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Joseph Jonathan Davis
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | William A. Smith |
| Succeeded by | William Ruffin Cox |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1868–1870 |
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| Born | April 13, 1828 Louisburg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 1892 (aged 64) Louisburg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, judge |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  47th North Carolina Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Joseph Jonathan Davis (born April 13, 1828 – died August 7, 1892) was an important American lawyer and judge. He also served as a Congressman for North Carolina's 4th congressional district from 1875 to 1881.
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Discovering Joseph Jonathan Davis
Joseph Jonathan Davis was born in North Carolina in 1828. He grew up to become a respected lawyer and a judge. He also worked as a politician, representing his home state in the United States government.
Early Life and Education
Joseph Jonathan Davis was born near a small town called Louisburg in North Carolina. He went to several schools to get a good education. He studied at Louisburg Academy and Wake Forest College. He also attended the College of William and Mary.
In 1850, he finished his law studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After that, he became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Oxford, North Carolina and later moved it to Louisburg.
Serving in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Joseph Jonathan Davis joined the Confederate Army. He was a Captain in Company G of the 47th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. This was a challenging time in American history.
A Career in Politics and Law
After the war, Davis continued his career in public service. From 1868 to 1870, he was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made.
In 1874, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat. He served there from 1875 to 1881. In this role, he helped make laws for the entire country.
After his time in Congress, he went back to being a lawyer. In 1887, he was appointed as a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court. He was then elected to this position in 1888. He helped make important legal decisions for North Carolina.
Joseph Jonathan Davis passed away in Louisburg in 1892 when he was 64 years old. He was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in his hometown.
