Background
Davis, William R. was born on February 26, 1850 in Washington Company, Iowa, United States. Son of George Washington and Ellen Rebecca (Walker) Davis.
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William R. Davis
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Bachelor of Arts, University of California, 1874, Master of Arts, 1877.
Career
Admitted to California bar, 1877. Special counsel city of Oakland, in litigation to recover municipal control of its water front on Bay of San Francisco, begun 1893, ended successfully, 1910. Now special counsel for Oakland in litigation against private water supply company Mayor of Oakland, 1887-1888.
Has canvassed state many times in national campaigns for Republican party.
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Mason.
Connections
Married M. Otteline Towne, April.
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American