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William Turner Davis (August 1, 1901 – June 18, 1988) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
W. Turner Davis | |
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Member of the Florida Senate | |
In office 1943–1961 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Turner Davis August 1, 1901 Madison, Florida, U.S. |
Died | June 18, 1988 86) Madison, Florida, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dotsie Beggs |
Residence(s) | Madison, Florida |
Alma mater | University of Florida |
Occupation | lawyer |
Davis was born in Madison, Florida in 1901 and attended local schools for his primary education. His father, Charles Davis also served in the Florida Senate, and was its president in 1915.[1][2] He attended Virginia Military Institute and the University of Florida and was admitted to the Florida bar in 1924.[3] Davis served in the Florida State Senate from 1943 to 1961 as a Democratic member for the 10th district. He was the body's president in 1955.[4] He also previously served as mayor of his hometown of Madison. Davis died at the age of 86 in 1988 after a brief illness and was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison.[5]
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