Jefferson davis short biography for kids

Jefferson Davis

Introduction:

Jefferson Davis was an American soldier and a politician. He is known for leading Confederate states as their president during the civil war.

Davis was born on June 3, 1808 in Kentucky. His father was a small farm owner. Davis was the youngest of 10 children.

Jefferson davis short biography for kids

He was raised on cotton plantations of his elder brother in rural Mississippi.

He attended Transylvania University to study law but later joined US Military Academy, West Point to pursue a career in military. He graduated from West Point at a young age of 16 in 1824.

In 1835 he left army after marrying daughter of his commanding officer Zachary Taylor, a future president of United States. His wife unfortunately contracted malaria and died after just 2 months of marriage.

Career in Politics:

After leaving military, Davis spent 10 years working on his plantation.

He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1845. During his short stint in house he made a name for himself by