[1] Following the war Davis engaged in manufacturing, the insurance business, and as financial agent at Chicago, Illinois.

[1] Davis later served as member of the State militia and senior colonel of the First Regiment, Illinois National Guard.

Davis chose to end his political career and resume his former business pursuits.

Davis died at his home in Chicago on November 25, 1899, and was interred in Rosehill Cemetery.

[2] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress