Robert P. McDavid
Robert P. McDavid served as the 24th Secretary of State of Alabama from 1898 to 1903.
Robert P. McDavid | |
|---|---|
| 24th Secretary of State of Alabama | |
| In office 1898–1903 | |
| Governor | Joseph F. Johnston William D. Jelks William J. Samford William D. Jelks |
| Preceded by | James K. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | James Thomas Heflin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Before he was elected Secretary of State, he worked in the newspaper business. He worked for the Evening Chronicle then went on to work for the Age-Herald where he rose from police reporter to managing editor. He was also a clerk in the Alabama House of Representatives for three legislative sessions.
He got married in 1890 and had 5 children.[1]
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