1820 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, S. Samuel
1 male under 10 [Joseph William Luttrell Davis]
1 male 26-under 45 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 26-under 45 [Fanny Davis]
1 person engaged in manufacture
1 female slave under 14

1830 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, Samuel
1 male 5-under 10 [Samuel Davis]
1 male 10-under 15 [Joseph William Luttrell Davis]
1 male 40-under 50 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 40-under 50 [Fanny Davis]
Total 4 people

On 1 March 1838, Jopseh W S [sic] Davis witnessed a deed from Amey Butler and Eliza Jane Catherine Butler of the County of Westmoreland, and Elizabeth Dozier of the County of Richmond, to Becwith Butler of the County of Westmoreland. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 29, pages 347–348.]

On 13 September 1839, Jos. W. L. Davis witnessed the will of James T. Davis of Westmoreland County. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 30, page 172.]

1840 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, Joseph W. L.
1 male 20-under 30
Total 1 person

In April 1844, Fanny Davis instigated a suit against her husband Samuel Davis with Joseph W. L. Davis acting as her next friend. [Loose Papers, Westmoreland County, Virginia.]

On 14 October 1844, Samuel Davis filed answer to the bill exhibited against him by Fanny Davis by her next friend Joseph Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Order Book 1831–56, page 158.]

At sales of the estate of Robert Bailey, deceased, made on 19 and 22 October 1844, Joseph W. L. Davis purchased 1 Cart & Wheels for $8.25. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, page 278–301.]

On 20 January 1846 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, a marriage bond was filed for the wedding of Joseph W. L. Davis and Ann E. Sanford, with William Wroe security. [The Marriage License Bonds of Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1786 to 1850, indexed by Stratton Nottingham, 1928, page 18.]

On 14 October 1846, in the case of Fanny Davis by Joseph W. L. Davis her next friend against Samuel Davis, by consent of the parties the plaintiffs bill was dismissed. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Order Book 1831–56, page 196.]

On 22 August 1847, Frederick T. Sutton in account with William R. Sutton, his guardian, paid to J. W. L. Davis per account and receipt 45¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 662–665.]

On 1 January 1848, the estate of James R. Kirk, deceased, Thomas Browne, administrator, paid to J. W. L. Davis $3.26, “John English constanble Exon in favor of J. W. L. Davis”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 722–725.]

On 30 August 1849, John N. Brown, in account with William R. Sutton, guardian, paid to J. W. L. Davis per account and receipt 35¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 726–729.]

On 30 August 1849, Thomas H. Sutton, in account with William R. Sutton, guardian, paid to J. W. L. Davis per account and receipt $1.20. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 728–730.]

On 7 March 1850 at the sales of the estate of Wm. H. Danks, deceased, Jos. W. L. Davis purchased one old table for 10¢ and one old bedstead for 25¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 21, pages 55–57.]

1850 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Dwelling 423, Household 423
Saml Davis, 60, male, stone mason, $200 real estate, born in Virginia
Mary Figgett, 30 female, mulatto, born in Virginia
Ferdinado Figgett, 12, male, mulatto, born in Virginia
Margaret Figgett, 10, female, mulatto, born in Virginia
Dwelling 424, Household 424
Joseph Davis, 32, male, farmer, born in Virginia
Ann E. Davis, 25, female, born in Virginia
Warren H. Davis, 3, male, born in Virginia
Dandrige D. Davis, 1, male, born in Virginia
Samuel Davis, 28, male, born in Virginia
Fanny Davis, 60, female, born in Virginia, cannot read or write

In 1852 [likely — no date in record] at sales of the estate of James Gregory, deceased, Joseph W. L. Davis purchased 1 pair of scales for 50¢ and one pair of clamps for 16¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 21, pages 388–390.]

On 28 April 1855, M. Elizabeth Brinnon[?} in account with Lemuel Douglass, her guardian, paid to J. W. L. Davis per account and receipt $1.37. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 22, pages 202–204.]

On 27 June 1859, Joseph W. L. Davis recovered in court several sums of money that apparently were owed to Samuel Davis:
Joseph W. L. Davis
against
Wm. B. Hall, Wm. Johnson, Jas. J. Johnson, Simon Edwards, Robert Wilson & Thos. L. Davis
Upon a Committee summons.
The summons awarded the plaintiff against Wm. B. Hall, Wm. Johnson, James Johnson, Simon Edwards, Robert Wilson and Thomas L. Davis having been returned executed by them, the said Wm B. Hall and Simon Edwards appeared in answer to the said summons, and John W. Porter also appeared waiving a summons, and being examined, they severally acknowledged that there is a liability on them respectively by reason of the lein of the Exors. of fifa of the ptiffs on the Deft Saml. Davis as follows Wm B. Hall for $11.00 due by open account to said Saml. Davis with Interest from the 1st of January 1859 Simon Edwards for $20. with interest from 1st January 1859, due by bond with security to said Saml Davis, and the said John W. Porter for $10.50 with Interest from 22d March 1847 amount of an Execution in his hands in the name of said Saml. Davis against Wm. Johnson. Wherefore it is ordered and considered that the said Wm. B. Hall pay to the plaintiff the said sum of $11 with Interest from 1st January 1859, that the said Simon Edwards pay to the plaintiff the sum of $20 with Interest from 1st Jany 1859 and that the said John W. Porter pay to the plaintiff the said sum of $10.50 with Interest from the 22nd of March 1847 when he shall have collected the same of said Johnson all of which several sums of money in paid satisfaction of the said Exors of fifa for Jos. W. L. Davis as [or vs?] Saml. Davis [illegible] [illegible] for $50. with Int. from 1st Jany 1859 to 50 cents costs[?], dated 17th of May 1859, and another for 50 cents with Int. from 1st of Apl. 1858, $1.20 and[?] costs[?], dated 27th day of May 1859 and referred to in said summons.
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1854–60, page 398.]

