Legislator Details
William R. Davis
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1816
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Country: US
Death
Date: 10/30/1890
City: Oakfiled, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Electa M.; children: William H. H., Sarah, Hanson [or Harison], Charles [or Chyler], Artemelia and James
Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Aaron and Lydia Davis. He settled in Oakfield Township in 1838. He served as township treasurer 1855-60 and 1877; supervisor in 1861-64, 1866-74 and 1878.
Notable Facts:
Born in New York state; exact date not known. Death record gives age as 75 yrs 7 months; if correct his birth date may be March 30, 1815.
First settler in Oakfield Township. His son William H. H. Davis was the first white child born there; born in 1840.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs
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City of Residence: Oakfield
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 4
District Description: Townships of Algoma, Courtland, Grattan, Nelson, Oakfield, Solon, Sparta, Spencer and Tyrone
Date Elected: 11/3/1868
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1869
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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