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Harry B. Davis

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Harry B. Davis
In office
1934–1959
Personal details
Born(1893-07-24)July 24, 1893
Princess Anne County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 1987(1987-07-18) (aged 93)
EducationHampden–Sydney College
Norfolk College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer
  • businessman

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

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Harry B. Davis". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Samuel J. Davis, Princess Anne Farmer, is Dead". The Virginian-Pilot. April 10, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ a b c "Harry B. Davis". Richmond Times-Dispatch. January 11, 1934. p. 14. Retrieved October 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon