Westley Abner Davis 
Westley Abner was born on June 16th, 1851 in Yadkin Co, Nc. Westley Abner's father was Ruel Rose Davis and his mother was Obedience Hobson. His paternal grandparents were Jacob Davis and Lucy Rose; his maternal grandparents were William Hobson and Obedience Hadley. He had six brothers and two sisters, named Stephen Alvis, Orlando Jacob, Brantley Hadley, William Rose, John Henry, Joseph M., Eunice Elvira and Julia Ann. He is the fifth oldest of the nine children.General Notes
WESLEY A. DAVIS is a level-headed, clear-thinking farmer, one of the first settlers of Cass County, residing on a well-improved farm on section 31, Mt. Pleasant Precinct. He may well lay claim to the appellation of pioneer, for he has been a resident of the State since 1856, when he came with his parents and settled in what is now known as Liberty Precinct, where his father had purchased 160 acres of wild land. At that time it contained a rude log cabin and a small field of plowed land, which amounted to but little value. At that time neighbors were so few that there was but one house between their home and Plattsmouth. Our subject was born in Yadkin County, N. C., June 16, 1851. He is the son of Ruel R. and Biddy Davis. The parents were both natives of North Carolina. The father died in 1861; the mother is still living in Weeping Water Precinct. Mr. Davis is one of a family of nine children: Stephen A., who resides in Plattsmouth; Orlando J., who resides in Otoe County, as does Brantley H., Wesley A.; William R. resides in Avoca Precinct; Julia A. is now the wife of William Jamison, and resides in Weeping Water; John H. was born Nov. 3, 1857, and now resides in Mt. Pleasant Precinct. It is claimed that he was one of the first white children born within the limits of Cass County, The children deceased were named Eunice and Joseph. The subject of this sketch less always lived on a farm, amid the stirring scenes incident to the development of a new country, and by the death of his father, when he was but thirteen years of age, he was thrown upon his own resources, and was obliged to render all the assistance possible to the other members of the family. He assisted one of his brothers in working a farm which he had rented, and also worked for neighboring farmers whenever occasion offered. It was owing to this mode of life that he was deprived of the opportunity for acquiring an education by attending school. But he has studied and read all available books and papers, and closely observed events as they occurred, until he now possesses a large fund of practical knowledge, the greater portion of which has been learned in that best of all schools-experience. The subject of our sketch and Alice Harmon were married Dec. 19, 1876, in Mills County, Iowa, where the lady was born Sept. 18, 1859. She is the daughter of Francis M. and Minerva Harmon. Both parents were natives of Indiana, and settled in Mills County in 1856. Her father was in the army during the late war; he was wounded at the battle of Shiloh, and which resulted in his death. Her mother is now the wife of Joshua Boyd; she resides in Washington Territory. The parents of the lady had a family of three children; her brother Fielding resides in Washington Territory; Alice is the wife of our subject, and Mary E., now the wife of William R. Davis, resides in Avoca Precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have one adopted child -- Lulu M. After his marriage our subject resided in Rock Bluff Precinct for four years. He then removed to Liberty Precinct, where he lived a short time; in the summer of 1883 he settled in his present home, where he owns 120 acres of land, which he
has very highly improved, by the erection of a neat and pleasant dwelling-house, which is comfortably furnished throughout, conveniently arranged barns and other out-buildings for the care and protection of his stock and crops. The farm is divided into conveniently sized fields by permanent wire fences and well-cared-for hedges. The farm presents a picture of industry and untiring zeal; a fine orchard and groves of trees add beauty and value as well. Mrs. Davis, the wife of our subject, came with her mother to Cass County and settled in Rock Bluff Precinct, where she lived up to the time of her marriage with Mr. Davis. Mrs. Davis is an active and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; they take a lively interest in all matters pertaining to the best interests of the people among whom they live. They occupy a prominent position in the social life of the community, and are honored and respected. In political matters he is a Democrat, and takes great interest in the success of his party. He has served as School Treasurer in Mt. Pleasant District four years. He is a leading member of the I. O. O. F., belonging to the Lodge at Weeping Water. He never has sought and does not care for political or public preferment.
