16. The largest particle still considered as sediment is ----------------------------; the smallest is ---------------------------------. a. cobble, silt. b. cobble, sand. c. boulder, sand. d. boulder, clay. 17. The study and description of layered sedimentary deposits is called: a. sedimentology.
Benjamin Davis, Sr., was born just as the Reconstruction period was ending in Washington, D.C. He attended the all Black M Street High School, where he received his first military training, liking the discipline and order.
Samuel Emory Davis was the Davis's first child. He was born at Brierfield on July 30, 1852. He was named for Jefferson Davis's Father. Just short of his 2nd birthday, Samuel caught the measles and died in Washington on June 13, 1854. They say he was exposed to measles when Varina's brother, Becket was staying with the Davis family. Becket's school was closed due to measles epidemic. The Davises (Jefferson and Varina) were shattered by this lost.