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Davis, Thomas Aspinwall, 1798-1845

 Person

Biography

The tenth mayor of Boston was Thomas Aspinwall Davis. His ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Brookline, where he was born, December 11, 1798. He was educated in the public schools, learned the trade of a jeweler, and later became interested in politics. He became the candidate for mayor of a new party called the Native American Party against Josiah Quincy, Jr., and Adam W. Thaxter, Jr. Quincy withdrew, and finally Davis won on the eighth ballot. The only project of importance during his administration was an effort to get a supply of city water from Long Pond, but it was defeated. Davis's health became so poor that he offered his resignation, which was not accepted, and he continued to be nominal mayor until his death, November 22, 1845. He bore an excellent character, but lacked the qualifications to become a successful administrator.

Taken from "Boston's 45 Mayors from John Phillips to Kevin H. White," City Record, Boston, 1979.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Mayor Thomas A. Davis, 1845, undated

 Item
Identifier: 5210004_015_010
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs and other images collected by the Boston Landmarks Commission for reference use and for publications as well as photographs taken by the Landmarks Commission documenting their work and city neighborhoods.

Dates: undated

Mayoral addresses

 Series
Identifier: 0200.001
Scope and Contents

Includes two compilation volumes of addresses from 1822-1867 and printed copies of annual and inaugural addresses of the Mayor from 1824-1980 with gaps.

Dates: 1822-1980 with gaps