Charles Davis (warden)

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Charles Davis (born circa 1837 [1] ) of Broome, New York, was appointed as Warden of Sing Sing prison in 1878. [2] He was formerly a merchant and state government official. [2]

In 1878, Davis and another state government official were sued by Elisha Bloomer in a dispute about the ownership of 5 acres (2.0 ha) of land used by the prison. [3]

In 1885, Davis was appointed Deputy Collector "in charge of the Fourth, or Navigation, Division" at the United States Department of the Treasury. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Collector Hedden's Aids, Two Important Appointments Confirmed by the Treasury Department. (Published 1885)". The New York Times. New York. September 5, 1885. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-08-02. Charles Davis, the new Deputy, is a prominent member of the Democratic Party in Binghamton. He is said to be a stanch adherent of Mr. Tilden. He was appointed Warden of Sing Sing prison by Gov. Lucius Robinson. Mr. Davis is about 48 years of age.
  2. 1 2 "Warden of Sing Sing". The New York Times . February 9, 1878. Retrieved 2011-04-18. Charles Davis ... in the place of Benjamin S. W. Clark, appointed Superintendent of Public Works ...
  3. ↑ "Bloomer sues Sing-Sing". The Scranton Republican. 1878-10-30. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-08-02.


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