Danskin, Floyd Brown

Floyd Brown Danskin was born in Aulne, Kansas, in 1889, the son of J.H. Danskin, a store keeper and postmaster. He graduated from Marion, Kansas High School in 1907 and attended the University of Kansas where he received his BA in 1912 and his MA in 1913. After working in economics at the University of Kansas, he accepted a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin to assist Halford Erickson, an expert in transportation problems.

Following his family, who had moved to Valleyford, Washington in 1911, Danskin moved to Spokane where he worked as an attorney and was known as a "prominent clubman." After serving in World War I, he became active in state politics and was elected to the State House of Representatives from the 5th District in 1921. In 1925, he was elected Speaker of the House. Danskin served in the State Legislature from 1921-1931 where he was known for his sense of duty and independence. An influential leader of the Republican Party, he was an active supporter of Governor Roland H. Hartley, who served two terms between 1925 and 1933.

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