Robert Wyche Davis
Robert Wyche Davis | |
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Robert Wyche Davis | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Mallory II |
| Succeeded by | Frank Clark |
| Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1885–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Pasco |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm N. McInnis |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Constituency | Clay County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1849 Near Albany, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1929 (aged 80) Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Newspaper editor |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 5th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
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Robert Wyche Davis (March 15, 1849 – September 15, 1929) was a United States representative from Florida. He served in the Confederate Army and became a lawyer. He served in the Florida House of Representatives including as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Later in his career he was a newspaper editor and mayor.