Edward Henry Davey

Edward Henry Davey (January 19, 1854 – March 10, 1911) was an

Newfoundland. He is best known, along with his brother George, as a builder of the city of St. John's after the great fire of 1892

.

Davey was educated at the

carpenter, forming a partnership between father and son. Upon the death of his father, he went into business with his brother George and to form E.H. and G. Davey, Contractors, Builders and Ships Joiners. The company’s offices were located at 111 Bond Street

with wharf and stores situated on the St. John’s waterfront.

In the aftermath of the great fire of 1892, there was great demand for architects, contractors and builders. The Davey brothers were at the forefront of this massive effort and were responsible for many of the new buildings that were erected in the months following the fire such as the Church of England Orphanage, the British Hall and the restoration of the Church of England Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

By 1900, the company was very successful and Davey decided to enter politics. In the November 8, 1900, both Davey and his running mate,

Liberal Party, led by Robert Bond. Davey spent 11 years as MHA

for Burin. He was re-elected in the general election of 1904. Davey and Gear were returned to the House of Assembly in the famous tie-election of 1908. He was re-elected in the 1909 election.

Davey was involved in many facets of the

Freemasons

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Edward Henry Davey

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