James J. Davidson (November 5, 1861 – January 2, 1897) was an American politician and businessman.
James Davidson | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 25th district | |
| Died before taking office | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Showalter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1861 Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1897 (aged 35) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Bethany College, West Virginia University of Kentucky (BA) |
Biography
editBorn in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1861, Davidson moved with his family to Beaver County, Pennsylvania. In 1878, he attended school in Beaver, Pennsylvania and then Bethany College, in Bethany, West Virginia prior to graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1883.
He then returned to Beaver, Pennsylvania to study law. In 1885, he worked for Darragh, Watson & Company, which was engaged in oil production.
Davidson subsequently became president of Union Drawn Steel Works. In 1896, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Republican. During this time, he traveled to Colorado and Utah to try to improve his ill health.
Death
editIn 1897, Davidson died in Phoenix, Arizona Territory as a result of his ill health and before the March 4, 1897 beginning of his term.[1]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Joseph Henderson Bausman, The Knickerbocker Press (1904). History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania and its centennial celebration. New York City. p. 226, Biographical Sketch of James J. Davidson.
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