Charles Wesley Davis (January 5, 1827 – June 8, 1912) was an American businessman, banker, and Republican politician from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was the 12th mayor of Oshkosh and served four years in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 19th Senate district from 1895 to 1899.[1]
Charles W. Davis | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
Preceded by | George White Pratt |
Succeeded by | Henry I. Weed |
12th Mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1868 – April 1869 | |
Preceded by | Joseph H. Porter |
Succeeded by | Joseph H. Porter |
Personal details | |
Born | Castleton, Vermont, U.S. | January 5, 1827
Died | June 8, 1912 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 85)
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Christie A. McMillen (m. 1850; died 1883) |
Children |
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Career
Charles W. Davis was born in Castleton, Vermont, in 1827.[2]
Davis was elected to the Senate in 1894. Additionally, he was Mayor of Oshkosh and Chairman of the Winnebago County, Wisconsin Board. He was a Republican. He served as president of the New German American bank in Oshkosh from 1892 to January 11, 1907, when he resigned, stating that man eighty years of age out to resign.[3]
Davis died in his home in Oshkosh from heart disease at the age of 85.[1]
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