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.
John Ward Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1868–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 83) near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Jones (died 1907) |
| Children | 3, including William B. |
| Occupation |
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Career edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "John Ward Davis". The Midland Journal. May 31, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Mrs. John Ward Davis". The Baltimore Sun. February 15, 1907. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
