Harry B. Davis (July 24, 1893 – July 18, 1987) was an American politician from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1934 to 1959.
Harry B. Davis | |
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| In office 1934–1959 | |
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| Born | July 24, 1893 Princess Anne County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 1987 (aged 93) |
| Education | Hampden–Sydney College Norfolk College |
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Early life
editHarry B. Davis was born on July 24, 1893, in Princess Anne County, Virginia, to Ida (née Fisk) and Samuel Jefferson Davis. He studied at Norfolk Academy and Hampden-Sydney College.[1][2] He also studied law at Norfolk College (later Old Dominion University).[3]
Career
editDavis was a farmer.[1] He organized and served as president of the Truckers Cold Storage Corporation around 1928.[3]
Davis defeated F. O. Gaither in 1933 to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates. He served from 1934 to 1959.[1][3]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Harry B. Davis". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ "Samuel J. Davis, Princess Anne Farmer, is Dead". The Virginian-Pilot. April 10, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Harry B. Davis". Richmond Times-Dispatch. January 11, 1934. p. 14. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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