Today in Welsh history... 3 June 1808, Jefferson Davis (of Welsh descent with both of his paternal grandparents from Snowdonia) was born in Christian County, Kentucky.
Davis was leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, serving as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. Davis was a popular President with the Southern people. He had a dignified bearing, a distinguished military record, extensive experience in political affairs, and—most importantly—a dedication to the Confederate cause. Davis wrote about his wartime experiences. Entitled The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, his two-volume book was published in 1881.
Davis was leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, serving as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. Davis was a popular President with the Southern people. He had a dignified bearing, a distinguished military record, extensive experience in political affairs, and—most importantly—a dedication to the Confederate cause. Davis wrote about his wartime experiences. Entitled The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, his two-volume book was published in 1881.