Historical Profile
John Davis is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 across 2 separate periods of service between 1835 and 1853, between the 24th and 32nd Congresses. Davis served as an Anti-Jacksonian and later as a Whig. Davis died on April 19, 1854.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Davis
- Died: April 19, 1854
- Term Started: March 24, 1845
- Term Ended: March 3, 1853
Service History
- Mar 4, 1835 – Jan 5, 1841 24th–26th Congresses Anti-Jacksonian Massachusetts
- Mar 24, 1845 – Mar 3, 1853 29th–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) 1835–1841, 1845–1850
- Robert Winthrop (MA) 1850–1851
- Robert Rantoul, Jr. (MA) 1851
- Charles Sumner (MA) 1851–1853