Lecompte Davis

Background

Davis, Lecompte was born on May 1, 1864 in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Henry Clay and Josephine (LeCompte) Davis.

Education

B.L., Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, 1887.

Career

Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1887. Since in practice at Los Angeles. Assistant district attorney Los Angeles County, 1893-1895.

Assisted in defense McNamara dynamiting cases, also in defense of Clarence Darrow, accused of bribery in said cases, also defended Harry New.

Membership

Member American, Los Angeles County bar associations. Clubs: National Arts (New York City).

Connections

Married Edythe Gilman, April.

Father:

Henry Clay Davis

Mother:

Josephine (LeCompte) Davis

Spouse:

Edythe Gilman