Davis, James Whyte, 1826-1899

"While not an original Knickerbocker, Davis was an early and longtime member. A stockbroker and volunteer firefighter, Davis was club secretary. He played a role during some of the most seminal moments in baseball history, including as a delegate to the 1867 convention of the National Association of Amateur Base Ball Players. Davis was a rabid fan of the game, and had the Knick pennant draped across his dresser for years. If his final wishes were complied with, he is currently wrapped inside that flag in his grave. In a letter to New York Giants owner and friend Edward Talcott, Davis even had the foresight to write his own epitaph. The Project made sure the engraving on his stone matches his words precisely, with the addition of the year of his death, 1899."--https://sabr.org/latest/sabr-19th-century-grave-marker-project-unveils-first-plaque-for-james-whyte-davis/