Chauncey Davis (politician) explained

Chauncey Davis (March 15, 1812 – February 9, 1888) was a politician in the state of Michigan.

Biography

Davis was born on March 15, 1812, in Jefferson County, New York.^[1] Eventually he moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, later moving again to Muskegon, Michigan. He died on February 9, 1888.^[2]

Career

Davis served as the first mayor of Muskegon in 1860.^[3]

Davis served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1861 to 1864.^[2] He became mayor of Muskegon in 1870 and was reelected in 1872.^[2] He was involved in the lumber business, and he became president of the Lumberman's National Bank when it was founded in 1873.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Davis, C to D.
2. News: Obituary: Major Chauncey Davis . The Inter Ocean. February 10, 1888. 6. Newspapers.com. January 25, 2015 .
3. Web site: Evergreen Cemetery (1329) . June 21, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101123122659/http://historicmarkers.com/mi/79168-evergreen-cemetery . November 23, 2010 .