Career
Was an American Democratic Party politician who served as Mayor of Orange, New Jersey for twelve years and as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control during the Administration of Governor Robert B. Meyner. Davis was born in Orange on March 8, 1904. He was the son of Thomas A. Davis, who served as an Orange City Councilman, as South Orange Village Attorney, and as a Judge of the Essex County Court.
Davis was a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory Academy and New Jersey Law School.
Davis was elected Mayor of Orange in 1942, and was re-elected in 1946 and 1950. He resigned in 1953 after Governor Robert B. Meyner appointed him to serve as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
He held that post until 1963. They had five sons.
