Historical Profile
John Davis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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Inactive
John Davis
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Biography
John Davis (died 1854) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from December 1835 to March 1853, during the 24th–32nd Congresses. Davis served as a Whig. Davis died on April 19, 1854.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Davis
- Died: April 19, 1854
- Term Started: December 6, 1847
- Term Ended: March 3, 1853
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1835 – Dec 1, 1845 24th–29th Congresses Whig Massachusetts
- Dec 1, 1845 – Dec 6, 1847 29th–30th Congresses Whig Massachusetts
- Dec 6, 1847 – Mar 3, 1853 30th–32nd Congresses Whig Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Davis's service:
- Daniel Webster (MA) 1835–1850
- Isaac Bates (MA) 1841–1845
- Rufus Choate (MA) 1841–1845
- Robert Winthrop (MA) 1850–1851
- Robert Rantoul, Jr. (MA) 1851
- Charles Sumner (MA) 1851–1853