Jonathan M. Davis
Jonathan McMillan Davis (April 27, 1871 – June 27, 1943) was an American politician and the 22nd Governor of Kansas.
Jonathan M. Davis | |
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22nd Governor of Kansas | |
In office January 8, 1923 – January 12, 1925 | |
Lieutenant | Benjamin S. Paulen |
Preceded by | Henry J. Allen |
Succeeded by | Benjamin S. Paulen |
Member of the Kansas Senate | |
In office 1915-1917 | |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
In office 1905-1913 | |
Personal details | |
Born | April 27, 1871 Bourbon County, Kansas |
Died | June 27, 1943 (aged 72) Bourbon County, Kansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mary Purdom |
Profession | farmer, postmaster, politician |
Biography
Davis was born in Bronson, Kansas to Jonathan McMillan and Eve (Holeman) Davis.[1] His education was in the public schools and the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He left college without graduating due to the death of his father. He married Mary "Mollie" Purdom on September 26, 1894 and they had four children. Mollie died in 1926 and he married Mary E. (Winston) Raymond on December 16, 1931.
Career
Davis served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1905 to 1913; and then in the Kansas State Senate from 1915 to 1917.[2]
Winning the 1922 gubernatorial race, Davis was sworn into the office on January 8, 1923. During his tenure, taxes were cut, prohibition and women's suffrage were endorsed, increased funding secured for veteran's pensions, banking procedures were limited, an improved road bill was authorized, utilities were controlled, and the chancellor of the University of Kansas was fired.[3]
Davis was arrested the day after his term ended. He was indicted twice for bribery, tried twice and acquitted both times.[4]
Death
Davis died on June 27, 1943 following a lengthy illness and several repeat visits to a Fort Scott hospital. He is interred at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson, Kansas.
References
- "Jonathan M. Davis". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- "Jonathan M. Davis". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- "Jonathan M. Davis". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- "Jonathan M. Davis". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
External links
- Jonathan M. Davis at Find a Grave
- The Political Graveyard
- National Governors Association
- Publications concerning Kansas Governor Davis' administration available via the KGI Online Library
Party political offices | ||
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Preceded by W. C. Lansdon |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Kansas 1920, 1922, 1924, 1926 |
Succeeded by Chauncey B. Little |
Preceded by James Malone |
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Kansas (Class 2) 1930 |
Succeeded by Omar B. Ketchum |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Henry J. Allen |
Governor of Kansas 1923–1925 |
Succeeded by Ben S. Paulen |