Davis, Jefferson

Cultural  

1. A political leader of the nineteenth century. He was a powerful cabinet officer in the 1850s. When his home state of Mississippi seceded from the Union (see secession), Davis left the Senate to join the government of the Confederacy. He served as president of the Confederacy throughout its existence.

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Example Sentences

It was in the back alleys of historical research that he found the subject of his new novel, “Varina,” a woman 21st century America knows little or nothing about — Varina Davis, Jefferson Davis’ wife.

From Seattle Times

Texas Southern: Luckily for coach Mike Davis, Jefferson is just a sophomore.

From Washington Times

The District 82 seat includes parts of Davis, Jefferson and Van Buren counties.

From Washington Times

He represented District 82, which includes Davis, Jefferson and Van Buren counties.

From Washington Times

Davis, Jefferson, 19, 145, 146.

From Project Gutenberg