Henry Winter Davis

1817–1865
Photograph of Henry Winter Davis Source: Library of Congress

Biography

Henry Winter Davis was a prominent American statesman and politician who served during the Civil War era and Reconstruction period. He represented Maryland in Congress and was known for his involvement in debates over Reconstruction policy and the future of the Union. Davis was a significant figure in mid-nineteenth century American politics, contributing to important legislative discussions of his time.

People from the Same Era

John Hopley

1821–1904 newspaper editor, newspaper proprietor Whitstable

Sándor Terplán

1816–1858 Lutheran pastor, translator Ivanovci

Nabeshima Shigemasa

1813–1866

Jules Frederik Jürgensen

1808–1877 watchmaker Le Locle

Leschi

1808–1858 traditional leader or chief Eatonville

Ezra Cornell

1807–1874 entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist, politician The Bronx