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William Davidson

1783 – 1867

American politician from Pennsylvania

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Lived 1783 – 1867 (aged 83–84). William Davidson was an American politician.

William Davidson (February 14, 1783 – March 2, 1867) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1814 to 1818 including as Speaker of the House from 1817 to 1818 and as an Independent Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 17th district from 1817 to 1824.

Early life Davidson was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He served as prothonotary and worked as manager of the Laurel Furnace in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. In 1808, he moved to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and worked as ironmaster at the Breakneck Furnace. He served in the War of 1812 and was held as a prisoner of war after Fort Detroit was surrendered by William Hull. After the war, he returned to Connellsville, married the widow Sarah Rogers Blackstone and together they had five children.

Career He served as a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1814 to 1818 and was elected as the 52nd Speaker of the House on December 2, 1817. He also served in the Pennsylvania Senate for the 17th district from 1817 to 1824.

He died on March 2, 1867, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

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1867
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Positions held
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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Who was William Davidson?

American politician from Pennsylvania

When was William Davidson born?

William Davidson was born on 14 February 1783.

When did William Davidson die?

William Davidson died in 1867.

What was William Davidson's occupation?

William Davidson was a politician.

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William Davidson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Davidson

· Wikidata: Q8007623

· DBpedia: William Davidson (Pennsylvania politician)

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