DAVIS, HARVEY L.
JUDGE H. L. DAVIS
Biography
After receiving his law degree from Texas University Judge H. L. Davis and his wife, Emma Umphress Davis, moved from Van Alstyne to McKinney in 1887 where Judge Davis opened a law office. Later he became Assistant District Attorney. In 1910 he became County Judge. While he was in office the first all weather roads were built, this was Collin county’s first bond issue. Up to the time he served no one had served more than four years, he served six years, or three terms. No other family in Collin County has served as public service on the commissioners court than the Davis family. Judge Davis’ son, Don O. Davis, served as commissioner for eleven years in precinct one. Judge Davis’ grandson, Don Weaver Davis, served as County Judge for 12 years. After leaving office he returned to private practice. He was active in civic and church affairs having taught Sunday School for 35 years at the First Christian Church. He was chairman of the Boyd fund for many years. The fund was left by Mrs. Boyd to help students receive a college education. He retired from law practice at the age of 84. He lived to be 95 years of age.
Biography
After receiving his law degree from Texas University Judge H. L. Davis and his wife, Emma Umphress Davis, moved from Van Alstyne to McKinney in 1887 where Judge Davis opened a law office. Later he became Assistant District Attorney. In 1910 he became County Judge. While he was in office the first all weather roads were built, this was Collin county’s first bond issue. Up to the time he served no one had served more than four years, he served six years, or three terms. No other family in Collin County has served as public service on the commissioners court than the Davis family. Judge Davis’ son, Don O. Davis, served as commissioner for eleven years in precinct one. Judge Davis’ grandson, Don Weaver Davis, served as County Judge for 12 years. After leaving office he returned to private practice. He was active in civic and church affairs having taught Sunday School for 35 years at the First Christian Church. He was chairman of the Boyd fund for many years. The fund was left by Mrs. Boyd to help students receive a college education. He retired from law practice at the age of 84. He lived to be 95 years of age.
