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John Davis (August 7, 1788 – April 1, 1878) was a [[19th Century American politician who served one term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1839 to 1841. He was also a veteran of the War of 1812.
John Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Mathias Morris |
| Succeeded by | Robert Ramsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1788 Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | April 1, 1878 (aged 89) Davisville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Resting place | Davisville Baptist Church Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Rank | Major General of Militia |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life
editJohn 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.
Career
editWar of 1812
editHe served as a served as captain in the War of 1812. He rose to the rank of major general of militia.
Political
editDavis was elected as a Democrat to the 26th Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1840 to the 27th Congress.
Later life
editDavis was appointed surveyor of the port of Philadelphia by President James K. Polk and served from 1845 to 1849.
He resumed his former business activities until his death.
Death and burial
editdied in Davisville in 1878, interred in Davisville Baptist Church Cemetery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
References
edit- ^ "Davis, J". Political Graveyard. Retrieved September 17, 2008.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "John Davis (id: D000116)". 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