Glenn R. Davis

A Representative from Wisconsin. Born on a farm in Vernon, Waukesha County, Wis. , October 28, 1914. Attended the rural schools. Was graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1930 and from State Teachers College, Platteville, Wis. , B. Ed. , 1934. Taught high school at Cottage Grove 1934-1936 and at Waupun 1936-1938. University of Wisconsin Law School at Madison, LL. B. , now J. D. , 1940. Was admitted to the bar in 1940 and commenced practice in Waukesha. Elected to the State assembly in 1940 and served from January 6, 1941, until his resignation in June 1942 to enlist in the United States Navy. Served thirty-two months aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Discharged as a lieutenant on December 12, 1945. Resumed the practice of law. Court Commissioner, Wisconsin. Delegate, Wisconsin State Republican conventions, 1938-1942, 1946-1970. Delegate, each Republican National Convention, 1952-1972. Elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert K. Henry. Reelected to the Eighty-first and to the three succeeding Congresses and served from April 22, 1947, to January 3, 1957. Did not seek renomination in 1956, but was unsuccessful for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. Was also unsuccessful for the senatorial nomination in 1957 to fill a vacancy. Resumed the practice of law. Elected as a Republican to the Eighty-ninth and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1965, until his resignation December 31, 1974. Unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1974 to the Ninety-fourth Congress. Consultant, Potter International, Inc. , 1975-1983. Died on September 21, 1988, in Arlington, Va. Interment at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha, Wis.