Beverly A. Davis
American lawyer and politician
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Beverly Andrew Davis (September 27, 1868 – May 31, 1944) was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1916 to 1920.[1][2]
Preceded byValentine M. Sowder
Succeeded bySamuel G. Proffit
BornBeverly Andrew Davis
September 27, 1868
September 27, 1868
Snow Creek, Franklin County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 1944 (aged 75)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Beverly A. Davis | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 12, 1916 – January 14, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Valentine M. Sowder |
| Succeeded by | Samuel G. Proffit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Beverly Andrew Davis September 27, 1868 Snow Creek, Franklin County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 1944 (aged 75) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nettie Barrow Mary Lee Gravely |
| Georgetown University | |
In 1902, he ran for Congress against Claude A. Swanson in Virginia's 5th district but lost 60.80 to 37.63%.
