Lawyers and Lawmakers of Kentucky, by H. Levin, editor, 1897. Published by Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago. Reprinted by Southern Historical Press. p. 210. Jefferson County. GEORGE DAVIE, a representative of the Louisville bar, was born in Christian county, Kentucky, March 16, 1848, a son of Hon. Winston J. and Sarah A. (Philips) Davie. His father, a graduate of Yale College, was also a native of Christian county, where his parents, removing from North Carolina, had located at an early day. Both he and his wife belonged to families of high education and culture, and sought for their son the best educational advantages that ample means could procure. In his early youth, therefore, George M. Davie became a student in Center College, at Danville, Kentucky, and subsequently entered Princeton College, New Jersey, where he was graduated with honor in 1868. The following year he commenced the study of law in Louisville, and was admitted to the bar in 1870. He then entered upon his legal career as an assistant in the office of Muir & Bijur, and in 1874 was admitted to a partnership with that firm. In 1877 he became associated with Mr. Bijur alone, the connection being terminated by the death of his partner in 1882. He then joined Colonel John Mason Brown in the establishment of a law firm, which, later, was strengthened by the admission of Judge A. P. Humphrey. On the death of John Mason Brown the firm became Humphrey & Davie, which is now one of the oldest and best known law firms of the state, enjoying a large and lucrative clientage. Indeed, there is rarely a case of public moment or large financial interests in which they are not retained as counsel. Mr. Davie has never sought or desired office, but has given his entire attention to his professional duties, and the important character of his business indicates his standing in the legal fraternity. His cases are always carefully prepared and show a mastery of the subject which leaves no weak point of attack for his opponent. He is quick to see and utilize the strong points in a case, and his arguments are logical as well as clear and forcible. He is a fluent speaker, of wide information and with a command of language to give his thoughts expression; he is a ready and versatile writer, a witty debater and a pleasing converser. In politics he is an advocate of the Democracy, and for some years was a member and chairman of the Democratic legislative district committee; was one of the originators of the National Democratic movement of 1896; and he had given his aid and counsel in behalf of good government without thought of personal advancement, and is ranked among the most progressive citizens of Louisville. It has been said of him that he can do more things at once, and do them well, than any other member of the Louisville bar, and such are his probity and worth that he has the respect of all. Mr. Davie was married on the 5th of December, 1878, to Miss Margaret Howard Preston, daughter of General William Preston, of Lexington. They have one child. Davie Philips Brown Preston = Christian-KY Boyle-KY NJ NC http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/jefferson/davie.g.txt