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George R. Davis (Illinois politician)

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

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George R. Davis
In officeMarch 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885
Carter Harrison III (2nd)Charles B. Farwell (3rd)
John F. Finerty (2nd)James H. Ward (3rd)
2nd district (1879-83)3rd district (1883-85)
George Royal Davis(1840-01-03)January 3, 1840Palmer, Massachusetts, US
November 25, 1899(1899-11-25) (aged 59)Chicago, Illinois, US
Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago
Republican
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Williston Seminary
Director General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer
Business, law
United States
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Colonel
8th Massachusetts Militia2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
3rd Rhode Island Cavalry1st Regiment, Illinois National Guard
American Civil War

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

George R. Davis was born in Palmer, Massachusetts on January 3, 1840. 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.

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.

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

Davis later served as member of the State militia and senior colonel of the First Regiment, Illinois National Guard.

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.

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.

This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.

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