Jacob C. Davis
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Jacob Cunningham Davis (September 16, 1820 ā December 25, 1883) was a politician, a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He was one of five men tried and acquitted in Illinois of the murder in 1844 of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.
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Jacob C. Davis | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th district | |
In office November 4, 1856 ā March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | William Alexander Richardson |
Succeeded by | Isaac N. Morris |
Member of the Illinois Senate | |
In office 1842-1848 1850-1856 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-09-16)September 16, 1820 Staunton, Virginia |
Died | December 25, 1883(1883-12-25) (aged 63) Alexandria, Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
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