About ten years ago Rees Davis, Sr. died at his home on Johnson Fork, Magoffin county, and was buried. The body was afterward disinterred and removed to another burial place, and was found to be completely petrified. The features were as perfect as they were the day of the burial.
    Rev. W. B. Lykins, of this place, will preach the funeral of Mr. Davis on the second Sunday in this month at 11 a. m. at the Davis homestead, his relatives say the body will be exhumed, washed, dressed and placed in view of the congregation during funeral service. A large crowd will attend the funeral of the petrified man.—West Liberty Democrat.

From—The Spout Spring Times. (Spout Spring[s], Ky.), 09 Oct. 1897. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.