Legislator Details
Chauncey Davis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/15/1812
City:
County: Jefferson County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/9/1888
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 2/9/1888
City: Muskegon, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen Cemetry
Marital Information:
married 3 times. His only daughter, by his 2nd wife, died at age 10.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, carpenter, merchant, lumberman
Race:
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
4th of 7 children. Moved to Kenosha, WI, 1835; Sgt.-at-Arms for the Wisconsin legislature. Moved to Muskegon, MI, 1840 & opened a general store later becoming involved in the lumber industry. Involved in banking & railroad development.
Notable Facts:
Chair of the Ways & Means Comm. in his 2nd term. Mayor of Muskegon 1860 and 1871
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Ways and Means , Military Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands , Militia
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Muskegon
County of Residence Muskegon
District: Muskegon County
District Description: Muskegon County
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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