Background
Davis, John Edward was born on April 18, 1913 in Minneapolis. Son of James Ellsworth and Helen (Wilson) Davis.
banker government official rancher
Davis, John Edward was born on April 18, 1913 in Minneapolis. Son of James Ellsworth and Helen (Wilson) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, University North Dakota, 1935.
Farmer, rancher, Wells & Sheridan Counties, North Dakota, from 1935; banker then Chairman of the Board, First National Bank, McClusky, North Dakota, from 1935; member, North Dakota Senate, 1952-1956; governor, State of North Dakota, 1956-1960. Board directors Provident Life Insurance Company, Bismarck, North Dakota, 1959. Former director Federal Civil Defense.
Mayor of McClusky, 1946-1952. Member American Legion (national Commander 1967-1968), DAV, Masons, Shriners, Elks.
Married Pauline Huntley, June 4, 1938 (divorcedJan. 1978); children: John Edward, Richard James, Kathleen Anne (deceased). Married Marilyn Westlie, December 13, 1980.