... Col. Wm. C. Davis, ... was the father of nine children, most of whom are now living in Missouri.
- Jacob C. has filled several important offices in Illinois; was a member of congress, and also in the state legislature, while quite a young man.
- James R. is a member of the present county court of Saline county, a position he has held before, and which his father held before him.
- William, formerly a lawyer of Marshall.
- Dr. D. S. Davis located south of Marshall, on the old homestead.
- Martha J. Abney, wife of Col. S. S. Abney, of Morgan county, Missouri, and member of the late legislature.
- Dr. A. A. Davis, an extensive practitioner in Pettis county, Missouri.
- Judge B. K. Davis, of California. Was elected to the legislature in 1860, and was expelled from the same in 1861, for rebel sentiments. Had to leave the state, and was afterward elected judge in Nevada, and afterwards prosecuting-attorney. Returning to the practice of law, he died in 1880.
- John B., the youngest son, was born in Augusta county, Virginia, in 1834. ...
