William H. Davis | |
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Police career | |
Department | Allegheny County Sheriff |
Service years | 1954-1970 (Allegheny County Sheriff's Office) |
Rank | Allegheny County Sheriff 1954-1970 |
William H. Davis | |
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Allegheny County Sheriff | |
In office January 4, 1954 [1] –January 2, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Whitten |
Succeeded by | Eugene Coon |
Member of the Pittsburgh City Council | |
In office January 7,1952 –January 4,1954 | |
Succeeded by | Paul Jones |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic Party |
William H. Davis served as Allegheny County Sheriff from 1954 to 1970. [2]
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