Davis, John William, 1917-

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Dates:
Birth 1917

Biographical notes:

Davis was manager of the Orleans Theatre and the New Orleans Grand Opera Company's French Opera House.

From the description of John Davis will, 1839. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 70271337

At the close of the Revolutionary War, John Davis was a physician who lived in Eastham. In 1800 he moved to Barnstable where he was appointed a probate judge in the Barnstable District Court. John Davis was married to Mercy and had approximately seven surviving children. His father was Daniel Davis a local judge and Revolutionary patriot.

From the description of John Davis will and account book, 1825-1833. (Clams, Inc). WorldCat record id: 173676915

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Subjects:

  • Agriculture
  • Dairy farms
  • Depressions
  • Mexican War, 1846-1848
  • Pioneer Project
  • Real property
  • San Pasqual, Battle of, Calif., 1846

Occupations:

  • Theatrical managers

Places:

  • Louisiana--New Orleans (as recorded)
  • Fairlee (Vt.) (as recorded)
  • Eastham (Mass. : Town) (as recorded)
  • Barnstable (Mass. : Town) (as recorded)
  • Maine--Veazie (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • West Fairlee (Vt.) (as recorded)

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