Preceded by Ovid C. Bianchi Role Politician | Name William Davis Succeeded by Russell A. Riley Spouse(s) Ruth Shanley | |
Full Name William Howe Davis Born March 8, 1904Orange, New Jersey, U.S. ( 1904-03-08 ) Alma mater Rutgers School of Law–Newark | ||
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.
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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. Davis was a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory Academy and New Jersey Law School.
Political career
Davis was elected Mayor of Orange in 1942, 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. He held that post until 1963.
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.