Full Name: Noel Elijah Davis

Alternative Name:

Case Status: Missing

Record ID#: 0193

*The names “Jane Doe”  and “John Doe” are English names used when the person’s true name is not known. If used above, the name refers to a person of unknown identity.

Date of Birth*: August 6, 1899
Birthplace:
Age at the Time: 16
Age Group: Teenager (13 to 19 Years Old)
Biological Sex: Male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Skin Complexion:
Shoe Size:
Ethnicity: Caucasian or White
Nationality: United States
Languages Spoken:

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Physical Build:

Height:

Weight

Distinguishing Marks:

Medical Condition:
Physical Abnormality:
Dental Condition:
Scars & Other Marks:
Piercings:
Tattoos:

Other Descriptors:

Clothing

Possessions:

Date of the Disappearance*: November 1, 1915

Description: Noel Elijah Davis, born on August 6, 1899, was a 16-year-old Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5’9″ tall and weighing anywhere from 115 lbs – 160 lbs (estimates from historical records vary slightly on height and weight).

He was last seen leaving his home in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, on November 1, 1915, to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area to visit his older sister, Irene Agnes Davis (married name: Brennan), and her husband, Edward Brennan. Noel never arrived at their residence and was never heard from again.

Noel’s family largely resided in Reno. Key relatives include:

• Mother: Nellie H. Davis (died March 1919; buried in Reno).
• Sister: Nellie D. Davis (died October 1918; buried in Reno).
• Sister: Irene Agnes Davis Brennan (the one he was visiting; married Edward Brennan around 1915).

The trip coincided with the final months of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (the 1915 World’s Fair in San Francisco, running from February 20 to December 4). This major event drew millions of visitors, leading to speculation that Noel may have planned to attend the fair en route or upon arrival, potentially contributing to him becoming lost in the crowds or diverting his path. Travel in 1915 would likely have involved a train from Reno to San Francisco (a common route via the Southern Pacific Railroad, taking about 6-8 hours), but no records confirm his boarding or any stops along the way.

No evidence of foul play, accident, or robbery has surfaced, and the lack of contemporary news coverage suggests the family may not have publicly reported him missing immediately—possibly due to assumptions he had simply delayed or changed plans. Modern databases note the case remains unsolved, with no leads since 1915.

Multiple Victims?: No

Rumored or Actual Sightings:

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Date the Body was Recovered:

Description: Unknown

Time of Death:

Cause of Death:

Recovered Remains (if partial):

Suspected Homicide?: No

Multiple Victims?: No

DNA Tested (No Match):

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Description:

License Plate:

Description: