John W. Davis (governor)

John W. Davis
38th and 41st Governor of Rhode Island
In office
May 27, 1890 – May 26, 1891
LieutenantWilliam T. C. Wardwell
Preceded byHerbert W. Ladd
Succeeded byHerbert W. Ladd
In office
May 29, 1887 – May 29, 1888
LieutenantSamuel R. Honey
Preceded byGeorge P. Wetmore
Succeeded byRoyal C. Taft
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
1885–1886
Personal details
BornJohn William Davis
(1826-03-07)March 7, 1826
DiedJanuary 25, 1907(1907-01-25) (aged 80)
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Lydia W. Kenyon
  • Emily P. Goffe
  • Marietta P. Pearse
OccupationMason, teacher
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceNational Guard
Years of service1861–1865
UnitRhode Island National Guard
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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John William Davis (March 7, 1826 – January 25, 1907) was a United States Democratic politician, who served as the 38th and 41st Governor of Rhode Island (1887–1888 and 1890–1891).