History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1143

Evan Davis, foreman for W. L. & Co.; was born in Denhigh, Wales, March 8, 1848; came to the United States in 1845; accompanied by his parents, and settled in Fond du Lac Co., Wis.; engaged in farming. Came to Oshkosh in 1868, and engaged in sash, door and blind factory, in different departments, and has followed the business since. Mr. Davis was married Oshkosh in 1873, to Mary E. Edwards, a native of Wales. They have had four children, of which there survive three- Ellen E., Bessie and Hugh Edwards. Mr. Davis is a member of the Welsh Calvinistic Church, and of the order of Good Templars.