Robert V. Davidson

Robert Vance Davidson (July 23, 1853 – July 3, 1925) was an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he was Texas Attorney General and a member of the Texas Senate.

Early life and education Davidson was born on July 23, 1853, in Murphy, North Carolina, the son of Allen Turner Davidson and Elizabeth (née Howell) Davidson. He was related to Zebulon Vance. He was educated at the school of Stephen Lee, then attended the Bailey Law School. In 1874, he was admitted to the bar, moving to Galveston, Texas the same year. The Texas State Historical Association erroneously claims he served in 1902 and 1903. and was a member of the partnership Davidson & Hawkins.

Personal life and death On July 16, 1879, Davidson married Laura Harrison Jack, He and his wife had four or five children together. He died on July 3, 1925, aged 71, in Dallas and was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, in Galveston.