Garrett Davis | |
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United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office December 10, 1861 – September 22, 1872 | |
Preceded by | John C. Breckinridge |
Succeeded by | Willis B. Machen |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | James Sprigg |
Succeeded by | Charles S. Morehead |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | John Chambers |
Succeeded by | District eliminated |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1833–1835 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Sterling, Kentucky, US | September 10, 1801
Died | September 22, 1872 Paris, Kentucky, US | (aged 71)
Resting place | Paris Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky |
Political party | Whig Union Democratic Democrat |
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Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Garrett Davis (September 10, 1801 – September 22, 1872) was an American attorney and politician who represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1847 and the United States Senate from 1861 to his death.