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Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) By: Korey Maynard



Born:June 3, 1809 Died:December 6, 1889

He received his academic education in early childhood. He was sent to Transylvania university in Kentucky, where he remained until 1824. He as then a cadet at a miltary academy. He graduated in 1828. His first active service in the U.S army was at posts in the North-west from 1828 to 1833.He fought in the Black Hawk was in 1831.In 1833, March 4th, Lieutenant Davis was transferred to a new regiment called the First Dragoons.He was a cotton planter. He became a congressman in 1845. He then became the governor of Mississippi in 1847.

He got successes by driving the Mexicans from their redouts with such gallantry that their leader won the admiration and confidence of the entire army. He also attacked the Mexica right.

Fun Facts:
 * On May 10th 18﻿65, he was captured by Union Forces.
 * He was a prisoner for 2 years
 * He organized a peace comission to visit the Union government and offer to pay Southern debt.
 * He voted for secession from the Union on January 9th, 1861

Bibliography: 1995-2006-http://www.funtrivia.com/en/History/Jefferson-Davis-19798.html "The Papers of Jefferson Davis"1996-2009- [] Burke,Davis "Jefferson Davis" -[]