Jeremiah Davis (June 12, 1826 – September 22, 1910) was an American pioneer, politician, and farmer from New York.
He achieved significant wealth in the California Gold Rush and invested his money in a large tract of land in Ogle County, Illinois.
In 1859, Davis purchased a 1,100-acre (450 ha) tract of land in Ogle County, Illinois.
In 1870, he was elected as a Republican to the Illinois House of Representatives, serving one two-year term.
Davis also served as treasurer of the Rock River Butter Company.