John Davidson (Illinois politician)
John A. Davidson | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 50th district | |
| In office 1973–1993[1] | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. McCarthy[1] |
| Succeeded by | Karen Hasara[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1924 |
| Died | August 21, 2012 (aged 87) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shirley |
| Profession | Chiropractic physician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943-1946[2] |
| Unit | Navy Air Corp |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John A. Davidson (August 31, 1924 – August 21, 2012) was an American politician and practicing chiroprater.
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. In 1971, he was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging.[3] During his tenure at the Senate, Davidson was known to massage the backs of fellow politicians on a $5,000 table from the Illinois Chiropractic Society.[4]
He died due to congestive heart failure on August 21, 2012, in Springfield, Illinois.[5]
Notes
- ^ a b c "Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2024" (PDF). pp. 372–375.
- ^ Ortman, William (1989). "John A. Davidson Memoir" (PDF). pp. 7 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 9, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1973-1974. p. 154. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "This legislator's a manipulator". The Bulletin. United Press International. February 21, 1985. p. A12. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ Schoenberg, Bernard (August 22, 2012). "Former Sen John Davidson Dead At 87". The State Journal-Register. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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