John Davidson (politician)
| John A. Davidson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 50th district | |
| In office 1973 – 1993[1] | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. McCarthy[2] |
| Succeeded by | Karen Hasara[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1924 West Point, Mississippi |
| Died | August 21, 2012 (aged 87) Springfield, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley |
| Residence | Springfield, Illinois |
| Profession | Chiropractic physician |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943-1946[4] |
| Unit | Navy Air Corp |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Davidson (August 31, 1924 – August 21, 2012) was an American politician.
Born in West Point, Mississippi, Davidson graduated from Petersburg, Illinois High School. Davidson served in the Illinois Senate 1973-1993. He served in the United States Navy Air Corp during World War II and was a chiropractor. He served on the Sangamon County, Illinois Board and was chairman of the board prior to being elected to the Illinois Senate. He died in Springfield, Illinois.[5]
Notes
- ↑ "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012". p. 372.
- ↑ "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012". p. 375.
- ↑ "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012". p. 373.
- ↑ Ortman, William (1989). "John A. Davidson Memoir". pp. 7 14.
- ↑ Former Sen John Davidson Dead At 87