George R. Davis

George R. Davis

Infobox Congressman
honorific-prefix =
name = George R. Davis
honorific-suffix =


state = Illinois
district = 3rd
term_start = March 4, 1883
term_end = March 3, 1885
preceded = Charles B. Farwell
succeeded = James H. Ward
state2 = Illinois
district2 = 2nd
term_start2 = March 4, 1879
term_end2 = March 3, 1883
preceded2 = Carter H. Harrison
succeeded2 = John F. Finerty
birth_date = birth date|1840|1|3
birth_place = Palmer, Massachusetts, USA
death_date = death date and age|1899|11|25|1840|1|3
death_place = Chicago, Illinois, USA
restingplace = Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago
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birthname = George Royal Davis
nationality = American
party = Republican
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spouse =
partner =
relations =
children =
residence =
alma_mater = Williston Seminary
occupation = Director General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer
profession = Business, law
net worth =
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portfolio =
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website =
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nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
branch = Rhode Island Volunteer Cavalry
Illinois National Guard
serviceyears = 1862-1865
18??-18??
rank = Major
Senior Colonel
unit =
commands = Third Regiment
First Regiment
battles = American Civil War
awards =

George Royal Davis (January 3 1840 - November 25 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

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.

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.

Career

Early career

Following the war Davis engaged in manufacturing, the insurance business, and as financial agent at Chicago, Illinois.

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 3 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.

Death

Davis died in Chicago, and was interred in Rosehill Cemetery.

References

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External links

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