David Davis was born about 1787. The 1820 census lists four boys and three girls under 16. The census records indicate that he was a pioneer settler during the period 1810 until about 1835 in the area which later became the Borough of Prospect. His neighbors included John Dick, Wm. Dodds, and Andrew McGowen. In 1837, David and Mary Davis, already residents in Portage County, Ohio, sold their Butler County property to William Alexander (Butler Co. Register of Deeds Vol. K, p.308).
[S165] 1820 Census of Butler County, Muddy Creek Twp., PA.
Roll M33_98, Page 132, Image 141; David Davis, 3 males -10; l male 10-16; 1 male 26-45; 2 females -10; 1 female 10-16; 1 female 26-45.