Moses M. Davis
19th century American physician and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Moses Mitchell Davis (August 27, 1820 – May 1, 1888) was an American physician, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Columbia County from 1857 through 1861, and served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, in 1856. He was also a regent of the University of Wisconsin, where he was instrumental in passage of a resolution in favor of co-education.
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Moses M. Davis | |
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President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate | |
In office January 11, 1860 – January 7, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Denison Worthington |
Succeeded by | Alden I. Bennett |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
In office January 5, 1857 – January 7, 1861 | |
Preceded by | John Q. Adams |
Succeeded by | Gerry Whiting Hazelton |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district | |
In office January 7, 1856 – January 5, 1857 | |
Preceded by | William T. Whirry |
Succeeded by | George M. Bartholomew |
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Born | (1820-08-27)August 27, 1820 Sharon, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | (1888-05-01)May 1, 1888 Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo |
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Spouse |
Eunice Emerson Dana
(m. 1846–1888) |
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Education | Norwich University Vermont Medical College |
Profession | Physician |
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