Historical Profile
Garrett Davis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Garrett Davis
Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky
Biography
Garrett Davis (died 1872) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from July 1861 to September 1872, during the 37th–42nd Congresses. Davis served as a Democrat. Davis died in office on September 22, 1872.
Key Information
- Full Name: Garrett Davis
- Died: September 22, 1872
- Term Started: March 4, 1867
- Term Ended: September 22, 1872
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jul 4, 1861 – Mar 4, 1867 37th–39th Congresses Democrat Kentucky
- Mar 4, 1867 – Sep 22, 1872 40th–42nd Congresses Democrat Kentucky
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Kentucky
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Davis's service:
- John Breckinridge (KY) 1861
- Lazarus Powell (KY) 1861–1865
- James Guthrie (KY) 1865–1868
- Thomas McCreery (KY) 1868–1872
- John Stevenson (KY) 1871–1872