Simon Stevens Davis | |
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| 19th Mayor of Cincinnati | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Torrence |
| Succeeded by | George W. C. Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1817 Rockingham, Vermont |
| Died | May 11, 1896 Newton, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
Simon Stevens Davis (Dec. 19, 1817 – May 11, 1896) was an American politician from theU.S. state ofOhio. He served as the19th Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.
He moved fromNew England to Ohio in 1843 and established a banking and brokerage firm before entering politics. In 1858 Davis was elected as aRepublican to the Cincinnati City Council and went on to serve as Mayor from 1871 to 1873.[1] He was the speaker at the dedication ceremony of theTyler Davidson Fountain, and was instrumental in organizing the Relief Union during theCivil War to help needy families of soldiers and working with theHome of the Friendless and Foundlings.[2][3]
Davis served on the board of directors and was a founding member of the originalCincinnati Baseball Club which was formed in 1866. Also known as theCincinnati Red-Stockings, they became the first professional baseball team in 1868. Simon Davis was one of the eight board members who made that decision to 'go pro' on September 9, 1868.[4]
He is buried atSpring Grove Cemetery inCincinnati.
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| Preceded by | Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1871–1873 | Succeeded by |
