Davis, James J. (James John), 1873-1947
Variant namesU.S. secretary of labor and senator from Pennsylvania.
From the description of Papers of James J. Davis, 1920-1945 (bulk 1930-1945). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449170
Biographical Note
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1873, Oct. 27:
Born James J. Davies, Tredagar, Wales -
1881:
Immigrated to the United States with his parents -
1884:
Apprenticed as a puddler's assistant in iron works, Sharon, Pa. -
1893 -1902 :Moved to Elwood, Ind., and worked as city clerk -
1903 -1907 :Recorder, Madison County, Ind. -
1907 -1947 :Active with the Loyal Order of Moose, serving as supreme organizer and director general -
1914:
Married Jean Rodenbaugh -
1921 -1930 :Secretary of labor in the Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover administrations -
1931 -1945 :Senator from Pennsylvania -
1942:
Ran unsuccessfully for govenor of Pennsylvania -
1947:
Administrative assistant to Senator William Langer of North Dakota -
1947, Nov. 22:
Died, Takoma Park, Md.
From the guide to the James J. Davis, 1895-1946, (bulk 1921-1945), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)
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Birth 1873-10-27
Death 1947-11-22
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