Leon S. Davis
Leon S. Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis in 1954 | |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office 1953–1963 | |
| Preceded by | J. O. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Victor Atiyeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1895 |
| Died | May 3, 1968 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Fir Lawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Occupation | real estate agent |
Leon Stafford Davis (August 29, 1895 – May 3, 1968)[1] was a politician and real estate agent in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Republican, he served in the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing Hillsboro.
Early life
Davis grew up on a farm near the city of Beaverton, Oregon, and went to school in that community.[2] During World War I he served in combat, before returning to Washington County, where he worked for the Hillsboro Argus.[2]
Political career
During the Great Depression, he served as an administrator with Oregon's State Emergency Relief Agency (SERA).[3] Davis served as manager of the Washington County Fair in 1950,[4] and was then elected as the president of the Oregon Fairs Association in 1952.[5]
He was then elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1952, taking office on January 12, 1953,[6] replacing J. O. Johnson in District 4.[7] He won reelections, and served in the House through the 1961 session.[8][9][10][11][12] District 4 then went to future governor Victor Atiyeh.[13] After leaving the legislature, Davis ran for Washington County Commissioner in 1964, losing in the November election to Joe Van Dyke.[14] At the time, he owned a real estate firm,[15] and had been elected as president of the Oregon Association of Realtors.[16] Davis died in 1968, with the Oregon Legislature paying tribute the next session in 1969.[17]
References
- ^ "Leon S. Davis". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
- ^ a b Newbry, Earl T. (May 21, 1954). "Leon S. Davis". Official Voters' Pamphlet for the Republican Party Primary Nominating Election (Washington County): 14.
- ^ "190 on Relief List Keep Jobs on County Projects". The Oregonian. July 24, 1935. p. 5.
- ^ "Fair to Stress Special Days". The Oregonian. August 19, 1950. p. 12.
- ^ "Oregon Fairs Association Elects Leon Davis Leader". The Oregonian. November 17, 1951. p. 7.
- ^ "1953 Regular Session (47th): January 12 – April 21". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1951 Regular Session (46th): January 8 – May 3". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1961 Regular Session (51st): January 9 – May 10". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1957 Special Session (49th): October 28 – November 15". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1959 Regular Session (50th): January 12 – May 6". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1957 Regular Session (49th): January 14 – May 21". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1955 Regular Session (48th): January 10 – May 4". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "1963 Regular Session (52nd): January 14 – June 3". Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Pihl Grabs Upset Win As Washington DA". The Oregonian. November 5, 1964. p. 31.
- ^ "Dog's Liberty Challenged By Proposed Leash Law". The Oregonian. October 26, 1964. p. 37.
- ^ "Davis Seated By Realtors". The Oregonian. October 28, 1964. p. 27.
- ^ "Tuesday Hearings". The Oregonian. February 24, 1969. p. 12.