Leon S. Davis Explained
Leon S. Davis |
State House: | Oregon |
District: | 4th |
Termstart: | 1953 |
Termend: | 1963 |
Constituency: | Washington County |
Predecessor: | J. O. Johnson |
Successor: | Victor Atiyeh |
Birth Date: | 29 August 1895 |
Restingplace: | Fir Lawn Cemetery |
Party: | Republican |
Residence: | Hillsboro, Oregon |
Occupation: | real estate agent |
Leon Stafford Davis (August 29, 1895 – May 3, 1968)[1] was a politician and real estate agent in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Republican, he served in the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing Hillsboro.
Early life
Davis grew up on a farm near the city of Beaverton, Oregon, and went to school in that community.[2] During World War I he served in combat, before returning to Washington County, where he worked for the Hillsboro Argus.[2]
Political career
During the Great Depression, he served as an administrator with Oregon's State Emergency Relief Agency (SERA).[3] Davis served as manager of the Washington County Fair in 1950,[4] and was then elected as the president of the Oregon Fairs Association in 1952.[5]
He was then elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1952, taking office on January 12, 1953,[6] replacing J. O. Johnson in District 4.[7] He won reelections, and served in the House through the 1961 session.[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] District 4 then went to future governor Victor Atiyeh.[13] After leaving the legislature, Davis ran for Washington County Commissioner in 1964, losing in the November election to Joe Van Dyke.[14] At the time, he owned a real estate firm,[15] and had been elected as president of the Oregon Association of Realtors.[16] Davis died in 1968, with the Oregon Legislature paying tribute the next session in 1969.[17]
Notes and References
- Web site: Leon S. Davis. Find a Grave. 2018-03-18.
- Newbry. Earl T.. Leon S. Davis. Official Voters' Pamphlet for the Republican Party Primary Nominating Election. May 21, 1954. Washington County. 14.
- News: 190 on Relief List Keep Jobs on County Projects. The Oregonian. July 24, 1935. 5.
- News: Fair to Stress Special Days. The Oregonian. August 19, 1950. 12.
- News: Oregon Fairs Association Elects Leon Davis Leader. The Oregonian. November 17, 1951. 7.
- News: 1953 Regular Session (47th): January 12 – April 21. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1951 Regular Session (46th): January 8 – May 3. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1961 Regular Session (51st): January 9 – May 10. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1957 Special Session (49th): October 28 – November 15. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1959 Regular Session (50th): January 12 – May 6. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1957 Regular Session (49th): January 14 – May 21. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1955 Regular Session (48th): January 10 – May 4. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: 1963 Regular Session (52nd): January 14 – June 3. 17 March 2018. Oregon Legislators and Staff Guide. Oregon State Archives.
- News: Pihl Grabs Upset Win As Washington DA. The Oregonian. November 5, 1964. 31.
- News: Dog's Liberty Challenged By Proposed Leash Law. The Oregonian. October 26, 1964. 37.
- News: Davis Seated By Realtors. The Oregonian. October 28, 1964. 27.
- News: Tuesday Hearings. The Oregonian. February 24, 1969. 12.