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 byThomas Phillips
Succeeded byJoseph Showalter
Personal details
Born(1861-11-05)November 5, 1861
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 1897(1897-01-02) (aged 35)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationBethany College, West Virginia
University of Kentucky (BA)

Biography

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Born 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

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In 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

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Notes

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  1. ^ 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district

1896–1897
Succeeded by