John Givan Davis (October 10, 1810 – January 18, 1866) was an American politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana in the mid-19th century.
Early life
Born near Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Davis moved to Indiana with his parents, who settled in Rockville, Parke County, in 1819. He attended the country schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as Sheriff of Parke County from 1830 to 1833, and clerk of the county court from 1833 to 1850.
Following his political career Davis engaged in mercantile pursuits and meat packing in Montezuma, Indiana, and moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, and engaged in business as a dry-goods merchant.
Death
He died in Terre Haute, Indiana, on January 18, 1866, and was interred in Highland Lawn Cemetery.