Thomas Treadwell Davis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thomas T. Davis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1867
Preceded by	Ambrose W. Clark
Succeeded by	Dennis McCarthy
Personal details
Born	Thomas Treadwell Davis (1810-08-22)August 22, 1810 Middlebury, Vermont, US
Died	May 2, 1872(1872-05-02) (aged 61) Washington, D.C., US
Resting place	Oakwood Cemetery Syracuse, New York
Political party	Unionist
Other political affiliations	Republican
Relations	Thomas Tredwell
Education	Hamilton College
Occupation	Lawyer, Politician

Thomas Treadwell Davis (born August 22, 1810 – died May 2, 1872) was an American lawyer and politician. He lived in the state of New York. He served as a representative for New York in the U.S. Congress. This was during the end of the American Civil War and the start of a period called Reconstruction.

Early Life and Education

Thomas Davis was born in Middlebury, Vermont. In 1817, he moved to New York with his family. They eventually settled in Clinton. He went to Clinton Academy. Later, he graduated from Hamilton College in 1831.

After college, Davis moved to Syracuse. There, he studied law. He then became a lawyer and started his own law practice in Syracuse.

Political Career

Thomas Davis held several political jobs in New York. He was chosen to be a Unionist candidate. This meant he supported the Union during the Civil War. He was elected to the 38th Congress.

He was re-elected to the 39th Congress as a Republican. He served in Congress from March 4, 1863, to March 3, 1867. After his time in Congress, he went back to being a lawyer in Syracuse.

Later Life and Family

Thomas Davis was interested in railroads and coal mining. His grandfather, Thomas Tredwell, was also a politician. He represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1791 to 1795.

Davis passed away in Washington, D.C. on May 2, 1872. His remains were cremated. His ashes were placed in Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse.