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In 1922, Reverend James W. Davis came to Rockville with his family from Washington, DC. Reverend Davis was a godly man with a large family, like unto Abraham of the Bible. His seed did multiply in Lincoln Park and abroad. Of his eight sons, two became pastors of churches in Montgomery County. Reverend Phillip Davis of the Interdenominational Church of God stated in an interview recently that their profession was considered "fishers of men." One pastored at Mt. Calvary, just as his father had done before him. Most of the other sons served in various key positions in the church. Mr. James N. Davis, one of the patriarch's sons, built Mt. Calvary's church as it stands today. It took him seven years to complete. Reverend James W. Davis's legacy continues today with his grandson, Reverend Rodney T. Davis, the pastor of the Crusader Baptist Church of God. He and his congregation have acquired the Lincoln High School historical site in the Lincoln Park community. Just like his forefathers, Reverend Rodney Davis comes from a long line of people who have served God, family, and the Lincoln Park community. -- Ardell Hilliard
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