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George R. Davis | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Charles B. Farwell |
| Succeeded by | James H. Ward |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Carter Harrison III |
| Succeeded by | John F. Finerty |
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| Born | George Royal Davis (1840-01-03)January 3, 1840 |
| Died | November 25, 1899(1899-11-25) (aged 59) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago |
| Party | Republican |
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| 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 |
George Royal Davis (January 3, 1840 – November 25, 1899) was aU.S. Representative fromIllinois.
George R. Davis was born inPalmer, Massachusetts on January 3, 1840.[1] He completed classical studies atWilliston Seminary,Easthampton, Massachusetts, and was graduated in 1860. Afterwards he studied law.
He married Gertrude Schulin on July 25, 1867.[1]
Davis entered theUnion 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]
Following the war Davis engaged in manufacturing, the insurance business, and as financial agent at Chicago, Illinois.[1]
Davis later served as member of the State militia and senior colonel of the First Regiment, Illinois National Guard.
Davis was elected as aRepublican to the46th,47th, and48th 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 ofCook County, Illinois from 1886 to 1890. He served as director general of theWorld's Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893.
Davis died at his home in Chicago on November 25, 1899, and was interred inRosehill Cemetery.[2]
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 2nd congressional district 1879-1883 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 3rd congressional district 1883-1885 | Succeeded by |
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