John Ward Davis

John Ward Davis
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district
In office 1868–1870 Serving with Levi R. Mearns, William Richards, James Touchstone
Personal details
Died	May 27, 1907 (aged 83) near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Jones ​ (died 1907)​
Children	3, including William B.
Occupation	Politician farmer

John Ward Davis (died May 27, 1907) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.

Career

John Ward Davis was a farmer and owned more than 1,000 acres in Cecil County.[1]

Davis was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1868 to 1870.[1][2]

Personal life

Davis married Mary Jones, daughter of Benedict Jones. They had three sons, John Ward Jr., Edgar J. and William B. His wife died in February 1907.[1][3]

Davis died on May 27, 1907, at the age of 83, at his home near Cecilton.[1]

References

1. "John Ward Davis". The Midland Journal. May 31, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
3. "Mrs. John Ward Davis". The Baltimore Sun. February 15, 1907. p. 10. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.