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History of Jackson, (Cape Girardeau County) Missouri

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Biographies:

Lowndes Henry Davis Biography

Lowndes Henry Davis, representative, was born in Jackson, Mo., Dec. 14, 1836; son of Greer W. and Elizabeth (McGuire) Davis, and grandson of David Davis. He was graduated from Yale in 1860 and from Louisville university law school in 1863, and practised law in his native city. He was states' attorney for the 10th district of Missouri, 1868-72; a presidential elector in 1872; a member of the state constitutional convention in 1875; a member of the Missouri assembly in 1876; and a Democratic representative in the 46th, 47th and 48th congresses, 1879-85.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Missouri Facts:
Tree: dogwood
Bird: bluebird
Flower: hawthorn
Nickname: Show Me State
Motto: Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)
Area (sq. mi.): 69,686
Capitol: Jefferson City
Admitted: 10 Aug 1821

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