John Ward Davis Explained

John Ward Davis
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1868
Term End:1870
Death Place:near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.

John Ward Davis (died May 27, 1907) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.

Career

John Ward Davis was a farmer and owned more than 1,000 acres in Cecil County.[1]

Davis was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1868 to 1870.[1] [2]

Personal life

Davis married Mary Jones, daughter of Benedict Jones. They had three sons, John Ward Jr., Edgar J. and William B. His wife died in February 1907.[1] [3]

Davis died on May 27, 1907, at the age of 83, at his home near Cecilton.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: John Ward Davis . 1907-05-31 . . 1 . . 2023-07-01.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2000-02-01 . 2023-07-01.
  3. News: Mrs. John Ward Davis . 1907-02-15 . . 10 . . 2023-07-01.