Harry B. Davis


Harry B. Davis was an American politician from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1934 to 1959.

Early life

Harry B. Davis was born on July 24, 1893, in Princess Anne County, Virginia, to Ida and Samuel Jefferson Davis. He studied at Norfolk Academy and Hampden-Sydney College. He also studied law at Norfolk College.

Career

Davis was a farmer. He organized and served as president of the Truckers Cold Storage Corporation around 1928.
Davis defeated F. O. Gaither in 1933 to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates. He served from 1934 to 1959.

Personal life

Davis was a Baptist. He died on July 18, 1987.