James J. Davidson

James J. Davidson (November 5, 1861 – January 2, 1897) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Davidson moved with his family to Beaver County, Pennsylvania. In 1878, Davidson went to school in Beaver, Pennsylvania, then went to Bethany College, in Bethany, West Virginia and then graduated from University of Kentucky in 1883. He then returned to Beaver, Pennsylvania to study law. Then, in 1885, he worked for Darragh, Watson & Company who produced oil. Davidson became president of Union Drawn Steel Works. In 1896, Davidson was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Republican. However, he traveled to Colorado and Utah to try to improve his ill health. In 1897, Davidson died in Phoenix, Arizona Territory as a result of his ill health and before he took the oath of office.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania and its centennial celebration.' vol. Joseph Henderson Bausman, The Knickerbocker Press, New York City: 1904, Biographical Sketch of James J. Davidson, pg. 226
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