He was elected to represent Ottawa in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada when a second seat was added to the riding in 1832 following the 1831 census. Davis opposed the Ninety-Two Resolutions. He died at Hull in 1841.
In 1832, after the 1831 census, a second seat was added to Ottawa's Legislative Assembly representation, and Davis was elected to represent the area.  He opposed the Ninety-Two Resolutions and passed away in Hull in 1841.