Robert T. Davis

Robert Thompson Davis (1823%E2%80%931906)

Robert T. Davis was an American physician and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. He was born on August 28, 1823, in County Down, Ireland, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1831. They settled in Providence, Rhode Island.

Early Life and Education

Davis attended the public schools in Providence and later graduated from Brown University in 1847. He studied medicine at the Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1850. He began practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Medical Career

Davis was a prominent physician in Fall River and was involved in various medical organizations. He was a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society and served as its president. He was also a member of the American Medical Association.

Political Career

Davis was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1880. During his tenure, he served on several committees, including the Committee on Commerce.

Later Life and Death

After leaving Congress, Davis resumed his medical practice in Fall River. He continued to be active in the medical community until his death on October 29, 1906. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River.

Legacy

Davis is remembered for his contributions to both the medical field and his service in the U.S. Congress. His work in the medical community and his political career left a lasting impact on the state of Massachusetts.

See Also

• List of United States Representatives from Massachusetts
• Massachusetts's 1st congressional district
• Harvard Medical School
• Brown University

External Links

• United States Congress. "Robert T. Davis (id: D000123)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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