Jeremiah Davis | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office 1870–1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 12, 1826 Hornellsville, New York |
| Died | September 22, 1910 (aged 84) Rockford, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | farmer and prospector |
Jeremiah Davis (June 12, 1826 – September 22, 1910) was an American pioneer, politician, and farmer from New York. He achieved significant wealth in the California Gold Rush and invested his money in a large tract of land in Ogle County, Illinois. The town of Davis Junction there was named in his honor. Davis also served a term in the Illinois House of Representatives.