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For the Speaker of the New York State Assembly, see George R. Davis (New York politician).

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

Early life and education

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]

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.[1]

Career

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.

Death

Davis died at his home in Chicago on November 25, 1899, and was interred in Rosehill Cemetery.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d 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.
  2. ^ "Colonel Davis Claimed By Death". The San Francisco Call. November 26, 1899. p. 3. Retrieved January 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 2nd congressional district
1879-1883 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 3rd congressional district
1883-1885 		Succeeded by

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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