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Thomas Terry Davis

1758 – 1807

American politician

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Lived 1758 – 1807 (aged 48–49). Thomas Terry Davis was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Thomas Terry Davis (before 1789 – November 15, 1807) was a United States representative from Kentucky.

Education and early career Davis studied law and in 1789 was admitted to the Kentucky bar. He was a lawyer in private practice and was deputy attorney, Kentucky; he was first prosecuting attorney for district, Kentucky and was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1795 to 1797.

National political career Davis was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 5th, 6th and 7th Congresses, serving from March 4, 1797, to March 3, 1803.

He was appointed United States judge of Indiana Territory Supreme Court on February 8, 1803, and was chancellor of Indiana Territory in 1806 and 1807. He presided over the treason trial of Davis Floyd during his tenure there.

Personal life Davis was a Freemason, he married Elizabeth Robards, who went on to marry Floyd 2 years after Davis' death. He died in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

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1758, Kentucky
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Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives

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Who was Thomas Terry Davis?

American politician

When was Thomas Terry Davis born?

Thomas Terry Davis was born in 1758 in Kentucky.

When did Thomas Terry Davis die?

Thomas Terry Davis died on 15 November 1807 in Jeffersonville.

What was Thomas Terry Davis's occupation?

Thomas Terry Davis was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Thomas Terry Davis?

Thomas Terry Davis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Terry Davis

· Wikidata: Q2427593

· DBpedia: Thomas Terry Davis

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