Biography

1790 - 02/08/1864

STACEY, Davis Bevan, a Representative from Philadelphia City; born, 1790 in Pennsylvania; spice and wine importer and merchant; treasurer, Philadelphia Steam Tow Boat Company; elected as a National Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1833-1834 term; elected, common council, Philadelphia (1835-1836); president, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company (1836); director, Bank of Philadelphia (1836); director, Bank of Pennsylvania (1836); agent, Delaware County Insurance Agency, Philadelphia (1838); engaged, Insurance business; elected, delegate, Whig State Convention (1856); died, February 8, 1864 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; interred, Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.