William Howe Davis

William Howe Davis
Mayor of Orange, New Jersey
In office
July 1942 – March 1954
Preceded by Ovid C. Bianchi
Succeeded by Russell A. Riley
Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
In office
February 1954 – January 1963
Preceded by Dominic A. Cavicchia
Succeeded by Joseph P. Lordi
Personal details
Born William Howe Davis
(1904-03-08)March 8, 1904
Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Died August 18, 1982(1982-08-18) (aged 81)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Ruth Shanley
Relations Judge Thomas A. Davis (Father)
Bernard M. Shanley (Brother-in-Law)
Alma mater New Jersey Law School
Religion Roman Catholic

William Howe Davis (March 8, 1904 - ? )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.

Early life

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. His grandfather, Michael Davis (1833–1908) served as an Alderman in Orange and as an Essex County Freeholder.[1] Davis was a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory Academy and New Jersey Law School.

Political career

Davis was elected Mayor of Orange in 1942,[2] 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.[3] He held that post until 1963.[4]

Family

He was married to Ruth Shanley (1913–2004), the brother of Bernard M. Shanley, the Deputy White House Chief of Staff under President Dwight Eisenhower. They had five sons.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Genealogical and Memorial History of the State of New Jersey. NJ: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. 1910. p. 1454.
  2. ↑ "ORANGE GETS NEW MAYOR; W.H. Davis Chosen for Post at Commission Organization". New York Times. 20 May 1942.
  3. ↑ "Mayor Davis of Orange Quits". New York Times. 6 March 1954.
  4. ↑ Legislative Manual of New Jersey. Trenton, NJ: Joseph J. Gribbons. 1959.
  5. ↑ Legislative Manual of New Jersey. Trenton, NJ: Joseph J. Gribbons. 1959.
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