Born 6 Dec 1836 at a Parish St. Michael Pembrokeshire South Wales.
As a Young man of 19 he heard the gospel.
Arriving in New York City, where he resided for a time. Here he met Maria Williams who was to become his future wife. Both he and miss Williams having that strong desire to come to Utah. They came west to Iowa City, Iowa where before taking up their long journey across the plains were married, April 1, 1859. They came to Utah September 1, 1859 with Horton D. Haight church train.
Joseph C. Davies was Bishop of the First Ward in Panguitch, Utah for Eight years.
While living at Panaca he freighted, then worked in the St. George Temple.
While working on the Tabernacle a chip got in his eye and he lost the sight in it.
He moved to Panguitch, then sent for his wives. Maria went first, followed by Louisa two years later.
In 1874 he was ordained a High Priest by Orson Pratt. He acted as the chorister, operated the Tannery which was built on Dickenson Hill, close to the grist mill.
He was a member of the First High Council of Panguitch. And served as a Missionary from 1859 -1867.
Joseph Cadwallader Davies (his surname was eventually changed to Davis) was from the city of Pembroke, in Pembroke County, South Wales. Joseph moved to Mexico on account of his plural Wives. During the days of polygamy he would hide behind the huge fireplace in their home which had a space large enough for him to stand or sit. One of the neighbors would put a light in the window to warn them of officers coming. Many times he escaped being taken into custody by hiding behind the fireplace. He worked for the San Pedro Corralitos Mining Co. all the time he was in Mexico.
Pioneers and Prominent Men Of Utah US/Can 979.2 D3e 1966 pg.485 &839