On 25 January 1860, “On the motion of Joseph W. L. Davis, who made oath and with John T Rice & Lemuel Douglass his securities executed & acknowledged bond in open Court in the penalty of $100, Conditions as the law directs, certificate is granted the said Joseph W. L. Davis for obtaining letters of Administration on the Estate of Samuel Davis decd. in due form”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1860–1867, pages 7–8.]

1860 U.S. Census for Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Dwelling 468, family 469
Davis, J., 42, male, shoemaker, $140 personal property
Davis, A., 38, female
Davis, E., 6, female
Davis, S., 4, male
Davis, F., 2 female
Davis, F., 60, female
Sanford, M., 22, female

1870 U.S. Census for Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Dwelling 650, Family 651
Davis, Joseph, 52, farmer, $40 real estate, $150 personal estate
Davis, Ann, 44, keeping house
Davis, Emeline, 16, at home
Davis, Samuel, 13, laborer
Davis, Frances, 11, at home
Davis, Lucy A., 7 at home
Sanford, Mary, 36, at home, cannot write

In 1872, J W L Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. A note says “Restored to the books”. The land does not appear in their names prior to this date. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1870–1873.]

In 1873, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1870–1873.]

In 1874, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1874–1879.]

In 1875, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1874–1879.]

In 1876, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1874–1879.]

Joseph William Luttrell Davis married Elender Jane Scott on 15 June 1876 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was 58, widowed, born and living in Westmoreland County. She was 30, single, born and living in Westmoreland County. The parents were Samuel and Frances Davis, and George and Anne Scott. Joseph was a shoemaker. They were married by J. H. Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Register of Marriages 1853, p. 65.]

In 1877, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1874–1879.]

In 1878, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1874–1879.]

In 1879, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1874–1879.]

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Montross Magisterial District
Enumeration District 116
Page 8
Dwelling 42, Household 42
Davis, Joseph W L, white, male, 63, married, farmer, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia
Davis, Ellen J., white, female, 30, wife, married, keeping house, cannot write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia
Davis, Francis E., white, female, 22, daughter, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia
Davis, Lucy A., white, female, 16, daughter, single, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia
Sanford, Mary A., white, female, 40, neice, single, seamstress, cannot write, born in Virginia, both parents born in Virginia

In 1880, J W L Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1880–1884.]

In 1881, J W L Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1880–1884.]

In 1882, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1880–1884.]

In 1883, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles northeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1880–1884.]

In 1884, Jos W L Davis and Saml. Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 5 miles east, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1880–1884.]

In 1885, Jos. W. L. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1885–1889.]

In 1886, Jos. W. L. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1885–1889.]

In 1887, Jos W. L. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1885–1889.]

In 1888, J. W. L. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1885–1889.]

In 1889, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1885–1889.]

In 1890, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1890–1892.]

In 1891, J. W. L. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1890–1892.]

In 1892, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1890–1892.]

In 1897, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1897–1899.]

Mr. J. W. Davis is in Tappahannock. (Westmoreland society column.) [Northern Neck News, 24 December 1897, page 2.]

In 1898, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1897–1899.]

In 1899, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of Jas R Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1897–1899.]

“Mr. Joe Davis, an aged and worthy christian gentleman, died at the home of Mr. Adolphus Sanford, near the Hague at an early hour of last Monday morning. Mr. Davis was a ‘fifer’ for the Potomac rifles during the civil war. Since then his vocation was that of a shoe-maker, and he was a good one.” [Northern Neck News, 30 September 1899, page 3, column 5.]

In 1900, J. W. L. Davis and Samuel Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles southeast, adjacent land of J. R. Courtney. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1900–1902.]

In 1901, J. W. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles east. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1901.]

In 1902, J. W. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles east. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1902.]

In 1903, J W Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles east. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1903.]

In 1904, J. W. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles east. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1904.]

In 1905, J. W. Davis and Saml Davis were taxed for 8-1/2 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles east. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1905.]

In 1906, W W Palmer taxed for 8-3/4 acres in Montross District, Westmoreland County, bearing from the courthouse 4 miles east, adjacent land of the estate of R. R. Courtney. A note states “from J W & Saml Davis”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Book 1906.]