George R. Davis

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

George R. Davis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1883  March 3, 1885
Preceded byCharles B. Farwell
Succeeded byJames H. Ward
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1879  March 3, 1883
Preceded byCarter H. Harrison
Succeeded byJohn F. Finerty
Personal details
Born
George Royal Davis

(1840-01-03)January 3, 1840
Palmer, Massachusetts, USA
DiedNovember 25, 1899(1899-11-25) (aged 59)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Resting placeRosehill Cemetery, Chicago
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Alma materWilliston Seminary
OccupationDirector General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer
ProfessionBusiness, law
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Illinois National Guard
Years of service1862–1865
18??-18??
Rank Colonel
Unit8th Massachusetts Militia
2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Commands3rd Rhode Island Cavalry
1st Regiment, Illinois National Guard
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

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 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.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Colonel Davis Claimed By Death". The San Francisco Call. November 26, 1899. p. 3. Retrieved January 27, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Carter H. Harrison
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 2nd congressional district

1879-1883
Succeeded by
John F. Finerty
Preceded by
Charles B. Farwell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 3rd congressional district

1883-1885
Succeeded by
James H. Ward

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