I have a John Henry Davis b 1800 in Henry Co., TN in my files. He married Martha Elizabeth 'Betsey' Mooney b 1806 Henry Co., TN. John died in Johnson Co., AR in 1859. I show nine children.

John H Davis who was married to Malinda Jane Hill was born 21 Aug 1845. I don't think it would be this John who appears on the land records in 1849. You might check out the first John I mentioned.

I don't know about the land records. I hope this will help you a little anyway.