Jefferson Davis- Mya
Mrs. Larkin Per 6
Education
- Jefferson Davis attended Transylvania University in Kentucky and went to Kentucky College of St. Thomas Aquinas
- At the age of 16 he entered the U.S. Military Academy
- He was successful when he attended military academy, but he wasn't the best at school.
- He was interested in running for office, later he won a seat for the Democrat's.
Family
- In 1835, he married Sarah Taylor
- 3 mouths later she died
- When he was traveling he met Varina Howell
- He and Varina had 6 kids
During the Military
- When he was in the military, he was assigned as second lieutenant in first Infantry
- Then was his first time being Junior Officer
- He participated in many bloody wars. He was a big part of the military when he was in the military, he word hard and long
- He went to wars he decided to go
Politics
- He later became a confederate president, but when he was president he had a few weaknesses, his health wasn't very good, but even thought he was poor in health, he keep working hard and he was proud of it
- After some of the major confederate armies surrendered, Jefferson was put to jail.
Death
- He died in December 6, 1889 in New Orleans, LA
- his body was moved to Richmond in 1893
After Jefferson's Death
- Some one named Edward Virginius Valentine made a statue for Jefferson, it is to remember him for what he has done
- It is named Jefferson Davis Monument
- Today, it should be found in Fairview, Kentucky
- People also celebrate Jefferson, On June 3rd. To remember what he has done for us