Edward Morris Davis

Edward Morris Davis
Name
Edward Morris Davis
First Name
Edward
Additional Names
Morris
Last Name
Davis
Born
1811
Died
1887
Parents
Lucretia Mott (mother-in-law)
James Mott (father-in-law)
James MottJames Mott
Lucretia Mott, 1841Lucretia Coffin Mott
Spouse
(daughter of Lucretia Mott)
Maria Mott DavisMaria Mott Davis
Profession
Businessman
Note
Despite his Quakerism, membership in Non-Resistance Society, and Peace advocacy, he joined the Union military and fought under John C. Frémont.
Charles C. Burleigh names his older son after him.
Sends a letter that is read at the funeral of Charles C. Burleigh
John C. Fremont campaign poster, 1856John Charles Frémont
https://historicfairhill.com/edward-morris-davis/
Associated Causes
Republican Party
Symbol of Mapping The Freedmen's Bureau websiteFreedmen, Aid to
Banner of The RevolutionSuffrage, Woman
Suffrage, African-American
War vs. ChristianityPeace
Non-Resistance
Article from The Charter Oak about Property Rights of Married WomenWomen's Rights
Liberty BellAbolition
Item sets
Burleigh Project People
Burleigh Resources ALL
Media
Edward Morris DavisEdward Morris Davis

Linked resources

Signature of Edward Davis Burleigh in his father's copy of The History of Pennsylvania HallEdward Davis Burleigh
Maria Mott DavisMaria Mott Davis

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