Thomas Davis (Rhode Island politician)
Thomas Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1887–1890 | |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| In office 1845–1853 | |
| In office 1877–1878 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | George Gordon King |
| Succeeded by | Nathan B. Durfee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1806 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | July 26, 1895 (aged 88) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery Providence, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 2 (adopted) |
| Occupation | Manufacturer Politician Abolitionist |
| Committees | Providence school committee |
Thomas Davis (December 18, 1806 – July 26, 1895) was a British-American manufacturer, politician and abolitionist. He was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and served in the Rhode Island State Senate and the Rhode Island House of Representatives.