Martin L. Davey
Martin Luther Davey (July 25, 1884 – March 31, 1946) was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He was the 53rd
Davey was born in Kent, Ohio in 1884. He attended Oberlin College, and was later elected mayor of Kent, serving from 1913-1918. In 1918, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives to fill the term of Elsworth R. Bathrick. He was re-elected in November, but lost another bid for re-election in 1920. He was re-elected in 1922. In 1928, Davey ran for Governor, but was defeated. He ran again in 1934, and won two two-year terms before retiring.
His family was known for their company, The Davey Tree Expert Company (founded 1880), located in Kent, Ohio.
See also
- Election Results, U.S. Representative from Ohio, 14th District
- Election Results, Ohio Governor
- Election Results, Ohio Governor (Democratic Primaries)
| Preceded by George White |
1935–1939 |
Succeeded by John W. Bricker |
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