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AllRefer.com - David Davis (Supreme Court, Biography) - Encyclopedia David Davis 1815–86, American jurist, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1862–77), b. Lincoln appointed (1862) Davis to the U.S. Supreme Court. Davis, who did not allow his judicial position to interfere with his political ambitions, was nominated for President by the Labor Reform Convention at Columbus, Ohio, in 1872, but withdrew when he failed to win the nomination of the Liberal Republican party as well. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/D/DavisDa.html   (375 words)

DAVID D. DAVIS - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 03/03/1877 Davis was appointed by President Lincoln as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1862. From 1848 to 1862, David Davis (1815-1886) presided over the renowned eighth judicial circuit in Illinois, famous because Abraham Lincoln practiced in its courts. The commission consisted of five members of the House, five Senators and five Supreme Court Justices. www.galleryofhistory.com /archive/5_2002/politicians/DAVID_D_DAVIS.htm   (315 words)

David Davis Mansion History Known as Clover Lawn, it was the home of David Davis, the friend, mentor and campaign manager for Abraham Lincoln, who appointed Davis as a United States Supreme Court Justice in 1862. David Davis (1815-1886)—a lawyer, politician— distinguished jurist and businessman--was born in Maryland, educated at Kenyon College in Ohio, and studied law at Yale University. The David Davis Mansion stands as an impressive reminder of the important role that Illinois played in America’s history during the nineteenth century. www.daviddavismansion.org /history.html   (315 words)

CNS STORY: Catholics, though few in number, have lengthy history on high court After serving as attorney general and acting secretary of war, Roger B. Taney was rejected by the Senate the first time President Andrew Jackson nominated him to become an associate justice of the Supreme Court in 1835. The second Catholic named to the court was not seated for another 30 years after Taney's death, but he also became chief justice, the only other Catholic to have held that post. The Encyclopedia of the Supreme Court notes that White's nomination sailed through, apparently at least in part because he was a member of the Senate. www.catholicnews.com /data/stories/cns/0504224.htm   (918 words)

John BAILHACHE 1 David Davis was born at the Rounds, Sassafras Neck, Cecil County, Maryland, March 9, 1815, son of David Davis, a physician of Cecil County, and grandson of Naylor Davis, of Prince George County. It was in first accepting the nomination that Justice Davis made use of the oft-quoted expression: "The chief magistracy of the republic should neither be sought nor declined by any American citizen." In 1876 the independents of the Illinois Legislature united with the Democrats and elected Justice Davis to the United States Senate. He resigned his seat on the bench of the United States Supreme Court and took his seat in the Senate March 4, 1877. www.iltrails.org /miscbios1.htm   (13290 words)

David Davis Biography From 1862 to 1877 he was an associate justice of the Supreme Court. David Davis (March 9, 1815- June 26, 1886) was a United States Senator from Illinois. In 1877 he retired from the Supreme Court and was elected to the senate. www.biographybase.com /biography/Davis_David.html   (62 words)

Radio Blogger There's nothing more important right now than this nomination to the Supreme Court. A crucial question for this committee is what would be the effect of Samuel Alito on the Supreme Court? JE: Well, Professor Chemerinsky, I'd like to ask you was Justice O'Connor, of the 20 cases dealing with affirmative action on her tenure, from Adarand and Crosson and Metro Broadcasting and the Gratz case, only one, the Grutter case, as she ruled that affirmative action was ever permissable. www.radioblogger.com   (9950 words)

David Davis Davis, David, 1815–86, American jurist, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1862–77), b. Lincoln appointed (1862) Davis to the U.S. Supreme Court. Davis and Leonard Swett, another lawyer from the eighth circuit active in Lincoln's cause, gave several political assurances without Lincoln's knowledge (notably one to Simon Cameron of Pennsylvania), which Lincoln reluctantly honored. www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0814789.html   (9950 words)

