| W. J. Davis is a Virginian, born in 1825, and was one of seven children,
three living, born to the marriage of Joshua and Sarah (Green) Davis, natives
of Virginia, born in 1784 and 1789, and died March 22, 1843, and 1854,
respectively. In 1825 Mr. And Mrs. Davis came to Haywood County, Tenn.,
and remained until 1827, when they moved to Gibson County, Ind., and there
the father died. W. J. Davis, the subject of our sketch, was educated in
the public schools of Indiana, and in 1854 married America, daughter of
E. B. Bothenia Curtis. Mrs. Davis was born in Dyer County in 1832, and
departed this life in June, 1886. Six of her eight children are now living:
R. J., Monson, Samuel H., Irene, Beuna and Willie. In 1854 Mr. Davis came
back to West Tennessee, where he has since resided. He has always been
a farmer, and owns 220 acres of valuable land. He is industrious and a
good manager, and success has crowned his efforts. He gives liberally to
all worthy enterprises, and in politics is an ardent Republican. He is
a worthy citizen and good neighbor, and is esteemed and respected by all.
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