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Davis, Garrett

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Davis, Garrett (1801-1872)

US representative and senator. He served Kentucky at local government level before being elected to the US House of Representatives by a Whig majority (1839-47). He served in the US Senate from 1861 until his death, serving his second term a Democrat.

He was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky and was a renowned orator. Although a supporter of the Union, he grew critical of Lincoln's policies and changed allegiance to the Democratic Party.



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