James Parker Davis (1 Jan 1959 Jahr – 1 Jan 1972 Jahr)

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James Parker Davis was born July 21, 1921, in Memphis, Tennessee. After attending school in Memphis, Davis received his Bachelor of Science degree from LeMoyne College (Memphis) and his LL.B. degree from Washburn University. After settling in Kansas City, Kansas, Davis served as an Assistant County Attorney from 1951-1969. During that time, he also was the special attorney for the Kansas Highway Department (1966-1969) as well as for the Urban Renewal Agency in Kansas City, KS (1969). In 1959, Davis was elected to the Kansas State House of Representatives from the 8th district, which became the 6th district after redistricting, the 30th, and the 34th districts. He served as a Representative until his resignation in 1973. That year Davis was appointed County Commissioner of the 2nd District of Wyandotte County; he was then elected to the position in 1974 and reelected in 1978. He served as Commissioner until his death on October 22, 1979.

Davis was active in a number of organizations, including the NAACP, Omega Psi Phi, Trouveurs Social Club, and Our Lady St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He was a member of various bar associations in Kansas. Davis was also a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II.

Source: https://archives.lib.ku.edu/repositories/3/resources/5039#

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