Legislator Details


Alexander W. Davis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/30/1824
City: Waterloo, NY
County: Albany County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/1/1899
City: Grand Blanc, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/4/1899
City: Grand Blanc, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Perry Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Harriet W. McFarlen, dau. of Joseph and Eveline McFarlen 9/27/1853

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: farmer, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools; attended Albion Seminary (later called Albion College) for a short time

Biographical Sketch:
Of Welsh and German descent. Son of Ebenezer and Phebe B. (Burhans or Burhauze) Davis. He moved to Tuscola Co., MI with his parents in 1836. In 1844, he moved to Grand Blanc. He enlisted in the infantry of the 15th US Regiment, Company A, to fight in the war with Mexico in 1847. He served for 18 months and was severely woundedin the right knee at Churrubusco. For a time he sought gold in the Califonia gold rush. He returned to Grand Blanc and served as justice of the peace for many years. Member of the Masons

Notable Facts:
His family was the 2nd family to settle in Tuscola township. Fifth of 14 children. Chair of the Military Committee.

Sessions Served:

Twenty-First Legislature, 1861-1862
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Militia
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Blanc
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:225; EVERTS(G) p.61, 242; CHAPMAN(G) p.554-55; SeekMI; Manual 1861 p.115
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