George R. Davis (Illinois politician)
American politician
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Royal Davis (January 3, 1840 – November 25, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
_from_The_Biographical_Dictionary_and_Portrait_Gallery_of_Representative_Men.png)
Charles B. Farwell (3rd)
James H. Ward (3rd)
3rd district (1883-85)
January 3, 1840
George R. Davis | |
|---|---|
| |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Carter Harrison III (2nd) Charles B. Farwell (3rd) |
| Succeeded by | John F. Finerty (2nd) James H. Ward (3rd) |
| Constituency | 2nd district (1879-83) 3rd district (1883-85) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Royal Davis January 3, 1840 |
| Died | November 25, 1899 (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Schulin (m. 1867) |
| Williston Seminary | |
| Occupation | Director General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer |
| Profession | Business, law |
| Signature | .png){kind=small} |
| 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 |
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]
