Moses M. Davis
Moses M. Davis | |
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| President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate | |
| In office January 11, 1860 – January 7, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Denison Worthington |
| Succeeded by | Alden I. Bennett |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 5, 1857 – January 7, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Q. Adams |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Whiting Hazelton |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district | |
| In office January 7, 1856 – January 5, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | William T. Whirry |
| Succeeded by | George M. Bartholomew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1820 Sharon, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1888 Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo |
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| Spouse |
Eunice Emerson Dana
(m. 1846–1888) |
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| Education | Norwich University Vermont Medical College |
| Profession | Physician |
Moses Mitchell Davis (August 27, 1820 – May 1, 1888) was an American physician, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Columbia County from 1857 through 1861, and served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, in 1856. He was also a regent of the University of Wisconsin, where he was instrumental in passage of a resolution in favor of co-education.