George M. Davison Politician

George Mosby Davison (March 23, 1855 - December 18, 1912) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Stanford, Kentucky, Davison attended the common schools, Stanford Academy, and Meyers Academy.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1879 and commenced practice in Stanford, Kentucky.He was appointed collector of internal revenue for the sixth Kentucky district and served from July 20, 1885, to June 30, 1889.He was appointed master of chancery or commissioner of the Lincoln circuit court in 1886, and served until 1893, when he resigned.He served as member of the State house of representatives 1886-1888.He served as judge of the Lincoln County Court 1894-1896.Davison was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1897-March 3, 1899).He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1898 to the Fifty-sixth Congress.He resumed the practice of law.He served as assistant United States attorney for the eastern district of Kentucky 1900-1910.He retired from public life.He died in Stanford, Kentucky, December 18, 1912.He was interred in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Personal facts

George M. Davison
Birth dateMarch 23, 1855
Birth place
Stanford Kentucky
Date of deathDecember 18, 1912
Place of death
Stanford Kentucky
Profession
Lawyer

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party
Republican Party (United States)
region
Kentucky's 8th congressional district
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