HarpWeek Elections 1876 Large Cartoons Instead of remaining on the commission, grateful to the Democrats, Davis resigned since he would soon no longer be a Supreme Court justice, but a senator. n supporting the Electoral Commission Act, Democrats assumed that David Davis would be the fifth justice. Davis had longed desired political office, so Tilden's disreputable nephew, Colonel William Pelton, urged a Democratic-Greenback coalition in the Illinois state legislature to elect Davis to the U.S. Senate. elections.harpweek.com /1876/cartoon-1876-large.asp?UniqueID=38&Year=1876   (146 words)

David Davis (senator) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Davis III (March 9, 1815- June 26, 1886) was a United States Senator from Illinois and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. After refusing calls to become Chief Justice, Davis, a registered independent, was nominated for President by the Labor Reform Convention in 1872, but withdrew when he failed to receive the Liberal Republican Party nomination. Davis, a cousin of Henry Winter Davis, was born to a wealthy family in Cecil County, Maryland, where he attended the public schools. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/David_Davis_(senator)   (701 words)

David Davis In 1860, Davis managed Lincoln's campaign for President, and two years later, Lincoln appointed Davis to the Supreme Court. David Davis was born on March 9, 1815, in Maryland. Davis was not learned man, and his tenure on the Court was largely unimpressive. www.michaelariens.com /ConLaw/justices/davis.htm   (400 words)

The Supreme Court Historical Society Associate Justice David Davis, "Lincoln's Manager," was elected to the Senate by the Illinois legislature January 25, 1877, and resigned his seat on the Court effective March 4. Timothy O. Howe (1816-1883), Justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court, Republican Senator 1861-1879, Postmaster General in Arthur’s Cabinet 1881-1883. Stanley Matthews (1824-1889), Republican Senator from Ohio 1877-1879, he was nominated for the Supreme Court by Hayes in 1881 but failed of confirmation; nominated again by Garfield, he served until his death in 1889. www.supremecourthistory.org /04_library/subs_volumes/04_c11_i.html   (5008 words)

David Davis (senator) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Davis III (March 9, 1815 - June 26, 1886) was a United States Senator from Illinois and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Davis, a cousin of Henry Winter Davis, was born to a wealthy family in Cecil County, Maryland, where he attended the public schools. Davis served a single term as U.S. Senator from Illinois, and was elected President pro tempore of the Senate in October 1881. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/David_Davis_(senator)   (703 words)

David Davis (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Davis (1815–1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois David Davis (born 1948), Conservative MP in British Parliament and Conservative leadership candidate in 2005. David Davis was the stage name of Eric Davis, one of the presenters of the BBC Children's Hour in the 1950s en.wikipedia.org /wiki/David_Davis_(disambiguation)   (163 words)

USATODAY.com - Several senators possible as Supreme Court nominees The revolving door has turned the other way only once: David Davis resigned from the court in 1877 to represent Illinois in the Senate as an independent. Cornyn is a former Texas Supreme Court justice and state attorney general. Twenty-six men who served in Congress — 10 only in the Senate, 12 only in the House and four in both chambers — later joined the Supreme Court. www.usatoday.com /news/washington/judicial/2005-06-11-senators-for-high-court_x.htm   (819 words)

Ohio Senator Possible Supreme Court Nominee Fifty-six senators, including nine members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, were not in the Senate when Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was confirmed in July 1994. The revolving door has turned the other way only once: David Davis resigned from the court in 1877 to represent Illinois in the Senate as an independent. Frist said that senators are still negotiating on exactly how a Supreme Court confirmation process would go, since more than half of the current senators were not there for the last confirmation. www.wcpo.com /news/2005/local/06/28/dewine_senate.html   (692 words)

Tazewell County Courthouse Famous faces such as Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, Senator James McDougal and David Davis, US Supreme Court Justice, have practiced law in the original courthouse building, which was replaced by the current building. www.pekin.net /tour/organizations/courthouse.html   (58 words)

