About Daniel Davies
Lived 1825 – 1911 (aged 86). Daniel Davies was a Canadian politician, shipbuilder and merchant.
Daniel Davies (January 18, 1825 – May 11, 1911) was a Canadian merchant and political figure. He represented King's County in the House of Commons of Canada from 1873 to 1878 as a Conservative.
He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island He went to sea at the age of 16 and later became a shipbuilder and ship owner. In 1853, he married Catherine Cameron. Davies represented Charlottetown in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1859 to 1866 as a Liberal member, serving as a member of the Executive Council from 1864 to 1866.
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Who was Daniel Davies?
Canadian merchant and political figure
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Daniel Davies was born on 18 January 1825.
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Daniel Davies died on 11 May 1911.
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Daniel Davies was a politician, shipbuilder and merchant.
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Daniel Davies was Canadian.
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