William H. Davis (sheriff)

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William H. Davis
Police career
Department Allegheny County Sheriff
Service years1954-1970 (Allegheny County Sheriff's Office)
Rank 5 Gold Stars.svg Allegheny County Sheriff
1954-1970

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References

  1. "Jones to Get Davis Seat on City Council". The Pittsburgh Press. January 3, 1954. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  2. "Allegheny County Sheriff's Office - History". www.sheriffalleghenycounty.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2005. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
William H. Davis
Allegheny County Sheriff
In office
January 4, 1954 [1]  January 2, 1970
Law Enforcement Positions
Preceded by
Thomas Whitten
Allegheny County Sheriff
1954-1970
Succeeded by