Thomas Davis | |
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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 by | George Gordon King |
Succeeded by | Nathan B. Durfee |
Personal details | |
Born | Dublin, Ireland | December 18, 1806
Died | July 26, 1895 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | (aged 88)
Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery Providence, Rhode Island |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses |
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Children | 2 (adopted) |
Occupation | Manufacturer Politician Abolitionist |
Committees | Providence 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.