Parker S. Davis (January 4, 1863 – December 18, 1955) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts, and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Parker S. Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis c. 1902 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 20th Essex District | |
| In office 1910–1910 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. Wallis |
| Succeeded by | 1 |
| Mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1903–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Cole |
| Succeeded by | Joseph A. Wallis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1863 East Boston |
| Died | December 18, 1955 (aged 92) Beverly, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Comer's Commercial College |
| Occupation | Shoe operator Real estate |
Early life
editDavis was born on January 4, 1863, in East Boston. He attended school in Beverly and graduated from Comer's Commercial College of Boston in 1881.[1]
Political career
editIn 1897, Davis was a member of the Beverly common council. From 1898 to 1900 he was a member of the board of aldermen, first as the member from ward 1 (1898 to 1899), then as an at-large member (1900). From 1903 to 1904 he was Mayor of Beverly. In 1910, he represented the 20th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] As a member of the House, Davis introduced a bill to reduced the legal weight for a loaf of bread from 32 ounces to 28 ounces.[2][3]
Business career
editA shoe operator by trade, Davis later became a real estate dealer who specialized in house lots.[1] He was also an incorporator and trustee of the Beverly Savings Bank.[4]
Death
editCole died on December 18, 1955, at the age of 92.[4]
Note
edit- 1.^ The 20th Essex District sent two representatives to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1911, Herman A. MacDonald and John L. Saltonstall Sr. succeeded Davis and A. Preston Chase.