Horace Davis (March 16, 1831 - July 12, 1916) was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended the public schools of Worcester, and Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts. He was graduated from Harvard University in 1849 and then studied law in the Dane Law School of Harvard University, but did not engage in professional pursuits by reason of failing eyesight. March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... Leopold I 1831 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq. ... Downtown Worcester, with City Hall at the right Nickname: The Heart of the Commonwealth, The City of the Seven Hills, Wormtown, Woo-town, Wortown (war-town), The City of Diners Official website: www. ... Williams College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. ... Williamstown is a town located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. ... Harvard University campus (old map) Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ...

Davis moved to California in 1852 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He relocated to San Francisco in 1860 and engaged in the flour-milling business. He was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1877 - March 3, 1881). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1880 to the Forty-seventh Congress. This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Look up republican in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

He resumed his former business pursuits and served as a member of the Republican National Committee 1880-1888. He was president of the Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco in 1883 and 1884. He was president of the board of trustees of Stanford University 1885-1916. He served as president of the University of California at Berkeley 1887-1890. He died in San Francisco, California in 1916 and was buried in Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Bush/Cheney, 2004 Campaign Manager Ken Mehlman is the current Chairman of the RNC. The Republican National Committee (RNC) provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. ... Chambers of commerce are business advocacy groups which are usually not associated with government. ... Stanford redirects here. ... The University of California, Berkeley (also known as Cal, UC Berkeley, UCB, or simply Berkeley) is a prestigious, public, coeducational university situated in the foothills of Berkeley, California to the east of San Francisco Bay, overlooking the Golden Gate and its bridge. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The City by the Bay; The City That Knows How; Golden Mountain (historic Chinese name) Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government City-County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Geographical characteristics Area    - City 600. ...

References

• Horace Davis's biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress