Jonathan R. Davis

This article is about the American gold rush prospector. For other people named Jonathan Davis, see Jonathan Davis (disambiguation).
Jonathan R. Davis
Birth nameJonathan Rutledge Davis
BornAugust 5, 1816
Monticello, South Carolina, US
DiedUnknown; not before 1887
San Joaquin County, California, US
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1846–1848 (USV)
RankHonorary Captain (USV)
UnitPalmetto Regiment (USV)
ConflictsMexican–American War
Other workProspector

Captain Jonathan R. Davis was an American gold rush prospector. On December 19, 1854, he single-handedly killed eleven armed outlaws at Rocky Canyon near Sacramento, California, using two Colt revolvers and a Bowie knife. This episode became one of the deadliest small arms engagements in American history involving one man against multiple foes. American sculptor Michael Trcic depicted the historical event in the sculpture "One Man With Courage is a Majority".

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