What party did Henry Davis belong to?

Henry Davis was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of West Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

When did Henry Davis serve in the U.S. Senate?

Henry Davis served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1883, representing West Virginia.

When did Henry Davis die?

Henry Davis died on March 11, 1916.

Historical Profile

Henry Davis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Henry Davis

Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia

Biography

Henry Davis (died 1916) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1871 and 1883, between the 42nd and 47th Congresses. Davis served as a Democrat. Davis died on March 11, 1916.

Key Information

Full Name: Henry Gassaway Davis
Died: March 11, 1916
Term Started: October 15, 1877
Term Ended: March 3, 1883
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Mar 4, 1871 – Oct 15, 1877 42nd–45th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
Oct 15, 1877 – Mar 3, 1883 45th–47th Congresses Democrat West Virginia

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 West Virginia

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Davis's service:

Arthur Boreman (WV) 1871–1875
Allen Caperton (WV) 1875–1877
Samuel Price (WV) 1876–1877
Frank Hereford (WV) 1877–1881
Johnson Camden (WV) 1881–1883