Thomas Terry Davis
| Thomas Davis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | |
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In office 4 March 1797 – 3 March 1803 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Greenup |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Lyon |
| Member of Kentucky House of Representatives | |
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In office 1795–1797 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Thomas Terry Davis c. 1758 |
| Died |
November 1807 (aged 48–49) Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Robards |
| Occupation | Judge, politician |
| Profession | Law |
Thomas Terry Davis (c. 1758[1] – November 15, 1807) was a United States Representative from Kentucky.
Education and early career
Davis studied law and in 1789 was admitted to the Kentucky bar. He was a lawyer in private practice and was deputy attorney, Kentucky; he was first prosecuting attorney for district, Kentucky and was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1795 to 1797.
National political career
Davis was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 5th, 6th and 7th Congresses, serving from March 4, 1797 to March 3, 1803.
He was appointed United States judge of Indiana Territory Supreme Court on February 8, 1803 and was chancellor of Indiana Territory in 1806 and 1807. He presided over the treason trial of Davis Floyd during his tenure there.
Personal life
Davis was a Freemason, he married Elizabeth Robards, who went on to marry Floyd 2 years after Davis' death. He died in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
References
- ↑ Index to Politicians: Davis, S to T The Political Graveyard
- United States Congress. "Thomas Terry Davis (id: D000138)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Christopher Greenup |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st congressional district 1797–1803 |
Succeeded by Matthew Lyon |