Davis, John (of Macon Co., IL)

Born: 1826-08-09 Sangamon County, Illinois

Died: 1901-08-01 Topeka, Kansas

Flourished: 1830-1872 Macon County, Illinois

In 1830, Davis moved with his family to Macon County, Illinois, where he attended the common schools. He later attended Springfield Academy and Illinois College. In 1872, Davis moved to Kansas and served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1996 (Alexandria, VA: CQ Staff Directories, 1997), 914.