David Davis IV

David Davis IV (July 29, 1906 April 14, 1978) was an American lawyer and politician.

David Davis IV
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 26th district
In office
January 7, 1953  January 4, 1967
Preceded byWilbur J. Cash
Succeeded byCecil A. Partee
Personal details
Born(1906-07-29)July 29, 1906
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 1978(1978-04-14) (aged 71)
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Josephine McCormick
Nancy Sandstrom
EducationWilliams College
University of South Dakota

Davis was born in Bloomington, Illinois. His great-grandfather was David Davis who served in the United States Senate and on the United States Supreme Court. He went to the Bloomington public schools and University High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Williams College and his law degree from University of South Dakota School of Law. Davis also went to University of Illinois. Davis was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Bloomington, Illinois. He was also involved with the National Bank of Bloomington and with farming. Davis served in the Illinois Senate from 1953 to 1967 and was a Republican. He also served in the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1969–1970. Davis died at the St. Francis Medical Center and Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. "Illinois Blue Book 1965-1966". pp. 170–171. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  2. "David Davis IV, 71, civic leader, dies". The Pantagraph. April 15, 1978. p. 2. Retrieved May 20, 2022 via Newspapers.com.


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