John Davidson (politician)

John A. Davidson
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 50th district
In office
1973  1993[1]
Preceded by Robert W. McCarthy[2]
Succeeded by Karen Hasara[3]
Personal details
Born (1924-08-31)August 31, 1924
West Point, Mississippi
Died August 21, 2012(2012-08-21) (aged 87)
Springfield, Illinois
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Shirley
Residence Springfield, Illinois
Profession Chiropractic physician
Military service
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1943-1946[4]
Unit Navy Air Corp
Battles/wars World War II

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

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]

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