David V. Jennings
David V. Jennings | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 1914–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Edward F. Kileen |
| Succeeded by | Ben H. Mahon |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1887 Keshena, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1970 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Marquette University Law School |
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David V. Jennings (January 19, 1887 – November 27, 1970) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1912 to 1914 and the Wisconsin State Senate from 1914 to 1921.[citation needed]
Biography
[edit]David V. Jennings was born in Keshena, Wisconsin in 1887. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1900.[1] He graduated from Marquette Academy in 1904. Later, he attended Marquette University from 1904 to 1907. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1911 with a legal degree.[1]
Career
[edit]Jennings was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1912 and to the 9th District of the Wisconsin State Senate in 1914 as a Democrat. He served in the state senate until 1921.[1][2] He also served as chief examiner for the Milwaukee County civil service commission, holding that position from January 1, 1918 until his resignation on January 27, 1948.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. Wisconsin Blue Book 1917. 1917. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
- ^ a b "Jennings Resigns Civil Service Post". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. January 28, 1948. p. 8. Retrieved June 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- People from Keshena, Wisconsin
- Politicians from Milwaukee
- Democratic Party Wisconsin state senators
- Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Marquette University alumni
- Marquette University Law School alumni
- 1887 births
- 1970 deaths
- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century Wisconsin politicians