Bashful With Ladies Judge David Davis, Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and United States Senator from Illinois, was one of Lincoln's most intimate friends. These stories provided by children's author Rick Walton's Online Library. www.rickwalton.com /lincoln/linc367.htm   (157 words)

Biography Base Letter D Davis, David - (1815-1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois Davis, David J. - (1870-1942) Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania Davis, Gray - (born 1942), former Governor of California www.biographybase.com /bio/d.html   (157 words)

David 1990 David Hackett Souter, sworn in as Supreme Court Justice 1969 David Webb, WLAF linebacker for the Frankfurt Galaxy 1974 David Barnard, WLAF defensive tackle for the Scotland Claymores www.brainyhistory.com /topics/d/david.html   (157 words)

Pantagraph.com - Tourist Attractions David Davis was a noted lawyer, judge, politician and Supreme Court justice. Built for U.S. Supreme Court Judge David Davis and his wife Sarah, the elegant David Davis Mansion was occupied by several generations of the Davis family. Lincoln awarded Davis in 1862 with a Supreme Court appointment, a position he held until 1877. www.pantagraph.com /cityguide/attractions.html   (157 words)

state of illinois - section David Davis (1815-1886) was a noted lawyer and judge, politician, and Supreme Court justice. Built for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Davis and his wife Sarah, the elegant home was occupied by several generations of the Davis family. Davis disassociated himself from the Republican party after the Civil War and in 1872 was nominated by the Labor Reform Party as a candidate for the presidency. www.state.il.us /hpa/Davis.htm   (157 words)

List of people by name: Da-Dd Davis, David (1815-1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois Davis, David J (1870-1942) Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania Davis, David (born 1948), Conservative MP in British Parliament www.starrepublic.org /encyclopedia/wikipedia/l/li/list_of_people_by_name__da_dd.html   (157 words)

Custodians of History - Listings Remembering his political friends, Hayes appointed Harlan to the Supreme Court to replace David Davis who has resigned to become Senator from Ohio. David Davis was a close friend of Abraham Lincoln. The letter, written on Supreme Court stationary, responds to an earlier opinion offered by Lutz. www.custodiansofhistory.com /category.php?category=8   (157 words)

Biography Base Letter D Davis, David - (1815-1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois Davis, David J. - (1870-1942) Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania Davis, Priscilla - (1942-2001), former Fort Worth, Texas socialite www.biographybase.com /bio/d.html   (157 words)

Biography Base Letter D Davis, David - (1815-1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois Davis, David J. - (1870-1942) Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania David, David W. - (1873-1959) US Governor of Idaho www.biographybase.com /bio/d.html   (157 words)

D - Information about Everything and Everybody David Davis - (1815-1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois David J. Davis - (1870-1942) Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania Priscilla Davis - (1942-2001), former Fort Worth, Texas socialite d.qardinalinfo.com   (157 words)

Journal of the executive proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America, 1862-1864 : a machine readable transcription. I nominate David Davis, of Illinois, to be an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States. That the nomination of David Davis be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of David Davis, agreeably to the nomination. lcweb2.loc.gov /ll/llej/013/llej013.sgm   (157 words)

Sobering Thoughts I doubt that Bush II would appoint a solidly pro-Roe justice to the court. Kenneth Clarke has urged David Cameron to drop out of the Tory leadership race and back either himself or David Davis. David Willets has decided not to run for the Tory leadership race and has backed David Davis, a major blow to Davis' two main competitors, David Cameron and Ken Clarke, who both desired Willets' support. www.soberingthoughts.blogspot.com /2005_09_01_soberingthoughts_archive.html   (12830 words)

D - Information about Everything and Everybody David Davis - (1815-1886), Supreme Court Justice and U.S. Senator from Illinois David J. Davis - (1870-1942) Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania David W. David - (1873-1959) US Governor of Idaho d.qardinalinfo.com   (12830 words)

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