George R. Davis (Illinois politician)

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.

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 by	Charles B. Farwell
Succeeded by	James H. Ward
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883
Preceded by	Carter Harrison III
Succeeded by	John F. Finerty
Personal details
Born	George Royal Davis (1840-01-03)January 3, 1840 Palmer, Massachusetts, US
Died	November 25, 1899(1899-11-25) (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, US
Resting place	Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Gertrude Schulin ​ (m. 1867)​
Alma mater	Williston Seminary
Occupation	Director General, financial agent, Senior Colonel, treasurer
Profession	Business, law
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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]

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