John Davis Fatheree (April 9, 1879 – July 30, 1964) was a lawyer, politician, and judge in Mississippi.

[1] John Davis Fatheree attended the "common schools" of his native Clarke County.

[4] During this term, Fatheree served on the following House committees: Ways and Means; Immigration and Labor; Judiciary; and Public Lands.

[5] On November 7, 1911, Fatheree was elected to represent the 3rd District in the Mississippi State Senate for the 1912–1916 term.

[6] In the sixth ballot, Fatheree defeated East with a 28-16 vote, and was elected President Pro Tempore for the 1920–1924 term.

[7] In 1921, Fatheree ran for the position of Circuit Court judge, and proceeded to win the election.

[1] Fatheree then resigned from his Senate position, and William Edwards was elected to replace him in the 3rd District.

[1] Frederick Brougher Smith replaced Fatheree as President pro tempore for the 1922 session.