Background
Davis, Wirt was born on November 20, 1873 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Son of George W. and Camilla (Hardin) Davis.
Davis, Wirt was born on November 20, 1873 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Son of George W. and Camilla (Hardin) Davis.
Graduate Lawrenceville (New Jersey) School, 1893. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1897.
Admitted to Texas bar, 1898. Member George West. Davis & Son, 1897-1898. President Texas Farm Mortgage Company, 1906-1934.
President Republic Trust and Savings Bank, Dallas, 1924-1923.
President Davis-Johnson Lumber corporation since 1925. Vice chairman Republic National Bank & Trust Company, Dallas, 1925-1934.
Chairman of the Board Republic National Bank, Dallas, since 1934. Director Liberty State Bank, Oak Cliff State Bank.
Director, Employers Casualty Company, Dallas.
President board of trustees Texas Country Day School for Boys.
Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Yale (New York City).
Married Kate G. Wilson, September 18, 1918. Children: Camilla G., Wirt, Patricia.