Donna, If it is any help, a John B. Davis (age 20-30) along with a 20-30 year old female and an under 10 year old male is listed on pages 34 & 35 (Curran Precinct) of the 1855 Saline County census. William J. Davis (age 30-40) was living only 13 dwellings away. Listed with William J. was a 30-40 YO female, two males 10-20 YO, three males under 10 YO, and one female under 10.