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William T. (William Thomas) Davis
1822–1907
A Plymouth lawyer and local historian, he turned deep roots in Massachusetts into books that preserve the town’s early landmarks, civic memory, and legal past. His work has long appealed to readers curious about New England history beyond the headline names.
2 Audiobooks
Plymouth memories of an octogenarian
by William T. (William Thomas) Davis
Who were the Pilgrims?
by William T. (William Thomas) Davis
About the author
Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on March 3, 1822, he studied at Harvard College, graduating in 1842. After a period studying medicine, he shifted to law, trained in Boston and at Harvard Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1849.
He later returned to Plymouth, where his writing grew closely tied to the place he knew best. His books include History of the Town of Plymouth, Ancient Landmarks of Plymouth, and History of the Judiciary of Massachusetts, works that helped document the people, institutions, and local traditions of southeastern Massachusetts.
He was also remembered as a lawyer by profession and as the author of a patriotic hymn written for the 250th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ landing at Plymouth in 1870. He died in 1907, leaving behind a body of work valued by readers interested in regional history, genealogy, and the texture of early New England life.