David Loftis, known as "Uncle Davy" married ca. 1854, Jackson Co., TN to Samantha Harley, b. 1829 - d. 1913. This photo shows "Uncle Davey" on his 75th birthday, 20 February 1907 in front of his blacksmith shop in Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. He was son of William and Betsy Loveall Loftis. Unknown man in back of David L. Loftis. Picture from the book Loftis & The Descendants of Laban Loftis by Jimmie R. Loftis & Bobbie H. Bryant, pg. 182.

David L. "Davey" Loftis

b. 20 Febraury 1832, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN
d. 4 November 1916, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN
Wife: Samantha Harley
Father: William Loftis
Mother: Elizabeth "Betsy" Loveall
Buried: Stafford Cemetery, McCoinsville Road, Jackson Co., TN,
located across the road from the Pharris Cemetery.
See David L. Loftis Line

Sleep on Dear Father and take thy Rest
In Jesus arms forever Blest