Samuel Boyer Davis

Biography

Samuel Boyer Davis (1766–1854) lived through the founding era and early development of the United States, his life spanning from the Revolutionary period through the antebellum decades. His long tenure in the Wilmington area reflected the community's growth and establishment during the nation's formative years.

Davis's memory is preserved at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery, where he rests as a testament to a life lived during pivotal moments in American history and community development.