Thomas Davis (Rhode Island politician)

Thomas Davis
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
1887–1890
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
1845–1853
In office
1877–1878
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded byGeorge Gordon King
Succeeded byNathan B. Durfee
Personal details
Born(1806-12-18)December 18, 1806
Dublin, Ireland
DiedJuly 26, 1895(1895-07-26) (aged 88)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery
Providence, Rhode Island
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Eliza Chase
    (died)
  • (m. 1849; died 1876)
Children2 (adopted)
OccupationManufacturer
Politician
Abolitionist
CommitteesProvidence school committee

Thomas Davis (December 18, 1806 – July 26, 1895) was a British-American manufacturer, politician and abolitionist. He was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and served in the Rhode Island State Senate and the Rhode Island House of Representatives.