from Biographical Album of Otoe and Cass Counties.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.18 Apr 1707 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England d.05 Aug 1771 in Cane Creek, Chatham Co., Nc
- b.28 Sep 1735 in Goshen, Chester County, Pennsylvania d.21 Nov 1806 in Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina
- b.~ 1712 in Upper Merion, Philadelphia Co., Pa d.25 Oct 1812 in Cane Creek, Chatham Co., Nc
- b.24 Oct 1763 in Orange Co. Nc d.21 Feb 1883 in Montgomery County, Ohio
- b.17 Feb 1713 in , East Smithfield, London, England d.20 Sep 1777 in Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina, United States
- b.11 Sep 1743 in Frederick, Maryland d.22 Jun 1819 in Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina
- b.01 May 1718 in , Baltimore, Maryland d.~ 1769 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland
- b.17 Jan 1784 in Deep Creek Mm, Surry County, North Carolina d.20 Jul 1872 in Yadkin County, North Carolina
- b.1693 in Grange mm, Charlemont, Armagh, Ireland d.1729 in New Garden Twp, Chester, Pa
- b.05 Aug 1724 in Grange Mm, Charlemont, Armagh, Ireland d.28 May 1803 in Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina
- b.1697 in Grange mm, Charlemont, Armagh, Ireland d.20 Sep 1729 in New Garden Twp, Chester, Pa
- b.21 Jun 1764 in Orange Co., North Caroli d.Jun 1842 in Montgomery Co. Ohio
- b.~ 1705 in Chester County, Pennsylvania d.1735 in Chester County, Pennsylvania
- b.13 Jan 1731 in New Castle County, Delaware d.19 Feb 1803 in Orange County, North Carolina
- b.16 Jan 1709/1710 in County West Meath, Ireland d.31 May 1783 in Cane Creek, Orange County, North Carolina
- b.18 Sep 1819 in Yadkin Co. North Carolina d.09 Mar 1865 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Cass Co. Nebr
- b.1706 in St Pauls Parish, King George Co., Va
- b.5 Jan 1731/1732 in Stafford Co., Va d.~ 1778 in Surry Co., Nc
- b.1710 in St Pauls Parish, King George Co., Va
- b.06 Feb 1763 in Va d.18 Jul 1841 in Tishomingo Co, Ms
- b.1677/1688 in King George Co., Va d.~ 1750 in Prince William Co, Va
- b.1727 in Prince William County, Virginia d.28 Jul 1783 in Rowan, North Carolina
- b.~ 1698 in Prince William Co., Va d.06 Jul 1775 in Prince William Co, Va
- b.18 Jun 1786 d.12 Aug 1857 in Yadkin Co., Nc
- b.1737 in Monmouth Co. New Jersey d.1805 in Surry Co. North Carolina
- b.1763 in Manmouth Co. New Jersey d.1830
- b.25 Nov 1738 in Monmouth Co. New Jersey d.1832 in Lewisburg, Marshall Co., Tn
- b.16 Jun 1851 in Yadkin Co, Nc
- b.~ 1716 in ,Chester,Pa d.~ 1795 in ,Chatham,Nc
- b.5 Mar 1741/1742 in Mill Creek, Md d.23 Jun 1825 in Rocky River, Nc
- b.19 Feb 1718 in ,Chester,Pa d.~ 1760 in ,Orange,Nc
- b.15 Feb 1763 in ,Chatham,Nc d.26 Aug 1803 in ,Surry,Nc
- b.1715 in County Down, Ulster, Ireland d.05 May 1796 in Taylors Creek, Wilkes Co., Nc
- b.17 Mar 1743/1744 in Chester Co, Pa d.01 Feb 1775 in Rocky River, Chatham Co., Nc
- b.04 Aug 1720 in London Grove, Chester Co., Pa d.01 Nov 1760 in Rockingham, Virginia
- b.18 Apr 1787 in Cane Creek, North Carolina d.18 Sep 1844 in Surry County, North Carolina
- b.16 Sep 1692 in Birmingham,Chester,Pa d.04 Mar 1745 in ,Frederick Co., Va
- b.08 Sep 1727 in ,Chester Co., Pa d.12 Jun 1813 in Cane Creek, Chatham Co., Nc
- b.14 Aug 1694 in Aynho on the Hill, Northampton, England d.> 1751 in Alamance/Chatham, North Carolina
- b.10 Jun 1766 in ,Orange,Nc d.01 Oct 1848 in Yadkinville,Yadkin,Nc
- b.18 Apr 1707 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England d.05 Aug 1771 in Cane Creek, Chatham Co., Nc
- b.12 Dec 1737 in ,Chester,Pa d.21 Jul 1823 in ,Chatham,Nc
- b.~ 1712 in Upper Merion, Philadelphia Co., Pa d.25 Oct 1812 in Cane Creek, Chatham Co., Nc
- b.24 Dec 1822 d.08 Mar 1908 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Cass Co. Nebr
- b.6 Mar 1702/1703 in Kings Moate Monthly Meeting, Westmeath, Ireland d.20 Sep 1760 in Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, Orange Co, Nc
- b.5 Mar 1736/1737 in Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware d.24 Mar 1803 in Surry County, North Carolina
- b.25 May 1712 in Nottingham,Chester Co., Pa d.23 May 1783 in Chatham County, North Carolina
- b.25 Dec 1756 in New Castle County, Delaware d.20 Aug 1822 in Deep Creek, Surry Co. Nc
- b.~ 1700 in Branford, New Haven Co., Ct d.26 Jan 1777 in Wallingford, New Haven Co., Ct
- b.17 Apr 1732 in New Castle County, Delaware d.15 Dec 1805 in Surry County, North Carolina
- b.< 1705 in Boston, Mass
- b.14 Jul 1790 in Deep Creek, Surry Co. Nc d.08 Jun 1826 in Surry Co. Nc
- b.~ 1705 in Watertown Mass. d.Apr 1758 in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina
- b.09 Jun 1731 in Watertown Mass. Then To Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina in 1748 d.23 Dec 1791 in Surry Co., Nc
- b.05 Mar 1708 in Watertown, Ma d.< 1789 in Weston, Ma
- b.1750 in Surry County, North Carolina d.18 Sep 1821 in Yadkinville, Surry Co., Nc
- b.< 1720 in Orance County, Nc d.1768 in Rowan County, Nc
- b.~ 1736 in Of, Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina d.>Feb 1792 in Surry Co., Nc
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‌Westley Abner and Sarah Alice were married in a religious ceremony in 1876. They have a daughter named Mabel Martin.
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