John James Davis
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John James Davis (May 5, 1835 – March 19, 1916) was an American attorney and politician who helped found West Virginia and later served as a United States representative in Congress from that state.[1]
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John James Davis | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Isaac H. Duval |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Wilson |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1869–1870 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | John James Davis (1835-05-05)May 5, 1835 Clarksburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), U.S. |
Died | March 19, 1916(1916-03-19) (aged 80) Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Odd Fellows Cemetery Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Independent Democrat |
Spouse | Anna Kennedy |
Children | John W. Davis |
Alma mater | Lexington Law School |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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