WESLEY FLATT, eldest son of Jesse and Rhoda (Ray) Flatt, was born Oct. 8, 1840, in what is now Bluffdale township, in Greene county, Illinois. He was reared in the township, and has always made it his home. On Dec. 9, 1866, he was united in marriage with Ellen M. Davis, a native of Winchester, Scott county, Ill., in which place she grew to womanhood. She is a daughter of Augustus and Esther (Lyman) Davis. Mr. Flatt owns 60 acres of land in Bluffdale township, making his home on Sec. 20, T. 10, R. 13, west. His parents were among the early settlers of this county, coming here more than a half a century ago, hence they are mentioned in connection with the early settlement of this township. Mr. Flatt is now commissioner of roads in Bluffdale township.