In September 1925, Mrs. Florence H. Davis began working as librarian of the State Historical Society. She had been known in the community for a number of years, serving as librarian of the Bismarck Public Library since 1918.
Florence Davis Celebrates 100th Birthday
By Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor
Published February 24, 2021
Mrs. Florence H. Davis marked 10 decades of living when she celebrated her 100
th birthday on Feb. 11. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mrs. Davis credits the Lord for blessing her throughout her life where she worked as a nurse and seamstress before retiring.
According to her daughter, Elaine C. Meggs, her mother’s daily mantra is, “Lord, you have been so good to me. Thank you, Lord!” Mrs. Davis is also the mother to Raymond Boutney III, and has six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.