Caleb Davis
Caleb Davis (October 25, 1738 – July 6, 1797) was an American merchant, revolutionary patriot, and public servant in Boston, Massachusetts. He held several positions of public trust, including state legislator (1776–1788), Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court (1780–1782) and Elector for Massachusetts' Suffolk County in the first U.S. presidential election in 1789.
Caleb Davis | |
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| Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court | |
| In office 1780–1782 | |
| Preceded by | James Warren (as Congress President) |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Gorham |
| Personal details | |
| Died | July 6, 1797 |
| Spouse | Hannah Ruggles |
| Occupation | merchant |
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