Garrett Davis

Garrett Davis (September 10, 1801 – September 22, 1872) was an American attorney and politician who represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1847 and the United States Senate from 1861 to his death.

Garrett Davis
United States Senator
from Kentucky
In office
December 10, 1861 – September 22, 1872
Preceded byJohn C. Breckinridge
Succeeded byWillis B. Machen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847
Preceded byJames Sprigg
Succeeded byCharles S. Morehead
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 12th district
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843
Preceded byJohn Chambers
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
1833–1835
Personal details
Born(1801-09-10)September 10, 1801
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, US
DiedSeptember 22, 1872(1872-09-22) (aged 71)
Paris, Kentucky, US
Resting placeParis Cemetery, Paris, Kentucky
Political partyWhig, Unionist, Democrat
Spouses
  • Rebecca Trimble
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    (m. 1826; died 1844)​
  • Eliza Jane Morrow
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    (m. 1845; died 1868)​
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer
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