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Jefferson Davis graduated from West Point in 1828 and served in the Army for seven years. In 1847 he was elected to the U.S. Senate, and he remained in public office until 1861 and the secession of the southern states. He was formally elected to the presidency of the Confederate States in October, 1861.

From the description of Davis Family Papers, 1835-1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387820

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creatorOf Davis Family. Davis Family Papers, 1835-1913. Michigan State University Libraries, Main Library
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associatedWith Davis, Varina, 1826-1906. person
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Mississippi
United States
California
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Monterrey, Battle of, Monterrey, Mexico, 1846
Politics
Railroads
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Family

Active 1835

Active 1913

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