Biography of William Edward Davis
William Edward Davis, born on July 14, 1875, in West Virginia, became the youngest state auditor in Kansas at the age of 35, elected in November 1910. Known for his efficient and economical administration, he significantly improved public expenditure scrutiny and resolved issues related to school land sales. Having moved to Kansas in 1896, he held various roles, including a traveling salesman and owner of the Globe-Republican newspaper. A member of the Elks and United Commercial Travelers, he married Ellen Mary Wiley in 1899 and has one son, William Edward Jr.