Charles J. Davis Explained

Charles J. Davis
State House:Michigan
District:59th
Term Start:January 1, 1965
Term End:1968
Predecessor:District established
Successor:Jim N. Brown
State House2:Michigan
District2:Ingham County 2nd
Term Start2:March 19, 1962
Term End2:December 31, 1965
Predecessor2:Ralph H. Young
Successor2:District abolished
Birth Date:29 December 1910
Birth Place:Eaton County, Michigan, US
Death Place:Michigan, US
Party:Republican
Spouse:Lenore Douglas
Children:3
Alma Mater:Olivet College
Michigan State University
Occupation:Farmer, Politician

Charles Jennings Davis (December 29, 1910October 1, 1968) was an American politician who served on the Michigan House of Representatives from 1962 to 1968.

Early life

Davis was born on December 29, 1910, in Eaton County, Michigan to parents Charles A. and Mable Davis. Davis graduated Mason High School.[1]

Personal life

Davis was a Baptist.[1] Davis married Lenore Douglas, and together they had two children. Davis was a member of Knights of Pythias and Phi Kappa Phi.[1]

Career

Davis was a delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Ingham County 2nd District from 1961 to 1962, when Davis resigned.[1] [2] On March 19, 1962, Davis was sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives from Ingham County 2nd District. On January 13, 1965, Davis was sworn in as the first state representative of the 59th district. Davis would serve in this position until 1968.[1] [2]

Death

Davis died on October 1, 1968. Davis was interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Aurelius, Ingham County.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Charles J. Davis . . November 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: Davis, C to D . . November 9, 2019.