Jacob C. Davis
Jacob Cunningham Davis (September 16, 1820 – 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.
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 – 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 | September 16, 1820 Staunton, Virginia |
| Died | December 25, 1883 (aged 63) Alexandria, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
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