John Davis (Pennsylvania)
| John Davis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district |
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| In office 1839–1841 |
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| Preceded by | Mathias Morris |
| Succeeded by | Robert Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1788 Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Died | April 1, 1878 (aged 89) Davisville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Resting place | Davisville Baptist Church Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Rank | Major General of Militia |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
John Davis (August 7, 1788 – April 1, 1878) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
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[edit] Early life
John Davis was born in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania.[1] He moved to Maryland and settled on a farm at Rock Creek Meeting House in 1795. He returned to Pennsylvania in 1812 and settled in what is now Davisville, Pennsylvania to engage in agricultural and mercantile pursuits.
[edit] Career
[edit] Militarial
He served as a served as captain in the War of 1812. He rose to the rank of major general of militia.
[edit] Political
Davis was elected as a Democrat to the 26th Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1840 to the 27th Congress.
Davis was appointed surveyor of the port of Philadelphia by President James K. Polk and served from 1845 to 1849.
[edit] Later life and death
Davis resumed his former business activities and died in Davisville in 1878, interred in Davisville Baptist Church Cemetery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
[edit] References
- ^ "Davis, J". Political Graveyard. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/davis5.html. Retrieved September 17, 2008.
[edit] External links
- John Davis (Pennsylvania) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- See also "A Genealogical and Personal History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Volume I", pp. 46–48 by William W. H. Davis, ISBN 0-8063-4863-1 Preview available at google books
