Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 655. JOSEPH DAVIS ' Born in New Jersey, August 3, 1812. He came to Oregon and settled at what is now known as Dilley; his occupation was farming. He married Lucy Carpenter January 31, 1836, and their children numbered six, only two of whom are living, namely -- Mrs. Eunice Brock, and Mrs. Henderson. Mr. Davis died in 1877. Transcriber's additional notes: Census: 1850 - December 26; Washington Co, OR; page 141 Joseph Davis, 38, NY, farmer Lucy, 35, OH Emma, 11, OH George W., 9, MO Wm. R., 4, MO Allen, 2, OT John R, 10/12, OT 1860 - July 10; Washington Co, OR; Hillsboro P.O., page 635 Jos. Davis, 47, NY, farmer, 4000 / 2600 Lucy, 44, OH, 4000 Geo, 18, MO Wm, 14, MO Allen, 11, OR Jno, 10, OR Sarah, 6, OR 1870 - Washington Co, OR; Forest Grove, page 506 Joseph Davis, 57, NJ, farmer, 7000 / 2500 Lucy, 54, OH, keeping house John, 20, OR Sarah, 16, OR Jessie Marquam, 12, f, OR Alonzo Marquam, 11, m, OR ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.