George T. Davis
George T. Davis | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1861–1861 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | George Ashmun |
Succeeded by | Charles W. Upham |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the district | |
In office 1839–1840 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
George Thomas Davis January 12, 1810 Sandwich, Massachusetts, USA |
Died |
June 17, 1877 67) Portland, Maine, USA | (aged
Resting place | Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig |
Alma mater | Cambridge and Greenfield, Massachusetts |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Law |
George Thomas Davis (January 12, 1810 – June 17, 1877) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Early life and education
George Davis was born in Sandwich, Massachusetts. He attended Harvard University and graduated in 1829, later studying law at Cambridge and Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Career
Davis was admitted to the bar in 1832 and commenced practice in Greenfield, Franklin County. He established the Franklin Mercury in 1833.
He entered into politics served as member of the State Senate in 1839 and 1840.
He was elected as a Whig to the 32nd Congress (March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1852 and instead resumed the practice of law in Taunton and Greenfield, Massachusetts.
He did not give up on politics however and served as member of the State House of Representatives in 1861.
Later life and death
Davis moved to Portland, Maine, where he died June 17, 1877. He was interred in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Massachusetts.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by George Ashmun |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th congressional district March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 |
Succeeded by Charles W. Upham |