founded the highly successful Springfield Hardware Company. A dedicated Republican, Davison served as treasurer of Springfield for five years and is currently in his second term as mayor, leading the city with exceptional management. His integrity and contributions to the community have earned him a stellar reputation. Davison’s personal life is equally fulfilling, with a loving marriage to Eva G. Stevens, and he actively participates in various fraternal organizations and supports the Episcopal Church.