Harry B. Davis Explained

Harry B. Davis
State Delegate:Virginia
Term Start:1934
Term End:1959
Birth Date:24 July 1893
Birth Place:Princess Anne County, Virginia, U.S.

Harry B. Davis (July 24, 1893 – July 18, 1987) was an American politician from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1934 to 1959.

Early life

Harry B. Davis was born on July 24, 1893, in Princess Anne County, Virginia, to Ida (née Fisk) and Samuel Jefferson Davis. He studied at Norfolk Academy and Hampden-Sydney College.[1] [2] He also studied law at Norfolk College (later Old Dominion University).[3]

Career

Davis was a farmer.[1] He organized and served as president of the Truckers Cold Storage Corporation around 1928.[3]

Davis defeated F. O. Gaither in 1933 to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates. He served from 1934 to 1959.[1] [3]

Personal life

Davis was a Baptist.[1] He died on July 18, 1987.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry B. Davis . Virginia House of Delegates . 2024-10-05.
  2. News: Samuel J. Davis, Princess Anne Farmer, is Dead . 1939-04-10 . The Virginian-Pilot . 14 . . 2024-10-05.
  3. News: Harry B. Davis . 1934-01-11 . . 14 . . 2024-10-05.