William Davidson
Politician
1783 – 1867
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Who was William Davidson?
William Davidson was a Pennsylvania politician.
He served in the war of 1812, becoming a prisoner of war in the capture of Detroit under Hull. After that experience, he returned to Connellsville where he married the widow Sarah Rogers Blackstone. They had five children. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, being elected as the Speaker of the House in 1818. He also served in the Pennsylvania Senate. He lived to the age of 84.
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- Born
- Feb 14, 1783
Pennsylvania - Profession
- Lived in
- Pennsylvania
- Died
- 1867
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on July 23, 2013
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