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John Davidson (Illinois politician)

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John A. Davidson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 50th district
In office
1973–1993[1]
Preceded byRobert W. McCarthy[2]
Succeeded byKaren Hasara[3]
Personal details
Born(1924-08-31)August 31, 1924
West Point, Mississippi
DiedAugust 21, 2012(2012-08-21) (aged 87)
Springfield, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseShirley
Residence(s)Springfield, Illinois
ProfessionChiropractic physician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1943-1946[4]
UnitNavy Air Corp
Battles/warsWorld War II

John Davidson (August 31, 1924 – August 21, 2012) was an American politician.

Born in West Point, Mississippi, Davidson graduated from Petersburg, Illinois High School. Davidson served in the Illinois Senate 1973-1993. He served in the United States Navy Air Corp during World War II and was a chiropractor. He served on the Sangamon County, Illinois Board and was chairman of the board prior to being elected to the Illinois Senate. He died in Springfield, Illinois.[5]

Notes

  1. ^ "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012" (PDF). p. 372.
  2. ^ "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012" (PDF). p. 375.
  3. ^ "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012" (PDF). p. 373.
  4. ^ Ortman, William (1989). "John A. Davidson Memoir" (PDF). pp. 7 14.
  5. ^ Former Sen John Davidson Dead At 87

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