Background
Davis, Thomas Edward was born on September 25, 1835 in Bedford, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Micajah and Ellen Phillips Davis.
Davis, Thomas Edward was born on September 25, 1835 in Bedford, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Micajah and Ellen Phillips Davis.
Graduate University of Virginia, 1858. Subsequently studied medicine and law but did not practice.
Doctor John Moore, at Houston, Texas, 1874. Joined C.S.A., May, 1861. Became adjunct 21st Virginia Cavalry, major and assistant adjutant general.
Fought in numerous engagements, and at close of the war removed to Montana and engaged in mining.
Located in Galveston, Texas, 1871, where was engaged in business several years. Entered journalism, 1876, at Houston, founding Houston Telegram.
Joined staff of New Orleans Picayune, 1879, and editor 1884 till its sale and consolidation with Times-Democrat, New Orleans, 1914.
Married Mary Evelyn, daughter