John Ward Davis

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John Ward Davis
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
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)​
Children3, including William B.
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

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.

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Career

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "John Ward Davis". The Midland Journal . May 31, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Mrs. John Ward Davis". The Baltimore Sun . February 15, 1907. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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