Isaac Davis (lawyer) explained

Isaac Davis
Office:6th, 8th, and 11th
Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts
Term Start:January 7, 1856
Term End:January 5, 1857
Predecessor:George W. Richardson
Successor:George W. Richardson
Term Start1:January 4, 1858
Term End1:January 3, 1859
Predecessor1:George W. Richardson
Term Start2:January 7, 1861
Term End2:January 6, 1862
Successor2:P. Emory Aldrich
Office4:Member of the Massachusetts Senate
Term Start4:1843
Term End4:1854
Birth Date:June 2, 1799
Death Date:April 1, 1883 (aged 83)
Alma Mater:Brown University
Occupation:Attorney

Isaac Davis (June 2, 1799 – April 1, 1883) was a lawyer and politician active in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Biography

Davis was born in Northborough, Massachusetts, graduated from Brown University in 1822, studied law until admitted to the bar in 1825, and began the practice in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he soon rose to eminence. He was, from 1843 to 1854, a member of the Massachusetts Senate, and three times mayor of Worcester from 1856 to 1859, in 1858, and 1861. Davis also served on the boards of various banks and railroad companies.

Davis was a promoter of popular education. From 1838 to 1851 Davis was on the board of trustees of Brown University, and became a Fellow in 1851; Davis also was a trustee of Columbian College (now George Washington University), Norwich University, and Waterville College (now Colby College). Davis served as first President of the Worcester Academy Board of Trustees, from 1834 to 1873, and for some time was an active member of the Massachusetts Board of Education. He was president of the Worcester County Horticultural Society from 1844 to 1848.[1] He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1841,[2] and later served on its board of councilors from 1850 to 1883.[3]

Davis died in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1883.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Worcester County Horticultural Society. Transactions of the Worcester County Horticultural Society. Worcester County Horticultural Society. Tower Hill Botanic Garden Library. 1847. Boston. 75.
  2. http://www.americanantiquarian.org/memberlistd American Antiquarian Society Members Directory
  3. Dunbar, B. (1987). Members and Officers of the American Antiquarian Society. Worcester: American Antiquarian Society.