Charles J. Davis

Charles J. Davis
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 59th district
In office January 1, 1965 – 1968
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Jim N. Brown
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ingham County 2nd district
In office March 19, 1962 – December 31, 1965
Preceded by	Ralph H. Young
Succeeded by	District abolished
Personal details
Born	(1910-12-29)December 29, 1910 Eaton County, Michigan, US
Died	October 1, 1968(1968-10-01) (aged 57) Michigan, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Lenore Douglas
Children	3
Alma mater	Olivet College Michigan State University
Occupation	Farmer,[1] Politician

Charles Jennings Davis (December 29, 1910 – October 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][2] 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]

References

1. "Legislator Details - Charles J. Davis". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
2. "Davis, C to D". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 9, 2019.