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John Ward Davis

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John Ward Davis
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1868–1870
Personal details
Died (aged 83)
near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
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.

Career

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "John Ward Davis". The Midland Journal. May 31, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  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 icon