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Chauncey Davis (March 15, 1812 – February 9, 1888) was a politician in the state of Michigan.

Biography

Davis was born on March 15, 1812, in Jefferson County, New York. Eventually he moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, later moving again to Muskegon, Michigan. He died on February 9, 1888.

Career

Davis served as the first mayor of Muskegon in 1860.

Davis served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1861 to 1864. He became mayor of Muskegon in 1870 and was reelected in 1872. He was involved in the lumber business, and he became president of the Lumberman's National Bank when it was founded in 1873.

References

1. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Davis, C to D".
2. ^ "Obituary: Major Chauncey Davis". The Inter Ocean. February 10, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved January 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Evergreen Cemetery (1329)". Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved June 21, 2010.

External links

Chauncey Davis at Find a Grave

• People from Jefferson County, New York
• Politicians from Kenosha, Wisconsin
• People from Muskegon, Michigan
• Members of the Michigan House of Representatives
• 1812 births
• 1888 deaths
• Mayors of places in Michigan
• 19th-century members of the Michigan Legislature