William B. Davis (politician) explained

William B. Davis
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1906
Term End:1908
Birth Place:Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Forest Cemetery
Middletown, Delaware, U.S.
Children:2

William B. Davis (died June 22, 1935) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1906 to 1908.

Early life

William B. Davis was born in Cecilton, Maryland, to Mary (née Jones) and John Ward Davis.[1] [2] [3] His father was a member of the Maryland legislature.[4]

Career

Davis worked as a farmer and was a land owner in lower Cecil County.[1] [2]

Davis was a Democrat. In 1901, Davis was elected as county commissioner of Cecil County. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1906 to 1908.[1] [5]

Davis was a member of the board of trustees of Poor and Insane for Cecil County.[2]

Personal life

Davis was married and had two daughters, Frances Ward and Mary Ellen.[2] He was a vestryman and member of St. Stephen's Protestant Church of Earleville.[2]

Davis died on June 22, 1935, at the age of 71, at his home near Cecilton. He was buried at Forest Cemetery in Middletown, Delaware.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland Manual, 1906–07 . 307 . Maryland State Archives . 2023-07-01.
  2. News: William B. Davis . 1935-06-28 . . 8 . . 2023-07-01.
  3. News: Mrs. John Ward Davis . 1907-02-15 . . 10 . . 2023-07-01.
  4. News: John Ward Davis . 1907-05-31 . . 1 . . 2023-07-01.
  5. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2000-02-01 . 2023-07-01.