On the night of September 7, 1872 forty-five year old Civil War veteran Jesse Curry and Jack Davidson were coming home from a dance near Zimmermansville near here on Dayton-Xenia Road. For unknown reason, Jack shot and killed Jesse with a revolver. Davidson was convicted and sentenced to life in a penitentiary, but was ultimately pardoned by Governor R.M. Bishop.
Jesse is buried in Old Silvercreek Cemetery in Jamestown. Jack is believed to be buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield.
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