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| Name | Elisha W. Davis |
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Leadville, Colorado , United States |
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September 08, 1827
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| Died | February 13, 1887
(59 years)
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| Contributor | BrentinCO |
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| Info | Elisha Davis was born on September 8, 1827 in Butler County Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pennsylvania legislature for many years. Davis began his political career in 1859 as a representative from Venango County, Pennsylvania, and in 1861, he was elected House Speaker of the Pennsylvania legislature. During the Civil War, he served as lieutenant colonel of the 121st Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers until 1863. In 1865, he returned to the Pennsylvania legislature and was again elected Speaker in 1868. Davis was next elected to the state Senate in 1870 representing Philadelphia, and he served two terms as President Pro Tem.
In 1879, Davis moved to Colorado to practice law and engage in mining activities. He was referred to by the townspeople of Leadville as "Senator Davis," though he never served as a senator in the Colorado General Assembly. Davis was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1882 from Lake County. His previous experience in the Pennsylvania legislature helped him secure the position of Speaker in 1883. In July of 1883, he was appointed an agent for the Ute Indians of the Uintah Agency. He died in Philadelphia on February 13, 1887.
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