George R. Davis
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George R. Davis
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| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | Charles B. Farwell |
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| Succeeded by | James H. Ward |
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| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | Carter H. Harrison |
| Succeeded by | John F. Finerty |
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| Born | January 3, 1840 Palmer, Massachusetts, USA |
| Died | November 25, 1899 (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago |
| Birth name | George Royal Davis |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Williston Seminary |
| Occupation | Director General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer |
| Profession | Business, law |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry Illinois National Guard |
| Years of service | 1862-1865 18??-18?? |
| Rank | major Senior Colonel |
| Commands | Third Regiment First Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Royal Davis (January 3, 1840 - November 25, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
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[edit] Early life and education
Born in Palmer, Massachusetts, Davis completed classical studies at Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Massachusetts, and was graduated in 1860. Afterwards he studied law.
[edit] Civil War military service
Davis entered the Union Army in July 1862 and served as captain in the Eighth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and as major in the Third Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry.
[edit] Career
[edit] Early career
Following the war Davis engaged in manufacturing, the insurance business, and as financial agent at Chicago, Illinois.
[edit] Military career
Davis later served as member of the State militia and senior colonel of the First Regiment, Illinois National Guard.
[edit] Political career
Davis was elected as a Republican to the 46th, 47th, and 48th Congresses (March 4, 1879-March 3, 1885). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1884.
[edit] Business career
Davis chose to end his political career and resume his former business pursuits. He served as treasurer of Cook County, Illinois from 1886 to 1890. He served as director general of the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893.
[edit] Death
Davis died in Chicago, and was interred in Rosehill Cemetery.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- George R. Davis at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved on 2008-10-13
[edit] External links
- George R. Davis at Find a Grave Retrieved on 2008-10-13
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
