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Henry L. Davis Henry Davis was born in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1827. He came to California to earn his fortune in 1850 at the age of 23. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for six years prior to his election as Sheriff. When he left the office, he became President of the National Gold Bank and Trust Company. |