John W. Davis | |
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| 38th and 41st Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office May 27, 1890 – May 26, 1891 | |
| Lieutenant | William T. C. Wardwell |
| Preceded by | Herbert W. Ladd |
| Succeeded by | Herbert W. Ladd |
| In office May 29, 1887 – May 29, 1888 | |
| Lieutenant | Samuel R. Honey |
| Preceded by | George P. Wetmore |
| Succeeded by | Royal C. Taft |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1885–1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Davis March 7, 1826 Rehoboth, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | January 25, 1907 (aged 80) Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Occupation | Mason, teacher |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | National Guard |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Unit | Rhode Island National Guard |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John William Davis (March 7, 1826 – January 25, 1907) was a United States Democratic politician, who served as the 38th and 41st Governor of Rhode Island (1887–1888 and 1890–1891).