Jeremiah Davis

For the musician, see Jeremiah Davis (musician). For the murder victim Jeremiah Hart, born with the surname Davis, see Hart family murders.
Jeremiah Davis
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 86th district
In office
1870 (1870) – 1872 (1872)
Personal details
BornJune 12, 1826
Hornellsville, New York
DiedSeptember 22, 1910(1910-09-22) (aged 84)
Rockford, Illinois
PartyRepublican
Professionfarmer and prospector

Jeremiah Davis (June 12, 1826 – September 22, 1910) was an American pioneer, politician, and farmer from New York. He achieved significant wealth in the California Gold Rush and invested his money in a large tract of land in Ogle County, Illinois. The town of Davis Junction there was named in his honor. Davis also served a term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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