John Davidson (Illinois politician)

John Davidson (August 31, 1924 – August 21, 2012) was an American politician.

John A. Davidson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 50th district
In office
1973 – 1993[1]
Preceded byRobert W. McCarthy[2]
Succeeded byKaren Hasara[3]
Personal details
Born(1924-08-31)August 31, 1924
West Point, Mississippi
DiedAugust 21, 2012(2012-08-21) (aged 87)
Springfield, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Shirley
ResidenceSpringfield, Illinois
ProfessionChiropractic physician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1943-1946[4]
UnitNavy Air Corp
Battles/warsWorld War II

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
  1. "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012" (PDF). p. 372.
  2. "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012" (PDF). p. 375.
  3. "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2012" (PDF). p. 373.
  4. Ortman, William (1989). "John A. Davidson Memoir" (PDF). pp. 7 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  5. Former Sen John Davidson Dead At 87

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