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'''James Austin Davis''' (born [[December 16]], [[1889]]; died [[August 24]], [[1951]] in [[Birmingham]]) was the principal of [[Bessemer High School]] for 25 years.
'''James Austin Davis''' (born [[December 16]], [[1889]]; died [[August 24]], [[1951]] in [[Birmingham]]) was the principal of [[Bessemer High School]] from [[1927]] until his death.


Davis was the son of Daniel Robert and Julia Johnston Davis. He married the former [[Margaret Davis|Margaret Ingram]] and had one son, [[James Davis Jr|James Jr]].
Davis was the son of Daniel Robert and Julia Johnston Davis. He married the former [[Margaret I. Davis|Margaret Ingram]] and had one son, [[James Davis Jr|James Jr]].


Davis died in [[1951]] and is buried at [[Elmwood Cemetery]]. The former [[Davis Middle School|Bessemer Junior High School]] was named in his honor.
Davis died in [[1951]] and is buried at [[Elmwood Cemetery]]. The former [[Davis Middle School|Bessemer Junior High School]] was named in his honor.

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James A. Davis

James Austin Davis (born December 16, 1889; died August 24, 1951 in Birmingham) was the principal of Bessemer High School from 1927 until his death.

Davis was the son of Daniel Robert and Julia Johnston Davis. He married the former Margaret Ingram and had one son, James Jr.

Davis died in 1951 and is buried at Elmwood Cemetery. The former Bessemer Junior High School was named in his honor.

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