He lived at Sneinton and worked as a printer and metal worker.
From about 1850 he was employed as a professional cricketer in a number of posts, including in Dublin from 1865 to 1869.
[2] Davis played in 18 first-class matches, 12 of which were for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.
He played regularly for touring sides such as the All England Eleven and United All-England Eleven and was later employed by Nottingham Corporation to operate Forest Recreation Ground in the town.
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