George_R._Davis_(Illinois_politician)
George R. Davis (Illinois politician)
American politician
George Royal Davis (January 3, 1840 – November 25, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Farwell |
| Succeeded by | James H. Ward |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Carter H. Harrison |
| Succeeded by | John F. Finerty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Royal Davis (1840-01-03)January 3, 1840 Palmer, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | November 25, 1899(1899-11-25) (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Schulin (m. 1867) |
| Alma mater | Williston Seminary |
| Occupation | Director General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer |
| Profession | Business, law |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army Illinois National Guard |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 18??-18?? |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 8th Massachusetts Militia 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery |
| Commands | 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry 1st Regiment, Illinois National Guard |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George R. Davis was born in Palmer, Massachusetts on January 3, 1840.[1] He completed classical studies at Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Massachusetts, and was graduated in 1860. Afterwards he studied law.
He married Gertrude Schulin on July 25, 1867.[1]
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.[1]
Early career
Following the war Davis engaged in manufacturing, the insurance business, and as financial agent at Chicago, Illinois.[1]
Military career
Davis later served as member of the State militia and senior colonel of the First Regiment, Illinois National Guard.
Political career
Davis was elected as a Republican to the 46th, 47th, and 48th Congresses (March 4, 1879 – March 4, 1885). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1884.
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.
Davis died at his home in Chicago on November 25, 1899, and was interred in Rosehill Cemetery.[2]
- A History of the City of Chicago: Its Men and Institutions. Chicago Inter Ocean. 1900. pp. 437–438. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Google Books.
- "Colonel Davis Claimed By Death". The San Francisco Call. November 26, 1899. p. 3. Retrieved January 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- United States Congress. "George R. Davis (id: D000100)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-10-13
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd congressional district 1879-1883 |
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 3rd congressional district 1883-1885 |
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This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress